September Round up
📢 Wickford Town Council – September Roundup Here’s what’s been happening around town 🎨 The Railway Bridge Art Project unveiling on 27 Sept was a wonderful celebration of local creativity – well attended & warmly received 🛍️ The Autumn Market on 27 Sept brought a busy High Street and brilliant community spirit – thank you […]
August Round up
📢 Wickford Town Council – August Roundup ❌ Objected: 325 homes at Barn Hall & Gypsy/Traveller site (Green Belt & safety concerns) ✅ Supported: Bromfords School redevelopment (new teaching block, sports hall & games areas) 🚉 New Railway Bridge Art Project & community noticeboards now complete 📘 Blue Plaque Scheme underway – celebrating Wickford’s history […]
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
The English White Paper was published on 16 December 2024 and set out the Government’s intentions for the devolution of Whitehall powers to more local institutions, followed by a letter inviting authorities to submit to be part of the Devolution Priority Programme (DPP). On 5 February 2025, the Government confirmed that Greater Essex has been […]
Community Safety Officers for Wickford
Following permission from the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s office we are very pleased to announce the provision Community Safety Officers for Wickford. Back in September the Town Council approached the PFCC for help and assistance with the anti-social behaviour in Wickford at that time. We were successful in a grant application for joint funding […]
Railway Underpass artwork
Unveiling of the railway art project took place on Saturday 27 September. This has been a long awaited project for the Town Council with the original idea from former Town Councillor John Janaway, who sadly passed away before the project was completed. The Chair of the Town Council, Councillor Andrew Neil, along with Mrs Pat […]
New wayfinding posts in the High Street
The Town Council is pleased to announce the installation of new wayfinding posts along the High Street, aimed at enhancing the experience of residents and visitors alike. The attractive, easy-to-read signs provide clear directions to key landmarks, facilities, and destinations around the town centre. This project is part of the Council’s wider initiative to improve […]
Operation Raise The Colours
Operation Raise the Colours is a grassroots campaign in the UK advocating for the display of national flags, particularly the St George’s Cross and the Union Jack, as a symbol of patriotism and English identity. An Essex County Council spokesperson said: “We strongly discourage anyone from altering highways infrastructure on roundabouts, crossings and signs across […]
July roundup
July Roundup Wickford Town Council – July roundup Supported: Co-op site redevelopment planning application ❌ Objected: To planning applications on Green Belt developments incl. Cranfield Park Road & Land at Bell Farm 🌼 Provided financial support for Basildon Borough Councils Wick Green Project – trees, wildflower meadow & daffodil bulbs 🪑 New wheelchair-friendly benches coming to local parks […]
June roundup
Wickford Town Council – June Roundup ✔️ New Councillors appointed ✔️ Street Wardens funding approved ✔️ Teen summer events funding approved ✔️ Objections to major Green Belt developments ✔️ Neighbourhood Plan progressing 📅 Upcoming Events 🎤 12 July – George Michael tribute at The Wickford Memorial Park (6pm–10pm) 👮 23 July – Let’s Talk with […]