NEWS

Dear Parishioner,

The smart new Autumn issue of our Felsted Community magazine, the FOCUS, is available.  It provides all the important information you need about the work of the Parish and District Councils, how to enjoy Christmas events in Felsted and much more.

Up till now we have always tried to deliver our FOCUS Mags to every one of the more than 1300 homes in the parish. Unfortunately, one or two of our super delivery families have moved on and we may be unable to deliver to some areas of the parish. We are doing our best!

If you haven’t yet received your copy of the FOCUS, please collect a copy while stocks last from Linsells.

If you would like to help deliver in your area, drop us an email at  moc.liamgobfsctd-65d3e5@enizagamdetslef and tell us where you can help.

PCSO Natalie Smith will be hosting beat surgeries at The Wood Cottage Tea Room

These drop in sessions are 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 surgeries take place between 11am and midday and will be held on the following dates:

Thursday 29th October 26 / Thursday 26th November 26 / Thursday 3rd December 26

 Please feel free to stop by, everyone is welcome, no appointment is necessary.

Essex County Council (ECC) would like to hear about the experiences of residents regarding Community Transport services and their transport needs. They are carrying out this survey to better understand how people use Community Transport, how aware residents are of the services available, and what difference these services make to local communities.The survey is open until 30 October 2026 and can be accessed via the link below:

Survey Link:
https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/iptu/community-transport-user-and-awareness-survey-2026

Felsted Friendship club welcomes all over the age of 60 for friendship, company and entertainment. Find out more here: https://felsted-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/FFC-A5-2pp-Flyer-PR.pdf

Residents are reminded that the closure date for the submission of comments to the retrospective planning application for the Willows Green unauthorised traveller site (UDC Planning reference UTT/26/1475/FUL), is Thursday, 24th September 26.

Felsted Parish Council has commissioned a formal objection from Andrew Martin Planning, which can be read here: PC Response to Retrospective Application UTT261475FUL.

A link to the UDC  planning portal is below:

https://publicaccess.uttlesford.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application

Enter the reference UTT/26/1475/FUL to submit a comment.

Following UDC’s Extraordinary Meeting re the Willows Green Unauthorised Development and UDC’s response and action the following documents relate:

Document Pack

Appendix re the Scrutiny Meeting on 3 September 26

Felsted Parish Council – Chairman’s Statement:

Public Questions and Answers Cllr Evans 17.09.26

Please note the minutes of the meeting will be posted on the PC’s website once they are available.

Following the fantastic response to our idea for a traditional village show, Felsted Parish Council is putting together a volunteer organising group to help make it happen.

We’d love to hear from residents who would like to get involved in planning our inaugural show -bringing together local groups, businesses and residents to celebrate village life, keep rural traditions alive and create a brilliant community event for all ages.

The working group will meet both online and in person, so you don’t need to be able to attend every meeting or have any previous event experience. We’re simply looking for people with ideas, enthusiasm and a little time to help.

Our first meeting will take place one evening in September, when we’ll start shaping the plans together.

🌿 Interested in joining the organising group?
Please email ku.vog.cp-detslefobfsctd-48769e@krelc to register your interest.

We’d love as many parts of the village as possible to be represented. Please share!

A Felsted Parish Council initiative.

The PC has received a report of a dog possibly ingesting an unknown substance resulting in a very concerning episode with lack of awareness, head shaking and unsteadiness. Fortunately following a stay at the vets the dog is now back to normal. Please do be aware and keep a close eye on dogs when out walking particularly those off lead to make sure that they do not pick up anything they shouldn’t.

PCSO Natalie Smith will be hosting beat surgeries at:

The Wood Cottage Tea Room

These drop in sessions are 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 surgeries will be on:

Thursday 27th August           11am – 12pm

Thursday 24th September     11am – 12pm

 Please feel free to stop by, everyone is welcome, no appointment is necessary.