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Room & Open Spaces Hire Our Council Chamber is available to hire, as is the green in Guithavon Valley. The Council Chamber is ideal for clubs and meetings It has a video camera, three screens mounted on the walls and a whiteboard is also available if required. The room can seat 20 around the Council table. This room is the perfect venue for your professional business meeting, both in-person and hybrid. The Green on the junction of Guithavon Road, Street and Valley is available to hire for your fete or public outdoor event. Next to the River Walk and close to the Town, it is centrally located. For details on prices and availability, please contact us on 01376 520627 or admin@witham.gov.uk

Staffing Committee The Staffing Committee is responsible for staffing matters and welfare. Members of the Press and Public are welcome to attend Staffing and Accommodation Sub Committee Meetings. Local residents are invited to address the meeting on any item on the agenda, speaking for a maximum of 3 minutes. Members of the Staffing Committee: Cllr L Barlow Cllr P Barlow (Chair) Cllr B Fleet Cllr P Heath Cllr J Martin (Vice Chair) Cllr R Playle Agenda for Meeting 18 November 2025 PDF Minutes for Meeting 18 November 2025 PDF Agenda for Meeting 24 June 2025 PDF Minutes for Meeting 24 June 2025 PDF

Neighbourhood Plan DO YOU WANT TO SHAPE WITHAM’S FUTURE? Witham Neighbourhood Plan Introduction The Witham Neighbourhood Plan is in early stages of development. Braintree District Council recently adopted a Local Plan. Witham Town Council, the qualifying body for the production of the Neighbourhood Plan, are now undertaking research and seeking to understand your views to inform the production of the Plan. What is a neighbourhood plan? The Localism Act 2011 introduced a right for local communities (usually a Parish or Town Council) to produce a type of community led plan called a neighbourhood plan. Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision and shape the development and growth of their local area. Neighbourhood plans allow local residents to create a plan for new homes, shops, offices, services, facilities and infrastructure. Neighbourhood Plans are aligned with the Local Plan for the area. A neighbourhood plan should set out the views of all people that live and work here, to guide the future of the area through policies within a well evidenced formally adopted Plan which has been subject to significant consultation, examination, and public referendum. Once the Plan has been ‘made’, any new development which has an impact on the area will need to demonstrate how the proposals conform to policies within the Neighbourhood Plan. The Plan will therefore have a significant impact on decisions being made by all levels of government and associated organisations, developers, and landowners. Once a neighbourhood plan is made (i.e., brought into legal force by the local authority following an examination and referendum on the Plan), it will be used to determine planning applications and guide planning decisions in the local area. Why is this important? A neighbourhood plan gives communities power to guide and shape future development. Where a neighbourhood plan is aligned with the strategic needs and priorities of the wider local area, neighbourhood planning can provide a powerful set of tools for local people to ensure that they get the right types of future development for their community. What progress has been made so far? The Witham Neighbourhood Plan is in early stages of development, which is why the views of the community are important to shape the ideas and content of the Plan as it develops. A Neighbourhood Area application was submitted to Braintree District Council by Witham Town Council on 3rd August 2022 which includes the 4 Wards of Witham North, Witham Central, Witham South and Witham West under The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations (2012) as amended. This was approved on 8th September 2022 and the Neighbourhood Area map can be viewed below: Designated Witham Neighbourhood Area This map shows the area which will be included within the Witham Neighbourhood Plan. Witham Town Council has submitted an application for the Witham Neighbourhood Area under Regulation 7 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (As amended) to Braintree District Council. Braintree District Council have approved the application as follows: Witham NHP

Pet Commemorative Bench Scheme Witham Town Council currently run a successful commemorative bench scheme for members of the public to purchase a bench in memory of a loved one. It is recognised that a much loved pet is very much a part of the family and owners may wish to remember them with a lasting tribute but the expense of purchasing a bench may be too costly. The Pet Commemorative Bench Scheme therefore enables a memorial plaque to be purchased in memory of a beloved pet which will be placed on a dedicated bench on Witham’s River Walk. Dogs that regularly walked along the River Walk can be fondly remembered at the place that they loved. The Pet Commemorative Bench will display multiple engraved stainless steel plaques in memory of cherished pets. The cost of the scheme is £60 per plaque. For more information and to take part in this scheme, simply contact Witham Town Council on 01376 520627 to discuss.

