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National One Minute Silence - 3pm Saturday 17 April

To mark the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on 9th April 2021, there will be a national one minute silence at 15:00 on Saturday 17th April.

Published on Wednesday, 14th April 2021

Covid-19 testing even more accessible- new self- testing collection sites and more people eligible for financial support

Additional Covid-19 self-test collection sites will be introduced across Essex thanks to an agreement between Essex County Council (ECC) and partner councils, more residents will receive financial support if they test positive for the virus.
Published on Wednesday, 14th April 2021
Election Candidates - 6 May 2021

The candidates for the upcoming elections on 6 May 2021 have been confirmed.
Published on Friday, 9th April 2021
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh

The sad passing of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh has brought about a time that will be marked in history. The Duke served this country with duty and with dedication, taking his place by the side of our longest ruling monarch.
Published on Friday, 9th April 2021
Restart Grants - applications open

Restart Grants are now available.
Published on Thursday, 8th April 2021
Click It Local Comes To The Maldon District on 20th April

Independent High Street businesses across the District will soon be able to provide same-day delivery of their wonderful products through Click It Local. Maldon District Council is delighted to announce a new partnership with Click It local to support our local businesses and the recovery of our independent high streets.
Published on Thursday, 1st April 2021
Maldon District Council supports National Day of Reflection on 23 March 2021 A day to reflect, grieve and remember

Maldon District Council is supporting a national day to remember those who have died during the pandemic, and to show support for everyone who has been bereaved. We will be observing the minute’s silence at 12 noon on Tuesday 23 March and we will be lighting our Council Offices building in Yellow for the 8pm doorstep reflection.
Published on Friday, 19th March 2021
Maldon District Businesses Invited To Apply For Business Support Grants

We are delighted to be able to invite applications for businesses support grants from small and medium sized businesses who may have previously fallen outside the scope of central Government Covid-19 financial support schemes.
Published on Friday, 19th March 2021
Maldon District Businesses Invited To Apply For Grants For Adaptions And Improvements To Respond To Covid Challenges

We are excited to be able to invite applications for Business Adaption Grants from small and medium sized businesses to help them make improvements and adaptations to respond to the challenges of Covid-19.
Published on Friday, 19th March 2021
Local Development Plan Review - Call For Sites

Maldon District Council are carrying out a Call For Sites exercise, as part of a review of the Local Development Plan and an associated piece of work called a Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA).
Published on Thursday, 18th March 2021
Chairman's Column - 16 March 2021

What is Purdah or the Pre-Election Period?
Published on Tuesday, 16th March 2021
Business Opportunities For Event And Concession Operators Now Available

Are you an event organiser, attraction operator or food concession looking for a new venue for 2021?
Published on Thursday, 11th March 2021
Do you have working smoke alarms?

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service offers free smoke alarms to those who do not have a working smoke alarm. Find out more ....
Published on Wednesday, 10th March 2021
Call For New On-Call Firefighters

Maldon District Council is pleased to be supporting Essex County Fire and Rescue Service as part of the national campaign to encourage people who have a passion for helping their local community to become on-call firefighters.
Published on Monday, 8th March 2021
Chairman's Column - 2 March 2021

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Published on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021
Elections Staff Required

Would you like to be involved in the democratic work of the District and earn some cash at the same time? If so, now is your chance, as Maldon District Council is looking for people to work at the elections on Thursday 6 May 2021.
Published on Tuesday, 2nd March 2021
The 2021 Census is Coming - Census Day 21 March

The Census is coming. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport.
Published on Thursday, 25th February 2021
Budget Speech by the Leader of the Council - 23 February 2021

Cllr Wendy Stamp presented her budget speech to Council on 23 February 2021.
Published on Wednesday, 24th February 2021
Maldon District Local Development Plan (LDP) Review To Be Brought Forward

Councillors agreed at the meeting of Council on 23 February, to seize the opportunity to bring forward the review of the Local Development Plan (LDP) and reinvest its Bradwell B team staffing resources into the project.
Published on Wednesday, 24th February 2021
Chairman's Column - 23 February 2021

The Press Office – Messengers of the Council
Published on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021
Essex homeowners offered £10,000 to ‘go green’ and save on bills

Up to 80 Essex homeowners are being offered the chance to warm their homes for less and help tackle climate change through the government’s Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (LAD) scheme
Published on Thursday, 18th February 2021
Chairman's Column - 15 February 2021

