Tory UDC administration’s decision to sell ‘public open space’ land for housing referred for review by R4U

R4U has referred the Conservative UDC Cabinet’s proposal to sell a wildlife site for housing for review by UDC’s Scrutiny Committee. The review comes after R4U investigations found that the …read more →

BBC News Look East cover the impact of the closure of the Friends/Walden School

The Friends/Walden School is an important site for education and sports in Saffron Walden. It has announced that it is closing and it will be sorely missed. The parents are …read more →

Risky Business, Bins, & More Representation – Newport Ward update from Neil Hargreaves

Report from Newport Ward District Councillors Neil Hargreaves. Commercial Investment Currently UDC is well funded because it receives the New Homes Bonus (NHB) of £8,000 per house completed in the …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 →

Saffron Walden Mayor Anjum visits Bishop of Lahore in advance of reciprocal visit to St Mary’s Church

Cllr Sarfarz Anjum is the Mayor of Saffron Walden and a prominent member of the Saffron Walden Pakistani community. During a trip to Pakistan over the summer he also represented …read more →

‘On yer bike’ in Great Dunmow thanks to new signage & routes!

Following the introduction of cycle hoops (for secure cycle parking) around Great Dunmow Town, R4U Councillor and Chair of the Great Dunmow Town Team Alex Armstrong met up with Anna …read more →

Newport & Widdington District Cllr Surgery 26/5/16 @Dorringtons!

If Neil and Jo weren’t enough of a draw, you can treat yourself to a fantastic Dorringtons donut and cup of tea! District Councillors Jo Parry and Neil Hargreaves will …read more →

Heather Asker gives thanks for year as Mayor of Saffron Walden

Here is the statement I made on Saturday when I stood down after my year as Saffron Walden Mayor: I didn’t start my year as I meant to go on. …read more →

‘Westminster can’t be trusted on local issues’ so R4U seeks candidates for Essex County Council Elections – Press Release

R4U is seeking residents’ candidates for the 2017 Essex County Council Elections. Even though the Essex County Council elections are a year away, the local independent party, Residents for Uttlesford, …read more →

Thank You to Retiring Mayor Heather Asker – Richard Freeman

Here is the statement I made on Saturday before the vote of thanks that the Saffron Walden Town Council gave to our outgoing mayor, Heather Asker: It gives me great …read more →