Ford Ride London-Essex 2024

This event returns to Felsted on Sunday 26th May 2024.

A representative from the event organisers will be present at the Parish Council meeting being held on Wednesday 6th December 23 in the URC Hall, commencing at 6.30pm.

Residents are encouraged to attend to address questions to the organisers or raise any concerns.

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DigiGo fare cap extended

The £2 cap on all single DigiGo fares has been extended until 31 December 2024.

DigiGo is a shared public transport service, offering on-demand or pre-bookable travel options in parts of Essex.  Bookings are made and paid for on the TravelEssex app, where vehicles can be tracked in real time before and during the journey.

Find out more about Digigo here: https://www.essexhighways.org/digigo

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Shared ownership properties – Alcotts Place, Stebbing

Two new build shared ownership properties are available at a
new development of homes at Alcotts Place in Stebbing

Two bedroom house – 40% share available for £132,000
Three bedroom house – 40% share available for £154,000

To be eligible for these properties, you must have a
local connection to the Parish of Stebbing or the surrounding
Parishes of Felsted, Little Bardfield, Lindsell or Little Dunmow.

For further information or to apply:
email: terri.browning@englishrural.org.uk

call: 01483 540872

visit the website: www.englishrural.org.uk

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Waste Strategy for Essex Consultation

Essex County Council is asking for feedback and input on their new long-term draft Waste Strategy for Essex. This strategy which has been developed with the Essex Waste Partnership aims to ensure cost-efficient and sustainable waste management practices in the region. The consultation is open until 22nd November 2023.

Find out more and respond to the consultation here: https://www.essex.gov.uk/wastestrategy

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Affinity Water Public Meeting

Following severe interruptions to the water supply in Felsted during June a public meeting has been arranged with Affinity Water.

It will be held on Friday 13th October at 4.30pm in the URC Hall, Stebbing Road. CM6 3JD

Affected members of the public are encouraged to attend.

Kemi Badenoch MP will be in attendance.

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Uttlesford District Council Multi Agency Visit

Uttlesford District Council are hosting a drop in event on Thursday 7 September at Chaffix, Felsted CM6 3EG from 11am until approximately 2pm.

There will be a number of agencies attending to give advice including Uttlesford District Council, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, United In Kind, Spangles Family Hub – Uttlesford District, Peabody, Essex Police – Uttlesford District, Uttlesford Citizens Advice Bureau, UCAN, Uttlesford Foodbank, Community Agents, Uttlesford and Find Your Active – West Essex.

Residents are encouraged to attend, no appointment necessary.

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