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:
A vacancy notice for a further 4 vacancies was displayed in the Earls Colne Parish Council noticeboard last week and requests were made to call an election for those vacancies, which is set for 21st August.
More information about the election and vacancies can be found on our website or email our team at elections@braintree.gov.uk
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