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  • Stay safe and well this winter

    Stay Safe and Well this winter success

    Published on 8 November 2024

    The recent Stay Safe and Well this winter event held in Roydon and Theydon Bois was a success, attracting more than 145 local residents. (more…)

  • Warm places - Epping Forest district

    Warm places return to Epping Forest

    Published on 6 November 2024

    As the colder weather sets in, our social spaces change into warm places. (more…)

  • Happy diwali

    Happy Diwali

    Published on 31 October 2024

    Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, starts on 31 October and symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. (more…)

  • Overview and Scrutiny Meeting

    Councillors urge TfL to invest for the future

    Published on 30 October 2024

    As housing developments lead to population growth, councillors have urged TfL to look to invest for the future. (more…)

  • 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…)

  • 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…)

  • 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…)

  • Safer Streets Funding Oakwood Hill Estate new update

    Safer Streets Oakwood Hill estate project update

    Published on 26 September 2024

    Improvements at the Oakwood Hill estate in Loughton are already underway as part of the Safer Streets Project. (more…)