Maldon and District CVS and Maldon District Council are launching a new Social Supermarket.

Join us for 3 pilot sessions to shop at reduced prices, enjoy a coffee, and share your feedback.

Please bring your own shopping bag to carry your items.

Maldon District Council Officer Foyer

Thursday 12th September 10:30am-12:00pm

Tuesday 17th September 1:30pm-3:00pm

Tuesday 24th September 10:30am-12:00pm

There will be a Flu/Covid Clinic available to book at the Maldon Surgery on Saturday 12^th October.

New survey asking residents’ opinions on networks in Buckhurst Hill, Loughton, Harwich and Dovercourt, Maldon, Clacton and Jaywick and Waltham Abbey.

Residents and businesses are being encouraged to give their views on local walking and cycling networks in their area.

Essex County Council has today (Wednesday 14 August) launched a survey asking members of the public their views.

The findings will help the council develop and plan routes over the next ten years, helping to increase the travel options available to members of the public.  

The survey focuses on the areas of Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell and Loughton, Harwich and Dovercourt, Maldon, Clacton and Jaywick, and Waltham Abbey

Residents are being asked whether the routes provide the right local links. They are also being asked whether there are any routes that should be extended to reach specific destinations.

The consultation will run until Sunday 13 October.

Called Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs), these networks are designed to create coherent cycling and walking routes.

They are an important step for Essex to achieve the vision of a safer, greener, and healthier county.

LCWIPs ensure that a long-term approach is taken to targeting investment in the right places. They also form a vital part of the Government's strategy to increase sustainable trips.

Councillor Tom Cunningham, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Sustainable Transport, said: “We want to ensure residents have choice in the way they travel, particularly for shorter journeys.

“By developing cycling and walking networks, we can prioritise how to use Government Active Travel funding in our streets, so they become healthier places, are more accessible and have better air quality. They will also become safer for those who choose to walk or cycle leading to everyone having more travel choice and independence.”

Only views on the overarching network of routes are being sought at this stage, not on specific infrastructure.

Take part in the survey

It is with sadness that Blackwater Medical Centre bid farewell to Dr Lim on 25^th June 2024 as she retires.

Dr Lim has been at the surgery for 28 years and has spent 38 years practising medicine.  She has worked tirelessly and with dedication for patients over the years.  She is remembered for providing an integral part of the delivery of the Covid vaccine being rolled out during the pandemic. 

Dr Lim said, “Connecting and caring for my patients has been the most rewarding part of my 28 years at Blackwater Medical Centre”.   She added “I feel humbled and honoured to have been caring for three, sometimes four, generations and I thank the patients for the opportunity to provide care……. I am confident that in leaving, you will be in most capable hands with the doctors, nurses, and all supporting staff at Blackwater Medical Centre”.

The Partners and staff at the surgery took the opportunity of wishing Dr Lim all the very best in her retirement as she looks forward to spending time with loved ones and pursuing her passions.   She acknowledged that “good health is our most valuable asset”.

On the 6th June 2024 we received an email from Essex Knitters and Stitchers:

Dear Sally,

It was lovely meeting you again at the knitting group at Maldon Library on Tuesday.
On behalf of the Maldon group of the Essex Knitters and Stitchers I would like to thank the partners of the Blackwater Medical Centre for the very kind donation of £50. I can assure you will be put to good use for the purchasing of wool and fabric for our charity work.
I understand that you are very close to being awarded a dementia friendly practice certificate. We make items for dementia charities and would like to help to provide some items for use by dementia patients and will pass these to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest and support in the Essex Knitters and Stitchers.

Your sincerely
Wendy Morrissey
Organiser Essex Knitters and Stitchers

Dear Patients,

It is with mixed feelings that I announce my retirement at the end of June 2024 after 38 years of practising medicine.

Connecting and caring for my patients has been the most rewarding part of my 28 years at Blackwater Medical Centre.

I feel humbled and honoured to have been caring for three, sometimes four, generations and I thank the patients for the opportunity to provide care. I have come to know many of my ptients and staff as friends. However, it is time for me to pend time with loved ones and pursue my passions, whilst I enjoy good health, our most valuable asset. 

I want to thank all teh staff I have worked with over the years. Your support and camaraderie have been immense over the years and so much appreciated. I will miss being part of the team and I will miss you all for sure. 

I am confident that in leaving, you will be in most capable hands with the doctors, nurses and all supporting staff at Blackwater Medical Centre.

My thanks and my appreciation.

I wish you all the best.

Dr Linda Lim