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On 5 March, several members of the Parish Council were delighted to attend the unveiling of a blue plaque commemorating the remarkable Rock sisters – Dorothea and Madeleine – often known as “The Smashing Rock Sisters”. The sisters lived at Red House on Station Lane...

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 - 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Dear Members, Centre Users and Local Community, Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association (IFCA) is announcing important updates to parking arrangements at Ingatestone Community Centre,...

IFPC are delighted to invite residents to a public meeting about our proposed Community Shed - on Wednesday 18 March at 7pm (Seymour pavilion) We’re still at the early stages and would love to hear your ideas, experiences and suggestions for what you’d like to see the...

Please note that the parish council’s Tetrapak recycling bins have been relocated from the Budgens car park to the Market Place car park. The bins will remain at this new location until the end of the month when new arrangements are expected to come into place from...

Come and visit Ingatestone Museum at the  Gatekeeper’s Cottage, Station Lane, next to the crossing. See their new photographic display in Ingatestone and District Camera Club, open Friday and Saturday mornings 10-12 noon. See how the villages have changed from Roman...

Please consider donating to Brentwood Foodbank- Trussell Trust - donations can be dropped off at Budgens of Ingatestone or the ticket office at the train station.

Did you know that Ingatestone Fire Station offers free Home Fire Safety Visits? These visits are designed to help keep you, your family, and those you care for safe at home. During a visit, the team can: Provide personalised fire safety advice Check or install smoke...

Join the Rotary Club of Ingatestone for their Quiz Night on Satursday 21 March! Bring your own food & drinks; teams of 6-8 welcome.

Important roadworks information from National Highways A12 northbound between junctions 12 (Marylands Interchange) and 15 (Webbs Farm Interchange) - resurfacing National Highways plan to carry out resurfacing on the A12 northbound between junctions 12 and 15. Once...

In February, the Rotary Club of Ingatestone celebrate Rotary Day, reflecting on a project from over 15 years ago. Back in October 2010, the club planted over 5,000 purple crocus bulbs across the village as part of the 'Focus on the Crocus' campaign, symbolising the...

Brentwood Connected are hosting two fantastically fun and free events for families this half term. On Thursday 19 February they're bringing the half term party vibes to Brentwood, and on Friday 20 February - to Shenfield! Join them in Brentwood on Thursday 19 February...

Applications for grants from Brentwood Community Fund are open until Monday 16 March. Local groups and residents can apply for £2,000–£6,500 to deliver projects between 1 June 2026 and 31 March 2027 that make a difference in Brentwood. APPLY HERE Eligible projects...

The parish council have been exploring the possibility of setting up a community shed - a friendly, shared space where people of all ages can come together, work on projects, learn new skills and meet others. It’s similar to a Men’s Shed, but open to everyone. We’re...

Ingatestone Post Office branch is moving to a new location at Ingatestone Library, High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9EU, where it will operate as one of our local style branches. For more info and to share your views. follow this link. The current Post Office...

Ingatestone Musical Theatre Group, one of the most innovative amateur musical theatre groups in Essex, present their new performance - HONK! (a musical take of The Ugly Duckling) Three shows will take place on 13, 14 and 15 February at the Community Centre. BOOK YOUR...