Hullbridge Parish Council

02/06/2026

Is your playlist getting stale? Try Freegal, free with your Essex Library card! https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-content/our-online-library 🎼

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for access to Freegal music. I love it. I more than love it, I actually depend on it. I listen to it when I'm studying, when I’m working, and when I’m trying to de-stress, and it’s just invaluable. It’s a brilliant service and whatever you’re paying for it is more than worth it." - Harlow customer 🎵

02/06/2026

Healthwatch Essex has an exciting volunteering opportunity for children and young people with lived experience of mental health to get involved in! The Young Mental Health Ambassador programme is for young people who have the lived experience of mental health, feel passionately about children and young people’s mental health and would like to make a positive difference.

Their experiences are key to shaping the future of mental health and wellbeing services in Essex. Young people's mental health is hugely important and young people can help to change local services for the better. If you know a child or young person up to the age of 23 (or up to 25 if they have special educational needs and disabilities), please do pass on information about this opportunity.

They can be involved in many different ways including creating videos, online blogs and responding to other digital tasks, sharing their experiences, views and opinions to help Commissioners improve and develop local mental health services and attend Young Mental Health Ambassador meet ups and build their networks.

If you would like to find out more about this great opportunity, please contact our Engagement Officer, Renee Robey, on: [email protected]

02/06/2026

Please note our next Full council meeting is on Monday 8th June at 7.30pm, Windermere Centre, Windermere Avenue, Hullbridge.

We meet on the second Monday of each month (excluding August) 19:30hrs at the Windermere Centre, Windermere Avenue (behind the doctors surgery). Residents and press are welcome to attend. 

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Looking to volunteer, to build new skills or for a new job?

Come along to the free Rochford District Jobs, Skills & Volunteering Fair on Tuesday 2 June, 12:30–3:30pm at The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Rayleigh.

Chat directly with employers, discover local training options and explore ways to get involved in your community.

Come along and chat to local organisations in person, including: Fostering and Adoption – ECC, Essex Police, Essex Cares Limited, Carers First, Home Start Essex, System Driving School, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, Rochford District Council, London Southend Airport, Trust Links, Employ-Ability, Omina Community, Age Well East and more!

RRAVS will be there so come and say hello if you’d like to find out more about the range of volunteering opportunities on offer.

02/06/2026

There’s still time to apply for the Rochford Community Fund!

If your group or project could improve wellbeing or quality of life locally, you may be eligible for a grant. £2,000–£5,000 is available for community‑driven, sustainable ideas that support district priorities.

Check your eligibility and start your application today:

🔗 https://orlo.uk/GVxrp

02/06/2026

MESSAGE FROM THE LIBRARY LADIES

🌟🌟Important Update for Our Library Visitors 🌟🌟

Saturday, 6th June is the last day to collect reserved items or return books to the Library before it closes for the window refurbishment. See below for more info.

🌟🌟Important Update for Our Library Visitors 🌟🌟



To allow for the installation of brand‑new windows and doors, Hullbridge Library will be closed from Tuesday 9th June to Saturday 27th June.

We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Tuesday 30th June.



During this time, Kelly & Sarah will be opening Hockley Library on Wednesdays, 2-7pm. See below for Hockley Library opening times.



If you need more information or support with alternative arrangements, please chat with Kelly, Sarah or Emma.

Thank you for bearing with us during these improvements.

🌟🌟INFORMATION regarding Reservations🌟🌟

If any reservations remain uncollected when Hullbridge Library closes on 6th June, they will be taken to Hockley Library and available for collection there. If you are not able to get to Hockley Library, don't worry as they will be brought back to Hullbridge Library ready for reopening on Tuesday 30th June.

Hockley Library Opening Hours

Tuesday - 9am to 5:30pm
Thursday - 9am to 5:30pm
Friday - 9am to 7pm
Saturday - 9am to 5:30pm

They will also open an extra day, Wednesdays 2pm to 7pm, whilst Hullbridge Library is closed.

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

MESSAGE FROM THE LIBRARY LADIES

🌟🌟Important Update for Our Library Visitors 🌟🌟



To allow for the installation of brand‑new windows and doors, Hullbridge Library will be closed from Tuesday 9th June to Saturday 27th June.

We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Tuesday 30th June.



During this time, Kelly & Sarah will be opening Hockley Library on Wednesdays, 2-7pm. See below for Hockley Library opening times.



If you need more information or support with alternative arrangements, please chat with Kelly, Sarah or Emma.

Thank you for bearing with us during these improvements.

🌟🌟INFORMATION regarding Reservations🌟🌟

If any reservations remain uncollected when Hullbridge Library closes on 6th June, they will be taken to Hockley Library and available for collection there. If you are not able to get to Hockley Library, don't worry as they will be brought back to Hullbridge Library ready for reopening on Tuesday 30th June.

Hockley Library Opening Hours

Tuesday - 9am to 5:30pm
Thursday - 9am to 5:30pm
Friday - 9am to 7pm
Saturday - 9am to 5:30pm

They will also open an extra day, Wednesdays 2pm to 7pm, whilst Hullbridge Library is closed.