Housing, planning and environment news

Housing, planning and environment news stories
  • North Essex Councils join forces to address housing crisis in the county

    North Essex Councils join forces to address housing crisis in the county

    Published on 14 February 2024

    Housing Summit aims to find solutions to affordability and homelessness issues. (more…)

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    Council Fit for the Future

    Published on 13 February 2024

    Creating a council ‘Fit for the Future’ dominated discussion at the latest meeting of Epping Forest District Council’s Cabinet, held over two nights, Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 February.
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    Reluctant Annual Council Tax increase for a bold and ambitious district

    Published on 2 February 2024

    Epping Forest District Council could raise its share of Council Tax by £4.85 a year for an (average) Band D household from £162.15 to £167.00 from April, an equivalent of just 9 pence per week. (more…)

  • Helen Evans (Deputy CEO) and David Gooch (Executive Director for Development in London and Herts) from SNG, Cllr Sunger, Matt Calladine (Main Board Development Director from Fairview New Homes, and Cllr Holly Whitbread.

    Official opening of affordable homes in Loughton

    Published on 1 February 2024

    New affordable housing in Borders Lane was officially opened by Council Chairman, Cllr Darshan Sunger, on Friday 26 January. (more…)

  • Action targets foul smell at property in Abridge

    Action targets foul odours

    Published on 19 January 2024

    Action targets illegal waste creating foul odours at Abridge property. (more…)

  • Cabinet meeting

    Cabinet 15 January 2024

    Published on 18 January 2024

    Council Leader, Cllr Chris Whitbread announced that Councillor Sam Kane has stepped down from his role within the Cabinet for personal reasons. (more…)

  • Overview and Scrutiny Meeting

    Overview and Scrutiny 21 November

    Published on 24 November 2023

    Members of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed a key strategic council document at their meeting on 21 November. (more…)

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    Cabinet 13 November 2023

    Published on 17 November 2023

    Planning, housing and finance dominated the latest Cabinet meeting of Epping Forest District Council held on Monday 13 November. (more…)

  • Latton Priory design code consultation

    Latton Priory consultation starts

    Published on 31 October 2023

    Residents can help shape the design of Harlow & Gilston Garden Town’s proposed Latton Priory neighbourhood by taking part in an online survey. (more…)

  • Cottis Yard

    Cottis Yard

    Published on 20 October 2023

    The Cottis Yard car park will open on 2 November 2023. (more…)