In December, following concerns expressed by a number of parishioners (directly and on local social media) the Parish Council posted an article and a picture entitled “Suspicious Activity in Felsted”.  The article sought to allay parishioner’s concerns by identifying two individuals.

The Council is pleased to have established the identity of the individuals and is happy to confirm that their actions were at all times entirely innocent and the reported concerns were misplaced and unnecessary.

The Council is extremely grateful to those concerned in coming forward and regret any distress which may have been unintentionally caused.

The Council is pleased to publish this explanation of the Council’s actions.

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The Parish Council are arranging a defibrillator training session which will take place this Spring in the URC Hall.

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

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

Heather Read, Clerk to the Council

Tel: 01371 823071 / 07719 552174

Email: clerk@felsted-pc.gov.uk

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A cleaner is being sought for the public toilets located by the main play area behind the Memorial Hall.

One hour per day, number of days to be mutually agreed.

Contracted hours could increase with agreement to include a weekly clean of the sports pavilion during the football season.

Rate of pay £12.50 per hour.

If you are interested, please contact Heather Read, Clerk to the Council for an initial discussion.

Tel: 01371 823071 / 07719 552174

Email: clerk@felsted-pc.gov.uk

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We’re pleased to advise that all single DigiGo fares will be capped at just £2 from 1 January until 31 March 2023! Making it even cheaper for residents to access social, work, health or school opportunities.

This is because DigiGo is taking part in the government’s Bus Fare Cap Grant (BFCG).  Customers can book their reduce price journeys via the TravelEssex app as normal, where vehicles can be tracked in real time prior to and during the journey.

At a time when people are worried about the rising cost of living, the £2 bus fare cap can save customers up to 75% off the usual fares until 31 March 2023.  For an existing customer who takes 5 trips a week, they could save up to £120 a month compared to normal.

For more information about DigiGo, visit their website.

Unsure what DigiGo is?  DigiGo is an electric shared public transport service which offers on-demand or pre-bookable travel in parts of Essex. There is no fixed route or timetable, which puts customers in control of their journeys.

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Whilst it is planning ahead, we thought we would let you know that UDC’s Christmas tree recycling refuse vehicle will be located at Bannister Green on Saturday 7th January 23 from 11.30 – 12.30.

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The Parish Council will be closed for the festive period from
23rd December 22 – 2nd January 23 inclusive.

Councillors and staff wish all residents a very Happy Christmas.

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Uttlesford District Council is advising residents of some important changes to the bin collection schedule over the festive season.

Collections will take place as normal in the week leading up to Christmas. This will be a green-lidded recycling bin collection week.

However, there will be no bin collections made the following week (beginning 26 December).

Collections will then resume from 2 January 2023. This will be for the grey-lidded general waste bin and food caddy. Extra black bags can be placed at the side of your bin for collection for this week only.

The following week (commencing 9 January) will be a green-lidded recycling bin collection week. Extra recycling can be placed at the side of your bin for collection as usual. Please put items in white or clear bags – no black bin liners.

Residents can stay up to date with recycling and bin collection news by subscribing to receive the e-newsletter – sign up at www.uttlesford.gov.uk/keep-me-posted – or by following the council on Facebook or Twitter (search @UttlesfordDC).

For more information about what can and cannot be recycled, visit www.uttlesford.gov.uk/recycle-it.

Further information about recycling, reducing or reusing waste, as well as recycling centre opening times over Christmas and New Year, is available at www.loveessex.org.

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DigiGo is an electric shared public transport service that offers on-demand or pre-bookable travel in parts of Essex including Great Canfield, Great Dunmow, Felsted, Pleshey, Broomfield and more.

To celebrate the festive season, they are offering 25% off all weekend DigiGo trips through December!

To claim this discount, use code WEEKEND25 when booking a DigiGo ride on the TravelEssex app. You can book on-demand or up to seven days in advance!

For more information about DigiGo, visit their website: www.digigo.uk

Team DigiGo

Integrated Passenger Transport Unit

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The festive season has barely begun but there’s nothing like being organised, especially at this busy time of year. The Farleigh Hospice annual Christmas Tree Recycling event is back on the 6, 7 & 8 January 2023 so why not tick one thing off your to-do list by registering your tree and they will arrange a hassle-free collection from your home when the festivities are over.

Simply follow this link to register.

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