Council Services :: What we do for Witham :: Witham Town Council :: 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.

Witham Town Council works in partnership with Essex County Council and Braintree District Council to serve the interests of residents, business and visitors in Witham.

Managing Local Amenities and Services

Closed churchyard, Christmas Decorations, River Walk, Whetmead, James Cooke Wood, hiring of Town Hall, Community Awards and Grant Aid, street lighting, playground equipment, town guide, Puppet Festival, tree wardens, Community Awards, footpaths and pavements, consultee planning applications, Safety Leaflet and Witham Voice.
Representing Witham

1. The Town Council has representatives on:- <
Citizens' Advice Bureau

Joint Traffic Management Liaison Meeting

Witham Community Association

Witham Carnival Association

Chamber of Commerce

Witham in Bloom Conservation Group

Public Rights of Way

Braintree Association of Local Councils

Braintree District Museum

Town Lunch Club

Maltings Lane Forum

Youth Council

Strategy Group

Library Service Management Board

Community Safety Tasking Group

Standards Board
2. The Town Council is a member of "Action for Market Towns".
3. It is a member of the Witham Chamber of Commerce.
4. It responds to requests to represent the town at functions and events.
5. It represents the views and needs of the town following public discussion at council meetings or public consultation e.g. the recent meeting on car parking and the future of Spring Lodge.

Discussion/Decision/Action

1. Six full Town Council meetings a year and other public meetings including the Annual Town Assembly.
2. Minuted committee meetings for Resources, Environment, Planning Applications Sub-Committee and Community.
3. We apply for improvement grants as applicable.
4. It considers and recommends a decision on planning applications.
5. We set a budget of over £500,000 and provide public accounts.

Obviously we hope that we get it right on your behalf but without feedback from you we
cannot be sure, so let us know and, if anything is unclear, please ask the Town Council offices (telephone number 01376 520627).

Community Support

Witham Town Council has a policy of supporting organisations which work within and for our community, helping their programmes of work with financial support, which in some cases, can indeed provide a vital lifeline for them.

Two such organisations in turn offer lifelines to many of our residents on both a practical and emotional level :
Witham Citizens Advice Bureau

Public Hall, Collingwood Rd, Witham, Essex CM8 2DY 01376 516222
Homestart

Unit 17/18 Elm View, Pole Lane, White Notley, Essex CM8 1RD 01277 263325

Window on Witham looks at how both these organisations are helping - and their own needs.

Useful numbers

Town Council Offices

1. Town Hall reception open Mondays through Thursdays 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Fridays
2. Correspondence by letter, fax, internet, and email .
3. Meeting with councillors on request at convenient times.
4. Access at Town Hall to public service information.
5. Town Council website.
6. Help with enquiries and complaints covering all local government services.
7. Tourist Information – available via the Visit Witham page.