WELCOME TO FELSTED
Located in north-west Essex and with a population of around 3,000, the Parish of Felsted has at its heart the historic village of Felsted, surrounded by Greens and Hamlets, in a beautiful rural setting.
Felsted retains the underlying charm and attraction of a rural parish, with the community and village at its heart. This is what attracts people to the area and what we as the Parish Council see as our historic duty to protect. Preservation of our heritage is balanced with a duty to ensure that the Parish thrives and meets the future needs of our community.
Winner of RCCE Village of the Year 2015
“One of the best places to live in the East of England” – The Sunday Times (2013)
LATEST NEWS
Felsted, Winners RCCE Village Of The Year
Felsted has won the title of RCCE Village Of The Year.
The award was presented at the Rural Communities Council of Essex (RCCE) AGM and awards night, by David Boyle JP DL, President of RCCE. The announcement of the winner was said to be the “climax of the evening”.
All who presented to the judges when they visited the Parish two weeks ago were invited to the awards evening. However, due to existing commitments, some of the presenters were unavailable to attend. Cllr John Moore and Cllr Anna McNicoll therefore joined two of the presenters, Cllr Andy Bennett and Diane Smith, our Parish Clerk, to hear the results and receive the award on behalf of the Parish.
Alongside a certificate and a cheque for £500, a new shield was presented in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the award. We shall forever be first on this prestigious award.
The award was described as being won by only the best villages, demonstrating that they are vibrant, energetic and caring.
Pictured above are Graham Harvey, Chair of Felsted Parish Council, celebrating the news with members of the Council and residents of Felsted.
The award belongs to all those in the Parish, both individuals and groups, often acting in a voluntary capacity, who work so hard and do so much to make the Parish a lovely place to live. Congratulations to everyone.
We will be marking the award through signs in the village, but would like to hear your ideas for how we should spend the £500 prize.
You can read more coverage from the event in the local press here.
Your Chance To Name Watchhouse Green Development
Taylor Wimpey are currently building a development of 25 houses in Watchhouse Green.
The Parish Council has been given the opportunity to name the road into the development. We would like to give residents, particularly those in Watchhouse Green, the chance to provide suggestions.
The name should have either a historical link to the area, or perhaps a simpler link with Watchhouse Green itself, possibly along the lines of ‘Watchhouse Close/Mews/Lane’.
If you have any ideas then please send them in to the Parish Clerk before the end of July.
RCCE Village of the Year Competition Judging
Thursday 25th June saw a strong turnout of representatives from a number of parish organisations ready to present to the judging team. The team was well marshalled and prepared thanks to Diane Smith, our Parish Clerk.
Present were:
- Cllr Graham Harvey (Chairman Felsted Parish Council)
- Cllr Andy Bennett (Felsted Parish Council)
- Diane Smith (Clerk to Felsted Parish Council)
- Rev Colin Taylor (Vicar of Holy Cross Church, Felsted)
- Richard Silcock (Chair of Felsted Events Committee and Primary School Governors)
- Roy Ramm (Chair of Felsted Neighbourhood Plan Group)
- Christine Middleton (Felsted W.I. and Felsted in Stitches Group)
- Catherine Gould (Felsted Playing Field Group)
- David Dempsey (Flower tubs and planting)
In our allotted hour, we gave a comprehensive presentation, followed by a walk in the sunshine through the village to the Games Area.
Now we have to wait and see how we have done in the competition. But, whatever the result, as finalists, Felsted should be proud.
