The 20’s Plenty for Us campaign is asking Parish and Town Councils nationwide to pass a motion to support the campaign for 20mph where people live, work and play.  In Essex we already have 3 villages where 20mph is the norm and 30mph the exception with our near neighbour Rowhedge being the first to adopt … More Is “20 Plenty” for Layer de la Haye ?

Following the public consultation, regarding vehicle anti-social behaviour, the Council have introduced a Public Space Protection Order across Colchester. This order is effective from 30th September 2022 and will run for a period of 3 years. Details of the order and area covered is shown below.

For parishioners still wishing to sign the book of condolence this has now been moved to the village shop where it will remain until the end of day on 20th September. To sign the Royal family’s online book of condolence please click on the below link Please send your message of condolence using this form … More Book of Condolence

Consultation Period Ends 5th September 2022 Following a significant rise in complaints & reporting of vehicle anti-social behaviour, Colchester Borough Council are looking to introduce a Public Space Protection Order across the entire borough of Colchester. It is a legal requirement for the Borough Council to request the display of this consultation document within the … More Public Space Protection Order “PSPO”

Just when we thought it was safe ! Monday 6th June 2022 brings more temporary road closures ! as, we now find ourselves on the route of The Women’s Tour Stage 1 – Grand Départ with the same international women’s cyclists that will be coming through the village on Friday 27th May but this time … More The Womens Cycling Tour Stage 1 – Grand Depart

Women’s World Tour Road Race – The Classique Please come and join us and the children from the primary school this coming Friday 27th May 2022 from 11am on the greensward at The Cross where we will have a spectator area set up for watching & cheering through the Women’s World Tour Cycling Race – … More Come & Join Us from 11am – Friday 27th May 2022

Saturday 28th May & 30th July 2022 9.30am to 10.45am

Please be advised that a partial closure of the New Cut will be in force on Saturday 4th June 2022 from 8am & 11pm between the School & Village Hall. This notification is shown below and will be publicised further via social media and the display of physical copies on the Parish Council Notice Boards … More Road Closure – New Cut on Sat 4th June 2022

Tuesday 3rd May 22 at 7pm on Malting Green Our Cubs & Scouts would like to extend an open invitation for parishioners to join them on the evening of Tuesday 3rd May 2022 at 7pm on Malting Green as they plant an Oak Tree as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC). The QGC is a … More Plant a Tree for the Platinum Jubilee Ceremony