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.

Notice of Casual Vacancy

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy has occurred in the office of Parish Councillor for Earls Colne Parish Council.

An election to fill the vacancy will be held if notice in writing of a request for such an election is made by ten local government electors for the electoral area and received by the Chief Executive of Braintree District Council at Causeway House, Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9HB not later than 15th May 2013.

If an election is not requested as aforesaid the vacancy will be filled by the Parish Council as soon as is practicable.

25th April 2013

Mrs V Holmes Clerk to Earls Colne Parish Council Clerks Office Council Office, Village Hall York Road, Earls Colne Colchester, Essex CO6 2RN

Annual Parish Meeting

The Annual Parish Meeting will take place in the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday 8th May. All electors in the parish are invited to come along, hear about the work of the Parish Council, and raise matters of concern with councillors.

Parish Council Meeting

The next Parish Council meetings will take place at 7pm on Wednesday 15 May 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.

Meeting with Dog Warden

Members of the Parish Council recently met with Braintree District Council's Dog Warden following a considerable increase in complaints about dog fouling from all around the village. This upturn has been confirmed by our Community Worker who reported clearing up in one week: 10 in York Road, 15 in the High Street, 2 in Hillie Bunnies, 2 in Upper Holt Street, 7 in Foundry Lane, 2 in Tey Road, 2 in Coggeshall Road, as well as dog waste being left in the litter bin at the Recreation Club. There is no excuse for leaving dog waste in a public place and there are numerous dog bins around the village. Please help to keep our village clean and remind all dog owners to clean up dog waste. FREE dog bags are available from the Parish Council office which is open Mon-Thurs 9.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m.

War Memorial

Earls Colne Parish Council are in the process of trying to arrange the refurbishment of the plinth to the War Memorial. We have had it surveyed and it appears that the present concrete base was superimposed on the original base about 50-60 years ago.

Does anyone have

a) any knowledge which could help us, or

b) does anyone have any photos in their possession which we could peruse to see the original plinth?

We need this information to ensure that we make the correct decisions regarding the War Memorial plinth which is in a decaying condition and needs attention.

Please contact the Parish Clerk or Ian Sparks on 01787 222949

Earls Colne Millennium Green

Click here to view the leaflet

Click here for Winter 2012 Newsletter

Earls Colne Library Opening Times

Tel: 01787 223565 Library opening times:

Tuesday 1.00 - 5.00

Thursday 9.00 - 1.00

Friday 1.00 - 5.00

Saturday 9.00 - 1.00

Parish Emergency Plan

As part of the Parish Emergency Plan, the Parish Council is looking for volunteers who would be willing to assist in times of extreme weather, flooding, etc.

Do you have a 4x4? Tractor?

Do you have a generator/chain saw/earth moving equipment?

Could you lend a hand in a Rest Centre?

Are you a handyman/plumber who would be willing to help?

At this stage we would like to register your interest and be able to contact you should the need arise. Please send your contact details via the website or call the Parish Council Office on 01787 224370 or call in the office is open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

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 Dan Bates on 01376 550507 or e-mail walks.bdvsa.org

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.