What is the J9 Initiative?
Published on Monday, 15th February 2021
COVID Secure Spot Check for Businesses

Maldon District Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) who are contacting businesses in the District to make sure they are COVID-secure and to help tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) in the local area.
Published on Monday, 15th February 2021
Promenade Park - February Half Term - Covid Measures

This February half term, Promenade Park, including the main car park (with limited Winter parking), will remain open to enable local residents to take their (socially distanced) exercise, whilst adhering to the rules.
Published on Wednesday, 10th February 2021
Chairman's Column 9 February 2021

All in the Same Boat
Published on Tuesday, 9th February 2021
Call for People Aged 70 And Over To Contact NHS For A Covid Jab

People aged 70 and over who have not yet been vaccinated against Covid and who would like to be are today being asked to contact the NHS to arrange a jab.
Published on Tuesday, 9th February 2021
Chairman's Column 2 February 2021

Maldon District Council’s Coat of Arms Explained
Published on Tuesday, 2nd February 2021
Chairman's Column 26 January 2021

Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch Royal Connections
Published on Tuesday, 26th January 2021
Update On Grant Payments to Businesses

Statement by the Leader of Maldon District Council on the payment of business grants.
Published on Thursday, 21st January 2021
New Fast Covid-19 Testing Centre Opens In Maldon

From today, Tuesday 19 January 2021, a new fast testing centre opens in Maldon for those who DO NOT have symptoms of Covid-19. The new Maldon Testing Centre is situated at West Maldon Community Centre, Sunbury Way, Maldon, CM9 6YH
Published on Tuesday, 19th January 2021
Chairman's Column - 18 January 2021

Volunteering and the CVS
Published on Monday, 18th January 2021
Promenade Park Increased Covid Measures

Increased Covid measures will be introduced to Promenade Park from Friday 15 January.
Published on Thursday, 14th January 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Testing Is Now Available

Community testing for those who DO NOT have symptoms is now available in Maldon.
Published on Monday, 11th January 2021
Chairman's Column - 4 January 2021

What is a Democratically Elected Councillor?
Published on Monday, 4th January 2021
Chairman's Column - 28 December 2020

Good News Stories We Like To Hear About
Published on Monday, 28th December 2020
Seasonal Message from Councillor Wendy Stamp, Leader of Maldon District Council

I send each and every one of you my warmest seasonal greetings for a healthy, safe, and peaceful New Year.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd December 2020
County Council investment unlocks £1million loan fund to Essex businesses

A new £1million loan fund to help business during the current Covid-19 restrictions has been unlocked thanks to a £200,000 investment from Essex County Council.
Published on Monday, 21st December 2020
Chairman's Column - 21 December 2020

Working with Outside Bodies - Dementia, the COVID Vaccine and the NHS
Published on Monday, 21st December 2020
Maldon District Council Supports The National Vaccination Roll Out

Cllr Wendy Stamp, Leader of Maldon District Council, has issued a statement about our support for the NHS and local GPs with the National Vaccination Roll Out.
Published on Friday, 18th December 2020
Tier 3 Leader's Statement

Statement by Cllr Wendy Stamp, Leader of the Council
Published on Tuesday, 15th December 2020
Chairman’s Column

Maldon District Council Keeping Calm and Carrying On
Published on Monday, 14th December 2020
Notice of Casual Vacancy in the Office of Councillor

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that a casual vacancy exists in the office of District Councillor for the TOLLESBURY WARD, following the resignation of Councillor Mrs E Bamford.
Published on Monday, 7th December 2020
COVID-19 High Alert Level

Statement from the Leader of Maldon District Council
Published on Monday, 30th November 2020
Protective Winter Blanket Of Support For Residents Worst Hit By Pandemic

Essex County Council has announced a £6.2m protective blanket of support for the most vulnerable this winter to provide warmth, food, emergency grants and other help to residents hit by the pandemic.
Published on Friday, 27th November 2020
Business Grants Applications Open

Grants are currently available to businesses which are listed for business rates and were legally required to close a result of lockdown. There are also two discretionary grants available for businesses who have been severely impacted by the local restrictions.
Published on Friday, 27th November 2020
Public Health England East Asks People Not To Be Tempted To Ease Their Lockdown Efforts

