MDC fast-tracks ‘pavement licences’
Maldon is helping restaurants and similar businesses with a fast-track for 'pavement licences'...
Read more…Notice of Casual Vacancy Co-Option
Notice for applying to be a Town Councillor...
Read more…Fiona Clegg is elected new Town Mayor
Councillor Fiona Clegg was elected the new Town Mayor of Burnham on Crouch at a meeting of the Town Council on the morning of 24 July 2020. The meeting was held online due to Covid-19. Mayoral elections are usually in May, but 2020’s election was delayed by the pandemic. Councillor Clegg was elected unopposed. Councillor … Continue reading "Fiona Clegg is elected new Town Mayor"...
Read more…ROADWORKS – including Green Lane closure
Local roadworks update...
Read more…Public required to wear masks
the government requires people to wear face masks...
Read more…Llys Helig, the ‘smalltanic’ is raised
Burnham's capsized boat is raised from its watery grave...
Read more…Councillor Wendy Stamp resigns as Mayor
Councillor Wendy Stamp resigns as Mayor...
Read more…‘No Waiting’ restrictions on the Southminster road.
new waiting restrictions on the Southminster Road ...
Read more…Burnham ‘Dump’ to re-open 10 July
Burnham Recycling Centre reopens 10th July 2020...
Read more…NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY
Notice of Casual Vacancy following the resignation of Cllr Helen Elliott...
Read more…PANDEMIC – OPENING SHOPS IN BURNHAM
covid-19 - guidance for shops, etc as we begin to open up our economy...
Read more…Burnham residents decorate their homes for VE Day
Burnham Residents Celebrated VE Day with bunting and socially-distanced ‘street parties’. This followed the launch by the BBC of the Great British Bunting to mark VE Day. The Royal British Legion held a national moment of reflection – see below. On Friday 8 May 2020 Britain comemorated the 75th anniversary of VE Day when … Continue reading "Burnham residents decorate their homes for VE Day"...
Read more…PANDEMIC – Statement from the Mayor
Mayoral statement on the Covid-19 pandemic...
Read more…PANDEMIC – Police warn of Fraud and scams
URGENT MESSAGE FROM ESSEX POLICE We are reminding people in Essex to be vigilant following reports that fraudsters are attempting to take advantage of the current climate by carrying out crime online and at people’s doorsteps. Fraudsters will go to extreme lengths to get access to your hard earned money, including posing as government officials … Continue reading "PANDEMIC – Police warn of Fraud and scams"...
Read more…PANDEMIC – Useful ideas and contacts
Primary Town Council contacts Councillor Wendy Stamp, Town Mayor – 01621 786 350 Burnham Town Council Offices are temporarily closed to the public. A telephone and email service will be maintained. Telephone number: 01621 783 426. Email: office@burnhamtowncouncil.com Click here and scroll down to contact other town councillors. Pink and green recycling sacks These are available … Continue reading "PANDEMIC – Useful ideas and contacts"...
Read more…PANDEMIC- Appeal for help to get food to the elderly
Emergency Food Provision – Community Shield starts in Essex As the country prepares to enter its second weekend under unprecedented restrictions on movement, the scale of the challenge of providing food to our vulnerable residents is significant. Category A residents are those with the highest risk, including those with severe, pre-existing medical conditions. Over the … Continue reading "PANDEMIC- Appeal for help to get food to the elderly"...
Read more…PANDEMIC – Council Tax & Business Rates
A message about council tax and business rates from Maldon District Council....
Read more…PANDEMIC – ‘Lockdown’ Restrictions
The Prime Minister has effectively locked down the country to prevent the further spread of the Coronavirus, COVID-19....
Read more…PANDEMIC – social distance at the War Memorial
Please keep your distance from each other at the War Memorial...
Read more…PANDEMIC – life-saving message for Essex
life-saving message from ECC about the pandemic...
Read more…PANDEMIC – Helping & Getting Help
Volunteering opportunities - helping the community during this pandemic...
Read more…PANDEMIC – how to protect yourself & others
Coronavirus information...
Read more…Grants Available up to £10k
£10k Grants available from Essex Community Foundation...
Read more…Litterpicking coastwalker visits Burnham
coastal walker picks up litter on his way through Burnham...
Read more…Brexit information
The government has provided a collection of advice for UK citizens in case of Brexit...
Read more…New campaign to help the lonely
There's a new campaign in Burnham to help those suffering from loneliness and isolation....
Read more…Farleigh Hospice raises £37k+ in Christmas Campaign
Farleigh's Christmas Tree recycling campaign raises over £37k...
