Yearly Archives: 2009

Essex Keeps Moving

Essex`s winter gritting service will continue working to keep Essex`s roads moving this Christmas as sub zero temperatures continue to bite across the county. The winter gritters have spread salt on roads measuring the equivalent of five times around the

Posted in Community, Local business, Older people, Residents, Supporting business, Travel, Young people, Your area, Your community, Your environment

Capital Strategy Approved by Council

The capital strategy for 2009 to 2014, recycling enhancement, Epping Town Council quality status were on the agenda at the meeting of full Council on Tuesday 22 December 2009. Watch webcast of Council meeting on 22 December 2009 Capital Strategy

Posted in Councillors, Democracy, Meetings, Your council

Snowy Snaps

Pictures from around the Epping Forest District taken on Friday 18 December 2009.

Posted in Community, Our countryside, Out and about, Residents, Your area, Your community

Snow Disruption to Recycling Services

Recent snow and icy conditions have caused disruption to refuse and recycling collection services today. There have been delays in collection because some of the dustcarts have not been able to access some roads due to the severe weather. The

Posted in Community, Out and about, Residents, Travel, Your area, Your community, Your council

Christmas Roundup

A roundup of services over the Christmas and festive period. Christmas Opening Hours Council tenants will not be left out in the cold this festive season. An out-of-hours service will ensure that emergency repairs are dealt with throughout the holiday

Posted in Community, Residents, Your community, Your council

No Gypsy and Traveller Discussion at Council Tonight

The Council is unable to consider the agenda item concerning the Gypsy and Traveller Development Plan Document at the Council meeting tonight. This is following the postponement of last night’s Cabinet meeting, on Monday 21 December 2009, due to severe

Posted in Chairman, Councillors, Democracy, Gypsy and traveller, Leader, Meetings, Your council

Cabinet Meeting Off

Due to severe weather tonight’s meeting of the cabinet at the civic offices in Epping has been postponed.

Posted in Councillors, Leader, Meetings, Your council

High Satisfaction and Low Rents for Council Tenants

An independent regulator says tenants of Epping Forest District Council have the lowest average rent and highest satisfaction levels in the district compared to the tenants of the six main housing associations that operate within the District. District Council tenants

Posted in Benefits, Community, Housing, Older people, Residents, Your area, Your community, Your council, Your home, Your money

Council Offices Open Despite Snow

Epping Forest District Council Services are operating as usual following the overnight snow falls. The Council`s contractor Sita is collecting refuse and recycling as normal. However, there may be a delay in collecting glass due to the vehicle being involved

Posted in Democracy, Residents, Your council

Groovy Movers Help Shape the District

Dance Troop the Groovy Movers kick-started the One Epping Forest Local Strategic Partnership Conference on Friday 11 December 2009. Creating a sustainable future topped the agenda. Young people from Alderton Dance Group made sure representatives from community organisations, councils, police,

Posted in Community, Our attractions, Out and about, Residents, Sports, Your area, Your community
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