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Procurement Information Witham Town Council has a duty to comply with The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 which requires councils to publish information about any contract, commissioned activity, purchase order, framework agreement or any other legally enforceable agreement with a value that exceeds £5,000. 2025-2026 PDF 2024-2025 PDF 2023-2024 PDF 2022-2023 PDF 2021-2022 PDF 2020-2021 PDF Procurement Opportunities There are currently no open procurement opportunities The following procurement opportunities have expired: Previous Procurement Opportunities WITHAM TOWN COUNCIL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Witham Town Council invited tenders for the supply, installation, removal, and storage of Christmas lights for a five-year period, with a total contract value not exceeding £65,000. The successful contractor will provide a complete service to ensure the town's festive lighting is installed in time for the Christmas Market (22nd November 2025), maintained during the season, removed in January, and stored securely for the following year. The d eadline for receipt of bid queries was 23rd July 2025, queries were to be sent to townclerk@witham.gov.uk marked Christmas Light Tender 2025. Bid return date was noon on 1st August 2025. Tenders were to be submitted electronically to: tenders@witham.gov.uk and marked "Christmas Lights 2025 Tender" in the subject line. Alternatively, tenders may be posted to Witham Town Council, Town Hall, 61 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2FE. The envelope shall be marked Christmas Lights 2025 Tender and shall not otherwise be marked or contain information that could identify the tendering organisation. All companies submitting a tender will be notified by email of the respective decision within 6 weeks of the evaluation date. In accordance with Government Regulations, the total value of the successful tender will be published in due course. Full details of Christmas Lights Tender WITHAM TOWN COUNCIL SAFER STREETS CCTV EXPANSION PROJECT Witham Town Council tendered for the procurement of multiple quick-deploy cameras to be installed in various key areas in and around the town centre. These units had to be capable of connecting to lighting columns or physical structures and must be easily removable and deployed into new locations when required. Alongside the new CCTV cameras, the existing CCTV server located within the Witham Town Council offices required upgrading with a modern enterprise-style equivalent. This unit previously captured the incoming video signals from the town centre CCTV cameras. The Invitation to Bid document contained detailed information on this project. Applications had to be made using the Tender Submission Documents included in the Invitation to Bid. All Bids were to be submitted (electronic and hard copies) to the Town Clerk by noon on 6th September 2023. Full details of CCTV Expansion Tender

Witham Town Council Witham Town Council is a statutory, local authority that consists of sixteen elected representatives, sitting for a four year term. The Council operates a system of standing and non-standing committees that manage local matters including management of local assets, promotion of community events, local outreach with key organisations and working closely with Essex Police on crime prevention and local safety. Local citizens can raise any concerns about an issue with their local councillors (see the Witham Town Councillors section for details of your representative), however it is important to note that different councils deal with different matters. Explore our website to learn more about what role the Town Council plays in the local community and how you can get involved. Witham Town Councillors Mayor of Witham Witham Town Council Staff Committee Structure PDF Which ward am I in? Petitions Freedom of Witham Annual Town Meeting History of the Town Hall District & County Councillors Elections Become a Town Councillor Committe structure Our Accreditations

Quality Council Status Witham Town Council takes part in the Local Council Accreditation scheme and is a recognised Quality Status: Quality Council. The Local Council Accreditation scheme is one of the most important recognitions that the Town Council can achieve and may only be obtained through operating enhanced standards from both Members and officers. The Town Council has resolved to achieve the highest Quality: Gold status. In support of this ongoing accreditation, the Council has published statements concerning management of governance, involvement with our local community and a statement concerning future development, which can be read below: Governance Statement PDF Community Statement Development Statement PDF Investors Investors in People Investors in Peoplehas awarded Witham Town Council the We invest in people, standard accreditation. It means principles and practices around supporting people are in place and everyone understands how to use them to make work better! Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate Witham Town Council. Being accredited with We invest in people is a remarkable effort for any organisation, and places Witham Town Council in fine company with a host of organisations that understand the value of people.” Mindful Mindful Employer Established in 2004, Mindful Employer is a UK wide initiative run by Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Providing Employers with easier access to professional Workplace Mental Health training, information and support, the initiative aims to help empower employers to take a lead in supporting the mental wellbeing of their staff. By signing the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health', Witham Town Council have made a public statement of our desire to support the mental health of our staff across the organisation. Civility Civility & Respect Throughout the sector, there are growing concerns about the impact bullying, harassment and intimidation is having on councils, councillors and staff and the resulting effectiveness of local councils. In response, the Civility and Respect Project has been founded by the Civility and Respect Working Group and is supported by representatives from across the sector including SLCC, National Association of Local Councils (NALC) councils, County Associations and One Voice Wales (OVW).

