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  • Full Council Meeting

    Council support 3 unitary LGR option

    Published on 18 September 2025

    At an extraordinary meeting held on Monday 15 September 2025, Epping Forest District Councillors gave an indicative vote on proposals for the future structure of local government in Essex. (more…)

  • Creating Hope Through Light campaign

    World Suicide Prevention Day

    Published on 9 September 2025

    The Civic Offices in Epping will be lit green on Wednesday 10 September for World Suicide Prevention Day. (more…)

  • Joint open letter calling for calm in Epping

    Open letter calling for calm

    Published on 8 September 2025

    Seven Essex political leaders sign joint open letter calling for calm in Epping. (more…)

  • Council thanks police for prosecution

    Council thanks police for prosecution

    Published on 8 September 2025

    Epping Forest District councillors have thanked Essex Police, following the successful prosecution of Hadush Kebatu for sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Epping High Street. (more…)

  • 999 Day

    999 day 2025

    Published on 8 September 2025

    Show your support for the NHS and Emergency Services by celebrating Emergency Services Day, on 9 September. (more…)

  • play in the park logo surrounded by images of children enjoying outdoor activities and games

    Play in the Park wraps up another fun-filled summer

    Published on 6 September 2025

    Our Play in the Park sessions have had another successful run this summer holidays, bringing free outdoor fun to children across the district. (more…)

  • HRH The Duchess of Kent

    HRH The Duchess of Kent

    Published on 5 September 2025

    The death of HRH The Duchess of Kent has been announced by Buckingham Palace. (more…)

  • Council leaders approve Supreme Court Appeal

    Council leaders approve Supreme Court Appeal

    Published on 4 September 2025

    Following careful consideration of the Court of Appeal judgement, Epping Forest District Council has announced its intention to instruct its legal team to proceed with an application to the Supreme Court for permission to appeal the Court of Appeal decision. (more…)

  • Win a £1,000 Aldi gift card

    Win a £1,000 Aldi gift card

    Published on 2 September 2025

    Don’t miss your chance to win a £1,000 Aldi gift card, in this month’s super draw with the Epping Forest Community Lottery. (more…)

  • The Bell Hotel background information

    Bell Hotel background information

    Published on 2 September 2025

    The following information has been published to clarify and correct a number of misapprehensions in connection with the planning history of the Bell Hotel. (more…)