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Councillors paid tribute to former chairman and district councillor, Caroline Pond, who passed away on Tuesday 13 May. (more…)

Warm tributes have been made to the former Chairman of Epping Forest District Council, Caroline Pond, who passed away on 13 May. (more…)

Declaration of result of poll for the election of a town councillor for the Shelley ward on Thursday 22 May 2025. (more…)

District councillors faced with tough choices should follow their consciences and always work together in the best interests of residents, no matter how tough or unpopular their decisions. (more…)

Residents who are registered to vote and have a postal vote are being asked to renew their applications. (more…)

The Chief Executive of Epping Forest District Council, Georgina Blakemore has stepped down due to ill health. (more…)

The Government has launched a public consultation seeking views on the creation of a Mayoral Combined County Authority in Greater Essex. (more…)

The Government has agreed for the Essex County Council elections in 2025 to be suspended in light of the proposed Local Government Reform and the creation of an Essex Mayor. (more…)

Epping Forest District Council has revealed draft plans for the protection of key public services in a balanced budget for 2025/26. (more…)

Members of the Overview and Scrutiny committee discussed the council’s budget-setting on Tuesday 28 January. (more…)