Housing, planning and environment news

Housing, planning and environment news stories
  • Fireworks in the sky with people watching with the text Firework Safety

    Firework Safety

    Published on 28 October 2024

    Firework season is here and while most people use fireworks responsibly, in the wrong hands they can cause serious distress and injury. (more…)

  • Image of a bus front with the text "New and Improved Bus Services"

    New and improved bus services

    Published on 24 October 2024

    A new bus service linking Harlow bus and railway stations to Princess Alexandra Hospital on an hourly basis will help Epping Forest residents attending appointments or visiting patients at their local hospital. (more…)

  • Major refurbishment of architectural icon

    Major refurbishment of architectural icon

    Published on 11 October 2024

    The gentle arc of Loughton Broadway is one of the most distinctive architectural features in the Epping Forest district, and it is about to undergo a £5.3 million refurbishment. (more…)

  • Tenant Satisfaction Survey

    Shape the future: tenant satisfaction survey

    Published on 10 October 2024

    Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) is excited to announce the launch of its tenant satisfaction measures (TSM’s) survey; giving you the opportunity to share your thoughts on how it is doing. (more…)

  • We have achieved so much over the last 3 years in the garden town

    Naisha Polaine stepping down as HGGT director

    Published on 10 October 2024

    Naisha Polaine has announced that she is stepping down as director of Harlow & Gilston Garden Town (HGGT). (more…)

  • £16m programme to transform council housing

    £16m programme to transform council housing

    Published on 8 October 2024

    A programme of home improvements aimed at reducing energy bills for our council tenants is underway in the Epping Forest district. (more…)

  • Masterplan guidance progresses East of Harlow

    Masterplan guidance progresses East of Harlow

    Published on 30 September 2024

    Garden Town Director, Naisha Polaine, has welcomed the news that both Harlow Council and Epping Forest District Council have adopted cross-boundary master planning guidance for over 3,000 homes in East of Harlow. (more…)

  • North Essex Councils join forces to respond to government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation

    North Essex Councils respond to planning consultation

    Published on 27 September 2024

    North Essex Councils join forces to respond to the government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation. (more…)

  • Picture of people pointing at plans with the text Latton Prory plans submitted over the top

    Latton Priory plans submitted

    Published on 24 September 2024

    An Outline Planning Application (EPF/1793/24) has been submitted for the proposed Latton Priory development, and consultation on the plans is now open. (more…)

  • Cabinet meeting

    Cabinet 2 September 2024

    Published on 9 September 2024

    Scrutiny role of councillors highlighted at the Cabinet. (more…)