Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton

Chair of Rochford District Council, 2026/2027.

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

Great to visit the Cooking on a Budget programme in Ashingdon this week. 🍲 A simple but effective project helping residents learn how to cook healthy, affordable meals for their families. A real asset to our community.

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

Every community has people who go above and beyond. They give their time, help others and make a real difference to life across Rochford District.

Now is your chance to say thank you.

Tell me about a person or group who deserves recognition at https://t.co/xrt1x94LOK

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

As a former police officer, our Chairman, Councillor Simon Wootton’s thoughts are very much with the families, colleagues and friends of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough this week as their funerals are held.

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

🕯️ Holocaust Memorial Day was marked at Mill Hall today, led by Cllr Jo McPherson and attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of Essex and local representatives.

Flowers were laid in tribute to victims of persecution.

We remember.

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

🎄A Christmas message from the Chairman of Rochford District Council https://t.co/ItDLupppOW

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

🎄 Design the Chairman’s Christmas Card!

Theme: Kindness at Christmas. Open to Rochford kids (infant & primary)

🏆 £50 voucher + winning design sent to dignitaries
🖍️ A4 portrait, no glitter/cotton wool
📅 Deadline: 21 Nov

📩 Enter: https://t.co/qTU17CdmZH

[Rochford DC @RochfordDC]

Today is Armistice Day.

Wherever you will be at 11am - join the nation for the #TwoMinuteSilence to pay respects to our Armed Forces community, past and present.

#lestweforget

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

🎄 Design the Chairman’s Christmas Card!

Theme: Kindness at Christmas. Open to Rochford kids (infant & primary)

🏆 £50 voucher + winning design sent to dignitaries
🖍️ A4 portrait, no glitter/cotton wool
📅 Deadline: 21 Nov

📩 Enter: https://t.co/ZGQR8bgPjQ

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

🎄 Design the Chairman’s Christmas Card!

Theme: Kindness at Christmas. Open to Rochford kids (infant & primary)

🏆 £50 voucher + winning design sent to dignitaries
🖍️ A4 portrait, no glitter/cotton wool
📅 Deadline: 21 Nov

📩 Enter: https://t.co/FJxcgBn4sm

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

🎄 Design the Chairman’s Christmas Card!

Theme: Kindness at Christmas. Open to Rochford kids (infant & primary)

🏆 £50 voucher + winning design sent to dignitaries
🖍️ A4 portrait, no glitter/cotton wool
📅 Deadline: 21 Nov

📩 Enter: https://t.co/dEDNg6hGXl

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

🎄 Design the Chairman’s Christmas Card!

Theme: Kindness at Christmas. Open to Rochford kids (infant & primary)

🏆 £50 voucher + winning design sent to dignitaries
🖍️ A4 portrait, no glitter/cotton wool
📅 Deadline: 21 Nov

📩 Enter: https://t.co/Yl0x8dh0k9

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

Have your say on Rochford’s Budget 2026/27.

Your feedback will help councillors decide how resources are managed and which services are prioritised.

Complete the survey by Sun 26 Oct 👉 https://t.co/HgIDyHq8oO

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

Thanks to everyone who joined us this week to raise the flag for #ArmedForcesDay

Our world-class Armed Forces work tirelessly to defend the UK and protect our people all day, everyday - thank you 🙏🏻

#saluteourforces

[Rochford DC @RochfordDC]

We’re supporting #ArmedForcesDay to show our appreciation for the brave men and women who put their country before themselves to protect our way of life.

Thanks to Deputy Lieutenant, Professor Tim Gocher, who gave a poignant reading at our Armed Forces Day flag raising ceremony

[Rochford DC @RochfordDC]

It's #ArmedForcesDay this Saturday. As a mark of support, respect & gratitude for our Armed Forces - Rayleigh Windmill is lit red all week.

ℹ️Full disclosure, we haven't got a photo of the Windmill with the glow of the red lighting, so we've got creative.

#SaluteOurForces

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

Ahead of #ArmedForcesDay on Saturday, Cllr Jo McPherson, Chairman of Rochford District Council, raised the Armed Forces Day flag as a mark of respect, reflection and gratitude for our Armed Forces of past, present and future.

Thanks to everyone who joined us

#SaluteOurForces

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn and reflect. May you find comfort in faith and in the unity of those who share your grief."

– Councillor Sarah Jane Page
Madam Chair of Rochford District Council

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

Message from Councillor Sarah Jane Page, Madam Chair of Rochford District Council: "On behalf of the Rochford district, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the Catholic community at this time of great sorrow, following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. (cont ⬇️ )

[Chair of RDC - Cllr Simon Wootton @RDCChairman]

Today, 56 member countries come together to mark #CommonwealthDay under the theme ‘Together We Thrive.'

This morning, outside the Mill Arts & Events Centre, Madam Chair of Rochford District Council, Cllr Sarah Jane-Page, held a service & flag raising to mark Commonwealth Day

[Mayor of Brentwood @brentwoodmayor]

Thanks to everyone who helped raise £2500 for the Mayor's chosen charities @snapcharity & @Brentwood_Fb at a Charity cocktail night at Ingatestone Hall on Friday night 🙏🏼