Ingatestone & Fryerning Parish Council

08/06/2026

After the rain… a good week ahead! 🌈

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

🌞 Just one week to go until the Ingatestone Big Lunch! 🌞

Next Sunday, 14 June, we’ll be gathering on the Fairfield from 12pm–3pm - and the forecast is looking rather promising… but just in case, let’s all do our bit and collectively summon some sunshine and warmth for the occasion☀️

Bring your picnic, blankets, chairs, games, snacks… and whatever else you fancy! and come and enjoy a few hours outdoors with the village. Ingatestone CricketClub bar will be open, and we’re delighted to be welcoming back HandMade Theatre, who’ll be performing their brand-new puppet show The Butterfly House - fresh from a successful premiere last week! (We loved their puppet petting zoo last year 🐖🪿🐐)

No tickets, no booking, no fuss - just turn up between midday and 3pm and enjoy some sunshine and good company in our lovely village. See you there 💛

05/06/2026

🌞 Looking for ideas for the summer holidays? Explore Essex have published its new Summer of Culture 2026 guide, packed with affordable and funded activities taking place across Essex throughout the summer: https://www.explore-essex.com/magazine/soc-guide

Inside you'll find classical music concerts, book festivas, art exhibitions theatre performances - and lots more!

04/06/2026

Tickets are still available for this lovely Ingatestone & Fryerning Horticultural Society's event - message them to book or email [email protected] 🌱

Tickets are still available for sale. Please message us or email: [email protected]

27/05/2026

Still time to enjoy this event by Ingatestone & Fryerning Horticultural Society at the Stock parish rooms tonight 🍃

Put in your dairies;

27/05/2026

Please find below an update from National Highways regarding the Fryerning Lane bridge:

“Dear Customer

I’m writing to update you on Fryerning Lane bridge and the traffic lights currently in place.

Thank you for your patience while we completed essential repairs. We know there has been disruption, and we understand how frustrating this can be.

Why we repaired the bridge
The bridge was damaged in a road traffic incident in 2018. The damages included the north edge beam and several intermediate beams over the A12 southbound carriageway. We’ve now completed the repair works to make the structure safe again. As part of this work, a detailed assessment of the bridge was required. This determined that, while the bridge is safe to use, the edge beams were not designed for today’s traffic levels.

Why traffic lights are in place
The assessment identified that the bridge edge beams are limited to loading capacities and require protection measures to prevent accidental loading. Due to this limitation, we have installed temporary protective barriers close to both verges which resulted in narrowing of the available road width. The narrow carriageway width meant that the bridge cannot safely carry two-way traffic at the same time. To manage this, we have installed two-way traffic lights. These control how traffic uses the bridge and help keep everyone safe. We know this is causing delays, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience.

Why we didn’t restore full capacity at the same time
Our priority was to repair the damaged beams to prevent additional deterioration of the bridge. Bringing the bridge up to modern standards would require more extensive work. This needs further design, planning and coordination before it can be carried out.

What we’re doing next
We are already working at pace to find a long-term solution. We’re working closely with the local authority to identify an option that will remove the current restrictions and improve journeys for everyone who uses this route. We will share more information with you as soon as we have confirmed the next steps.

Thank you
Thank you again for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this.

How to find out more
To find out more about road improvements we’re carrying out across the East of England, please visit our website at nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/

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

National Highways' work goes beyond the management, development and maintenance of the strategic road network.

27/05/2026

The Brentwood Art Trail starts on Saturday - check all the locations, activities and event days for the upcoming month ⬇️

The Brentwood Art Trail starts on Saturday! 🖼️

Enjoy the Brentwood Art Trail from Brentwood Connected Business Improvement District (BID) from 30 May - 28 June 2026.
🖼️ 70+ locations acting as pop-up galleries across all three High Streets
🎨 Art on display from more than 100 local creatives
📍 Official Brentwood Art Trail Pop-Up Gallery at The Baytree Shopping Centre, open 10am-4pm daily
🖌️ Weekend art event days with artists in action and musical performances
👣 Guided tours with artists
🫶 Creative workshops and interactive activities for all ages
➡️ Book events on our website

👋 Join us on Saturday 30 May to officially open the Brentwood Art Trail Pop-Up Gallery and attend our Guided Tours taking place throughout the day, then come along to our Event Days in June to see creatives live in action, join more tours, and get arty with us!:

✅ Saturday 6 June Event Day in Brentwood
✅ Saturday 13 June Event Day in Shenfield
✅ Saturday 20 June Event Day in Ingatestone

The Brentwood Art Trail is brought to you by Brentwood Connected, the unique Business Improvement District (BID) funded by town centre businesses to improve the experience of residents, visitors, employees and businesses in Brentwood, Shenfield and Ingatestone. The event is supported by Baker Labels, Blue Serif and Brentwood Borough Council.

27/05/2026

Please note that National Highways are carrying out urgent safety critical bridge joint replacement work on the B1002 Roman Road bridge over the A12 between Mountnessing and Ingatestone.

NH: “This work is needed to ensure the A12 continues to remain in a safe and serviceable condition.

We plan to complete this work over four nights starting Tuesday 26 May 2026. We will work between 9pm and 5am, weather permitting.

We’re sorry for the short notice. This is due to operational issues, and we appreciate your understanding.”

Closures and diversions
To carry out the work safely the B1002 Roman Road over the A12 will be closed and traffic diverted as detailed below:

Westbound diversion:
Drivers will join the A12 northbound at junction 13
Continue northbound on the A12 and leave at junction 14
Turn right onto Wantz Road and continue over the A12
At the B1002, turn right and continue towards Ingatestone
The diversion ends once traffic returns to the B1002

Eastbound diversion:
Drivers will head northbound on the B1002 to Wantz Road
Turn left onto Wantz Road and join the A12 southbound at junction 14
Continue southbound on the A12 to junction 12 (Mountnessing)
At the roundabout, take the third exit and follow the B1002 Roman Road into Mountnessing
The diversion ends once traffic returns to the B1002