Press Release: Residents for Uttlesford outlines manifesto pledges for Local Plan restart after UDC Tory Cabinet failures

Wednesday 10th December 2014, Saffron Walden: Residents for Uttlesford (R4U), the local advocacy party for towns and villages, has outlined its main manifesto policy points to address what it sees …read more →

Cllr Joanna Parry: “Where to build a social housing development?”

When a housing association or council wants to buy a piece of land on which to build a development of 100% social housing, this is generally seen as a good …read more →

Dan Starr: After wasting £millions UDC must own up to its titanic Local Plan failure

In an unusual move, last week the Planning Inspector cancelled the draft Uttlesford Local Plan hearings part way through and rejected the Plan. This is a titanic failure because Uttlesford …read more →

Cllr Keith Mackman:”Something we often neglect to give, is time”.

Christmas is almost upon us, the season of goodwill to all men, a time to indulge in all manner of food, drink and entertainment. But how many of us spare …read more →

Sharon Morris:”Watch out for the doggy poo!”

My children and I often play a game as we walk along, usually to and from school, and this game has recently become pretty competitive, it’s called “Watch out for …read more →

Uttlesford Local Plan Refusal: Frequently Asked Questions

The Planning Inspectorate has rejected UDC’s draft Uttlesford Local Plan and found it unsound and halted the examination. UDC now needs to build a new plan. This decision leaves a …read more →

Press Release: Residents demand key decision making role in formulation of new Uttlesford Local Plan as Inspector calls for fresh start

Thursday 4th December 2014, Saffron Walden: Residents-for-Uttlesford (R4U), the local advocacy group for towns and villages, has demanded that the residents of the district have key decision making roles for …read more →