NEWS

We have been asked by UDC to publicise a workshop day to discuss the setting out of the Uttlesford Design Code. This will be a planning document used by local people, planning officers and developers in the preparation and assessment of planning applications for new development. The aim will be to improve the design quality of new developments in the district.

The event is on:

Saturday 22 October 2022 – St Mary’s Parish Church, Saffron Walden CB10 1JP 

Activities include:

• All-day drop-in exhibition
• Coach tour with local architect and historian Mike Hibbs (free, booking essential) 9am-1pm
• Presentation and workshop discussion 2pm-5pm

Please sign-up on Eventbrite for the coach tour so UDC understand how many people are attending: Uttlesford Design Code – Workshop , Exhibition and Coach Tour Tickets, Sat 22 Oct 2022 at 09:00 | Eventbrite

We are pleased to advise that the Parish Council office is re-opening on Monday mornings from 10 am – 12.30pm. To note, it will be closed Monday 24th October.

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BUFFY PLAYBUS WILL BE VISITING FELSTED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING

FROM 9.30 – 10.45am

WE WILL BE PARKING AT

RAVENS CRESCENT

CM6 3EH

COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FUN FOR FREE

To book a session visit

https://bookwhen.com/buffybus

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The scheduled September Planning Meeting was not held due to the mourning period for Her Late Majesty The Queen.

As a result there will be a planning committee meeting on Wednesday 5th October at 6pm in the Committee Room at the URC Hall in advance of the full Council Meeting.

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We have been advised that the Farleigh Hospice Cycle for Life Event (due to have a checkpoint at Frenches Green) has been cancelled this weekend as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to provide staff, volunteers and supporters with an opportunity to travel into London should they wish.

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On behalf of the Parish Council, sincere condolences are expressed to The King, Charles III, the Queen Consort and their family at the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth ll.

A letter of condolence will be sent to the King on behalf of the Parish Council and the residents of Felsted Parish. The Parish flag will be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect.

The Parish Council will cease all business for the ten days of mourning.

Our community are welcome, if they so wish, to mark their respects with flowers at the village memorial.

Graham Harvey
Chair of Felsted Parish Council

PCSO Natalie Smith will be hosting a new beat surgery at The Wood Cottage Tearoom, Felsted, CM6 3DJ.

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.

Surgeries dates / times are as follows

Thursday 22nd September 22   10:00 am – midday

Thursday 20th October 22         10:00 am – midday

Thursday 24th November 22     10:00 am – midday

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

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Residents can enjoy days out for half price this summer using Essex’s new on-demand electric minibus, DigiGo.  

Throughout August, passengers can travel for half price using DigiGo, a new form of shared public transport.  
 
The fully electric, on-demand minibus service is run by Essex County Council (ECC) and operates in south Braintree and north-west Chelmsford.  
 
It offers pre-bookable travel with no fixed route or timetable. This puts residents in control of their journey. DigiGo can be booked through the TravelEssex journey planning app or by visiting www.digigo.uk. 
 
It is now also possible to arrange group bookings for up to six people, meaning family and friends can not only travel together but can do so in an environmentally friendly way. 

Passengers can select a variety of ticket types: adult, young adult, and concessionary, giving flexibility to people travelling as a group.  
 
Areas served by DigiGo include popular destinations like Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park and Chelmsford City Racecourse. 
  
Cllr Lee Scott, ECC’s Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance and Sustainable Transport, said “DigiGo is one of the first of its kind in the country and enhances our current public transport offer. Not only does it offer convenient and flexible travel by putting residents in control of their journeys, it is a sustainable alternative to other modes of transport. I would encourage anyone travelling in those areas to take advantage of the half price offer this summer and see the benefits for themselves.” 
 
Each of the six accessible minibuses in the DigiGo fleet can divert on and off most roads within their operating area for passenger collection and drop off. 

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