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 20 June 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.

Queen`s Diamond Jubilee

The Parish Council has commissioned a permanent memorial to celebrate the Queen`s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012 which will be erected on the Village Green and unveiled during the Jubilee Weekend at 1.00 p.m. by Mr. Philip Holmes. 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.

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Fete to be held on 2nd June at the Recreation Club 2.00-5.00 p.m.. Details included in the Annual Report delivered to all homes. Remember to bring your Lucky Number on the back of the Annual Report for the Lucky Number Draw. The fete will include many 1950 style attractions with Morris Dancers, Punch & Judy and stalls from many village groups. There will be a 1950s Bus to bring people to and from the event, starting at Lowefields. First bus at 1.45 p.m., next bus at 2.15 p.m. calling at all bus stops on the way.
Anyone interested in helping to organise and run the event should contact the Parish Clerk on 01787 224370 or at clerk@earlscolne.org

Four Colnes Horticultural Show

Saturday 18th August - at Earls Colne Recreation Gates open at 1.00pm, Hall at 2.00pm

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

View the programme for the Four Colnes Show which is held in the Recreation Club grounds on Halstead Road, Earls Colne. Exhibitors should download the Hints and Tips document.

The Show has been going for 130 years, changing many times on the way and we hope, keeping up to date. This year we hope to make the Show even better.

Annual Parish Meeting

The Annual Parish Meeting will take place in the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday 9th 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.

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.

Amenity Waste Collection

The Amenity Waste Vehicle will be visiting Earls Colne on Saturday 23 June 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.

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.