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Rural Community Council of Essex

RCCE (Rural Community Council of Essex) is an independent charity helping people and communities throughout rural Essex build a sustainable future.

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Coronavirus:  Office Working Update - PLEASE NOTE

The RCCE office still remains closed until further notice. Our staff are working remotely and available by email only.

General enquiries can be sent to enquiries@essexrcc.org.uk

The RCCE phone line is being monitored and will be answered during normal office hours.

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RCCE House
Gt Waltham Village Hall

News

  • 05/May/2021

    Revised guidance for trustees and managers of village and community halls

    ACRE has revised it's Information Sheet v10 for the re-opening of village and community hall trustees on 17th May.
    Revised guidance for trustees and managers of village and community halls

  • 19/Apr/2021

    Growing Communities Bee Good Competition

     'Bee Good Plot' Competition is open for primary schools of Essex to enter.
    Growing Communities Bee Good Competition

  • 07/Apr/2021

    New guidance issued for trustees and managers of community halls.

    New guidance has been issued by ACRE for trustees and managers of community halls to help them prepare to re-open their village and community halls.
    New guidance issued for trustees and managers of community halls.

  • 05/Mar/2021

    RCCE is Recruiting for a Affordable Rural Housing & Community Engagement Officer

    Affordable Rural Housing & Community Engagement Officer

    Part Time position - 18 hrs per week negotiable. Circa £24,000 (pro rata)

    Rural Community Council of Essex (RCCE) has a vacancy within its Affordable Rural Housing and Community Engagement Team, to support its work in helping rural communities identify local housing need, explore affordable rural and community-led housing options and community led planning solutions for communities in Essex.

    This post requires you to have a full driving licence and access to a car.

    Application deadline: 12 noon Monday 15th March 2021

    Contact: Sarah Sapsford (Community Engagement & Services Manager) - sarah.sapsford@essexrcc.org.uk

     

  • 10/Feb/2021

    Essex Village Halls encouraged to sign up to 'Domesday' Book

    Village hall trustees in Essex are encouraged to sign up to the ACRE 'Doomsday' book.  This was a creative initiative from ACRE for this years' National Village Hall Week and will provide an historic record of village halls across Essex and the country.
    Essex Village Halls encouraged to sign up to 'Domesday' Book