Great Maplestead is located in North Essex, close to the Suffolk border, and has around 250 residents
In 2016 the village won its Class (for communities of fewer than 400 inhabitants) in theEssex Village of the Year Award 2016Essex Village of the Year competition, promoted by the Rural Community Council of Essex.
In 2017 the village followed up by winning a Merit Award in this county competition.
In 2024 the Essex Village of the Year competition was re-launched in a new format and the village became its inaugural outright winner.
The Parish Council is the first tier of local government.
In Great Maplestead there are 7 Parish Councillors, who are elected every 4 years.
If you wish to contact a member of the Parish Council, you will find details on the Parish Councillor information page. Alternatively you should contact the Parish Clerk.
This website not only provides details about the Parish Council but it also has information on various village and community amenities, services, organisations, events and activities.