Hatfield Peverel Parish Council

08/09/2026

Community transport survey…details below

Essex County Council is carrying out the first countywide survey dedicated to Community Transport services in Essex.

Whether you currently use Community Transport, have used it in the past, have tried to access a service, or simply want to learn more about what is available in your area, take a few minutes to fill out the survey.

Your feedback will help ECC understand:
✅ How Community Transport services are being used
✅ What works well and what could be improved
✅ Awareness of services available in your area
✅ Barriers to accessing Community Transport
✅ Future transport needs across Essex

The survey closes 30 September, find the link in the comments.

07/09/2026

Group Tennis coaching for Adults begins tomorrow 8th September at the new and later time of 6.30-7.45pm.

Cost of 7 week course is £56 (Ends: 20th October) or £12 per session/pay as you go.

Please contact Mark Cain at [email protected] or call 07741 083192 to book. FIRST SESSION IS FREE!

07/09/2026

FIRST LESSON IS FREE!

Afterschool group tennis coaching sessions begin tomorrow with our LTA appointed coach Mark Cain.

5 - 8 yrs Juniors
Tuesdays 3.45-4.30pm

9 - 12 yrs Juniors
Tuesdays 4.30pm-5.15pm

Course starts: 8th September | Ends: 20th October

Cost: £36.00

Places are limited so book early by getting in touch with coach Mark Cain to secure your spot.

07/09/2026

A public consultation event regarding Savills' and RO Land’s emerging proposals for residential development on land to the west of The Bury, Hatfield Peverel will be held at the Parish Hall on
🗓 Wednesday 9th September
⏱ Time: 3-7pm

The event will provide an opportunity for local residents and stakeholders to view the proposals, ask questions and provide feedback. The proposals can be viewed at https://www.ro-land.co.uk/hatfield-peverel

Following the consultation, Savills will review all feedback received and use it to help inform and refine the proposals ahead of a planned planning application submission later this autumn.

If you would like to offer feedback and are unable to attend the event, ECC Councillor John Morris will be attending this consultation to present any feedback from the residents of Hatfield Peverel. Therefore, please send your feedback directly to John Morris at [email protected]

04/09/2026

The next full council meeting is on Monday 7th September 2026.

We welcome all residents to come along and get involved. We’re especially keen to have younger residents of the village come and see what happens in local government.

The meeting takes place in the Vic Olley Room (Room 3) at the Village Hall from 7.30pm. It will be preceded by the Planning Committee meeting which will commence between 7.00 pm and 7.20 pm, depending on the number of applications to be considered.

Access the agenda here → https://www.hatfieldpeverelpc.com/parish-council-meetings/monthly-meeting-agendas/

03/09/2026

New course starts Tues 8th Sept, 10am - 11am.

A slower-paced, low-impact version of traditional tennis designed to be inclusive and physically accessible for all ages and abilities.

🎾 No running or jumping: Players must keep at least one foot on the ground at all times; moving with both feet off the ground loses the point.
🎾 Two bounces allowed: The ball can bounce twice before you hit it, giving you extra time to reach the shot.

Fancy giving it a go? Book by contacting our coach, Mark Cain at [email protected]

01/09/2026

September’s Village Voice is now available on the website!

Printed versions will soon be available from the Coffee Lounge at the Village Hall, Hatfield Peverel Station, Hatfield Peverel Library & The Maldon Information Centre.

28/08/2026

September’s Village Voice is now in subscribers' inboxes!

To get next month’s copy sent direct to your email, sign up at https://tinyurl.com/subscribe-Village-Voice

21/08/2026

45 YEARS AGO…

On 15th August 1981, the first turf was cut for what would become Hatfield Peverel Village Hall.

The Hall we know today was built through an incredible community effort. Villagers didn’t just raise money - many also gave their time and practical skills, helping with everything from mixing cement and painting ceilings to carpentry, tiling and electrical work.

The new Hall was officially opened on 4th September 1982, but its story goes back even further to the original Memorial Hall, built in 1920.

So today, exactly 45 years on, it feels like a lovely time to remember all those people who helped create such an important part of our village.

You can read more about the history of the hall on the Village Hall website at https://hatpevvhall.org/hall-history

If you have any old photographs of the Village Hall or the original Memorial Hall, remember helping with the fundraising or building work or had parents or grandparents involved and remember events, clubs, dances or celebrations held there over the years, feel free to share your photographs and memories in the comments.

And perhaps there is something especially fitting about looking back right now. The Hall was created because the village came together to make it happen, and 45 years later it still relies on that same community spirit to keep it thriving for future generations. ❤️

Hatfield Peverel Village Hall — built by the community, for the community.

[With thanks to Paula Batchelor for the above].

20/08/2026

Next week the Essex Youth Service are running Braintree's first festival by Young People for Young People!

An event for those aged 11-19 only.
This event will take place on Friday 28th August 2026 from 12pm-4pm at Weavers Park, Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AA.

Scan the code to register and receive a FREE wristband to attend this event + 1 free meal from the food stalls.