Read more…Environment Committee public meeting – 09 Jan 2020
Environment committee public meeting...
Read more…Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
The Burnham on Crouch Town Council wishes all the residents of this wonderful town a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...
Read more…GENERAL ELECTION 12 December 2019
General Election called for 12th December...
Read more…Burnham Christmas Tree lit in Christian ceremony
Despite the biting cold, a good crowd came to the High Street at 5pm on Sunday 8th December. Carols were sung, nativity lessons read and then Mr and Mrs Santa Claus arrived in an old Rolls Royce to give out presents to the children. Warm sausage rolls and mince pies were served by representatives from … Continue reading "Burnham Christmas Tree lit in Christian ceremony"...
Read more…Santa is coming for Christmas Tree Lighting
Santa and Christmas lights...
Read more…Civic Carol Service on Friday 13th December
Civic Carol Service on Friday 13th December...
Read more…RNLI Carol Service announced
Lifeboat carol service...
Read more…Drop in Crime – reports BCAP
Crime drop in Burnham...
Read more…Burnham girl raises £110 crocheting poppies
Burnham girl raises £110 crocheting poppies...
Read more…Memorial Horse Ride through Burnham
Memorial Horse ride through Burnham...
Read more…Providence Car Park temporary closure
Providence Car Park is to close for repairs from 25th November for ten days....
Read more…Burnham’s new memorial garden
Burnham has a brand new memorial garden...
Read more…Calling all bus users….
Meeting called for Dengie bus users...
Read more…2019 Burnham Carnival enjoyed by thousands
Burnham's famous carnival was very well-attended this year, despite threats of heavy rain....
Read more…‘Fabulous’ Saltmarsh Run highly praised
New half-marathon event in Burnham hailed 'an awesome event'....
Read more…£400 raised by Creeksea Cancer Charity
£400 raised by Creeksea Cancer Charity...
Read more…New traffic surveys
Traffic issues in Burnham...
Read more…New Crime Figures for Burnham – July 2019
New crime figures for Burnham are out....
Read more…Swimming in Southminster
Southminster boasts the nearest swimming pool to Burnham. ...
Read more…Fire brigade calls for Burnham recruits
Fire brigade wants new recruits...
Read more…Crime, Safety & Roads event in Burnham
The Community Action Panel is hosting a Roads, Safety & Crime event outside the Co-op on Saturday morning, 27th July....
Read more…Special Constables wanted for Burnham
Essex Police is recruiting Special Constables for Burnham....
Read more…Doves released in memory of beloved Bev O’Connor
The town council offers its sincere condolences to the family of Beverley O’Connor....
Read more…RNLI Open Day – 6 July
Lifeboat open day is on 6th July...
Read more…Plastic Free Burnham – meeting 19th June
Meeting in the council chamber to discuss Plastic Free Burnham...
Read more…Essex appeals for Foster Carers
Essex County Council has launched an appeal for new foster carers....
Read more…Art Trail attracts 55 artists
The Burnham Art Trail runs from Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 June 2019 55 artists are taking over Burnham to create an art trail rich in variety and with a host of fun and creative activities. They will be exhibiting their work and techniques in 42 venues – many of them private homes that are … Continue reading "Art Trail attracts 55 artists"...
Read more…MDC plans more events in local parks
Maldon District Council plans to offer more licences to community and commercial enterprises in local parks...
Read more…Burnham commemorates D-Day 75th Anniversary
Burnham commemorates 75 years since D-Day....
Read more…Two new talents on the Town Council
Longstanding local residents Fiona Clegg and Jane English have become Burnham Town Councillors....
Read more…Latest crime figures
Latest crime figures for Burnham...
Read more…Sea wall drains to be upgraded
Burnham's seawall outfalls upgraded by the Environment Agency....
Read more…Burnham citizens offered chance to join Council
Two places are available on the town council - do you want to apply?...
Read more…Wendy Stamp re-elected Mayor with new Deputy
Mayor re-elected - new deputy...
Read more…Volunteers needed for Victim Support
Volunteers wanted for Victim Support...
Read more…European Elections information
European Elections information...
Read more…District & Town election results
Election results for 2nd May, 2019...
Read more…Asian Hornet threat to Burnham Bees
Asian hornet threat...
Read more…Candidates announced for local elections
The candidates have been announced for elections to councils in the Maldon District....
Read more…Top Burnham citizens rewarded at Civic Reception
The Council's Civic Reception, 2019, was held on Friday 15th March at the Ormiston Rivers Academy....
Read more…Atlantic heroine honoured by Town Council
Atlantic rower and Burnham resident Dawn Wood is honoured by BTC...
