Meeting, talking, engaging…and listening.

As an R4U Prospective Candidate for the Dunmow North ward, I attended the official launch of the Residents manifesto. Any one with an interest in local issues was invited to come …read more →

The Wardman Cometh…to Dunmow South!

It is official – Wards have been allocated and beneficially I will have the honour of listening to and representing the views, hopes, concerns and aspirations of the townsfolk from …read more →

Today should be a crucial day for the future of Uttlesford

At the first meeting of the Uttlesford Planning Policy working Group, R4U ECC Cllr John Lodge made the following speech (as public submissions are allowed in these meetings). We hope …read more →

Three months until polling day…

With three months to go to polling day, I am honoured to have been selected by Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) as a prospective candidate, alongside Belinda Irons, for the new …read more →

Alex Armstrong: Traffic Management in Dunmow

Early start, late finish, it’s started! Met the team for breakfast at the Maze in Saffron Walden, terrific atmosphere, great food and productive discussion -It’s great to feel we will all …read more →

R4U ECC Cllr John Lodge: Residents securing school places for their children

I learned this week that the proposed additional capacity at Katherine Semar School in Saffron Walden will in fact be provided by the building of a complete new block in …read more →

Alex Armstrong: R4U Campaign 2015 picking up the pace!

Marvellous, a quiet time, then, just like buses they all come at once. But I say ‘bring it on’. I’ve been involved in local issues for a long time, but …read more →

Patrick Hawke-Smith: Getting residents’ views on sustainable housing

I am delighted and excited to be selected by Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) as a candidate for the district elections on 7 May. I look forward to the campaign and …read more →

Belinda Irons: Working hard to end Fuel Poverty in Uttlesford.

I’m Belinda Irons and as one of the newest R4U candidates, I’d like to introduce myself. I live in the furthest reaches of Uttlesford on the Essex, Cambridge, Hertfordshire border …read more →

R4U ECC Cllr John Lodge: The New Plan Working Group begins its task…

The new world started this week. The Plan Working Group held its first meeting following the Inspector’s report and we have a chance to influence the New Plan.You can listen …read more →