House-building: Does he who pays the piper, whistle the tune?
The government’s removal of residents’ power to decide on major planning matters is all about politics. …read more →
Category: Uttlesford District Council
R4U delighted that UDC gives Stansted residents more say over new Community Hub services and funding
Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has announced that its administration at Uttlesford District Council has agreed to Stansted Mountfitchet Parish Council’s wish to take over the running of a new expanded …read more →
R4U calls on Uttlesford communities to ask UDC for free hedge and tree donations as another 1,500 planted
Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) is calling on Uttlesford residents to ask its administration at UDC, through their parish and town councils, to apply for grants to plant trees and hedges. …read more →
R4U appalled that Conservatives seize control of Uttlesford planning decisions by the back door
Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) is appalled by a political move to bypass local decision making on housebuilding in Uttlesford. …read more →
R4U administration at UDC receives £1million+ in eco-programme funding to reduce energy bills for Uttlesford residents
As part of its eco-agenda, R4U’s administration at Uttlesford District Council (UDC) has secured over £1million in grant funding to retrofit energy efficiencies to the homes of lower income Uttlesford families. …read more →
UDC Leader Petrina Lees thanks Uttlesford residents for stepping up for their neighbours and communities
In her end-of-year message, R4U’s Cllr Petrina Lees, Leader of Uttlesford District Council (UDC), has thanked local residents, businesses and council staff for stepping up to support their neighbours and …read more →
Uttlesford District Council resolves for stronger action to halt harassment and intimidation of those in public office
In light of intimidation against public servants, R4U has raised an anti-harassment motion at Uttlesford District Council that was approved by the vast majority of councillors. The motion resolved the …read more →
R4U’s improvement programme at Uttlesford District Council recognised by award from Royal Town Planning Institute
Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) is delighted that after embarking on an ambitious re-engineering programme at Uttlesford District Council (UDC), the local authority has received a prestigious award for strategic planning. …read more →
R4U delivers on Uttlesford Climate Change agenda and asks COP26 leaders to do the same
Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has been working hard delivering its Climate Change agenda at the councils it leads, and expects national and international politicians to play their part at COP26. …read more →
Letter from government provides more evidence that R4U is right to be fixing inherited Planning and Development capability at UDC
A recent letter from the government Department of Housing and Communities supports R4U’s own analysis that the planning function at Uttlesford District Council was underperforming under the previous administration and …read more →