Essex County Council are currently consulting on the Essex Electric Vehicle Charge Point Strategy and would welcome your views.  The consultation closes on the 30th July 2023.

A switch to electric vehicles can contribute to improving air quality and achieving its net zero goals. Although only part of the solution, electric vehicles have a key role to play, alongside its work to encourage sustainable transport options, such as walking, cycling and bus travel.

To support the shift to electric vehicles, Essex County Council need to ensure residents, businesses and visitors to Essex can access a reliable, convenient, accessible and fairly priced network of charging points.

Read more about the Essex Electric Vehicle Charge Point Strategy here: The Right Charger in the Right Place (essexhighways.org)
Have your say by completing the short consultation survey here: Essex Electric Vehicle Charge Point Strategy – Essex County Council – Citizen Space
Email: ElectricVehicleStrategy@essexhighways.org

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new online Midlife MOT to help workers aged 45 to 65 with financial planning, health guidance, and to assess what their skills mean for their careers and futures.

The website signposts key organisations and charities, including the NHS, Mind, MoneyHelper, Citizens Advice and DWP’s find a job portal.

Click here for more information: https://jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk/midlifemot/home-page/

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Essex County Council have recently launched the summer of volunteering campaign across Essex which will run until the end of September 2023.

This is aimed at encouraging residents across the County to volunteer this summer and a chance to highlight and celebrate some of the fantastic work that takes place across Essex.
Volunteering for just a few hours can make a huge difference to communities across Essex.

The benefits of volunteering include a sense of pride, an opportunity to make new friends and the chance to learn new skills and gain work experience.

For more information visit the volunteering webpage: www.essex.gov.uk/volunteer

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There are still some spaces remaining on the defibrillator training which will take place on

Saturday 1st July 2023 at 9.30am in the URC Hall.

The cost of the training session will be £10 per person.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the Clerk.

Tel: 07719 552174
Email: clerk@felsted-pc.gov.uk

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The Parish Council have arranged defibrillator training which will take place on

Saturday 1st July 2023 at 9.30am in the URC Hall.

The cost of the training session will be £10 per person.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the Clerk.

Tel: 07719 552174
Email: clerk@felsted-pc.gov.uk

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Please note that, as a result of the road closures being put in place for the Ride London cycling event, there will be no green waste collection this Sunday 28th May.

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The 2023 RideLondon cycle event takes place between Friday 26 May and Sunday 28 May in Essex and London.

Click here for information about road closures.

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The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking for your views on the electoral review of Essex. The review will agree new electoral divisions across the county council.

• Do you have suggestions about where your division boundaries should be?
• Where do people in your area go to access local facilities, such as shops and leisure activities?

Felsted is currently in the Thaxted division and the results of the consultation could lead to Felsted moving into another district in Essex. It is therefore very important to have your say.

Click here to find out more.

The consultation closes on 5th June 2023

Email: reviews@lgbce.org.uk
Website: www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/essex
Contact Address: Review Officer (Essex), LGBCE,PO Box 133, Blyth, NE24 9FE

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PCSO Natalie Smith will be hosting beat surgeries at:

The Wood Cottage Tearoom.

The drop in session is an opportunity for residents to:

• speak with the local community policing team about any concerns that they may have;
• obtain crime prevention advice;
• stop by for a chat.

The next Surgery will be on Thursday 25th May 2023   10:00am – midday

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