Stop Press: Is your Uttlesford community getting more homes? UDC publish draft Local Plan housing numbers

Today UDC just published its draft list of where it wants to allow new homes to be built. If passed by a majority of councillors, this version of the Local …read more →

Class sizes of 60? SWCHS head asks residents to think about education cuts when they vote

The Saffron Walden County High School (SWCHS) head has asked voters to think about education when they vote in June because local schools are facing £millions in cuts. She says …read more →

Little Walden Road residents’ group calls for support at Wednesday’s district Planning Meeting about 85-home Gladman development

This Wednesday 10th May the Uttlesford District Council Planning Committee will review developer Gladman’s application for 85 homes on farmland outside the Saffron Walden town boundary on the Little Walden …read more →

What does it mean? “Residents not Politicians”

R4U’s 2017 campaign message is “Residents not Politicians”, so what does it actually mean since R4U’s councillors are elected to political office like any other politician? It’s all based on …read more →

Yes, it’s that time to vote local again!

There are local elections in less than a month. Please vote Residents for Uttlesford to keep your voice local. R4U is  standing candidates in the Dunmow, Saffron Walden and Stansted county …read more →

Election result by the numbers – Elsenham and Henham

Residents for Uttlesford is the second party at Uttlesford District Council. The recent district by-election victory in the Elsenham and Henham ward has increased R4U’s district councillors to 11, bolstering …read more →

Statement about Keith Mackman

We note the passing of Keith Mackman with great sadness. Throughout his life he was committed to public service. We got to know Keith over the last five years as …read more →

Christians show appreciation for Saffron Walden Mayor’s Human Rights visit to Pakistan

Last Sunday the Mayor of Saffron Walden, Councillor Sarfraz Anjum, was presented with an award at a special meeting held at the Community Church in the town. This was in …read more →

UDC Leader refuses to answer simple question: Why are less than 1% of new homes proposed for where the UDC Cabinet lives?

This week the Walden Local directly challenged UDC Leader Howard Rolfe on why less than 1% of new homes were being targeted where UDC Cabinet members live; he refused to …read more →

Back by popular demand: Big Band 78RPM in Thaxted Sunday 2nd Oct £15

We’re happy to support our fundraising resident friends in Thaxted. Last year Hands Off Thaxted (HOT) hosted a superb big band concert in the church. Last time there was dancing …read more →