Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre Parish Council

02/06/2026

On 1 June 2026, representatives of Woodham Ferrers & Bicknacre Parish Council met with Gladman Developments to hear details of their emerging proposals for a residential development in Bicknacre and to ask questions for clarification.

A report of the meeting can be viewed here:
https://woodhamferrersandbicknacre-pc.gov.uk/report-of-informal-meeting-between-woodham-ferrers-bicknacre-parish-council-and-gladman-developments/

02/06/2026

Save the dates now!

PLAY IN THE PARK
BICKNACRE PLAYING FIELD
Wednesday 22nd July 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 12th August 10am - 12pm

27/05/2026

Concerned about development in our villages?

A Neighbourhood Plan gives the community an opportunity to help shape the future of Woodham Ferrers & Bicknacre — but it can only happen if residents are willing to get involved.

Read more about what a Neighbourhood Plan is and how the community could help create one.

27/05/2026

The Parish Council is aware of the proposal by Gladman Developments for approximately 95 new homes on land off Main Road, Bicknacre.

Councillors will shortly be holding an informal meeting with representatives of the developer in order to better understand the proposals being put forward. At this stage, the purpose of the meeting is for Councillors to listen and gather information only, and the Parish Council has not formed any view on the proposal.

The Parish Council has also invited the developer to attend a potential public meeting for residents. Whilst no public meeting has currently been arranged, the developer has advised that they are not intending to attend one at this stage. Should this position change, or should there be sufficient public interest, further information will be shared with residents accordingly.

13/05/2026

27/04/2026

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Lodge Road, Bicknacre.

Please click on the following link https://one.network/?tm=GB148414475 to find details of the intended closure of Lodge Road, due to commence on 18th May 2026 for 3 days. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while Essex And Suffolk Water undertakes new connection works.

24/04/2026

Final reminder! APM this evening!
Bicknacre Memorial Village Hall. 6:45pm.

Come and quiz your MP, County and City Councillor as well as hear from Speed Watch and the security company keeping you safe!

I’m sure there will be lots of questions about planning, but come and ask whatever you like!

Your Parish
Your Meeting!

23/04/2026

Do you want to know when the potholes in Priory School car park will finally be repaired?

Do you have questions for our MP about the housing crisis and how it affects our Local Plan and our villages?

Would you like to understand how your Parish Council is spending your council tax—and what it’s doing to keep our villages safe?

Or how local volunteers are helping to tackle speeding?

Come along and ask your questions at the Annual Parish Meeting tomorrow evening (Friday 24th April).

🕡 6:45pm
📍 Bicknacre Memorial Village Hall

22/04/2026

The Parish Council is pleased to confirm that our local MP, Sir John Whittingdale will be attending the Annual Parish Meeting this Friday. (24th April).

While planning decisions are determined at a local level and are not within an MP’s direct control, this is still a valuable chance to highlight broader issues such as housing pressures and the impact on our local area.

This is a great opportunity for residents to come along, hear updates on local matters, and raise issues of wider concern that affect our community.

All residents are welcome to attend.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this with friends and neighbours who may not be on Facebook, including via local WhatsApp groups.

📍 Bicknacre Memorial Village Hall
🗓️ Friday 24th April 2026
🕖 6.45 for refreshments and mingling with presentations starting at 7.30pm followed by a Q&A session.

We hope to see you there.