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  Clerk to the Council
  Stuart Mennell
  Hawkwell Parish Council
  Parish Office
  Hawkwell Village Hall
  Main Road
  Hawkwell, Hockley
  Essex, SS5 4EH

  Telephone
  01702 207710

  Fax
  01702 562162

  Email
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Frequently Asked Questions


Who is who at the Council?

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The Staff

Hawkwell Village Hall

Stuart Mennell was appointed Clerk in May 2002. He works part time (mornings) Monday to Friday. Stuart previously worked as a Director at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich and prior to that in the Civil Service.

Diane Scrivener assists Stuart in the office part-time and undertakes a wide range of administrative tasks.   Diane has previously worked in London form many years mainly in financial services institutions.

Dave Abrams joined the Parish in 2007 as our Groundsman as the successor to Brian Jay who retired at the end of March. Dave has many years experience as an agricultural engineer and has a keen interest in the natural world and green issues. He was born and bred in Hawkwell and still lives in the parish.

Les Noad retired as our bus shelter maintenance man at the end of 2006 after almost 40 years of service to the Parish – a remarkable achievement in anyone’s eyes, we wish Les and Doreen well for the future. A new bus shelter cleaning contract was tendered and JVS Cleaning Services Ltd were successful. We look forward to a good working relationship with Jason and his team.

When does the mobile library visit Hawkwell?

The mobile library van visits fortnightly on a Tuesday :

  • August: 10th & 24th
  • September: 7th & 21st
  • October: 5th & 19th
  • November: 2nd 16th & 30th
  • December 14th
Times are as follows :
Ashingdon Village Hall : Arrives 15.50 Leaves 16.35
Hawkwell Village Hall : Arrives 16.45 Leaves 17.00

Where is the Village Hall?

Hawkwell Village Hall is situated on the B1013 between Hawkwell Park Drive and Thorpe Road. The Booking Officer contact number is 01702 201484 and we will be pleased to talk to your about booking the hall.

Ashingdon and East Hawkwell Memorial Hall is suituated along the Ashingdon Road towards St Martin's chruch.

What facilities does Hawkwell have?

Hawkwell has 2 parks Magnolia situated on Rectory Road and Spencers Park situated off Thorpe Road.   Magnolia has a recreation area and a nature reserve, Spencers is a natural area given over to wild flower for peacefull reflection and walks.  In addition the council has a small childrens play area in Elizabeth Close.   The District Council provide a large childrens recreation area on Hawkwell common situated next to the White Hart Pub in the B1013