ECC Cllr John Lodge: A proper repair to Elmdon Lee Bridge

Many local residents will know that the Elmdon Lee Bridge near Littlebury Green has been closed for repairs for some weeks and ECC Highways have said initially that it will …read more →

Cllr Joanna Parry: “People are working tirelessly for a better Uttlesford”

It may seem a little odd that in my first blog I commented that the District Council needed non-party political members to work on behalf of residents – taking party …read more →

Cllr Keith Mackman: Success in Dunmow!

I am delighted to be able to share good news about the Dunmow planning application. A couple of weeks ago the solicitor rang and told me that Taylor Wimpey were …read more →

Sharon Morris: Community makes this a great place to live!

We are often told in the news that Uttlesford tops the polls for the best place to live. Undeniably we live in an area of outstanding beauty, having countryside on …read more →

Cllr Keith Mackman: “In the teeth of local opposition…”

In May of this year the planning committee gave permission in the teeth of local opposition for Taylor Wimpey to build 99 homes on a greenfield site to the south …read more →

John Lodge: UDC future funding a ‘Roller-Coaster Ride’

Had an interesting day in County Hall this week looking at local government finances in general and Essex CC in particular. It is expected that the Rate Support Grant will be …read more →

Sharon Morris: I can’t stand by any longer and watch what’s happening to where I live

Hello my name is Sharon Morris. I have always considered myself to be a fairly ordinary person, if I question the sense in something then I am certain there are …read more →

Keith Mackman: I love Dunmow and am privileged to represent my ward

I have been an Uttlesford resident since 1996 when I returned from living and working abroad. I have had the privilege of representing Dunmow South as a district councillor since …read more →

Richard Freeman: National parties are kow-towing to developers

I hope that you will vote for me, Richard Freeman, in May 2015. I live in the centre of Saffron Walden, and for twelve continuous years I had the pleasure and …read more →

Joanna Parry: We can achieve more as residents together, independent from national party politics

In 2013 a by-election in Newport gave me the chance to stand for election for Uttlesford District Council. I stood as an Independent against the three main political parties and …read more →