< Back School Desk Chipping Hill Primary School Desk This lovely desk was kindly donated to us by Janet Gyford and her family and is on show in our Heritage Room. The desk was rescued by Janet from Chipping Hill Primary School, as they were changing furniture, when the school was located in Church Street. You can see the desks in use in this photo from 1947 from Janet's website: https://www.janetgyford.com/media/christmas-party-chipping-hill-school-2/

Member's Attendance at Meetings Witham Town Councillors are required to attend meetings of the Full Town Council, plus meetings of any other committees, sub-committees and advisory groups of which they are a member. Should they be unable to attend for any reason, they must give their apologies directly to the Witham Town Council office. The following attendance information relates to councillor's attendance at Full Town Council, Standing Committees and Sub-Committees. It does not include advisory groups. It is updated quarterly, with the information below showing from the start of the civic year on 18/5/26 until 7/9/26 Meeting Attendance Policy Member's Meeting Attendance 2026-27 Councillor Percentage Attendance Expected Attendance Actual Attendance Apologies for Absence Absent Without Apologies Leave of Absence Cllr E Adelaja 73% 15 11 0 4 0 Cllr L Barlow 88% 8 7 1 0 0 Cllr P Barlow 100% 15 15 0 0 0 Cllr JC Coleman 42% 7 3 2 2 0 Cllr JM Coleman 50% 16 8 4 4 0 Cllr B Fleet 64% 11 7 4 0 0 Cllr J Goodman 100% 8 8 0 0 0 Cllr L Headley 100% 16 16 0 0 0 Cllr P Heath 100% 10 10 0 0 0 Cllr J Martin 43% 7 3 4 0 0 Cllr R Playle 76% 17 13 4 0 0 Cllr R Ramage 88% 16 14 0 2 0 Cllr J Robertson 100% 17 17 0 0 0 Cllr A Sloma 0% 8 0 3 5 0 Cllr B Taylor 67% 6 4 2 0 0 Cllr E Williams 44% 16 7 3 6 0 PDF Member's Attendance 2026-27 up to Sept 26 in detail Member's Meeting Attendance 2025-26 Councillor Percentage Attendance Expected Attendance Actual Attendance Apologies for Absence Absent Without Apologies Leave of Absence Cllr E Adelaja 46% 46 21 16 7 2 Cllr L Barlow 71% 21 15 6 0 0 Cllr P Barlow 84% 45 38 7 0 0 Cllr JC Coleman 47% 45 21 16 8 0 Cllr JM Coleman 61% 46 28 10 8 0 Cllr B Fleet 71% 28 20 8 0 0 Cllr J Goodman 91% 11 10 1 0 0 Cllr L Headley 98% 47 46 0 1 0 Cllr P Heath 92% 26 24 2 0 0 Cllr J Martin 68% 25 17 8 0 0 Cllr R Playle 67% 45 30 15 0 0 Cllr R Ramage 79% 48 38 3 7 0 Cllr J Robertson 100% 46 46 0 0 0 Cllr A Sloma 28% 40 11 17 12 0 Cllr B Taylor 63% 19 12 5 2 0 Cllr E Williams 44% 41 18 18 5 0 PDF Member's Attendance 2025/26 in detail Member's Meeting Attendance 2024-25 Councillor Percentage Attendance Expected Attendance Actual Attendance Apologies Given Absent Without Apologies Leave of Absence Cllr E Adelaja 69% 48 33 10 5 0 Cllr L Barlow 86% 22 19 3 0 0 Cllr P Barlow 90% 48 43 4 1 0 Cllr JC Coleman 74% 50 37 10 3 0 Cllr JM Coleman 67% 43 29 13 1 0 Cllr B Fleet 77% 30 23 6 1 0 Cllr L Headley 87% 46 40 6 0 0 Cllr P Heath 62% 26 16 10 0 0 Cllr J Martin 77% 47 36 8 3 0 Cllr R Playle 66% 32 21 11 0 0 Cllr R Ramage 63% 54 34 11 9 0 Cllr J Robertson 100% 29 29 0 0 0 Cllr A Sloma 80% 10 8 1 1 25 Cllr B Taylor 67% 21 14 6 1 0 Cllr E Williams 58% 43 25 13 5 0 PDF Member's Attendance 2024-25 in detail