Dr David Edwards, Consultant in Health Protection at PHE East, said: “We are in the middle of our second lockdown and the temptation might be to loosen the reigns and become a little complacent but we urge people living and working in the east of England, to dig deep and continue sticking to the advice, which has been put in place to help protect us all.
Published on Friday, 20th November 2020
Christmas FREE Parking Announced

The Council hopes that everyone will take advantage of these FREE parking sessions in the run up to the festive season and in the New Year to shop local and help support the businesses in the town.
Published on Tuesday, 17th November 2020
Chairman's Column

Councillor Mark Heard, Chairman of Maldon District Council writes;
Published on Tuesday, 17th November 2020
Councillor Mark Heard Elected Chairman of Maldon District Council

The appointment of the new Chairman of Maldon District Council was agreed at its annual meeting held on Thursday 5 November 2020.
Published on Tuesday, 10th November 2020
Annual Council Meeting 5 November 2020 - Member Appointments

At the annual meeting of Council last night (5 November) Members were appointed to the key positions and Committees for the remainder of the municipal year to May 2021.
Published on Friday, 6th November 2020
Footpath 7 & 8, Bradwell-On-Sea, (Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2020

Essex County Council have issued the following Public Notice (Footpath 7 & 8, Bradwell-On-Sea) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2020
Published on Thursday, 5th November 2020
National Lockdown - Message From The Leader of Maldon District Council

The Leader of Maldon District Council has issued a message to residents following the Prime Minister's announcement on 31 October that a second national lockdown will be put in place.
Published on Sunday, 1st November 2020
Doorstep Tribute For The Two Minutes Silence at 11am on Remembrance Day, 11 November

Maldon District Council is asking residents to mark the two-minutes silence at 11am on 11 November (Remembrance Day) from their doorsteps, to support a national show of pride and appreciation.
Published on Wednesday, 28th October 2020
Residents and Business Survey Closes on 1 November !

Don't forget to have your say in our Residents and Business Survey which closes on 1 November.
Published on Friday, 23rd October 2020
Wickham Bishops Neighborhood Plan Consultation has started

The Regulation 16 consultation on the Wickham Bishops Neighbourhood Plan (WBNP) starts today. This is a statutory consultation, and is the last public consultation on the WBNP before the Examination.
Published on Thursday, 15th October 2020
High local Covid alert - Statement by Essex County Council

Essex County Council responds to Government's decision on High local Covid alert category.
Published on Thursday, 15th October 2020
Essex County Council Urges Potential Adopters To Come Forward During National Adoption Week

National Adoption Week takes place from 12–18 October making it the ideal time for anyone considering adoption to come forward and take the next step.
Published on Monday, 12th October 2020
Letter from Cllr Elaine Bamford, Leader of Maldon District Council

Letter from the Leader of Maldon District Council.
Published on Monday, 12th October 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Self-isolating protects your friends, family and community

Public Health England have produced some important information and advice about self isolation.
Published on Tuesday, 6th October 2020
Maldon High Street Consultation Launched

We would like to hear from residents and businesses about how they use Maldon High Street now, and how they would like to use the High Street in the future. The Consultation runs from 5 October – 16 November.
Published on Monday, 5th October 2020
The Government has introduced a new support scheme for those who are required by law to self-isolate from 28 September.

The Government has introduced a new support scheme for those who are required by law to self-isolate from 28 September.
Published on Monday, 28th September 2020
NHS Covid-19 App Launches Across England And Wales

People across England and Wales are being urged to download the NHS COVID-19 app to help control the spread of coronavirus and protect themselves and their loved ones as case numbers rise.
Published on Thursday, 24th September 2020
Garden Waste Collection Service Open to New Subscribers

Maldon District Council is pleased to announce that new subscribers can once again sign up to its popular garden waste collection service.
Published on Thursday, 6th August 2020
Pavement Licences

Businesses in the Maldon District can now apply for fast tracked temporary pavement licences to better serve their customers while adhering to social distancing and Covid secure guidelines.
Published on Wednesday, 29th July 2020
The Updated 'Essex SuDS Design Guide' Is Now Available

Sustainable Drainage Systems Information for Developers
Published on Tuesday, 28th July 2020
Maldon District Council Receives Commended Award

Maldon District Council has received a ‘Commended’ Award in the prestigious 2020 MJ Achievement Awards.
Published on Thursday, 23rd July 2020
New Engineering Manufacturing Company Opens in Maldon

