Maldon Town Council

21/08/2026

Rememberance Sunday
Sunday 8 November 10:50am
Act of Remembrqance & Wreath Laying
War Memorial, High Street, Maldon. CM9 5HN
Please contact us if you wish to lay a wreath 01621 857373
📧[email protected]

21/08/2026

🌿 NATIONAL EMERGENCY BRIEFING – MALDON SCREENING 🌿

Hear the evidence and join the conversation

Maldon Town Council is pleased to host a screening of the National Emergency Briefing, bringing together leading experts to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis.

The film will be followed by a community discussion, giving attendees an opportunity to reflect on the evidence presented, discuss what it means for our local area and consider possible responses.

📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
🕖 7.00pm
📍 Maldon Town Hall, CM9 4RL
The evening will also provide an opportunity to hear about the National Emergency Briefing's proposed Parliamentary Call, encouraging MPs and other elected representatives to support a government-led televised emergency briefing.
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND – BOOKING REQUIRED
Places are limited, so please book your place in advance:
🎟️ Book your place – National Emergency Briefing

Who can attend?
The screening is open to local residents, community groups, businesses, organisations and anyone interested in learning more about the climate and nature crisis and discussing what can be done in response.

📣 Help us spread the word

We are encouraging local organisations and businesses to help promote the screening by sharing the event with your members, customers and networks or displaying information in your premises.

Further information is available from the National Emergency Briefing or contact Maldon Town Council's Environment Officer:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01621 857 373

20/08/2026

Maldon to commemorate Merchant Navy Day ⚓

Maldon Town Council will hold a special Merchant Navy Day commemoration service on Sunday 6th September from 12 noon at Hythe Quay.

Residents and visitors are warmly invited to join us in remembering and honouring the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy, past and present, who have played a vital role in serving our nation during times of peace and conflict.

The service will include a procession, music from Piper Jo, the Salt Water & Beer Shanty Singers and Legacy Brass, readings, a two-minute silence and wreath-laying by the Town Mayor, Cllr James Burrell-Cook.

The Red Ensign flag will be flown from Hythe Quay and Moot Hall.

💙 Donations will be collected in aid of the Merchant Navy Fund, with the Maldon & District Sea Cadets on hand to collect.

📍 Hythe Quay, Maldon
📅 Sunday 6th September
⏰ 12 noon

In the event of bad weather, the service will move to St Mary’s Church, Church Road.

For more information, visit maldontowncouncil.gov.uk/town-events/merchant-navy-day/

17/08/2026

Help Light Up Maldon by sponsoring this much-loved community event. Your business will support the festive spirit and be recognised in our promotion. See post below for further details.

🎄 Support Light Up Maldon 2026! ✨

Planning is already underway for this year's Light Up Maldon and the town's festive Christmas lights, which will be officially switched on during the event on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 5pm–9pm on Maldon High Street.

We're inviting local businesses to help make this much-loved community event possible by becoming a sponsor. Your support plays a vital role in bringing the festive spirit to Maldon each year.

A range of sponsorship opportunities is available, and we'd love your business to get involved. As a sponsor, your support will be recognised in our promotional materials.

Find out more about the event and sponsorship opportunities on the Maldon Town Council website:

https://www.maldontowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/light-up-maldon/

If you'd like to support this year's event, please complete and return the sponsorship pledge form by Friday, 4 September 2026, to allow time for invoicing and inclusion in our publicity.

Thank you for helping us make Light Up Maldon 2026 a magical celebration for our community! 🎅✨

For more information, call Maldon Town Council on 01621 857373 or email [email protected]

14/08/2026

We're at UFest this afternoon!

If you're heading over to Promenade Park for the festivities you'll find the friendly faces of some of our volunteers who can tell you more about the work of the Maldon Heritage Group, Essex, of Maldon in Bloom, and the Neighbourhood Plan for Maldon Town (make sure you have your say: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/6bstFcmzS7)

We hope to see you there!

🎉 Today's the day! 🎉

UFest 2026 is happening right now at Promenade Park until 4pm!

Come along, enjoy the activities, meet local organisations and make some great memories with family and friends. 🌈🎶☀️

Entry is free and everyone is welcome.

See you soon! 👋

11/08/2026

🎉 Maldon Town Council Welcomes Two New Councillors!
Maldon Town Council is delighted to welcome Cllr Holly Fry, who has been co-opted to represent South Ward, joining Cllr Anne Beale, recently elected to represent North Ward following a by-election.
Cllr Fry was appointed following a vote at the Extraordinary Meeting held on Wednesday, 5th August 2026, and has taken up her role with immediate effect.
We warmly welcome both councillors and look forward to their contribution to the Town and local community. 🏛️
See attached link to full press release on the Town Council’s website:
https://www.maldontowncouncil.gov.uk/news

07/08/2026

Update - 3:30pm

Firefighters have the fire surrounded and are making good progress fully extinguishing the fire.

Firefighters will remain at the scene to ensure all hot spots are fully cooled.

A big thank you to the farmers who helped us with water bowsers and creating fire breaks around the fire. 🚜
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🚒 Field fire in Hazeleigh, near Maldon

Around 40 firefighters are currently tackling a field fire in Hazeleigh, near Maldon.

If you're nearby and affected by smoke, please close your windows and doors.

Please also stay away from the area while we work to bring the fire under control. This helps us manage the incident safely and gives our crews the space they need to work.

Thank you for your cooperation.

06/08/2026

🚧ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)🚧

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Mill Road, Maldon

Please click on the following link https://one.network/?tm=GB151657002 to find details of the intended bus gate suspension of Mill Road, Maldon, due to contiune from 17th August 2026 for a further 39 days. The suspension is required for the safety of the public and workforce while Cadent Gas undertakes gas main replacement.

From the Essex Streetworks Team
Highways
Ringway Jacobs | Essex County Council
3rd Floor, Seax House, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH
Website: www.essex.gov.uk/highways

04/08/2026

📰Neighbourhood Plan Update - We need your views! 📰

The Neighbourhood Plan is about shaping the future of Maldon Town. That’s why we need your help to gather essential information so we can produce a plan based on the opinions of Maldon Town’s residents.

We have compiled a survey to find out what you think about living in Maldon now, and what you believe we need for the future. All residents aged 13 and over can take part in the survey and the more people that complete it the better.

Please ask your family, friends and neighbours to take part too. Everyone who completes the survey can enter our free prize draw to win a £50 voucher for Marks and Spencer.

Complete the survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/6bstFcmzS7

Stay up to date with progress of the Neighbourhood Plan via our website: https://www.maldontowncouncil.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan/

03/08/2026

❗ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(2)❗

The closure of Beacon Hill, Maldon, which commenced on 31st July 2026 and is in force for up to 21 days (It is estimated to be completed on 10th August 2026, however, please check one.network for the most up to date information on duration of the emergency closure) is required for the safety of the public and workforce whilst Essex And Suffolk Water undertakes repairs to a burst main. These works are being undertaken as a emergency, please check https://one.network/?tm=GB151695502 for the most up to date information regarding these works.

Details provided by the Essex Streetworks Team, Essex Highways, Ringway Jacobs | Essex County Council