Community Special Constables Scheme Essex Police Community Beat Surgery Essex Police hold a regular Community Beat Surgery at Witham Information Centre in the Town Hall where you can pop along and chat to an officer about any concerns you may have: Thursday 24th September 11.30-12.30pm Thursday 1st October 11.30-12.30pm Thursday 15th October 11.30-12.30pm Thursday 5th November 11.30-12.30pm Thursday 19th November 11.30-12.30pm Thursday 3rd December 11.30-12.30pm Thursday 17th December 11.30-12.30pm The Community Special Constable scheme was launched in June 2018, with a media event at Witham Town Hall, to celebrate the occasion. This also formed part of Essex Police’s National Volunteers Week, which was part of a big media campaign for Essex Police to recruit more volunteers. Each Special will volunteer a minimum of 16 hours each month in Witham to target and disrupt anti-social behaviour, respond to community concerns and carry out high visibility foot patrols in the town. The Specials have the same full policing powers and uniform as regular police officers. We are really pleased that Witham Town Council was the first local council to ‘go live’ with the Community Special Constables Scheme. This was the first such scheme in Essex (and possibly the first of its kind in the country). This was the result of close co-operation between Essex Police and Witham Town Council over a long period of time and sees the Council funding any expenses for our volunteer police officers to be based in the town. The development forms part of the Town Council’s 4-point attack on crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Recruitment of local special constables Extending and link up of CCTV throughout Witham Help residents to self-help with advice and information Promotion of resident’s associations across the town alongside existing Neighbourhood Watch scheme. In June 2023 we celebrated five years since the launch of the Police Specials Scheme. We currently have four fully qualified Police Specials in Witham, and funding available for a further one. Should you be interested in being a part of the Community Special Constable Scheme, please visit: www.essex.police.uk/join-the-police/special-constabulary/ or email: les.hawkins1@essex.pnn.police.uk Essex Police Recognition Awards On Wednesday 18th January, Essex Police held their first Recognition evening for the Braintree & Uttlesford Special Constable team. It was a great evening with most of the team there celebrating the achievements of 2022. The district's special constables volunteered 14,573 hours in 2022. Winner of the officer who has made the biggest contribution to the Specials team in 2022 as voted for by his regular colleagues was SC Charlie Watts. Charlie volunteered the largest number of hours in the team last year as well. Winner of the Community Special Constable award was Sp Sgt Simon Jesse. Simon has made a real impact in Witham since 2018 when the CSC Role began and is very well known by the residents of Witham. Sp Sgt Jesse also won the Community Contribution Award. Congratulations Simon. Acting Sp Chief Insp Lorne Campbell and Sp Sgt Simon Jesse received their 5 year service awards and recognised for all the hours they contributed during 2022. Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers. They have the same police powers, uniforms and equipment as regular Police Officers but sacrifice their free time on a voluntary basis. To learn more visit https://www.essex.police.uk/police-forces/essex-police/areas/essex-police/ca/careers/special-constabulary/ Witham Town Council currently fund three Community Special Constables. Since November 2020, they have provided us with a monthly report of their activities for the month. These are in PDF format 2026 August 26 PDF July 26 PDF June 26 PDF May 26 PDF April 26 PDF March 26 PDF February 26 PDF January 26 PDF 2025 Dec 25 PDF Nov 25 PDF October 25 PDF Sept 25 PDF August 25 PDF July 25 PDF June 25 PDF May 25 PDF April 25 PDF March 25 PDF February 25 PDF January 25 PDF 2024 Dec 24 PDF Nov 24 PDF October 24 PDF Sept 24 PDF August 24 PDF July 24 PDF June 24 PDF May 24 PDF April 24 PDF March 24 PDF February 24 PDF January 24 PDF 2023 Dec 23 PDF Nov 23 PDF October 23 PDF Sept 23 PDF August 23 PDF July 23 PDF June 23 PDF May 23 PDF April 23 PDF March 23 PDF February 23 PDF January 23 PDF 2022 Dec 22 PDF Nov 22 PDF October 22 PDF Sept 22 PDF August 22 PDF July 23 PDF June 22 PDF May 22 PDF April 22 PDF March 22 PDF February 22 PDF January 22 PDF 2021/20 Dec 21 PDF Nov 21 PDF October 21 PDF Sept 21 PDF August 21 PDF July 21 PDF June 21 PDF May 21 PDF April 21 PDF March 21 PDF February 21 PDF January 21 PDF Dec 20 PDF Nov 20 PDF

