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  • Mini musical a Shrek-tastic success

    Mini musical a Shrek-tastic success

    Published on 2 September 2025

    Local children performed a mini version of Shrek the musical to their parents, friends and special guests as part of our children’s summer activities programme. (more…)

  • Power Up! digital inclusion programme

    Staying connected

    Published on 1 September 2025

    Our commitment to digital inclusion took centre stage on Wednesday 13 August in a discussion on how technology can bring communities together. (more…)

  • Epping Forest Play in the Park

    Nazeing play area celebrates official opening

    Published on 26 August 2025

    Our Play in the Park team helped host a free outdoor play session to celebrate the grand opening of the Elizabeth Close Play Area in Nazeing. (more…)

  • Fun family days out this summer

    Fun family days out this summer

    Published on 14 August 2025

    Looking for something fun to do this summer? (more…)

  • Play in the Park kicks off a summer of fun

    Play in the Park kicks off a summer of fun

    Published on 8 August 2025

    Play in the Park has kicked off a summer of fun in the Epping Forest district. (more…)

  • New leisure centre one step closer to completion

    New leisure centre one step closer to completion

    Published on 1 August 2025

    We’re excited to show the progress of the construction of the new leisure centre in Epping, bringing us one step closer to completion of this project. (more…)

  • Discover summer adventures with Visit Epping Forest

    Discover summer adventures with Visit Epping Forest

    Published on 31 July 2025

    Looking for things to do this summer? Epping Forest District offers a treasure trove of experiences right on your doorstep. (more…)

  • Free summer fun

    Free family fun this summer

    Published on 11 July 2025

    Outdoor fun, sports, arts and crafts, bikes and much more, join us this summer for Play in the Park. (more…)

  • Empowering local communities through town and village partnerships

    Empowering local communities through town and village partnerships

    Published on 21 July 2025

    Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) has launched an exciting new initiative, Town and Village Partnerships, to help local communities unlock funding, drive regeneration, and shape the future of their high streets and neighbourhoods.  (more…)

  • Essential fire alarm testing at Cottis Yard car park

    Essential alarm testing

    Published on 2 July 2025

    Essential fire alarm tests are to be carried out every week at the Cottis Yard multi-storey car park from Tuesday 8 July. (more…)