Welcome to the website of Tolleshunt Major Parish Council
Vacancy for Two Councillors
There are currently two vacancies on the Parish Council. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor please see the advertisement notice below for further information.
About the Village
Tolleshunt Major is a small village about five miles north east of Maldon in Essex. It is situated on the northern bank of the River Blackwater.
The Tolleshunt group of villages (Tolleshunt Major, Tolleshunt D’Arcy and Tolleshunt Knights) grew up in the area settled by the Saxon Chief Toll. The name Tolleshunt Major (or Mauger) was granted by King Henry VIII to Stephen Beckenham in 1544. The gatehouse and walls to Beckingham Hall can still be seen.
About the Parish Council
Parish Councils are the first tier of Local Government in that they have the closest links to the local community. They are democratically elected and have a range of responsibilities which can include recreation facilities, allotments, burial grounds, public buildings, bus shelters, signage, bye-laws, litter bins and rights of way among others. They raise funding through the Council Tax.
Tolleshunt Major has seven members who are elected to provide a democratic voice for the local community. The parish area of Tolleshunt Major has a population of around 700 people. It covers the following area
Have your say
If you have any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions about the village or anywhere in the parish area then please contact one of the Councillors or the Parish Clerk (contact details are here).
There is also a Public Session held just before the commencement of each Ordinary Meeting. If you you wish to speak in the Public Session then please contact the Parish Clerk.