Local Information

Please Note:  We were forced to close the Parish Council office this week due to water pipes freezing.  We should be open again as soon as the temperatures increase.  You can still contact us by email or by telephone.

Epping Forest District Council in partnership with New City College is excited to announce free training courses and qualifications to residents of the Epping Forest district.

If you are looking to retrain or upskill, you can access a variety of funded courses including Level 1,2 & 3 courses, essential skills and more.

Visit the New City College website to explore the courses available and enrol by the end of March 2025 to take advantage of the free training.

If you would prefer to speak to someone in person, attend the New City Collage open day on 25 January 10am to 2pm.

Calling all waste-reduction enthusiasts! You could be eligible for a £500 micro-grants. Applications for the Love Essex Fund are now open!

The Love Essex Fund supports local organisations, individuals, and schools with projects that create or inspire a reduction in household waste.

Applications close on Sunday 9 February 2025 just before midnight.

NHS Workshop – Help build a health service fit for the future: With big challenges facing the NHS members of the public are invited to a Herts and West Essex workshop as part of a national conversation to develop the NHS 10-year plan.

Workshop details – Tuesday 28 January

2-3.30pm on Microsoft Teams.

If you would like to attend please register with heather.aylward@nhs.net

Click here to have your say on the future of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Essex Fire and Rescue Service aims to be one of the best in the UK by providing high-quality service to residents, businesses, and visitors. To achieve this, they need community input to help identify and plan for current and future fire and rescue risks.

Their Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) outlines strategies to prevent emergencies and improve community resilience.
The service invites the public to share their thoughts on these proposals.