Doddinghurst Parish Council

03/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE 📅 Our biggest summer holiday programme across and goes live for bookings on Monday 22nd June at 12pm lunchtime!

🌞 Five weeks of free, action‑packed activities
🍽️ Free, nutritious meals & snacks
👨‍👩‍👦 Free childcare for parents*
📧 Families will book using their voucher code

Eligible families will receive their HolidayActivities codes directly from schools on or after Monday 22nd June, giving them access to book free spaces for children and teens.

Discover more and get ready to book: https://www.activeessex.org/children-young-people/essex-activate/about-essex-activate/

*Terms and conditions apply.

28/05/2026

Have your say on the future of local community governance in Brentwood.

Residents are being asked for views on parish names, ward boundaries and councillor numbers, as well as proposals affecting both existing parished areas and those currently unparished.

Your feedback will help shape how local representation works across the borough.

Click the link in the comments section to take part.

The consultation closes 5 July 2026.

20/05/2026

Ready for a change?

Connect to Work offers free, friendly and flexible employment support.

Whether you’re living with a health condition, caring for someone or unsure where to begin, we’ll help you build confidence, gain skills and move towards work.

Register today and get started, visit or visit the link in the comments below.

14/05/2026

Place Farm Waste Recycling Facility
ESS/03/26/BRW

The Parish Council has received confirmation from Essex County Council that the online consultation portal will close TODAY for public comments.

However, if anyone wishes to submit any comments after today they can send an email directly to [email protected] where it will be logged on the application case file and taken into consideration when determining the application.

14/05/2026

We have availability on our accessible vehicle door to door service give us a call 📞 let us help you get out and about for shopping or to visit a friend for a cuppa £2 capped fare on this service 😀

12/05/2026

📣 Calling all Brentwood sole traders 💼

Are you running a business on your own and making a real impact locally? The Sole Trader Award, sponsored by Brentwood Borough Council, recognises individuals whose determination and hard work have helped their business thrive.

The award is part of the Brentwood Business Awards 2026, which take place on Friday 16 October at Stock Brook Manor and celebrate excellence across the local business community.

Applications and nominations are now open and close in June 2026. You can enter up to two categories.

Visit the Brentwood Business Awards website to find out more and enter for FREE by clicking on the link in our comments section.
Brentwood Chamber of Commerce

07/05/2026

This is your reminder that May half term clubs with are now live to book! 🤸💚

Our free half term clubs support eligible families across , giving eligible school aged children the chance to enjoy fun sports and games, movement, creative activities, food education, and the chance to make new friends in a safe and welcoming environment.

There’s no voucher, code or referral needed, just head to the Active Essex website, open the Find Your Active Activity Finder, select “Programmes”, choose your local area and book directly with the club.

Free spaces are limited, so don’t miss out 👉 https://shorturl.at/fD3Ld

07/05/2026

Place Farm Waste Recycling Facility
A retrospective planning application has been submitted to Essex County Council for this site and members of the public are being asked for their views. You can make your comments by email [email protected] , or by this link https://planning.essex.gov.uk/Planning/Comment/ESS/03/26/BRW or by letter to Essex County Council, County Planning, E2 County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1QH. Don’t forget to quote the reference number ESS/03/26/BRW.

The deadline for comments has been extended by three weeks to the 4th June.
The Parish Council has objected to this application and will be sending in its response shortly.
All comments are published by Essex County Council on their website.

We have asked that the decision on this application is made at a public County Council meeting and, if this is agreed you will be able to go along and speak at the meeting. Contact their Planning Department for more details on 03330 134583.

Please read the disclaimer and copyright information below carefully. You will need to click the accept button agreeing to these terms and conditions to be able to continue to search and view planning applications.

07/05/2026

Coach Trip to Frinton-on-Sea - 16th July 2026

There are tickets available for the coach trip leaving the Village Hall car park at 9.30am. Tickets are £15 per person and need to be purchased from the Parish Office in advance (cash or cheque - the correct cash would be appreciated).

The office is open 9.30am - 12.30pm Tuesday - Thursday.
Priority will be given to those within the Parish of Doddinghurst.