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Old Railway Carriage
Rayne Village Sign

About the Village

Rayne (UK) is a pleasant village of around three thousand residents, located in the Braintree District of rural North West Essex. It is to be found situated along the old Roman Stane Street from Colchester to Braughing (near Buntingford) and now by-passed by the new A120. Approximately three miles to the east is the historic market town of Braintree. The transport system provides easy access to Colchester, Chelmsford, Cambridge and London and access to international destinations via Stansted airport, some 16 miles distant.

The village is rich in history with several farms listed in the Doomsday Book. All Saints Church, with its Tudor tower, built in 1510 by a member of the Capel family, is a fine example of Tudor brickwork with an original wooden clock face hidden behind the present one and is Grade 1 listed.

View a map of the area administered by the Parish Council.

More details about the Rayne Ward are available on the Braintree District Council website.

There are many community groups that organise activities for all age groups. You can find more  details on the Rayne Village Hall website or Rayne FaceBook pages.

The Parish Council

The Council office is open on Mondays 12.30pm – 3pm and Thursdays 9:30am – 12pm. Please telephone us on 01376 552489 or email rpc@rayne-essex.gov.uk and the clerk will assist you.

You can also get in touch using the from on the Contacts page

The Parish Council holds its meetings on the first Monday of each month in the Old School Rooms at 7:30pm

Rayne residents are invited and encouraged to attend meetings and are able to raise issues with the Council during the public forum at the beginning of the meeting.

Read the Minutes & Agendas

Forthcoming meetings

02
Apr
Parish Council Meeting
Old Schoolrooms, 7.30pm

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