Housing, planning and environment news

Housing, planning and environment news stories
  • Clearing of illegal waste

    Clearing of illegal waste

    Published on 7 March 2025

    Residents warned of possible odour issues as large amount of waste is being cleared in Abridge. (more…)

  • Shared Ownership opportunity

    New shared ownership opportunity

    Published on 6 March 2025

    Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) is partnering with Hastoe Group to deliver shared ownership at George Celry Place in Stapleford Abbotts. (more…)

  • Independent living homes get digital upgrade

    Independent living homes get digital upgrade

    Published on 13 February 2025

    Over 600 independent living properties have had their emergency alarm system upgraded ready for the digital switchover. (more…)

  • People with speech bubbles with the words "Help shape your housing service"

    Help shape your housing service  

    Published on 10 February 2025

    We are looking for residents in the district to have their say on housing policies, estates, repairs and more. (more…)

  • Tenant Satisfaction Survey

    Tenant satisfaction survey

    Published on 10 February 2025

    Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) is excited to announce the second wave of its tenant satisfaction measures (TSM’s) survey (more…)

    • There is no excuse ... let's scrap fly tipping

      Essex councils unite to scrap fly tipping

      Published on 30 January 2025

      We are supporting the Essex County Council campaign with local Essex councils to tackle fly tipping together. (more…)

    • Fight The Fly Tip

      Fight the fly-tip

      Published on 24 January 2025

      A successful bid for government funding has been approved for a new multi-agency project in the Epping Forest district to tackle the growing issue of fly-tipping and environmental crime. (more…)

    • Love Essex Home Habits Survey

      Love Essex home habits survey

      Published on 15 January 2025

      Take the Love Essex home habits survey for the chance to win Love2Shop vouchers. (more…)

    • Work begins on new control tower at North Weald

      Work begins on new control tower at North Weald

      Published on 9 January 2025

      Construction of a new control tower has started as Epping Forest District Council reaffirms its commitment to aviation at North Weald Airfield. (more…)

    • The Love Essex Fund returns

      The Love Essex Fund returns

      Published on 9 January 2025

      Calling all waste-reduction enthusiasts! You could be eligible for one of our £500 micro-grants. Applications for the Love Essex Fund are now open. (more…)