About Us: 

Little Waltham Parish forms part of the Borough of Chelmsford.  It wraps itself round the north and east of the urban area, being separated from it by a few fields and a golf course.  The majority of the population of some 1040 electors lives in the main village, which includes a sizeable conservation area and is set in the attractive Valley of the River Chelmer.  The Parish also comprises the hamlet of Chatham Green off the A131 Braintree Road and a tract of countryside with some scattered housing and farms.  Property-wise, Little Waltham is a sought-after location.

The Council aims to act as a focus of community life by:

·    Making representations to the Borough and County Councils on Planning and Highways matters.  As a result of strong development pressure and the impending closure of local gravel workings, Planning policy, development management and compliance are major preoccupations of Councillors.

·    Once a year giving grants towards certain organisations and activities within the Parish in order to promote community life.Managing the Recreation Ground in the village, part of which is a children’s play area with various types of equipment.  It has won a number of awards.  Chatham Green also has its own village green.

·    Maintaining two sets of allotments, one in Main Road, Broomfield (with piped water) and the other off the Recreation Ground.   The current rents are £10 per year plus water charges.   These allotments are open to residents outside the Parish.  The Clerk administers the waiting list.

·    Appointing representatives on local bodies. 

·    Taking a variety of other initiatives where it seems to be in the best interests of the local community.

The Council consists of nine Councillors (see Contact Us) none of them is paid.  There are no current vacancies.  Councillors are required to act in accordance with a Code of Conduct and publicly to declare any interests they may have.