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Accessibility Statement Accessibility Statement for Witham Town Council This statement applies to www.witham.gov.uk We want everyone to use our website easily. If you need information in a different format (like large print, audio, braille, or easy read), please email infocentre@witham.gov.uk If you find a problem with the website, please tell us. We will do our best to fix things quickly. This website is run by Witham Town Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: change colours, contrast levels and fonts zoom in up to 200% without the text spilling off the screen navigate most of the website using just a keyboard navigate most of the website using speech recognition software listen to most of the website using a screen reader We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand. https://abilitynet.org.uk/ has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. Compliance status This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard (previously 2.1), due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below: Non-accessible content Some parts of this website are not fully accessible: PDFs and other documents: Some older PDFs and Word documents may not be accessible to screen reader software. Maps: Online maps are not fully accessible, but we provide addresses and contact details in text alongside where possible. Third-party content: We cannot guarantee accessibility for content hosted on external websites or systems we do not control. Video for Town of Culture: An issue has been identified where a form label associated with the video component is missing. We are actively reviewing this and will resolve it as soon as possible. We are working to replace or update inaccessible content where possible. What to do if you cannot access parts of this website If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please contact us: Email: infocentre@witham.gov.uk Call: 01376 520627 Write to: Witham Town Council, Town Hall, 61 Newland Street, Witham, Essex CM8 2FE We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 10 working days. Reporting accessibility problems We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us at infocentre@witham.gov.uk Enforcement procedure The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) Technical information about this website’s accessibility Witham Town Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. This website is partially compliant with the WCAG 2.2 AA standard due to the non-compliances listed above. Ongoing efforts We are taking the following steps to improve accessibility: Regular audits: We carry out accessibility checks and work to fix issues found. Staff training: Our team is trained to create and maintain accessible content. Feedback process: We welcome user feedback to help us improve further. Preparation of this accessibility statement This statement was prepared on 18th March 2026 It was last reviewed on 23rd March 2026. It will be reviewed again by 23rd March 2027.

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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

Witham Town Council is holding a public forum to address the proposed closure of St Peters Hospital < Back St Peter's Hospital Closure 28 Feb 2024 Witham Town Council is holding a public forum to address the proposed closure of St Peters Hospital The 150-year-old hospital building is set to close permanently and its services moved under plans to reallocate community inpatient beds. If St Peters closes there will be changes to the places where community hospital intermediate care and stroke rehabilitation services are provided, resulting in residents having to travel to Brentwood or Billericay to receive stroke services. This will also make permanent the temporary move of the freestanding midwife-led birthing unit from St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon, to the William Julien Courtauld Unit at St Michael’s, Braintree, an already strained facility, so many residents will have to go to Broomfield Hospital. Currently there are no plans as to where outpatient services, such as blood testing will go. If services end up at Broomfield Hospital, Witham residents who do not drive will have to get three buses to get to the Hospital or pay for a taxi service. Therefore, Witham Town Council is looking to let residents voice their concerns by holding a public consultation at New Rickstones Academy on Monday 11th March 2024, starting at 7pm. A representative from the Alliance Director of NHS mid and South EssexDaniel Doherty, will be present to answer any questions. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate to ensure Witham has its say regarding the closure and to demonstrate the Town Council’s concerns, regarding the lack of existing medical facilities in the Town and how the closure would further exacerbate this problem. Previous Next