There are at least a dozen Essex Saints from Saint Helen in the 3rd century until Saint John Payne in the 16th and one of Britain's first churches at Bradwell from 650AD. Essex has an impressive faith, history, geography and people from early history until today.
A Rural Parish Council within the Rochford District Council borders, with 5 Councillors serving 108 voters situated between Rochford Parish Council, Barling Magna Parish Council and bordering Southend Borough Council. Sutton PC is Warded with Barling Magna PC.