Witham is a pleasant Georgian town with a history that dates back to the time of King Alfred located at the very heart of Essex midway between Colchester and Chelmsford. :: Home page

Around Witham

Taking a stroll around Witham you will discover a wealth of 16th century buildings, in particular the timber-framed Elements Bar (formerly the Spread Eagle Inn). Witham's current Town Hall was once the George Coaching Inn and has a history spanning 500 years.

Witham Town Council

The Council exists to serve the interests of residents within Witham and is often the first point of call for those with a problem or query about local government services.

The Town Mayor of Witham for the Civic Year 2011-2012 is Councillor John Goodman, his deputy is Councillor Bill Rose.

Witham Town Portas Pilot Application

Through a number of entities in and around the town, including WTC, BDC, The Grove Shopping Centre, Market Traders and Shop Owners, a Community Interest Company has been formed, and a bid to rejuvenate our Town Centre through the Mary Portas Pilot has been applied for. You can provide feedback on the id through their website here:

http://www.withamportal.org.uk/

And a video overview of the bid can be seen on You Tube at this location

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmpDellktXE

Our Website

Our website provides a wealth of community information as well as information about the town and details of town council activities. The site will continue to evolve as we make more information available. Please send us your comments via our Contact page .

On The Website...

Witham Town Council works in partnership with Essex County Council and Braintree District Council. For information on all the Town Council's services, click here...
Witham's River Walk and Whetmead Nature Reserve are maintained by the Town Council and provide a pleasant green way through Witham. More info here...	You can buy tickets for events all over the country at the Visitor Information Centre located in the Town Hall. More info here...

Did You Know?

The celebrated novelist and playwright Dorothy L. Sayers (of Lord Peter Wimsey fame) lived and wrote in Witham from 1929 to 1957. More info here...	In 1737, Dr. Taverner popularised the health-giving properties of a mineral spring near Witham Place, and gave Witham a shot in the arm. More info here...	Cressing Temple, 3 miles north of Witham, was founded by the Knights Templar and is home to the two finest Templar barns in Europe. More info here...

Local and National Government Links

Braintree District Council Tel: 01376 552525 www.braintree.gov.uk csc@braintree.gov.uk	Government services online.
Essex County Council Tel: 08457 430 430 www.essexcc.gov.uk	How you can help yourself and others in emergencies.