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Plans for new leisure centre with pool and nursery near Stansted Airport

10 April 2025
Plans for new leisure centre with pool and nursery near Stansted Airport

Plans for new leisure centre with pool and nursery near Stansted Airport

10 April 2025

The proposed centre, off the B1256 Stortford Road at Little Canfield, would also feature a soft play area, a café and 68 parking spaces.


Plans for 100 homes have ‘potential to damage or destroy’ Hatfield Forest

08 April 2025
Plans for 100 homes have ‘potential to damage or destroy’ Hatfield Forest

Plans for 100 homes have ‘potential to damage or destroy’ Hatfield Forest

08 April 2025

Uttlesford District Council planning officer recommends councillors grant permission when planning committee meets on Wednesday April 9.


Thaxted kebab van has had its chips as council refuses planning permission

31 March 2025
Thaxted kebab van has had its chips as council refuses planning permission

Thaxted kebab van has had its chips as council refuses planning permission

31 March 2025

Uttlesford District Council claimed there was a “history of complaints about the business.”


Councillor raises concern over fire crews’ response to blaze in which woman died

21 February 2025
Councillor raises concern over fire crews’ response to blaze in which woman died

Councillor raises concern over fire crews’ response to blaze in which woman died

21 February 2025

Parish council clerk Sheila Jones died in a house fire in Elmdon, near Saffron Walden, on the night of Sunday February 9.


Councillors ready to reject McDonald’s drive-thru near school in Essex

19 February 2025
Councillors ready to reject McDonald’s drive-thru near school in Essex

Councillors ready to reject McDonald’s drive-thru near school in Essex

19 February 2025

Basildon councillors are preparing to reject plans for a McDonald’s drive-thru in Vange, citing concerns about “adverse impact on local health”.


Jodie Marsh using OnlyFans to fund lemur fight against Uttlesford council

13 February 2025
Jodie Marsh using OnlyFans to fund lemur fight against Uttlesford council

Jodie Marsh using OnlyFans to fund lemur fight against Uttlesford council

13 February 2025

District council refused her application for a dangerous animals licence to legally keep the Madagascan mammals at Fripps Farm, Lindsell.


Council leader hits out at delays over new school in Dunmow

21 January 2025
Council leader hits out at delays over new school in Dunmow

Council leader hits out at delays over new school in Dunmow

21 January 2025

Uttlesford District Council leader Petrina Lees spoke out after it was revealed opening of the Helena Romanes School has been put back a year.


First step as Stansted prepares to apply for up to 51 million passengers a year

20 January 2025
First step as Stansted prepares to apply for up to 51 million passengers a year

First step as Stansted prepares to apply for up to 51 million passengers a year

20 January 2025

Bosses have submitted a request for a ‘scoping opinion’ from Uttlesford District Council – a precursor to a full planning application.


Local government reorganisation not a priority, says Uttlesford’s ruling party

17 January 2025
Local government reorganisation not a priority, says Uttlesford’s ruling party

Local government reorganisation not a priority, says Uttlesford’s ruling party

17 January 2025

The biggest change in half a century will cause a “multi-billion-pound upheaval”, says district council’s Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) party.


Uttlesford District Council under fire in court as Jodie Marsh battles lemur ban

15 January 2025
Uttlesford District Council under fire in court as Jodie Marsh battles lemur ban

Uttlesford District Council under fire in court as Jodie Marsh battles lemur ban

15 January 2025

Uttlesford District Council has been accused of “ambushing” a court and delaying a decision in its battle with former glamour model Jodie Marsh.


Uttlesford councillors rap moves to abolish Essex authorities

13 January 2025
Uttlesford councillors rap moves to abolish Essex authorities

Uttlesford councillors rap moves to abolish Essex authorities

13 January 2025

Residents for Uttlesford leader Cllr Petrina Lees told colleagues reform would go ahead with or without the co-operation of district councils.


Uttlesford Lib Dems back joining East Herts and South Cambs for ‘mega-council’

10 January 2025
Uttlesford Lib Dems back joining East Herts and South Cambs for ‘mega-council’

Uttlesford Lib Dems back joining East Herts and South Cambs for ‘mega-council’

10 January 2025

Cllr Geoffrey Sell said: “There would be a logic to having a cross-county unitary consisting of East Herts, South Cambridgeshire and Uttlesford.”


Another delay hits construction of Dunmow’s new Helena Romanes School

08 January 2025
Another delay hits construction of Dunmow’s new Helena Romanes School

Another delay hits construction of Dunmow’s new Helena Romanes School

08 January 2025

The all-through primary and secondary was originally set to open in 2021 – but now it is not due to be fully up and running until summer 2027.


Every Lidl helps: Go-ahead to open Dunmow store near Tesco

08 January 2025
Every Lidl helps: Go-ahead to open Dunmow store near Tesco

Every Lidl helps: Go-ahead to open Dunmow store near Tesco

08 January 2025

German discount grocery chain will build supermarket at Foxtons Yard, Stortford Road, after Uttlesford District Council gave planning permission.


Uttlesford council boss predicts senior redundancies in shake-up of authorities

06 January 2025
Uttlesford council boss predicts senior redundancies in shake-up of authorities

Uttlesford council boss predicts senior redundancies in shake-up of authorities

06 January 2025

District council chief executive Peter Holt said mergers would create a “period of uncertainty and stress for staff, contractors and service users”.


Former village pub and its car park set to become new homes

09 December 2024
Former village pub and its car park set to become new homes

Former village pub and its car park set to become new homes

09 December 2024

Last orders at the grade II listed pub The Hop Poles in Great Hallingbury were last called more than 10 years ago.


War of words over ‘misplaced’ money for new Elsenham community centre

27 November 2024
War of words over ‘misplaced’ money for new Elsenham community centre

War of words over ‘misplaced’ money for new Elsenham community centre

27 November 2024

Elsenham Parish Council considers legal action against Uttlesford District Council over the Section 106 monies for new community centre


Plans for huge industrial estate prompt fears for Hatfield Forest and Flitch Way

26 November 2024
Plans for huge industrial estate prompt fears for Hatfield Forest and Flitch Way

Plans for huge industrial estate prompt fears for Hatfield Forest and Flitch Way

26 November 2024

Proposals for the development to the north of Taylors Farm in The Street have met with opposition from residents and environmental groups.


Plans for holiday cabins, eco-lodges and visitor centre at Elsenham

21 November 2024
Plans for holiday cabins, eco-lodges and visitor centre at Elsenham

Plans for holiday cabins, eco-lodges and visitor centre at Elsenham

21 November 2024

The site, off Hall Road and Church Lane, features woodlands and a lake, and was once part of the grade II listed Elsenham Hall estate.


Premier Inn in Saffron Walden has expansion plans for 40 new rooms

13 November 2024
Premier Inn in Saffron Walden has expansion plans for 40 new rooms

Premier Inn in Saffron Walden has expansion plans for 40 new rooms

13 November 2024

The 70-room, three-storey hotel in Thaxted Road is proposing a four-storey annexe and conversion of its restaurant as well as car park alterations.


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