Fetes, fences, flower beds – and finally a voice for our villages in the Local Plan: Update from Petrina Lees

Here’s what I’ve been up to in my first few months at UDC as your district councillor for Elsenham and Henham. I think (hope!) I’ve settled down to the role …read more →

Residents locked out of Local Plan in local NIMBY-Tory political move, cross-party meetings cancelled, public consultation cut – Press Release

Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has expressed significant concerns about political interference in the new Local Plan and that UDC is again failing in its legal obligations. UDC is currently developing …read more →

Secretary of State’s refusal of extensions to Uttlesford’s existing towns and villages leave New Settlement as only viable option to meet housing need – Press Release

Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) believes that the Secretary of State’s refusal of planning for 1,500 home extensions to existing towns and villages makes the case for new settlements the only …read more →