Capital Strategy Approved by Council

Published on 23 December 2009

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 Approved

Meeting housing need has been made top priority of Epping Forest District Council. Councillors endorsed the new priority as part of the adoption of the new Capital Strategy for 2009 to 2014 at the meeting of the Council on 22 December 2009.

Former Chief Executive - Tony Hackman

Councillors held a minute’s silence at the meeting of Epping Forest District Council in memory of former Chief Executive, Tony Hackman. Councillor Richard Morgan, represented the Council at the service.

Enhancement to Recycling Service

In response to a question from Councillor Spencer, Councillor Mary Sartin, Environment Portfolio Holder announced that discussion were ongoing to make Kerb-side recycling caddies available on request in additional to green lid wheelie bins for any residents who wished to use a combination of both. Councillor Sartin also confirmed that the clear recycling sacks currently available will be superseded by a stronger version. Councillors were reminded that residents could also use their own plastic bags for recycling, paper, cans and plastic bottles.

Epping Town Council Quality Status

Councillor John Buchanan of the Association of Essex Councils and Councillor Penny Smith, Chairman of Epping Forest District Council made a presentation to Epping Town Council for re-accreditation of its Quality Parish Council status. Councillor Buchannan congratulated Councillor Janet Hedges, Mayor of Epping Town Council, on receiving the award, listing the tough criteria a town council must meet to receive Quality Status.

Picture caption - Councillor Janet Hedges (centre) receives the re-accreditation of Quality Council Status on behalf of Epping Town Council from Councillor John Buchanan of the Association of Essex Councils and Councillor Penny Smith, Chairman of Epping Forest District Council at the meeting of the District on 22 December 2009.

Chairman’s Announcements

Councillor Mrs Penny Smith, Chairman of Epping Forest District Council expressed her deep pride in the District. Following recent invitations to a range of community events she was very proud to see the huge amount of voluntary work carried out by many people within the community, including those sharing Christmas with people who would otherwise be alone.

The Chairman’s Charity for 2009/10 is the Alzheimer’s Society. Councillor Smith announces that her next fund-raising event would be a charity quiz to be held at Theydon Bois Village Hall on Friday 19 February 2010.

Council Olympic Champion

A local teacher and marathon runner has been selected by councillors as Epping Forest District Council’s ‘Olympic Champion’. Councillor Stephen Murray will lead the Council’s efforts to maximise the benefits of the London Olympic Games 2012 for residents and local business. His responsibilities will including the White Water Canoe Centre in the Lee Valley Park bordering Waltham Abbey.

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