Epping Forest District Council

📢 Meet the Housing Team Event 📅 Tuesday 13 May 2025 ⏰ 2 – 4.30pm 📍 Civic Offices, Epping, CM16 4BZ Get advice, ask questions & explore services like Tenancy, Homelessness, Anti-Social Behaviour & more. 🕔 AGM Meeting: 5–7 PM Find out more - https://lnkd.in/eN6Uu-D6

2 weeks to go! Have your say on the creation of a Mayoral Combined County Authority in Greater Essex. The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 13 April 2025. Read more at https://lnkd.in/e-DXGDfY

We're hiring! We have vacancies for: ➡️MOT Tester Mechanic Light Goods Vehicle, closes 31 March ➡️Service Manager - Technical Services, closes 17 April ➡️Casual Community Activity Leader, closes 1 April ➡️Casual Community Activity Worker, closes 1 April For details and to apply visit https://lnkd.in/evZnneG

Councillor Chris Whitbread has thanked members of the emergency services who attended a serious fire at the Phoenix Hotel in North Weald on Friday night. The Home Office operated hotel was being used as a temporary accommodation centre for people seeking asylum. Councillor Chris Whitbread, Leader of Epping Forest District Council said: "I want to express our gratitude to the men and women of the emergency services for their skill and professionalism. A hotel fire is a daunting scenario, but I am sure the Firefighters of Essex Fire and Rescue, supported by the police and health services will have displayed the utmost skill, bravery and professionalism. Thankfully, we understand that everyone at the hotel has been accounted for." Read the full statement - https://lnkd.in/ebgBk3t7

Our Community Champions have become a constituted group! Meet the Epping Forest Community Champions, a passionate team of 25 volunteers dedicated to improving health, wellbeing, and connection across the district. By sharing their insights, they’re creating happier and healthier communities! 💚 🎉 Unlocking New Opportunities: Becoming a constituted group has enabled the Champions to apply for funding and expand their initiatives, achieving incredible milestones such as: This group is inspiring positive change by building on local skills and knowledge, fostering a stronger and more connected Epping Forest community. 🌟 What Champions Do: 💡Share local insights 🏃Promote health & activity 🎪Organize events 🌟Build happier, healthier communities Want to become a Community Champion? If you’re 18+, live in Epping Forest, and love your community, take the next step - https://lnkd.in/eyr9Ud92 #EppingForest #CommunityChampions #CommunityEngagement

Join us for the ‘Meet the Housing Team’ event 📅 Date: Tuesday 13 May 2025 ⏰ Time: 2pm–4:30pm 📍 Location: Civic Offices, Epping, CM16 4BZ Our housing teams will be there to provide info and support on: ▫️Tenancy & Estates ▫️Homelessness ▫️Anti-Social Behaviour …and more! 🕔 Stay for the Tenant & Leaseholder AGM from 5pm–7pm and help shape your community. Find out more - https://lnkd.in/eN6Uu-D6

🌟 Meet the Causes of the Epping Forest Community Lottery! 🌟 Today, we want to spotlight one of our incredible local causes: Friends of Epping Primary School 🎉 The Friends of Epping Primary School organise several events throughout the year and raise money to provide additional resources to benefit the children of Epping Primary School. Past events have included the quiz night, ladies night, fashion show, sponsored walk, Summer Fete, children's entertainer and Christmas Fayre. By participating in the Epping Forest Community Lottery, you're not just winning a chance at great prizes—you’re creating positive change in our community. Each ticket you purchase directly supports fantastic organisations like Bedford House Community Association and countless others working to make Epping Forest a better place for everyone. Join us in making a difference! Purchase your ticket today and enter the weekly draw for a chance to win while helping local good causes thrive! 🙌💙 https://lnkd.in/eQzWFhFK #EppingForestCommunityLottery #FriendsOfEppingPrimarySchool #SupportLocal #CommunityMatters #MakingADifference *Participants must be 18+ to play

🌟 Join us! Have your say on housing! 🌟 We're seeking tenants to help shape housing policies, estates, and repairs. Your voice matters! 💬 Resident Involvement Get involved and contribute to the community. Participation is free and voluntary. 👥 Tenant and Leaseholder Panel Join our panel to influence housing services and collaborate on policies. Interested? 📧 Email: ResidentInvolvement@eppingforestdc.gov.uk 📞 Call: 01992 564528 #EppingForest #CommunityInvolvement #Housing #TenantPanel

📢Only 6 days left to enrol! Epping Forest District Council, in partnership with New City College, is thrilled to launch a new initiative offering FREE training courses and qualifications to all residents! 🎓✨ This program is fully funded through UK Shared Prosperity Funding and is designed to help residents seeking employment, retraining, or upskilling opportunities. 💪 Explore a variety of funded courses, including Level 1, 2 & 3, essential skills, AAT courses, and more! 👉 Visit the New City College website now to discover available courses and enrol by March 2025! https://lnkd.in/eZk4P9gj #EppingForest #FreeTraining #NewCityCollege

Have your say on the creation of a Mayoral Combined County Authority in Greater Essex. The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 13 April 2025. Read more at https://lnkd.in/e-DXGDfY