Policy & Resources Committee The Policy and Resources Committee is responsible for The Town Hall and staffing matters, and the Town Council’s finances, constitution and standing orders. Members of the Press and Public are welcome to attend Policy and Resources Committee Meetings. Local residents are invited to address the meeting on any item on the agenda, speaking for a maximum of 3 minutes. The Policy and Resources Committee will meet at 7.30 pm in the council chamber in the Town Hall. Members of the Committee: Cllr L Barlow Cllr P Barlow (Vice Chair) Cllr B Fleet Cllr J Goodman Cllr P Heath (Chair) Cllr J Martin Cllr R Playle Cllr R Ramage Cllr J Robertson Cllr B Taylor Agenda for 21st September 2026 PDF Minutes for 21st September 2026 will be available here Agenda for 29th June 2026 PDF Minutes for 29th June 2026 Agenda for 23rd March 2026 PDF Minutes for 23rd March 2026 PDF Agenda for 9th December 2025 PDF Minutes for 9th December 2025 PDF Agenda for 16th September 2025 PDF Minutes for 16th September 2025 PDF

Witham Town Mayor & Deputy Mayor The Town Mayor is considered the 'First Among Equals', sits as Chair of the Council and presides at each meeting of the Full Council . Each year, a new Mayor is elected by the members of the Town Co uncil at the Annual Meeting. The Mayor is a statutory, unpaid position and does not hold executive powers to direct the Council. The Town Mayor instead represents Witham across the civic life of Essex, raising awareness for local causes and promotes the numerous charities, businesses and voluntary groups that keep Witham moving and working. The Mayor for the Civic Year 2026-2027 is Councillor Paul Heath. Councillor Heath is supported this year by Deputy Mayor Councillor Jack Coleman. The Civic Year runs from the first week of May. The Mayor’s chosen charity for the year will be Alzheimer's Society. If you would like the Mayor to attend your event or function, click the link below and email the completed form to admin@witham.gov.uk Meet the Mayor-PDF Mayoral Events & Engagements Incumbent Mayors choose charities that they wish to support and raise funds for during their time in the role. This year the Mayor has chosen Alzheimer's Society as his charity. The Mayor also attends a number of events and engagements during their year in the role. During his 2025-26 term, Councillor Paul Heath attended over 140 engagements. These included supporting local groups such as Witham Wombles and Soccability, visiting schools for events like the careers day at Howbridge Junior School and Southview for the SEND event, attending events including the multi-choir Concert for Peace and the Medieval Fayre, performing openings like the 3G artificial pitch in Spinks Lane, joining celebrations for important dates such as Eid and Diwali and enjoying tea parties including those at Moorfield Court and the Veterans Coffee Morning. The Mayor continues to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society during his 2026-27 term. Mayoral Events & Engagements 2026-27 Mayor's Engagements for August 2026 Saturday 1st August 2026 - The Mayor attended Mill Lane Bowls Club for their Dementia UK Charity fun bowls day. Monday 3rd August 2026 - The Mayor attended the Veterans coffee morning