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Featured news - SINGLE MAIN ARTICLE

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner election for Essex

An election took place on Thursday 2 May 2024 to elect a Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for the Essex Police Authority Area. The local results for Uttlesford have been published on our website and the overall result for Essex has been declared by the Police Area Returning Officer on the Colchester City Council's website.
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Help to find ancient trees in Uttlesford

We are asking you to find any ancient trees in your neighbourhood and to add the details to the Woodland Trust's online inventory and map.

Protect your tools against theft

Essex Police and Uttlesford Community Safety Partnership are inviting local people to help protect their equipment against theft at the next tool marking event at the Takeley Community Cafe on Saturday 18 May.

Zero Carbon Community Grants

We've awarded funding to 15 exciting new community projects which aim to reduce carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity and tackle climate change.

Private Sector Landlord Forum

You've only got a few days left to register for our free annual forum for private sector landlords which takes place on Tuesday 14 May.
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