Contact the Council Town Clerk: Nikki Smith Witham Town Council Offices are open: Monday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Tuesday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Wednesday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Thursday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Friday 9.00 am.to 4.00 pm Witham Information Centre is open: Monday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Tuesday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Wednesday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Thursday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Friday 9.00 am to 3.50 pm Step-free access to the Town Hall is available via the side door. We can also provide a ramp for direct step-free access to the Information Centre. Access to the Town Council offices is available via the side entrance when the Information Centre is closed. Tel: 01376 520627 Town Hall 61 Newland Street Witham Essex CM8 2FE Email infocentre@witham.gov.uk Contact the Council Contact a Councillor

Witham Gift Vouchers Witham Gift Vouchers make an excellent gift choice for birthdays, Christmas or other special occasions. Whether used to indulge in lunch or dinner, a night out or some new clothes, the best reason of all to use Witham Gift Vouchers is to support local Witham businesses. By spending in Witham, your money stays within the local economy and helps to boost the town. Witham Gift Vouchers are available to purchase from Witham Information Centre in multiples of £5 and £10 and are valid for 12 months. A list of participating businesses can be seen below. If you run a business in Witham and are interested in taking part in the scheme, please contact 01376 520627 or email finance@witham.gov.uk Terms & Conditions of Purchase PDF Terms & Conditions for Participating Businesses PDF Participating Businesses Abbronzatura - 3 Spa Road - Tanning, nail & beauty salon Belson Opticians - 5a Newland Street - Opticians El Pulpo - 33 Newland Street - Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar E. Bixby & Co Jewellers- 72 Newland Street - Jewellery & watches Finishing Touches - 2nd Floor 3b Newland St - Hair & beauty salon Gadget Club - 31 Newland Street - Buy, sell and repair mobile phones GKs Graphics - Unit 6 2 Perry Way - Stickers, banners signage GK Motor Factors - 34 Newland Street - Car and bicycle parts & accessories Havens Hospices - Unit 5 The Grove Shopping Centre - Hospice care charity shop Helen Rollason - 101 Newland Street - Cancer care charity shop Land of Munchies - Unit 28 The Newlands Centre - Imported drinks, snacks and candy Le Golden Touch - 93 Newland Street - Traditional Barbers Lian Chinese Restaurant - 5 Newland Street - Chinese restaurant and takeaway Maggies Hair Salon - 80 Newland Street - Barbers Michelle's Floral Design - 13 Newland Street - Floral Bouquets, Arrangements and Gifts Park Stores - 37 Maldon Road - Convenience Store Past Caring - 132 Newland Street - Gift & crystals Visions of Witham - 94 Newland Street - Opticians White Hart Hotel - Newland Street - Family Run Pub and Hotel Witham Art & Framing Centre - 63a Newland Street - Bespoke picture framing, photo and canvas printing Witham Barbers - Unit 37 Grove Centre - Traditional Barbers Witham Hub - Unit 17, The Grove Shopping Centre - Providing support within the town Witham Information Centre - 61 Newland Street - Local handmade gifts, Witham Souvenirs, Public Hall show tickets Witham Public Hall Trust - Collingwood Road - Hosting events and shows Yaxley Hair & Beauty - 27 Newland Centre - Hair and Beauty

