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  • Public inspection of accounts

    Public inspection of accounts

    Published on 30 June 2025

    We must tell local residents and taxpayers how their money is spent by publishing yearly accounts and details of our spending. (more…)

  • Single-use vape ban

    Single-use vape ban now in place

    Published on 13 June 2025

    The ban of single-use vapes started on 1 June 2025. It is now illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use vapes, also known as disposable vapes. (more…)

  • Protect yourself from scammers

    Protect yourself from scammers

    Published on 26 February 2025

    We’re prompting residents and businesses to remain vigilant of scams and remind everyone of what to do if you have been contacted by a scammer. (more…)

  • Epping Forest sets 2025/26 Council Tax

    Epping Forest sets 2025/26 Council Tax 

    Published on 21 February 2025

    Council Tax rates for 2025/26 were set at the meeting of Epping Forest District Council on 21 February. (more…)

  • Protection of key public services and a balanced budget

    Protection of key public services and a balanced budget

    Published on 31 January 2025

    Epping Forest District Council has revealed draft plans for the protection of key public services in a balanced budget for 2025/26. (more…)

  • Overview and Scrutiny Meeting

    Overview and Scrutiny 28 January

    Published on 30 January 2025

    Members of the Overview and Scrutiny committee discussed the council’s budget-setting on Tuesday 28 January. (more…)

  • Full Council Meeting

    Councillors meet ahead of Christmas

    Published on 24 December 2024

    The final meeting before Christmas of Epping Forest District Council took place at the Civic Offices on Tuesday 17 December. (more…)

  • Watch out for scams

    Watch out for scams

    Published on 12 November 2024

    We’re warning residents to be aware of a new scam, and remind everyone of what to do if you have been contacted by a scammer. (more…)

  • You're on it - download the HMRC app

    Do one thing – get on the HMRC app

    Published on 4 November 2024

    Taxpayers are being urged to Do One Thing and get on the HMRC app. (more…)

  • Cabinet meeting

    Council begins budget planning for 2025

    Published on 15 October 2024

    The foundations of next year’s budget were laid by portfolio holder Holly Whitbread as she reported Epping Forest District Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan to Cabinet on Monday (7 October). (more…)