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⚠️ A12 NORTHBOUND OVERNIGHT CLOSURENational Highways will soon start the final phase of resurfacing work on sections of ...
28/09/2026

⚠️ A12 NORTHBOUND OVERNIGHT CLOSURE

National Highways will soon start the final phase of resurfacing work on sections of Old London Road, including refreshing the road markings.

📅 Friday 9 October 2026
⏰ 9pm to 5am

To carry out the work safely, the A12 northbound will be closed between junctions 19 and 25.

This section needs to be closed because Old London Road can be accessed from the A12 at several points. The full closure will prevent vehicles from entering the work area and help keep road users and the workforce safe.

A12 northbound diversion:

• Leave the A12 at junction 19
• Join the A131
• Continue to the A120
• Follow the A120 and rejoin the A12 at junction 25
• Follow the A131 and rejoin the A12 at junction 19

Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place throughout the closure.

The work is subject to weather conditions and plans may need to change.

For the latest information, visit:
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/roads-and-travel/road-projects/east/a12-chelmsford-to-colchester-maintenance/

For information about other road improvements across the East of England:
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/roads-and-travel/road-projects/east/

National Highways can also be contacted on 0300 123 5000 or at [email protected].

🚨📣 Have Your Say: Appeal Could Permit Year-Round Parking and Commercial Activities on the Riverside Meadow 🚨📄An appeal h...
08/09/2026

🚨📣 Have Your Say: Appeal Could Permit Year-Round Parking and Commercial Activities on the Riverside Meadow 🚨

📄An appeal has been lodged by the landowner against an enforcement notice served by Babergh District Council. The Council considered that the current 28-day annual limit on non-agricultural use of the meadow had been exceeded.

⚠As part of the appeal, the landowner is seeking planning permission for a permanent change of use of the riverside meadow. If permission were granted, the site could legally be used for vehicle parking and commercial activities on any number of days each year, rather than being limited to 28 days. The final decision rests with the Secretary of State through the appeal process.

✅Anyone may comment on the appeal, whether or not they have received a copy of the notice.

✅Appeal Reference: 6013250

💻If you wish to make comments, you can do so online at https://appeal-planning-decision.service.gov.uk/comment-planning-appeal/enter-appeal-reference

📝If you do not have access to the internet, you can send your comments to:
The Planning Inspectorate
c/o QUADIENT
69 Buckingham Avenue
Slough
SL1 4PN

✅Deadline for your comments: 24 September 2026.

✅Act now to protect our local Conservation Area.

⚠️ A12 & A120 Overnight Road ClosuresResidents are advised of overnight maintenance works on the A12 and A120 near Colch...
03/09/2026

⚠️ A12 & A120 Overnight Road Closures

Residents are advised of overnight maintenance works on the A12 and A120 near Colchester and Ardleigh from Monday 7 September.

National Highways will be renewing road markings and replacing worn road studs. Works will take place overnight only, from 9pm to 5am, with signed diversions in place.

Planned closures:
- Mon 7 & Tues 8 September: A12 northbound closed between J28 (Colchester North) and J29 (Ardleigh/Crown Interchange), including affected slip roads.
- Wed 9 September: A12 northbound J29 exit slip road closed, affecting access to Crown Interchange.
- Thurs 10 & Fri 11 September: A120 eastbound at Crown Interchange closed.
- Mon 14 September: A120 eastbound from Crown Interchange to the A133 closed.

All closures are scheduled for 9pm to 5am.

🚗 Signed diversion routes will be in place. Please allow extra time for journeys, particularly if travelling towards Ardleigh, Harwich or the A120 during these hours.

The diversion maps supplied by National Highways are attached for reference. Further maintenance works on the A12 and A120 are expected to continue at various locations until November 2026, with details of future closures to follow.

To find out more about road improvements across the East of England, please visit our website at: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/roads-and-travel/road-projects/east/

If you would like more information, please contact us on 0300 123 5000, or by email at [email protected].

Please share with anyone who may be affected.

To the residents of Dedham,One of the main priorities of the Parish Council over the last three years has been to addres...
03/09/2026

To the residents of Dedham,

One of the main priorities of the Parish Council over the last three years has been to address the excessive usage of the meadows by the river in Dedham, resulting increased pollution, major hazards on the local roads and having a detrimental effect on the wildlife.

Babergh Council have issued a notice to the landowner of the meadows to cease trading on the meadows. He is allowed 28 days per year but this year we estimate he has had over 50 days.

The landowner has appealed to the Councils decision and the Parish Council is calling on all residents to support Babergh Council and not to support the appeal by the landowner.

Attached below is the appeal notice.

I am happy to advise if you wish make any comments

Douglas Bourn
Chair
Dedham Parish Council

[email protected]

02/09/2026

⚠️ PLAYGROUND CLOSED TODAY ⚠️

Please be aware that the Duchy Field playground is closed today (Wednesday 2 September) to allow for maintenance work to be carried out.

For everyone’s safety, please do not enter or use the playground while the works are taking place.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Dedham Parish Council

24/07/2026

📣Dedham Parish Council
Extraordinary General Meeting
Monday 27th July 7pm @ Duchy Barn Dedham

18/07/2026

Dedham Parish Council Extrordinary General Meeting
Monday 20th July 6.30pm @ Duchy Barn Dedham

13/07/2026

Dedham Parish Council will be conducting repair works to the playground on the Duchy Field in readiness for the summer holidays.

📆This will take place on Friday 17th July 2026

⛔️The playground will be closed from 8am to 2pm

✅Thank you for your co-operation on this.

DPC

🌿 Public Rights of Way – 2026 Cutting Schedule 🌿Following Monday’s Parish Council meeting, during which a number of resi...
08/07/2026

🌿 Public Rights of Way – 2026 Cutting Schedule 🌿

Following Monday’s Parish Council meeting, during which a number of residents raised concerns regarding the condition of local public footpaths, we would like to provide an update.

The Parish Council will shortly be displaying the 2026 Public Rights of Way cutting schedule on all Parish Council noticeboards to help residents understand when individual footpaths are due to be cut.

To make it easier to identify footpath numbers and report issues, we would also encourage residents to use our interactive Public Rights of Way map, available here:

https://dedhamparishcouncil.gov.uk/footpath-and-walks/

If you believe a footpath requires attention, you can:
• Report it directly using the online form on the interactive map; or
• Email the Parish Clerk, quoting the footpath number and providing a brief description of the issue.

The Parish Council will review all reports received and, where resources allow, will seek to arrange additional cuts where these are considered necessary.

We are grateful to everyone who takes the time to report issues and help us maintain Dedham’s network of public footpaths for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.

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