at the RBL. Tuesday 4th August 2026 - The Mayor attended the Craft Club at Witham Football Club. Wednesday 5th August 2026 - The Mayor attended the Green Space Games at Witham Park and later visited Helen Court to present a card and cake to a resident. Thursday 6th August 2026 - The Mayor hosted the Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall engaging with the public, then attended the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the River Walk. Friday 7th August 2026 - The Mayor attended Foster Court for a general chat. Wednesday 12th August 2026 - The Mayor attended the opening of The Knitted Bible Exhibition at Guithavon Valley Church. Thursday 13th August 2026 - The Mayor hosted the Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall engaging with the public. Friday 14th August 2026 - The Mayor attended Green Space Games at Witham Park. Sunday 16th August 2026 - The Mayor attended Sunday Cinema at the RBL – West Side Story. Monday 17th August 2026 - The Mayor attended meeting with Councillor Morris to walk around Witham Tuesday 18th August 2026 - The Mayor attended the Green Space Games at Witham Park. Thursday 20th August 2026 - The Mayor hosted the Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall engaging with the public. Saturday 22nd August 2026 - The Mayor attended the new Witham Town Council event, the Summer Fair along the River Walk. Sunday 23rd August 2026 - The Mayor attended the family fun day in support of Park View Care Home at Witham Town FC. Wednesday 26th August 2026 - The Mayor attended Park View dog show. Thursday 27th August 2026 - The Mayor hosted Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall engaging with the public. Sunday 30th August 2026 - The Mayor attended Valley Green Football Club charity day at Rickstones Recreational Ground. Mayor's Engagements for July 2026 Thursday 2nd July 2026 - The Mayor hosted Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room Saturday 4th July 2026 - The Mayor attended the crowning of the Witham Carnival Court at the Grove Centre followed by Witham Music Festival on the River Walk Thursday 9th July 2026 - The Mayor hosted Chatty Cafe in the Heritage Room Sunday 12th July 2026 - The Mayor attended the Witham Catholic Church Summer Fayre Tuesday 14th July 2026 - The Mayor attended Zumba Class at Witham Football Club followed by the Craft Club at Witham Town Football Club. Wednesday 15th July 2026 - The Mayor attended Popcorn’s 3rd Birthday Party at Parkside Youth Centre with the Deputy Mayor. Thursday 16th July 2026 - The Mayor attended Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall engaging with the public. Saturday 17th July 2026 - The Mayor attended our pop up stall at the Water Safety event in Pattison Close. Sunday 18th July 2026 - The Mayor attended Sunday Cinema at The RBL – Paddington 2. Thursday 23rd July 2026 - The Mayor attended Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall engaging with the public. Sunday 26th July 2026 - The Mayor attended the High Sheriff’s Fund Afternoon Tea at Hazel End Wood. Tuesday 28th July 2026 - The Mayor attended the Open Spaces Games at Maldon Road Park. Thursday 30th July 2026 - The Mayor hosted Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall engaging with the public. Mayor's Engagements for June 2026 Monday 1st June 2026 - The Mayor attended the RBL Veteran’s Coffee morning. Tuesday 2nd June 2026 - The Mayor attended a cookery workshop at The Well. Thursday 4th June 2026 - The Mayor attended Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall, engaging with the public. Thursday 11th June 2026 - The Mayor attended Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall, engaging