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District councillors Shane Yerrell and Maria Markham have resigned from the Conservative Group to become independent councillors on Epping Forest District Council. (more…)

Notice is hereby given that vacancy has occurred in the office of parish councillor for the Paslow Common Ward. (more…)

Notice is hereby given that a vacancy has occurred in the office of parish councillor for the Lambourne End Ward. (more…)

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…)

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…)

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…)