Welcome to the Earls Colne Parish Council website

Earls Colne is a large village near the Essex/Suffolk borders. It is located on the A1124 four miles east of Halstead, map of Earls Colne. The village is a thriving community with a variety of shops, a library, three places of worship, large village hall, recreation centre and scout hut. There are pubs and restaurants and a good mix of businesses both within the main village and up on the airfield business park.

Earls Colne was first mentioned in the Domesday Book, however there is archaeological evidence of previous Stone Age and Roman occupation. The area has remained inhabited continually and has grown into the largest of the four 'Colne' villages.

Parish Council Meeting

The next Parish Council meeting will take place at 7pm on Wednesday 15 February in the Council Chamber in the Village Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting and may address the Council during the 15 minute public session.

Minutes of previous meetings are published on this website.

Vacancies 

The Parish Council will be recruiting a new Parish Clerk to start in March 2012. Those interested in applying for the position should download the Job Description and complete the Application Form. The closing date for applications is 27th January..

A temporary Caretaker/Cleaner is required for the Village Hall from 12th to 29th April inclusive, approximately 12 hours per week. For further information please contact the Parish Clerk on 01787 224370 or at clerk@earlscolne.org

Queen`s Diamond Jubilee

The Parish Council has been considering how Earls Colne can celebrate the Queen`s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012 and has commissioned a permanent memorial to be created, which will be erected on the Village Green and unveiled during the Jubilee Weekend. The cost of the memorial will be funded by a legacy from the late Christopher Holmes OBE, DL. Christopher served the Parish Council for a number of years as both Clerk and Chairman.

In addition a traditional Village Fete will be held in the grounds of Earls Colne Recreation Club on the afternoon of Saturday 2nd June 2012. This will be a real community event with local organisations and businesses involved in organising and running stalls and events.

At a meeting on 12th October ideas were shared and volunteers to organise the fete came forward. Anyone interested in helping to organise and run the event should contact the Parish Clerk on 01787 224370 or at clerk@earlscolne.org

Earls Colne Parish Council Centenary Award

Applications are invited for the Parish Council`s 2012 Centenary Award.

Any village organisation which is charitable or non profit-making is eligible to apply for this annual award, which is usually split between several different clubs/organisations. For 2012 the amount available for this Award has been increased to £2000.

Please download and complete the Application Form and return to:

The Parish Clerk Council Office Village Hall York Road Earls Colne. 01787-224370 clerk@earlscolne.org

Deadline for applications: 31st March 2012

Your Parish Council Needs You!!

Given this, Councillor Sparks is looking for a team of volunteers to help with the cleaning and maintainance of the Earls Colne War Memorial.

Anyone interested in helping Ian with this cause should contact the Parish Clerk on 01787 224370 clerk@earlscolne.org. or Ian direct on 01787 222949.

Mobile Police Unit

The Mobile Police Unit will be in Earls Colne High Street between 2.15 p.m. and 4 p.m on Wednesday 25th January and on Wednesday 22nd February 2012.

Amenity Waste Collection

The Amenity Waste Vehicle will be visiting Earls Colne on Saturday 3 March 2012 at the following locations:
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. De Vere Road
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. York Road
11 a.m. – 12 noon Tey Road Close
The following items will not be accepted: car batteries, liquids including paint, tyres, fridges and freezers.

Time Team in Earls Colne

The Channel 4 Time Team programme featuring Earls Colne is scheduled to be shown on 4th March.

Heart and Sole Health Walks Scheme

Earls Colne walks take place every Thursday starting in front of the Co-op at 10 a.m. The circular walks last approximately 30 – 40 minutes and are led by an experienced leader.
Regular 30 minute walks can reduce blood pressure and cholesterol, aid weight loss, de-stress and relax, improve stamina and strengthen bones. There will be coffee afterwards.
To find out more information contact Myrna Ling on 01787 551414 ext. 2309 or e-mail walking@braintree.gov.uk

Map of Earls Colne

A new large scale map of Earls Colne has been created showing footpaths,suggested walks and historical facts about the village.
The map costs £1 and is available from the Parish Office and Earls Colne Library.
A Google streetmap of the village is available here.