with the public. Friday 12th June 2026 - The Mayor a ttended Freedom Leisure’s Sporting Memories World Cup Event at Witham Leisure Centre Sunday 14th June 2026 - The Mayor a ttended Great Dunmow Town Council’s Civic Service. Thursday 18th June 2026 - The Mayor a ttended Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall engaging with the public. Friday 19th June 2026 - The Mayor a ttended the Pop Up Sofa Day outside Prezzo. Saturday 20th June 2026 - The Mayor a ttended Witham Open Gardens event. Tuesday 23rd June 2026 - The Mayor a ttended Moorfield Court pizza lunch. Wednesday 24th June 2026 - The Mayor a ttended Witham BNI Networking Group Breakfast Meeting at Rivenhall Oaks Golf Club. Saturday 27th June 2026 - The Mayor a ttended the Golden Jubilee Anniversary of the Medieval Fayre. Mayor's Engagements for May 2026 Tuesday 19th May 2026 - The Mayor attended the Alzheimer’s Society Singing for the Brain at Chelmsford Cathedral as Guest of Honour. Thursday 21st May 2026 - The Mayor attended Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall, engaging with the public. Saturday 23rd May 2026 - The Mayor attended Dementia Awareness Day at Witham Grove Centre. Monday 25th May 2026 - The Mayor visited residents at Park View. Thursday 28th May 2026 - The Mayor attended Chatty Café in the Heritage Room at the Town Hall, engaging with the public. Friday 29th May 2026 - The Mayor attended the Park View ramble/dementia dawdle. Previous Town Mayors Cllr Paul Heath 2025-26 Cllr Angela Kilmartin 2021-22 Cllr Patrick Horner 2016-17 Cllr Michael Lager 2012-13 Cllr Janet Money 2008-09 Cllr Mrs J S M Martin 2004-05 Cllr M F Jones 2000-01 Cllr Mrs J S M Martin 1996-97 Cllr Barry Fleet 1992-93 Cllr A Slowman 1988-89 Cllr J B Gimson 1984-85 Cllr Lucy Barlow 2024-25 Cllr Clare Lager 2019-21 Cllr Bill Rose 2015-16 Cllr John Goodman 2011-12 Cllr Paul Heath 2007-08 Cllr Dr R L Evans 2003-04 Cllr T Hewitt 1999-2000 Cllr Phil Barlow 1995-96 Cllr K D Boylan 1991-92 Cllr A Slowman 1987-88 Cllr W A Marsh 1983-84 Cllr Susan Ager 2023-24 Cllr Tom Pleasance 2018-19 Cllr Janet Money 2014-15 Cllr Patricia Lee 2010-11 Cllr Phil Barlow 2006-07 Cllr K D Boylan 2002-03 Cllr R L Evans 1998-99 Cllr Joy Reekie 1994-95 Cllr D A Sabin 1990-91 Cllr Mrs C M Edwards 1986-87 Cllr W A Marsh 1982-83 Cllr Jack Bayford 2022-23 Cllr Jo-Ann Williams 2017-18 Cllr Corinne Thompson 2013-14 Cllr Barry Fleet 2009-10 Cllr Kathy Tearle 2005-06 Cllr Paul Heath 2001-02 Cllr Kathy Tearle 1997-98 Cllr J P O'Hare 1993-94 Cllr D A Sabin 1989-90 Cllr Mrs C M Edwards 1985-86

Latest News 29 Jun 2026 Witham Open Gardens 2026 4 May 2026 Witham Dog Show 2026 26 Mar 2026 Direct Bus to Broomfield Hospital 4 Mar 2026 Proposed Stopping up of Highway 22 Nov 2025 Witham Christmas Fayre 2025 20 Sept 2025 Witham Street Entertainment Festival is Back! 1 Sept 2025 Witham Rail Crash Memorial 3 Jul 2025 Christmas Lights Invitation to Tender 30 May 2025 Latest Witham Mayor Makes History 4 May 2025 Mayor's Civic Service & Community awards 2025 3 Dec 2024 Christmas Fayre 2024 2 Oct 2024 CSAS Awards 2024 28 Aug 2024 Witham Street Entertainment Festival 2024 9 Aug 2024 Witham's Teddy Bear's Picnic 2024 6 Jun 2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary 3 Apr 2024 New Whetmead Nature trail 29 Feb 2024 James Cooke Wood Boardwalk Installation 28 Feb 2024 New Bee Friendly Planting Area on Witham’s River Walk 12 Jan 2024 Witham Town Council Precept 2024-25 7 Dec 2023 Witham Town Council's Advent Hamper Scheme 24 Nov 2023 Witham CCTV Expansion 16 Oct 2023 Witham Christmas Fayre 27 Sept 2023 Halloween Spooktacular - Cats & Bats 4 Aug 2023 Mayor of Witham's Civic Awards 27 Jul 2023 Witham Wildlife Watchers 13 May 2026 River Walk