Earls Colne Parish Council election update

A notice of election was published on 19 June for 5 parish councillors vacancies for Earls Colne Parish Council.

As only 5 candidates came forward to stand for election, the number of candidates did not exceed the number of available seats. This means a public vote is not required, and the election is uncontested. Those candidates are automatically "elected" to the parish council and there is now no need for an election to take place on 24th July.

Having finalised the formalities, the following people have now formally become the Earls Colne Parish Council councillors:

Cllr Bob Cook

Cllr Martyn Jackson

Cllr Ian Sparks

Cllr Vicky Faulks

Cllr Phil Wall

A vacancy notice for a further 4 vacancies was displayed in the Earls Colne Parish Council noticeboard and requests were made  to call an election for those vacancies, which was held on 21st August 2025. The four councillors elected were:

Cllr June Jemmett

Cllr Ray Dalton

Cllr Gary Croker

Cllr William Lucking

They will take office once the formalities are finalised. More information about the election and vacancies can be found on the Braintree District Council website or email their team at elections@braintree.gov.uk

The remaining two vacancies will be filled by co-option as soon as possible. If you are interested in applying for co-option, please see our ‘documents’ page for the co-option procedure and application form.

Earls Colne Neighbourhood Plan

Following the referendum on 3rd July 2025, in which 88.2% voted in favour of the Earls Colne Neighbourhood Plan, at its meeting on the 21st July 2025, Braintree District Council agreed to adopt the Earls Colne Neighbourhood Plan.

The meeting papers and neighbourhood plan page are linked here.

A Decision Statement has been issued and is published on Braintree District Councils website, and our own website