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The Chief Executive of Epping Forest District Council, Georgina Blakemore has stepped down due to ill health. (more…)

The Government has launched a public consultation seeking views on the creation of a Mayoral Combined County Authority in Greater Essex. (more…)

The Government has agreed for the Essex County Council elections in 2025 to be suspended in light of the proposed Local Government Reform and the creation of an Essex Mayor. (more…)

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

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

The financial landscape is evolving as Epping Forest District Council prepares for crucial meetings in February when the 2025 / 2026 budget will be set. (more…)

Update from Councillor Chris Whitbread, Leader of Epping Forest District Council, on the local government reform and devolution for Essex. (more…)

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

Scrutiny role of councillors highlighted at the Cabinet. (more…)

Councillors met for a special meeting to consider the proposed changes to the council’s planning decision-making, following a review from the Planning Advisory Service. (more…)