NEWS

Chelmsford City Racecourse are inviting residents to a meeting at their racecourse. The meeting will take place at The Oak Suite, Chelmsford City Racecourse on Tuesday 10th June.   Arrive from 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start

The racecourse understand that larger events at the racecourse may raise questions or concerns for those living nearby. To address these issues and ensure that your voice is heard, they are pleased to host this meeting.

More will be learnt about upcoming activities, how they are trying to minimize disruption as well as their long-term plans.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions, express any concerns, and provide feedback about their activities.

To confirm your attendance, please use this link:

https://chelmsfordcityracecourse.co.uk/p/71L7-J09/local-residents-meeting

Light refreshments will be provided

Central Connect have announced bus service 333 (in replacement of the 133 Arriva service) connecting Braintree with Stansted airport.

Full details of the timetable, map and fares can be found clicking the link here: 333

and scanning the QR code.

Felsted Parish Council’s website has a page with information about planning.  It explains the role of the Parish Council in the planning system, how planning appeals work and there is a link to a useful guide to planning produced by CPRE and NALC.

Please click here to look at the page and find out more about the planning process.

This is being held on Thursday 15th May in the URC Hall, Stebbing Road commencing at 7pm

All residents are warmly invited to come along to hear updates on Parish Council activities and those of various local organisations during the past twelve months.

The Felsted Parish beacon will be lit in celebration this coming Thursday evening at the memorial hall playing field.

1940’s music will be playing prior to and after the lighting of the beacon.

Arrival, from 8.30 pm onwards
Proclamation 9.15 pm
Lighting of the beacon 9.30 pm

Words of remembrance and celebration by Revd Nigel Little, Felsted School CCF will also be attending the celebration.

The Parish Council are aware of an invitation circulating from Bloor Homes for a “Community Information” event at the URC Hall in Stebbing Road on Thursday 8th May from 3-7pm.

They are seeking comments from the community on proposals for a new development of up to 100 dwellings in Bannister Green.

Residents are encouraged to attend and to provide their feedback to Bloor Homes.

PCSO Natalie Smith will be hosting drop in sessions in the Royal British as follows:

Friday 9th May 6pm-7pm
Friday 6th June 6pm-7pm

These drop in sessions are an opportunity for residents to:
• speak with the local community policing team about any concerns that they may have;
• obtain crime prevention advice;
• stop by for a chat.

Please feel free to stop by, everyone is welcome, no appointment is necessary.

PCSO Natalie Smith will be hosting the following Beat Surgery:

Venue : The Wood Cottage Tearoom

Date:     Thursday 8th May 2025

Time:    11:00 am – midday

This drop in session is an opportunity for residents to:

• speak with the local community policing team about any concerns that they may have;
• obtain crime prevention advice;
• stop by for a chat.

Please feel free to stop by, everyone is welcome, no appointment is necessary.

Felsted Parish Council has recently set up a Facebook Page to share news, updates and information. To visit the page please click here: https://www.facebook.com/felstedpc/

Please consider liking and following the page to stay connected to the Parish Council.