WELCOME TO FELSTED
Located in north-west Essex and with a population of around 3,000, the Parish of Felsted has at its heart the historic village of Felsted, surrounded by Greens and Hamlets, in a beautiful rural setting.
Felsted retains the underlying charm and attraction of a rural parish, with the community and village at its heart. This is what attracts people to the area and what we as the Parish Council see as our historic duty to protect. Preservation of our heritage is balanced with a duty to ensure that the Parish thrives and meets the future needs of our community.
Winner of RCCE Village of the Year 2015
“One of the best places to live in the East of England” – The Sunday Times (2013)
LATEST NEWS
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week Monday 29th June 2026 to Sunday 5th July 2026.
As part of this week of action and awareness the Uttlesford District Council Communities Team has joined forces with their Environmental Health and Housing Team, Various Housing Associations, Essex Police and other key partners to deliver a number of ASB Surgeries across the district. These surgeries will be a great opportunity for local residents to come along and speak about any issues they may be experiencing and to gain advice/guidance on keeping safe in the community.
List of Surgery dates
10:00 – 15:30, Tuesday 30th June 2026 – Saffron Walden Market
17:00 – 19:00, Tuesday 30th June 2026 – Online. Email ku.vog.drofselttu@ytefasytinummoC to book a 15-minute slot with an ASB Officer.
14:00 – 16:00, Friday 3rd July 2026 – Elsenham Memorial Hall
As always Anti-Social Behaviour can be reported using the following methods –
Call – 01799 510 344 and ask to speak to an ASB Officer
Email – ku.vog.drofselttu@ytefasytinummoC
Online – Report anti-social behaviour – Uttlesford District Council
As always if a Crime has taken place please call Essex Police on 999 in an emergency or 101 in a non-emergency. Crimes can also be reported online via the Essex Police Website or anamyously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
UDC Waste Collections w/c 22nd June 26
Due to the amber weather warning for hot weather throughout the remainder of this week, UDC have advised that their collection crews will be commencing collections from 6am, to try and reduce exposure during the hottest part of the day. The warning is currently at amber however, if this rises to a red warning UDC have indicated that they are likely to suspend collections and recommence on Saturday or next Monday.
Hedgehog Grove Solar Farm
This is a final reminder of the opportunity for residents to comment on the proposed “Hedgehog Grove Solar Farm” planning application, particularly where any new reasons that have required time for research or prepare for submission have now been identified.
Whilst the original Neighbour Consultation Expiry Date was 16th May 2026, the final “Latest Consultation Date” is 30th June 2026.
Details of the application (and the opportunity for those residents who wish to comment) can be found at:
By entering the application reference number UTT/26/0445/FUL
Felsted Parish Council has objected because we have already supported TWO solar farms within Felsted Parish, one covering 38 acres which has been fully operational since 2014 and the other covering 282 acres, which received full planning approval from UDC in 2023 that is yet to be constructed.
Both existing sites are located near Willows Green and full details (including maps of both the two existing sites and the additional proposed “Hedgehog Grove Solar Farm” site) are available on the Parish Council website under the “NEWS” tab.
As there is a parallel application for the same solar farm proposal in Braintree district (as the site transcends the district boundaries) residents may also wish to comment on the Braintree District application, which can be found at: