Housing, planning and environment news

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

Work is progressing to build 28 affordable new family-sized homes on the former swimming pool site in Roundhills, Waltham Abbey. (more…)

The High Sheriff of Essex, David Hurst, visited the district on Thursday 5 December to meet with the Epping Forest Community Safety Partnership and surprise one community champion with an award. (more…)

Cabinet approves infrastructure funding statement on 9 December 2024. (more…)

Three 2-bedroom apartments in Loughton are now available to buy through shared ownership with B3Living. (more…)

More than 30 new refuse freighters, street sweepers and other vehicles hit the streets last week as Epping Forest District Council launched its new refuse and recycling collection company Terra Verde Services (TVS). (more…)

The Church of All Saints in Chigwell Row is now a Grade II listed building. (more…)

Firework season is here and while most people use fireworks responsibly, in the wrong hands they can cause serious distress and injury. (more…)

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…)

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…)