From Braintree District Council:

Many thanks to consultees that have already responded to our Issues and Options consultation – part of our first steps in reviewing the Local Plan.
This is just a reminder that the deadline for responses regarding the main issues we should be considering when updating the policies and selecting/reviewing sites is 7th March.
How residents can take part:
The quickest and easiest way to comment is through our new engagement portal which can be found here:
More information on the Local Plan review process is available on our main website
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Policy Team at planningpolicy@braintree.gov.uk.

First Aid Training

Pebmarsh Parish Council are looking to provide basic first aid training to the residents of Pebmarsh in 2025. If you would me interested in taking part in this training please email pebmarshparishclerk@gmail.com

Pebmarsh Parish Council would like to give their heartfelt thanks to Jackie Tufnell for her incredible support and dedication as a Parish Councillor for well over decade. We all send you our very best wishes to you Jackie, and thank you!

Primary school applications are now open for children set to start school in September 2024.

Primary school applications are now open for children set to start school in September 2024.

Children are entitled to start primary school in the September after their fourth birthday. Parents and carers of children born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 need to apply during this window.

Applications can be made from today, Monday 6 November, until the national closing date of Monday 15 January. Parents and carers can apply online at www.essex.gov.uk/admissions.

Applications received after the 15 January deadline will only be considered once all on time applications are determined. This means applying late could reduce your child’s chance of getting a place at their preferred school.

Councillor Tony Ball, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability, said: “Starting school for the first time marks an exciting milestone in a child’s life and we want to ensure the application process is as smooth as possible for parents and carers.

“Parents applying on time and using their four preferences will help to ensure their child gets the best possible opportunity of a place at a preferred school for when they start their primary education from September 2024.”

Further information about the admissions process and individual schools can be found at www.essex.gov.uk/admissions.