News

Councillors voted unanimously on a motion to call on the Government to immediately and permanently close the Bell Hotel in Epping for the purposes of asylum processing at a full council meeting on 24 July. (more…)

Cabinet worked through a busy agenda on Monday 21 July 2025. (more…)

Outdoor fun, sports, arts and crafts, bikes and much more, join us this summer for Play in the Park. (more…)

Leader of Council, Councillor Chris Whitbread, opened the Cabinet meeting on Monday 21 July 2025 by addressing recent events relating to demonstrations at the Bell Hotel in Epping. (more…)

At a cabinet meeting on 21 July 2025, councillors discussed the draft community infrastructure levy, also known as a CIL. (more…)

78 passengers had a memorable journey aboard the Summer Memory Train on Wednesday 16 July 2025. (more…)

Public consultation on the Waltham Abbey North (WAN) Strategic Masterplan Framework was approved by cabinet on Monday 21 July 2025. (more…)

In response to the disruptive incidents that unfolded at the demonstration in Epping at the Bell Hotel on Thursday evening 17 July. (more…)

Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) has launched an exciting new initiative, Town and Village Partnerships, to help local communities unlock funding, drive regeneration, and shape the future of their high streets and neighbourhoods.  (more…)

We’re inviting residents and businesses to take part in a consultation on proposed changes to our licensing policy. (more…)