Community news

Epping Forest District Council has delivered a series of impactful community and business initiatives funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) & Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). (more…)

The 3 August marks 1 year of the Epping Forest Community Lottery helping raise funds for charities and initiatives throughout the district. (more…)

We’re excited to show the progress of the construction of the new leisure centre in Epping, bringing us one step closer to completion of this project. (more…)

Looking for things to do this summer? Epping Forest District offers a treasure trove of experiences right on your doorstep. (more…)

Five Essex political leaders sign joint open letter to the Home Secretary asking for urgent meeting over use of Epping hotels to house asylum seekers (more…)

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

We are consulting on proposals to put in place a community infrastructure levy (CIL), and want your views. (more…)

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…)

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…)