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Banking at the Town Hall Witham Town Council are pleased to be able to accommodate three banks within the Town Hall to facilitate some continued banking services within the Town. Barclays Bank operate a Barclays Local in our Function Room, on a Monday (9am-4pm) and Friday (9am-3.50pm). They are closed for lunch 12.30-1pm. Halifax have a Community Banker in our Council Chamber on Tuesdays 9am-3pm. Lloyds Bank also have a Community Banker in our Council Chamber on Fridays 9am-3pm. Details of Barclays Bank services available at the Town Hall Details of Halifax services available at the Town Hall Details of Lloyds Bank services available at the Town Hall

< Back Witham Rail Disaster Memorial Service Monday, 1 September 2025 The service took place on the River Walk by Armond Road at 10am, Monday 1st September 2025 Previous Next

< Back Witham Post Office Sign letters from former Witham Post Office In our archives we have the letters that once adorned the front of the Witham Post Office building. The building still belongs to the Post Office and is currently used as the Royal Mail Delivery Office, with the post office for the town centre now located in the rear of Morrisons Local in Newland Street. The building stands at 5 Newland Street, and was built in 1939. The building closed as the main post office for Witham in August 1994. The letters are metal and stand around 8" or 20cm tall. You can see the letters in situ on Janet Gyford's website using this link: https://www.janetgyford.com/post-office-part-of-5-newland-street-since-vacated-by-p-o/

Witham Mayor presents hampers to Witham Food Bank < Back Witham Town Council's Advent Hamper Scheme 7 Dec 2023 Witham Mayor presents hampers to Witham Food Bank Witham Town Council is delighted to announce the overwhelming success of the Advent Hamper Scheme, an initiative that brought the community together to support those in need during the festive season. Throughout the month of November, Witham residents answered the call to kindness as Witham Town Council launched the Advent Hamper Scheme. The appeal was simple yet powerful: individuals and families were encouraged to acquire a box and, each day leading up to December, add an item, creating a mix of non-perishable essentials and festive treats. The Witham Information Centre served as the collection point for the hampers, with residents contributing essential groceries and special Christmas treats. On behalf of the Town Council, Mayor Cllr Susan Ager had the honour of presenting these hampers to the Witham Foodbank, which were gratefully received. The Mayor of Witham, Cllr Susan Ager, said “Witham Town Council have been delighted by the response to their Christmas Hamper donation scheme. We would like to thank all that took part and gave so generously” The Witham Town Council extends its deepest gratitude to every individual and family who participated in the Advent Hamper Scheme. The outpouring of generosity has made a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. Previous Next

Join us for a free day of family fun! < Back Witham Street Entertainment Festival is Back! 20 Sept 2025 Join us for a free day of family fun! Formerly known as the Puppet Festival, Witham Street Entertainment Festival has become a main fixture in Witham's calendar. Held in the centre of town, the event regularly draws large numbers of visitors into the town to enjoy this free festival. The festival, which is organised by Witham Town Council, has taken place since 1999. Always held on the third Saturday of September, this year it takes place on Saturday 20th September between 10am-3pm. A number of acts perform in the Newlands Shopping Centre, the Grove Shopping Centre and in Newland Street itself, where Witham Town Council closes the road between Collingwood Road and Maldon Road. Make sure you don't miss this great day out. The acts for 2024 include: · Titan · Cube · Elton Wong · Shed of Stories · Oyster Opera Duo · Angie Mack Hula Hoop · The Two Freedas · The Pop-up Barn Dance · B-Boys · Seed · Shrinking Violets · Puppet Petting Farm · Caspian Crab · Storm · Shed Ache · The Magical Market Stall · Wellbeing Wells · Elephant & the Drummer · Emo-Matic · Octopus Ocean · Big Mob · Rainbow Stilts · Walkabout Trees · Norvil & Josephine · Afro Leanna Take a look back at last year’s festival: Previous Next

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).