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: News
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 →
Ongoing drain clearance works moves to Newport Road in Saffron Walden
R4U is delighted that work by Essex Highways to clear the blockages in the drain system under Newport Road is now well underway. …read more →
Saffron Walden Town Council Tax held to below rate-of-inflation 7p a week increase for 2022
Saffron Walden Town Council has approved its budget for 2022/23 which includes a below rate of inflation 7 pence a week council tax increase. …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 →
Delight as drain and ditch clearance finally prevents flooding in Little Walden
Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) is delighted that its councillors have worked with Essex County Council to prioritise and deliver the recent drain clearance operations at Stone Bridge to stop the …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 →