On 6th September a new national phone number “105” was launched by electricity network operators for customers to call should they need to report or get information about a power cut in their area.

Key points to note about this service are:
• Dialling 105 will put customers through to their local electricity network operator – the company that manages the cables, power lines and substations that deliver electricity into homes and businesses in their area. 
• 105 is just one of the ways that customers can contact their electricity network operator. They can also contact them by phone or via their website, and most network operators are on social media too.
• 105 is a free service for people in England, Scotland and Wales.
• Customers can call 105 no matter who they choose to buy electricity from.
• Customers can also call 105 if they spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put anyone in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, they should call the emergency services too. 

Chelmsford City Council formally designated the Neighbourhood Area for Danbury at the Development Policy Committee on 9th June 2016. 

You can help decide the planning policies and regulations that will apply to all future planning applications in the village, whether they relate to buildings or open spaces.  The Danbury Neighbourhood Plan needs the involvement of every resident to ensure that it meets the needs of the whole village. 

The Parish Council has started the process for a Neighbourhood Plan but the plan cannot be produced without the input of local people.  Neighbourhood Plans are community led documents and as many representatives of the local community as possible must be involved.  This includes: residents, businesses, local groups, landowners and developers.

Once adopted, the Danbury Neighbourhood Plan will contain planning policies and site allocations which will be used by City Council planning officers when making decisions on planning applications in the Parish.  This is a unique opportunity to ensure that decisions made in Danbury truly reflect the ambitions and needs of local residents and businesses.

If you would like more information about Neighbourhood Plans/Local Plans, please click the links below. 

The Annual Parish Meeting was held on on 18th April 2016 and was well attended by residents and local organisations.   Please see attached for an overview of the evening.   

From the 10^th April 2016 there will be important changes to many of the routes, timetables and service numbers of bus services in Essex.

Passengers, particularly those using the bus to go to school or work, are strongly recommended to check for the revisions using the National Traveline Service, available at: www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk shortly before undertaking their journey, so that they are aware of any changes that have been made.

The majority of dedicated school contract services, which are not open for use by the general public will not be affected. 

Who are UK Power Networks?
UK Power Networks own and maintain electricity cables and lines across London, the South East and East of England making sure your lights stay on. You don’t pay your electricity bills to UK Power Networks. Your electricity supplier is the company you choose to buy your electricity from, and who you pay your bills to.

Sign up FREE for extra support during a power cut

Need extra support during a power cut or know someone else (maybe a relative, neighbour, patient, or friend) that would need extra support during a power cut? You may be entitled to free extra support from UK Power Networks.

Who can sign up?

You need to live in London, the South East of England or the East of England.  You can check whether you live in an area where we own and maintain the electricity cables by visiting our website at www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk      

If you live in UK Power Networks area then thefollowing can apply:

•       Customers who are dependent on medical equipment

•       Customers who are chronically sick

•       Customers with a disability

•       Customers who are blind or visually impaired

•       Customers with young babies

•       Elderly customers

•       A nursing or residential home

•       Other cases will be considered too so please get in touch

What support can you get?

Signing up doesn’t necessarily mean we can get your power back on more quickly but you will receive:

•       A priority phone number that you can call 24hours a day if you have a power cut

•       A welcome pack with useful advice about preparing for a power cut

•       Regular text message or phone updates during a power cut

•       Extra support from the British Red Cross to visit your home (if you agree)

How to apply

•       Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

•       Call 0800 31 63 105 or 0333 32 32 105 from a mobile

•       Download an application form to print off or sign up online by visitingwww.ukpowernetworks.co.uk

•       Write to Priority Services Coordinator, UK Power Networks, Fore Hamlet, Ipswich, IP3 8AA

The Parish Council held an Extraordinary Meeting on 18th January 2016 to discuss Chelmsford City Council's New Local Plan Consultation.  The comments agreed and submitted can be found by clicking on the attached document.  

Are you interested in making a real difference in your local community, helping people to live and feel safer?

Do you want to volunteer with both Essex County Fire and Rescue Service AND Essex Police?

Our two services are working together to launch a brand new volunteer scheme! We are looking to recruit two Parish Safety Volunteers per Parish in Essex, tasked with arranging and conducting home safety visits. These volunteers will deliver crucial fire and crime prevention advice, extensive knowledge of local support services and the ability to fit smoke detectors directly into the homes of those most in need.

If you’re interested, you’ll need to apply for interview and be required to undertake Essex Police vetting. You will receive comprehensive training from both Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and Essex Police, a full uniform and all equipment required to carry out the role. To ensure volunteers are well supported, Parish Safety Volunteers from across the county will be invited to on-going training and networking opportunities throughout the year.”

Interested? Please complete an application form, or get in touch using This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rosie Bartley-Crozier has carried out research into the names that are shown on the Danbury War Memorial at Elm Green. The results of her research can be found in the attached document along with her contact details if you can assist with information about any of the names.  

Please see attached document for more details about the Essex Barn Owl Conservation Project and volunteering for conservation work across Danbury Ridge.  

Please see below from Essex County Council:  

Dear Stakeholder,

As you may recall Essex County Council carried out a countywide consultation over the spring to allow people to tell us what aspects of the bus network they valued and where areas for improvement might be. This consultation closed on 31^st March. We are now able to publicise the results of the consultation which can be viewed by accessing the web link below.

In addition, you may recall we carried out a series of Area Review meetings across Essex during June and the beginning of July to assist with our network planning process. A copy of the presentation slides used at these meetings have also been added to the web link below, along with a copy of a document outlining alternative transport options that could be used (“How Transport Could be provided”) and copies of the strategy documents, recently approved by Cabinet.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for attending the meetings, and help to promote the public afternoon sessions. We are now collating the information we received during the Area Review meetings, and the afternoon public sessions and a further consultation will be carried out early Autumn.

ROLLOUT UPDATE: Fibre broadband has arrived in DANBURY exchange area this week - cabinet 13 became live and able to accept orders for faster broadband! 

The full list of all 219 cabinets which have been fibre-enabled by the Superfast Essex programme is here: www.superfastessex.org/cabinets - if you're not sure which cabinet you're connected to, there are instructions on that web page to help you find out.

Remember, when your cabinet goes live, you'll still need to switch or upgrade with your existing or a new broadband provider in order to get fibre broadband! See our list of providers here: www.superfastessex.org/providers

If you want to know if superfast broadband is coming to your area, visit our interactive mapwww.superfastessex.org/maps. 

Register your demand by completing our Make the Connection survey at www.superfastessex.org/getinvolved.

Cricket Players Wanted!

Danbury Cricket Club are looking for new players.  

If you are interested in playing cricket please contact Lee Collins on 07453 601678 or Simon Moore on 07941 771 860 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Please see attached poster for more information.  

Please see attached document for more information about the Quality Gold Award.  

Please click on the link below for more information on the Council of the Week.  

The Parish Council has reinstated these packs which contain lots of useful information for people moving to Danbury.  The packs will be delivered to new residents by Councillors.  If you know of a new neighbour or have recently moved to the village, please contact the Parish Office.