Maldon District Council is delighted to welcome engineering and manufacturing company Advanced Diesel Engineering Ltd to the District.
Published on Thursday, 23rd July 2020
Improving Air Quality in Maldon - Air Quality Action Plan Adopted

The Air Quality Action Plan 2020-2025 was approved by Councillors at a meeting on 2 July 2020.
Published on Monday, 6th July 2020
Armed Forces Day 2020

Maldon District Council will be proudly flying the Armed Forces Day flag at our Council Offices from Friday 19 June, to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June.
Published on Friday, 19th June 2020
Mental Health Awareness Week - 18 – 24 May 2020

Maldon District Council is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week and participating in the theme for this year which is “Kindness”, specifically chosen in response to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Published on Monday, 18th May 2020
Appeal for residents to make a common-sense judgement as Essex County Council recycling centres re-open following the COVID-19 lockdown

Essex County Council have announced the re-opening of their recycling sites from Monday 18 May, Please follow the guidance that they have issued.
Published on Wednesday, 13th May 2020
Community Comes Together for VE Day Anniversary

The team behind the Maldon District Coronavirus response was out and about in the district on the 75 Anniversary of VE day (8 May) delivering cream teas and goodies.
Published on Tuesday, 12th May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) The Next Steps

Statement from the Leader of Maldon District Council
Published on Monday, 11th May 2020
Stay at Home, Grow Your Own

To support the wellbeing of Maldon District residents, a new community initiative was recently launched to encourage residents to ‘Stay at Home, Grow Your Own’.
Published on Monday, 11th May 2020
Carr’s Flour and Magnox supporting the Maldon Community Coronavirus Response

Businesses like Carr’s Flour and Magnox are supporting the Maldon Community Coronavirus Response.
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020
Coronavirus Impact – Change to Telephone Contact Times

From Monday 6 April, Maldon District Council’s telephone service will be available from 10.00am to 4.00pm
Published on Thursday, 2nd April 2020
Maldon District Council Offices Closed

Please see this important message regarding the closure of the Council Offices
Published on Tuesday, 24th March 2020
Support for Local Businesses and Individuals

The Government has announced a range of measures to help businesses through this challenging time. The package of support is intended to help individuals and businesses to ensure the impact of the Covid-19 disease is minimised.
Published on Monday, 23rd March 2020
Maldon Yacht Club

Director of Service Delivery's Statement re Plans for the Maldon Yacht Club Area
Published on Tuesday, 10th March 2020
Thames Barges, Hythe Quay, Maldon

Leader of the Council's response to the news that Thames Barge Kitty is relocating to North Fambridge.
Published on Friday, 6th March 2020
Clean Air Zone - Have Your Say

Maldon District Council is seeking the views of residents and businesses on the Council’s proposed Air Quality Action Plan.
Published on Tuesday, 25th February 2020
North Quay Regeneration Development Brief - Consultation

Have your say…… A Public consultation on the Draft North Quay Development Brief will run from 10 February – 20 March 2020. Click on the image to find out more and participate in the consultation.
Published on Monday, 10th February 2020
Smoke and Fire Festival

The Council's response regarding the Smoke and Fire Festival.
Published on Tuesday, 4th February 2020
Maldon District Named 5th Best Place to Live in the UK

The 2020 Halifax Quality of Life rankings reveal that Maldon District residents enjoy one of the best qualities of life in the UK.
Published on Friday, 31st January 2020
2019 Conservation and Design Award Winners Announced

The winners of the 36th Maldon District Conservation and Design Awards have been announced.
Published on Thursday, 2nd January 2020
Saltmarsh 2019

The new Saltmarsh Ultra & Saltmarsh Half Marathons were a huge success. With hundreds taking part, both events were sold out!
Published on Wednesday, 9th October 2019
New Homes Event for Residents of Maldon

Are you interested in a new affordable home to rent or buy through shared ownership? If so, Maldon District Council is holding a Housing Information Event on Thursday 17th October.
Published on Wednesday, 9th October 2019
Maldon District Council nominated in the 2018 Marvels of Mid Awards (MOMA)

Staff at Maldon District Council have been nominated in three categories in the NHS Mid Essex Commissioning Group (CCG) ‘Marvels of Mid Awards’ which are being held on Thursday 27 September 2018.
Published on Friday, 21st September 2018