Final reminder that today is Referendum Day. You will be voting ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the Neighbourhood Plan. Polling stations are from open now, until 10pm. Results known tomorrow lunchtime.

Referendum result: The Parish has spoken. Your ‘YES’ vote means that community-led planning has come to Ingatestone & Fryerning and we can now implement the policies within our Neighbourhood Plan. #referendum #result #community #neighbourhoodplan #yes

This Saturday, the Climate Emergency Working Group have a stall in the market place between 10am and noon. We’ll be helping you to establish your current carbon footprint (via an EPC) so you can consider how to reduce it. See you there! #ClimateEmergency

TODAY from now until noon. Join us at Market Place as we kick off Great Big Green Week; a nationwide celebration of action on climate change. #ClimateEmergency #ClimateAction #GreatBigGreenWeek

Below freezing temperatures across Essex overnight mean there maybe icy patches on minor or untreated roads. Please ensure that ALL your vehicle windows are fully cleared of ice before setting out.

A12 CLOSED northbound between J12 (Shenfield) and J14 (Margaretting) – because of ice on the carriageway following a burst water main. Delays northbound through Mountnessing, Ingatestone and Margaretting. Also slow on A12 Brentwood bypass northbound approaching the closure .

Gritters will be out in all areas this afternoon and overnight between 2am-5am. Please take care on the roads and allow extra time for your journey. You can track the gritters in real-time here: essex.gov.uk/gritters #EssexGritters

A yellow weather warning has been issued for today and tomorrow.⚠️ Check out our tips for commuting in icy conditions:

Brentwood–slow moving traffic on Ongar Rd (A128) Shenfield Rd (A1023) and Ingrave Rd (A128 towards the High St (A1023) Wilsons Corner

Good news! IFPC is delighted to announce the upcoming improvement of parking facilities along the New Road (near Seymour field)... More: ingatestone-fryerningpc.gov.uk/closure-of-new…

UPDATE - A12 Northbound - CLOSED between J12 (Shenfield) and J14 (Margaretting) – due to a burst water main and ice. The closure may be in place until the early hours of tomorrow morning. Slow traffic northbound on the B1002 diversion route through Mountnessing and Ingatestone.

IFPC are highly concerned about this initiative - we are going to request an explanation from our elected representative Lesley Wagland over the complete lack of consultation on this issue.

Tonight our Enforcement Team have patrolled areas where antisocial behaviour has been reported, including council car parks where cars have been spotted driving dangerously. We’ve also supported South Essex Parking Partnership in dealing with parking issues on the High Street.

Wildlife trust CEO to give this winter’s CPRE Essex talk: bit.ly/3XXYcJP Essex Wildlife Trust @EssexHertsLDWA BNAEssex Paul Jeater

Cllr Malcolm Buckley, ECC Cabinet Member for Waste Reduction and Recycling, will be attending the Full Council meeting tomorrow at 7.30pm where the new booking system for recycling centers will be discussed. You can dial in via Zoom: Meeting ID: 817 7064 3510, Passcode: 044954

This is a victory for people in and around #Ingatestone who have campaigned to have their voices heard. An offshore alternative to the #pylons will now have to be considered. This is a major step forward but there is still a long way to go.

Good news! Essex Suffolk Norfolk Pylons

A public consultation process has been launched today about proposed changes to the way tickets are sold and customer service is provided at stations. More information: greateranglia.co.uk/consult Full news release: greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/news-…

A massive thank you to @Ingatestone & Fryerning Tennis Club for hosting a food collection bucket for Brentwood Foodbank We appreciate the kindness and generosity of your members and look forward to distributing the items to our clients. 💚 Thank You 💚 #fryerning #ingatestone

As well as Festive Christmas Food the current demand on our services means we also need other essential food items. Please contact me if you can help Sandra [email protected] #foodbank #brentwood #charity #donations