Housing, planning and environment news

Housing, planning and environment news stories
  • Cabinet meeting

    Cabinet 19 March 2025

    Published on 25 March 2025

    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…)

  • Community Champions unite for successful litter pick event

    Community Champions unite for successful litter pick event

    Published on 21 March 2025

    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…)

  • New nature restoration site comes to Nazeing

    New nature restoration site comes to Nazeing

    Published on 21 March 2025

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

  • Beaconsfield Road apology

    Beaconsfield Road apology update

    Published on 20 March 2025

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

  • Energy saving upgrades

    Energy saving upgrades

    Published on 19 March 2025

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

  • Owner of unlawful trees destruction prosecuted

    Owner of unlawful trees destruction prosecuted

    Published on 14 March 2025

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

  • Beaconsfield Road apology

    Beaconsfield Road apology

    Published on 12 March 2025

    Epping Forest District Council has issued an apology following significant damage caused to a grass verge. (more…)

  • Clearing of illegal waste

    Clearing of illegal waste

    Published on 7 March 2025

    Residents warned of possible odour issues as large amount of waste is being cleared in Abridge. (more…)

  • Independent living homes get digital upgrade

    Independent living homes get digital upgrade

    Published on 13 February 2025

    Over 600 independent living properties have had their emergency alarm system upgraded ready for the digital switchover. (more…)

  • People with speech bubbles with the words "Help shape your housing service"

    Help shape your housing service  

    Published on 10 February 2025

    We are looking for residents in the district to have their say on housing policies, estates, repairs and more. (more…)