Monday 9th February 2015, Saffron Walden: Residents-for-Uttlesford (R4U), the local advocacy party for towns and villages, announces that it has received assurances from the NHS about the future of the Radwinter Rd Community Hospital in Saffron Walden. 
R4U Health and Families Team members and Prospective Candidates (L-R) Sharon Morris, Aisha Anjum, Cllr Heather Asker with R4U chair Cllr John Lodge at Saffron Walden Community Hospital. The future of the hospital has been in question for some time with fears that it may be closed and the site turned into housing. At a recent meeting held by the NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group in Saffron Walden, R4U’s chairman, County Councillor John Lodge sought and received clarity and confirmation about the hospital’s future on behalf of the residents of Saffron Walden and the surrounding villages.
Cllr John Lodge (R4U)
Sharon Morris (R4U)About Residents for Uttlesford
Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) is the local independent party of north-west Essex towns and villages. Formed in 2014 by a number of residents’ groups, the party believes that on local issues residents should decide, not Westminster parties.
R4U is the fastest growing local political movement in its district. In 2015 it became the second party at Uttlesford District Council (UDC). In 2017 it achieved a further by-election gain with 60% of the vote. In the May 2019 Local Elections R4U gained majority control of UDC winning two-thirds of the seats. The result delivered the biggest loss of seats by any UK Conservative controlled council in the UK in those elections.
R4U’s success has been based on the desire to give local people a voice and implement long range strategic and sustainable plans for their area.
R4U is also the majority party at Saffron Walden Town Council, where under its stewardship the council has rebuilt finances, invested in community assets, and won multiple awards. It is a minority party on Great Dunmow Town Council.
Residents for Uttlesford can be found on the web at www.residents4u.org.