Housing, planning and environment news

The Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) Housing Development Team, in partnership with Qualis Commercial, are transforming the former swimming pool site at Roundhills, in Waltham Abbey, into 28 houses for affordable rent. (more…)

10 coal duty boundary posts in the Epping Forest district have been given Grade II listed buildings status. (more…)

Increased recycling rates and reduced cost of waste disposal are the benefits of the district-wide introduction of blue-lidded bins for recycling this summer. (more…)

Public questions anticipated the main debate as Epping Forest District Council’s Cabinet endorsed the South Epping Masterplan strategic framework and design code at its meeting on 19 March. (more…)

Council tenants are invited to our ‘Meet the housing team’ event, where dedicated housing teams will be on hand to provide information, advice, and support. (more…)

On Saturday, 15 March, the Waltham Abbey Community Champions teamed up with the EFDC Community Development and Wellbeing team, and Waltham Abbey Fire Station to host a community litter pick. (more…)

Nature restoration company, Nattergal have exciting plans for an old equestrian centre in the heart of Nazeing. (more…)

Epping Forest District Council has issued a letter to affected residents, with an update on the grass verge damage on Beaconsfield Road. (more…)

Epping Forest District Council will be improving the energy efficiency of nearly 2,400 council homes between April 2025 and 2030. (more…)

A Waltham Abbey resident was successfully prosecuted for the unlawful destruction of 2 preserved trees. (more…)