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Canewdon St Nicholas

Welcome

Canewdon is a large village set between Ashingdon, Paglesham and Stambridge.

The village boasts a public house, one village shop, two churches, two duck ponds, a large village green and a primary school. There is also a recreation ground with a large play area, basketball court and skateboard ramp, cricket and football pitch. We also have a large village hall.

The Parish Council meets the first Wednesday of the month (excluding August) at 7.15pm in the Village Hall.  The agenda, associated paperwork and minutes of the meetings are available to view on this website.

Consultation: proposal to establish a new Special Educational Needs school

A public consultation is underway on a proposal to establish a 100-place Special Educational Needs School on the Wolsey Park development in Rayleigh from Spring 2026.  This will serve pupils aged between 3 and 19 years-old who have Severe Learning Difficulties.

The consultation document can be viewed at the following address:

https://www.essex.gov.uk/school-organisation-and-place-planning/consultations-and-statutory-proposals

Essex County Council is seeking views from all interested persons about what is proposed.  Time slots have been arranged to provide an opportunity for parents and members of the local community to ask questions and comment on the proposal, via telephone appointments.  These will be available between the hours of 2-4pm and again between 5-7pm on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.  Slots must be booked in advance by emailing senstrategy@essex.gov.uk

The closing date for receipt of comments on the proposal will be 4 April 2024.