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  • 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…)

  • New Winston Churchill Exhibition at Epping Forest District Council museum

    New Winston Churchill exhibition

    Published on 18 October 2024

    Epping Forest District Museum marks 100 Years Since Sir Winston Churchill’s election as MP for Epping with a new display and series of talks. (more…)

  • cabinet member joins North Essex economic board picture of Holly Whitbread

    Cabinet member joins North Essex Economic Board

    Published on 15 October 2024

    Cllr Holly Whitbread, Cabinet member for finance and economic development at Epping Forest District Council has joined the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB). (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…)

  • From right to left Amelia Hoke EFDC Leisure and Parking team manager, Corne Van Mook Pellikaan, Cllr Ray Balcome, Cllr Holly Whitbread, Neil Buchanan Pellikaan, Cllr Chris Whitbread, Marc Janssen Pellikaan and Epping Primary students.

    Epping Leisure Centre update

    Published on 14 October 2024

    Pupils from Epping Primary School joined Members of Epping Forest District Council’s Cabinet and representatives from Pellikaan Construction, on Wednesday 9 October for a site visit at the new Epping Leisure Centre. (more…)

  • Watch out for Deer this Rutting season

    Take special care on forest roads during the rutting season

    Published on 14 October 2024

    October is the most exciting time of year if you are a deer, because it’s in the midst of the rutting season – a time when they engage in fierce mating battles. (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…)

  • Epping Forest Community Lottery - A picture of the lottery logo and an image of the Summer bike giveaway winner with his bike

    Summer Bike Giveaway winner

    Published on 10 October 2024

    Local businessman, Paul Storan won a special prize in the September Epping Forest Community Lottery. (more…)