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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…)

A reminder that if you’ve received an email from us with a guide on how to respond to the annual canvass online, the deadline is 1 August. (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…)

Residents’ views sought to shape the future of local government in Greater Essex. (more…)

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…)