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Homes for Ukraine: can you help?

Can you offer space either in your home or in an annexe or independent accommodation, for an individual or a family? If you want to offer a home to people fleeing Ukraine, you can become a sponsor as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
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Department for Education Notice

Diocese of Chelmsford Takeley Church of England School - Proposed Order under Section 554 and 556 of the Education Act

Zero Carbon Communities Grant scheme

We have awarded funding to 11 community projects that seek to reduce carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity or support community engagement in climate change

Saffron Walden bike share survey

This survey is designed to explore if there is interest in providing access to a pool of bikes in Saffron Walden

Census 2021: how life has changed in Uttlesford

How Uttlesford has changed in the 10 years since the last census.
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