Celebrating Community Heroes: Mayor of Witham's Civic Awards 2023 < Back Mayor of Witham's Civic Awards 4 Aug 2023 Celebrating Community Heroes: Mayor of Witham's Civic Awards 2023 Witham is brimming with compassionate and dedicated individuals and organisations working tirelessly to make a positive impact on the community and the environment. Recognizing these unsung heroes and their efforts, the Mayor of Witham Cllr Susan Ager is delighted to announce the return of the Civic Awards for 2023, an event that honours exceptional contributions and achievements by local individuals and groups. Set to take place on Sunday, 22nd October 2023, at the United Reformed Church in Witham, the Civic Service will be a momentous occasion where the Mayor will present the awards to the well-deserved winners. How you can nominate someone you believe to be a community hero? The Civic Awards The awards encompass three distinctive categories, each reflecting a different aspect of community service: 1. The Community Award The Community Award is designed to honour local organisations that have made a significant and lasting impact on the community. These organisations go above and beyond in their efforts to improve the lives of Witham's residents, fostering unity, and addressing pressing issues. It could be a charity group, a voluntary association, or any other organisation that has demonstrated dedication and creativity in their community work. Nominations for this category are open to everyone who wishes to highlight the invaluable contributions of these groups. If you know an organization that deserves recognition, don't hesitate to send your nomination to admin@witham.gov.uk by Monday, 4th September 2023. 2. The Environment Award Witham takes pride in its beautiful surroundings and green spaces, and the Environment Award aims to recognize those individuals or groups who have played a pivotal role in the conservation and protection of the town's natural environment. Whether it's organising local clean-up drives, promoting sustainable practices, or advocating for ecological awareness, these unsung heroes contribute to the betterment of the town and its residents. If you know someone who has been working tirelessly to protect and enhance Witham's environment, this is your chance to shine a spotlight on their efforts. Nominate them for the Environment Award before the deadline on Monday, 4th September 2023, by emailing admin@witham.gov.uk . 3. The Youth Award The future of Witham lies in the hands of its young residents, and the Youth Award is dedicated to recognising the remarkable achievements and contributions of local young individuals or organisations supporting the youth. Young people aged 21 or younger who have displayed exceptional leadership, community service, or creativity in making Witham a better place will be considered for this award. Similarly, organisations that work diligently to support and empower the youth are also eligible for nomination. Let's come together to celebrate the young heroes who inspire us all. Nominate deserving young individuals or organisations for the Youth Award by Monday, 4th September 2023, through the email address admin@witham.gov.uk . The Civic Service The Civic Service is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 22nd October 2023, at the United Reformed Church in Witham, starting at 2 pm. This event is a symbol of gratitude and unity as the Mayor, along with other community leaders, gathers to celebrate the accomplishments of the award winners and the impact of their work on the town. Local residents, community groups, and families are encouraged to attend and show their support for the award recipients. It will be an uplifting afternoon, reminding us all of the power of community and the positive change we can bring about together. How to Nominate Nominating someone for the Mayor of Witham's Civic Awards is simple. Prepare a compelling nomination letter that highlights the outstanding contributions and achievements of the individual or organisation. Be specific about the impact they have made on the community or the environment. The more detailed and heartfelt your nomination, the better the chances of your candidate being recognised. Submit your nominations via email to admin@witham.gov.uk no later than Monday, 4th September 2023. Each submission will be carefully reviewed, and the winners will be announced during the Civic Service on Sunday, 22nd October 2023. The Mayor of Witham's Civic Awards are an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate the remarkable community heroes who make our town a better place. It's a chance to recognise and appreciate their dedication, hard work, and the positive impact they bring to our lives. So, if you know an organisation that tirelessly serves the community, an individual passionate about the environment, or a young person making a difference, don't miss the chance to nominate them for these prestigious awards. Join us on Sunday, 22nd October 2023, at the United Reformed Church in Witham, as we honour these exceptional individuals and groups during the Civic Service. Let's show our support and gratitude to the community heroes who make Witham shine brighter every day. Together, we can continue building a stronger, more compassionate, and sustainable Witham for generations to come. Previous Next

< Back Bio-Blitz Thursday, 28 May 2026 With the school half-term approaching we have an opportunity to explore the wonderful Whetmead Nature Reserve with wildlife experts on hand to tell you all about the diverse nature that call this home. With a fantastic outlook over the area you could pitch up for a picnic and it is only a few minutes from the town centre! Access from Blackwater Lane, just off Maldon Road. 🌍 Witham Town Council held their first Bio-Blitz on 23rd July 2025, inviting residents of whatever age to join us in recording the different types of plants, animals and insects on the River Walk with the help of the expertise from Essex Wildlife Trust and Essex Field Club . 🐞 The goal is for all of us to learn more about local wildlife, help with conservation, and have fun discovering the natural world. Think of it as a wildlife treasure hunt! 🐾 🦋 🌿 🪱 Previous Next