WELCOME TO FELSTED
Located in north-west Essex and with a population of around 3,000, the Parish of Felsted has at its heart the historic village of Felsted, surrounded by Greens and Hamlets, in a beautiful rural setting.
Felsted retains the underlying charm and attraction of a rural parish, with the community and village at its heart. This is what attracts people to the area and what we as the Parish Council see as our historic duty to protect. Preservation of our heritage is balanced with a duty to ensure that the Parish thrives and meets the future needs of our community.
Winner of RCCE Village of the Year 2015
“One of the best places to live in the East of England” – The Sunday Times (2013)
LATEST NEWS
Uttlesford Local Plan 2021-2041 – Update
On the evening of 16 January 2026, UDC received the Planning Inspectors’ Final Report on the Examination of the Uttlesford Local Plan 2021-2041. The Inspectors’ Report concludes that, with their recommended main modifications, the Uttlesford Local Plan 2021-2041 is sound, legally compliant, and capable of adoption.
A copy of The Report and final Main Modifications has now been published and is to be found here:
https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/article/10082/Inspectors-report-and-adoption
The full site and documentation remains accessible at:
The new Local Plan – Uttlesford District Council
The conclusions of the Inspectors’ Report means that the UDC Local Plan 2021-2041 can go forward with a recommendation to adopt the Plan.
A meeting of UDC’s full Council will be arranged later this spring for this purpose.
Christmas and New Year Waste and Recycling Collections
General Waste / Recycling
There will be some changes to your waste and recycling bin collections over Christmas and New Year. Please click here for the alternative collection days.
Real Christmas Trees
UDC’s Green Waste Skip will be at Bannister Green on Saturday 10 January 26 between 11:30am and 12:30pm. This is for the recycling of your real Christmas trees and other green waste.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
A consultation on LGR is now live until 11 January 26
The consultation can be found on the gov.uk website here: Consultation on proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock
You can read the full proposal and other options on the LGR Essex Hub: A stronger Greater Essex | Essex Local Government Reorganisation Hub
Residents are encouraged to respond to the consultation.