Welcome to Layer de la Haye
Layer de la Haye is an English civil parish within the district of Colchester and the county of Essex
Layer de le Haye is situated just south of Colchester with a population of circa 2,000. The Parish Council has nine councillors who represent the residents of the village. Services in the village include the recreation field, the village hall where many functions are held, tennis courts and allotments. In addition the village benefits from open areas such as Malting Green.
The council offices are located in the village hall located at New Cut, Layer de la Haye, Essex, CO2 0EH. The office is normally open on Mondays 09:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:30. Variations to those times re published on the noticeboard by the bus shelter opposite The Fox.
Contact Information
- Address
- Queen Elizabeth Village Hall
New Cut
Layer de la Haye
Essex
CO2 0EH
Forthcoming Meetings
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Finance Approval Committee – 9th November 2026 @ 14:00
Finance Approval Committee
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Parish Council Meeting – 9th Nov 2026 @ 19:30
Full Council
News
Council Business
Councillor Vacancy
After many years selfless service to the community, Ian Moore has decided to resign his post as Councillor. The Parish Council wishes to thank Ian for all he has done for Layer de la Haye. Consequently, a vacancy exists to join the council.
Council Business
Fresh Joy Rider Damage to Malting Green
A fresh case of joy riding on Malting Green took place overnight 15th to 16th of September 26 with significant damage caused.
Council Business
CCC – Have your say
You are welcome to come and express a view, or ask a question, at any of the meetings
Wellbeing
Antisocial Driving
Chairman Brian Turner contacted the Colchester District Commander at Essex Police to seek some action on worsening antisocial driving and noise issues in the village.
Events
Quiz Night
in Layer Village Hall on Friday 13th November beginning at 7.30pm In aid of your local village Church Funds
Quick Links
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Upcoming Council Meetings
Unless otherwise stated, parish council meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 19:30 in the village hall, New Cut.
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Transparency
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (Colchester District Council) (opens in a new tab)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
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Councillor Code of Conduct
Councillors are required to abide by the Code of Conduct adopted by the Parish Council. In summary, all councillors are required to abide by the Nolan Principles.
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Complaints Procedure
Should you feel that a councillor is failing to abide by our Code of Conduct, or you have other concerns, the Complaints Procedure tells you how to raise them.
People
Council and Staff Figures
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Brian Turner
Councillor, Chair of the Parish Council
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Caroline Chambers
Vice Chair, Chair of the Personnel Committee
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Margherita Holmes
Councillor, Chair of the Finance Approval Committee
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Sue Bennett
Councillor
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Peter Pyke
Councillor
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Sarah Hughes
Councillor
Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 1912 |
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| District | Colchester |
| County | Essex |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | CO5, CO2 |
| Dialling Code | 01206 |
| Police Force | Essex Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Essex Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS North East Essex CCG |
| Public Rights of Way Interactive Map | PRoW |