Read more…Notice of Elections
Maldon District Council have posted the details of the upcoming election, which takes place on Thursday, 2nd May, 2019....
Read more…Looking to volunteer?
People who want to volunteer in the Maldon District can attend drop-ins at the Maldon & District Volunteer Centre, hosted by Maldon Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month...
Read more…Free training helps people learn about the internet
Moat Housing is offering free training to people needing help to use the internet, email and shop online. ...
Read more…Extraordinary meeting votes ‘no confidence’ in MDC planning
Burnham Town Councillors have voted to send a letter to Maldon District Council criticising the decision to allow a Retirement Complex to be built off Tinker's Hole....
Read more…Want to stand for the Town Council?
Elections are coming up in May. This contains guidance for those interested in standing for election....
Read more…Council meetings
On Monday 28th January there's an extra Burnham Town Council Planning meeting....
Read more…RNLI Fundraising Quiz Night
The RNLI is raising funds for its work along this coast by holding a Quiz Night at the Star Inn. See poster below for details...
Read more…Grant money to grow your own food
Maldon District Council wants to give all residents in the district the opportunity to grow their own food. Individuals, groups and organisations can apply for up to £1000. Read the posters below and then click here for the online form. ...
Read more…Council Offices reopen on Tuesday 12th February
The Town Council offices in Chapel Road will be closed to members of the public from Monday 28th January to Monday 11th February to allow for essential building works....
Read more…Agendas for January meetings
The agenda's for upcoming full council and planning meetings have been posted on the website....
Read more…Happy New Year!
Happy New Year...
Read more…Burnham featured in 3-hour radio special
The Town Mayor, an Atlantic rowing record-breaker, the owner of Mangapps Railway Museum, and the owner of the oldest shop in Burnham were among just some of the people featured in a 3-hour special about our town on BBC Essex, presented by local resident Ray Clark....
Read more…New Dartford Crossing – Consultation
Highways England is proposing a new tunnel under the Thames to ease congestion at the Dartford Crossing. This is your opportunity to put across your views....
Read more…Festive Fayre ‘a great success’
The 2018 Festive Fayre, which took place on Saturday 8th December, was a great success in spite of a dreadful weather forecast. For pictures and more, click here....
Read more…Footpath 4 closure extended
Footpath 4 - which connects to Creeksea Lane, will remain closed until July....
Read more…Christmas lights turned on in Burnham
The Christmas lights were turned on at 5pm on Sunday 2nd December, 2018....
Read more…Big crowd for centenary Remembrance Sunday
This year's Remembrance day fell on Remembrance Sunday and marked the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The rainy weather broke perfectly on time to flood the assembled crowds with sunshine....
Read more…Leading Burnham volunteer dies
Nancy Crisp died on 7 November 2018 after a battle with illness. Nancy was a major force in this town, spending hundreds of hours researching local issues and battling both with Burnham Town Council and Maldon District Council to protect wildlife and the general environment....
Read more…Financial audit completed
External Auditors have completed their financial audit of Burnham Town Council and reached their conclusions. They've given the council a clean bill of financial health....
Read more…Creeksea Lane closure
Creeksea Lane will be closed for three days from Monday 17th September. ...
Read more…Quay Day ‘a great success’
Town Mayor Wendy Stamp declared this year's Quay Day - on Bank Holiday Monday ( 27 August) 'a great success'....
Read more…Statue unveiled of WW1 Tommy
A statue to commemorate the Unknown Soldier, a Tommy from the First World war, was unveiled at 9.30am on Friday 3rd August, 2018....
Read more…Crime figures for Burnham – May & June
Essex police have issued new local crime figures for May and June, 2018....
Read more…Town’s businesses join Water Bottle Refill Scheme
Burnham shops and businesses are signing up to the national Water Bottle Refill Scheme – an initiative to reduce plastic waste. This scheme allows people to fill up their plastic (or other) water bottles locally....
Read more…Railway Bridge volunteers urgently need help
The Railway Bridge Task Force, which, since 2004, has worked so hard to keep Burnham's railway bridge and Station looking smart , will fold unless they get new volunteers....
Read more…Burnham in Bloom winners celebrated
the Best in Show for Burnham in Bloom 2018 was won by Jeremy Hogben for his High Street back garden....
Read more…Dementia event raises over £1200
The Dengie Rocks against Dementia event, that took place on the quay on Sunday 15th July 2018, has raised £1277.62....
Read more…New timetable for the D4 bus service
Essex and Suffolk Dart have issued a new timetable for the D4 bus service....
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