September 2024 news archive

North Essex Councils have shared a joint response to the government on their proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the national planning system, raising particular concern about the need to support any new housing targets with appropriate infrastructure and 5-year housing land supply.

Uttlesford District Council is encouraging residents to comment on the latest version of a draft local plan which will guide where homes and employment sites will go in the district, as well as the infrastructure that is needed to support it.

A review into how postal voting was managed at the recent general election in the North West Essex constituency has been published.

It's a mammoth moment for Saffron Walden Museum as it launches its latest interactive display for families - a life-sized woolly mammoth head, equipped with flexible trunk for giving mammoth hugs.

Uttlesford residents are being invited to have their say on how much support the council should give to people who might struggle to pay their Council Tax bill.

Saffron Walden residents are being encouraged to give their views on local air quality.

Saffron Walden Museum has received full accreditation from Arts Council England, which is the UK industry standard for museums and galleries.

Everything came up roses for the winners of a garden competition organised by Uttlesford District Council.