Wooden Sculptures 2 Apr 2026 Witham submits bid for UK Town of Culture 2028 11 Mar 2026 Newland Street parking 16 Feb 2026 Witham to bid for UK Town of Culture 2028 9 Nov 2025 Remembrance Parade 2025 20 Sept 2025 Witham Street Entertainment Festival 20 Aug 2025 Community Art Event at Witham Skate Park 11 Jun 2025 Witham Open Garden Scheme 8 May 2025 Witham's VE Day Commemoration 14 Jan 2025 Witham Town Council Precept 2025-2026 28 Oct 2024 Braintree District Council set to transfer new community centre to Witham Town Council 21 Sept 2024 Witham Street Entertainment Festival 10 Aug 2024 Pride 2024 1 Jul 2024 Witham Dog Show 2024 8 Apr 2024 Witham Memorial Mural Damaged 2 Apr 2024 Ford RideLondon 2024 28 Feb 2024 St Peter's Hospital Closure 21 Feb 2024 Petition Against Proposed Parking Charges 22 Dec 2023 Witham Christmas Window Competition Winners 4 Dec 2023 Witham Christmas Fayre 1 Nov 2023 Mayor's Civic Service & Community Awards 11 Oct 2023 Witham Advent Hamper Scheme 8 Aug 2023 Witham Gift Vouchers 28 Jul 2023 Essex Police Community Special Constables 26 Jul 2023 Witham Street Entertainment Festival

Agenda & Minutes from Civic Year 2019-2020 Full Town Council Agenda for Meeting 13 May 2019 (AGM) Minutes for Meeting 13 May 2019 (AGM) Agenda for Meeting 3 June 2019 Minutes for Meeting 3 June 2019 Agenda for Meeting 8 July 2019 Minutes for Meeting 8 July 2019 Agenda for Meeting 2 September 2019 Minutes for Meeting 2 September 2019 Agenda for Meeting 28 October 2019 Minutes for Meeting 28 October 2019 Agenda for Meeting 13 January 2020 Minutes for Meeting 13 January 2020 Agenda for Meeting 20 January 2020 Minutes for Meeting 20 January 2020 Agenda for Meeting 9 March 2020 Minutes for Meeting 9 March 2020 Agenda for Meeting 19 March 2020 Meeting did not take place due to Covid-19 Community Committee Agenda for Meeting 10 June 2019 Minutes for Meeting 10 June 2019 Agenda for Meeting 30 September 2019 Minutes for Meeting 30 September 2019 Agenda for Meeting 22 October 2019 Minutes for Meeting 22 October 2019 Agenda for Meeting 25 November 2019 Minutes for Meeting 25 November 2019 Agenda for Meeting 10 February 2020 Minutes for Meeting 10 February 2020 Environment Committee Agenda for Meeting 28 May 2019 Minutes for Meeting 28 May 2019 Agenda for Meeting 23 July 2019 Minutes for Meeting 23 July 2019 Agenda for Meeting 16 September 2019 Minutes for Meeting 16 September 2019 Agenda for Meeting 11 November 2019 Minutes for Meeting 11 November 2019 Agenda for Meeting 27 January 2020 Minutes for Meeting 27 January 2020 Estimates Sub-Committee Agenda for Meeeting 6 January 2020 Minutes for Meeting 6 January 2020 Policy & Resources Committee Agenda for Meeting 24 June 2019 Minutes for Meeting 24 June 2019 Agenda for Meeting 19 August 2019 Minutes for Meeting 19 August 2019 Agenda for Meeting 14 October 2019 Minutes for Meeting 14 October 2019 Agenda for Meeting 9 December 2019 Minutes for Meeting 9 December 2019 Agenda for Meeting 27 January 2020 Minutes for Meeting 27 January 2020 Agenda for Meeting 24 February 2020 Minutes for Meeting 24 February 2020 Open Spaces Management Sub-Committee Agenda for Meeting 19 June 2019 Minutes for Meeting 19 June 2019 Agenda for Meeting 14 August 2019 Minutes for Meeting 14 August 2019 Agenda for Meeting 19 October 2019 Minutes for Meeting 19 October 2019 Agenda for Meeting 12 February 2020 Minutes for Meeting 12 February 2020 Planning Applications & Transport Sub-Committee Agenda for Meeting 24 May 2019 Minutes for Meeting 28 May 2019 Agenda for Meeting 10 June 2019 Minutes for Meeting 10 June 2019 Agenda for Meeting 24 June 2019 Minutes for Meeting 24 June 2019 Agenda for Meeting 8 July 2019 Minutes for Meeting 8 July 2019 