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.

Four Colnes Horticultural Show

Saturday 14th August - at Earls Colne Recreation Ground

The Four Colnes Horticultural Society is based in Earls Colne and also covers White Colne, Colne Engaine, Wakes Colne and surrounding areas.

We hold the Four Colnes Show in the Recreation Club grounds on Halstead Road, Earls Colne and this year it is on the 14th of August.

The Show has been going for 128 years, changing many times on the way and we hope, keeping up to date. Last year was a great success, the exhibits were of very high quality and there were more than ever. This year we hope to make the Show even better.

Amenity Waste Collection 12 September

The Amenity Waste Vehicle will be visiting Earls Colne 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.

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 availabe here.