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  • Youth Council launch vaping report

    Epping Forest Youth Council publishes report on youth vaping

    Published on 19 June 2025

    The Epping Forest Youth Council has published a powerful new report shedding light on the real-life experiences and concerns of young people regarding vaping. (more…)

  • Upshire Primary Foundation School train launch

    Upshire Primary Foundation School train launch

    Published on 18 June 2025

    Pupils, staff, parents and the wider community came together on Saturday to celebrate the opening of the Upshire Primary Foundation School Mr Brown Community Train Carriage. (more…)

  • West Essex Inclusion Project Launches Horse Riding Sessions

    West Essex Inclusion Project Launches Horse Riding Sessions

    Published on 18 June 2025

    The West Essex Inclusion Project have launched their new horse riding sessions at Barnfields Riding Stables, offering an exciting and inclusive opportunity for children with learning disabilities, autism, and physical or sensory impairments. (more…)

  • North Essex Economic Board is searching for the UK’s best young market trader

    UK’s best young market trader

    Published on 17 June 2025

    The North Essex Economic Board are searching for the UK’s most promising young entrepreneurs as the Young Traders Market campaign launches for 2025. (more…)

  • Power Up! digital inclusion programme

    Digital inclusion programme secures another year of funding

    Published on 16 June 2025

    Funding has been secured to continue the Power Up! digital inclusion programme for another year, supporting residents across the Epping Forest district. (more…)

  • Cottis Yard car park statement

    Cottis Yard car park statement

    Published on 5 June 2025

    Epping Forest District Council apologises for the fire alarm going off at the Cottis Yard car park on Monday 2 June. (more…)

  • Qualis joins community hubs

    Qualis joins community hubs

    Published on 5 June 2025

    Qualis Property Solutions has joined community hubs around the district as of 2 June 2025. (more…)

  • VE Day

    VE Day 80th anniversary

    Published on 8 May 2025

    Thursday 8 May 2025 marks 80 years since the Victory in Europe (VE Day) when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. (more…)

  • What's on brochure

    What’s on brochure out now

    Published on 2 May 2025

    The What’s on in Epping Forest for May to October 2025 brochure is now available. (more…)

  • Flag of St George flying alongside the Union flag in Epping

    Happy St George’s Day

    Published on 23 April 2025

    Today is St George’s Day – wishing all our residents and visitors a happy St George’s Day! (more…)