Agenda for Meeting 23 July 2019 Minutes for Meeting 23 July 2019 Agenda for Meeting 5 August 2020 Minutes for Meeting 5 August 2019 Agenda for Meeting 17 August 2019 Minutes for Meeting 19 August 2019 Agenda for Meeting 2 September 2019 Minutes for Meeting 2 September 2019 Agenda for Meeting 16 September 2019 Minutes for Meeting 16 September 2019 Agenda for Meeting 30 September 2019 Minutes for Meeting 30 September 2019 Agenda for Meeting 14 October 2019 Minutes for Meeting 14 October 2019 Agenda for Meeting 28 October 2019 Minutes for Meeting 28 October 2019 Agenda for Meeting 11 November 2019 Minutes for Meeting 11 November 2019 Agenda for Meeting 25 November 2019 Minutes for Meeting 25 November 2019 Agenda for Meeting 9 December 2019 Minutes for Meeting 9 December 2019 Agenda for Meeting 17 December 2019 Minutes for Meeting 17 December 2019 Agenda for Meeting 13 January 2020 Minutes for Meeting 13 January 2020 Agenda for Meeting 27 January 2020 Minutes for Meeting 27 January 2020 Agenda for Meeting 10 February 2020 Minutes for Meeting 10 February 2020 Agenda for Meeting 24 February 2020 Minutes for Meeting 24 February 2020 Agenda for Meeting 9 March 2020 Minutes for Meeting 9 March 2020 Agenda for Meeting 24 March 2020 Due to Covid-19 Meeting 20 March 2021 did not take place

< Back Remembrance Parade Sunday, 8 November 2026 The Remembrance Sunday Service takes place this year on Sunday 8th November. The Parade will usually muster in The Avenue from 2.20pm, moving off at 2.40pm towards the top of Collingwood Road then down to Newland Street. The Service will take place at the Memorial Gardens at 3pm. Road Closures will be on a rolling basis from muster until the conclusion of the service. 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

< Back Wings for Victory Week Wings for Victory Week - Official Programme Wings For Victory Week was an initiative during WWII for communities to raise funds to sponsor planes. Each of the branches of the Armed Forces had their own version. In this case, each county was given it's own target, and the event as a whole raised almost £616M countrywide, equivalent to £33.6B today. In Witham, the week-long programme of events included parades throughout Witham, Rivenhall and Silver End, dances, a whist drive, flying displays by the RAF and a baseball match. Whilst we cannot find a record of the amount raised, the programme sets a target of £60,000 for 3 Boston Bombers.

< Back Silhouette of Dr Thomas Tomkin Silhouette in it's original frame, reframed to show the inscription on the back This framed piece shows the silhouette of Dr Thomas Tomkin, still in it's original frame, on one side, and the inscription from the back of the silhouette which reads: Dr Tomkin Witham Born 1779 At Yalding Kent July 2nd 69 Born 1779, Dr Thomas Tomkin established a private lunatic asylum in The Retreat, Maldon Road, Witham. 'White’s Directory of Essex' (1848) noted that 18 residents of Witham were cared for in “the private Lunatic Asylum, which was established here in 1819, by Mr. Tompkin, surgeon, and has room for 30 patients.” The Retreat is now a collection of bungalows.

< Back Witham Constitutional Club Commemorative items from Witham Constitutional Club We have three glasses, engraved to commemorate 100 years of the Witham Constitutional Club 1896-1996. We also have a boxed commemorative medal celebrating 100 years of the Association of Constitutional Clubs 1894-1994. To complete the set, we have a pamphlet dated 1982 telling the history of Witham Constitutional Club from 1896 until 1945 and a newsletter celebrating 100 years of the Witham branch. The pamphlet has a detailed account of the fire that burnt the club to the ground in 1910