Business rate relief and grant update
We are working hard to get business support grant payments out to eligible businesses, starting next week. (more…)
Coronavirus
Coronavirus news releases
What you need to do
Stay at home:
- Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (where this absolutely cannot be done from home)
- Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people
- Wash your hands as soon as you get home
Anyone can spread the virus.
News
All the news releases from Epping Forest District Council on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Act like you’ve got it, anyone can spread it
A new, hard-hitting Government message has been launched in an attempt to scale back the escalating number of coronavirus deaths. (more…)
Stay at home this weekend
As the weather is set to improve this weekend, we are asking residents to still follow the Government guidelines about staying at home. (more…)
Stay safe, stay at home – Chairman’s message
Message from Councillor Richard Bassett, Chairman of Council. (more…)
Business support grant payments to start soon
Business support grant payments to eligible businesses should start to go out from 8 April. (more…)
Discreet emergency help for domestic abuse victims
Experts are warning that domestic abuse cases could soar during the coronavirus lockdown. (more…)
Checking out businesses flouting the rules
Businesses operating against Government coronavirus instructions told to close. (more…)
Be alert to coronavirus scams
Be alert to coronavirus-related phishing emails and fake text messages. (more…)
Don’t be a noisy neighbour
Noise and the way it affects our neighbours is something to be aware of at this difficult time when most of us are at home 24/7. (more…)
WhatsApp chatbot service launched
The UK Government has launched a GOV.UK Coronavirus Information service on WhatsApp. (more…)
Receptions closed at council offices
All council face-to-face public receptions are now closed. (more…)
Non-emergency housing repairs cancelled
Emergency housing repairs only until further notice for council tenants. (more…)
North Weald Airfield closed
North Weald Airfield is closed to all flying, except for emergency services. (more…)
Stay safe, stay home, save lives
Never in my time as Leader of this council have I had to write a more important message. (more…)
Government business support launched
The Government has announced measures to support businesses during the coronavirus outbreak. (more…)
A matter of life and death
A message from Essex County Council Leader Cllr David Finch and Dr Mike Gogarty, Director of Public Health at Essex County Council. (more…)
Leisure Centres to close
Council-owned leisure centres in the Epping Forest district are to close in line with Government guidance. (more…)
Coronavirus fraud warning
Fraudsters are using the Coronavirus Pandemic to target elderly, vulnerable people already worried about their health and future. (more…)
Events and activities cancelled
In line with Government advice on mass gatherings we have taken the decision to cancel North Weald Market until further notice. (more…)
Community helpline for coronavirus
A new community helpline has been set up by Epping Forest District Council to help with your coronavirus concerns. (more…)
Council coronavirus statement
A local media outlet has published misleading information about Coronavirus and the council on their website and on social media. (more…)