Plant a memorial tree

Stock Parish Council would like to invite villagers to plant a tree in memory of a loved one on the Common. The Parish Council has recently commissioned and was granted planning permission for works to fell a number of dead and dangerous trees from the Common, with the logs being made available to villagers for […]

Village Update – 12 March 2025

Stock Parish Council has held two monthly meetings in recent weeks. At the March meeting, the Parish Council were joined by Essex County Councillor Sue Dobson, who updated on road safety matters. Regarding the pedestrian crossing outside Budgens, Cllr Dobson has asked Highways to have another look at the Local Highways Panel (LHP) application which […]

Vehicle Activated Signs installed as part of ‘Stock Against Speeding’ campaign

Stock Parish Councillors and villagers installed three Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) displaying the speed limit and a warning message that will illuminate on the sign to remind drivers/riders to slow down in Stock Road and Mill Road on Friday 28 February.Data from the three signs will be collected and shared with the relevant authorities.The ‘Stock […]

Village Update – 26 February 2025

Stock Parish Council held its second monthly meeting of 2025 on Tuesday 25 February at Stock Cricket Club pavilion. Over 50 residents, business owners and other members of the public attended, with parking restrictions proposed by South Essex Parking Partnership (SEPP) top of the agenda for discussion. It was explained by Vice-Chairman Mark Rolph how, […]

Forestry Commission issue invasive Spruce Bark Beetle warning

The Forestry Commission has contacted Stock Parish Council to alert villagers to its work on the eradication response to the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus, which is an invasive and regulated pest in England. Ips typographus targets weakened or damaged spruce trees, and bad winter weather can create an ideal habitat for them. The beetles […]

‘Stock Against Speeding’ petition presented to Essex County Council

Stock Parish Council has presented a ‘Stock Against Speeding’ petition containing over 2,100 signatures to Essex County Council. Councillor John Pye handed the petition to Stock division Essex County Councillor Sue Dobson following a meeting to discuss the Parish Council’s efforts for road safety measures to be implemented in the village. Cllr Pye and Cllr […]

Roadworks scheduled for Ingatestone Road and Buttsbury

Villagers who use Ingatestone Road should note that Essex Highways will be repairing the road at the junction with Buttsbury on Tuesday 4 February 2025. The works will see two-way signals installed to control traffic travelling in both directions. Three weeks later, on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February, Buttsbury will be closed for Essex […]

Works to Stock Common Car Park to commence

Works on the car park on Stock Common will commence on Monday 27 January 2025, subject to weather conditions. These works were commissioned by Stock Parish Council and granted planning permission by Chelmsford City Council. The Planning Application and Non Material Amendment 23/00220/FUL can be viewed on Chelmsford City Council’s website. Works will see the […]

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