Planting has begun on the new winter flower tubs to help make Felsted colourful and bright throughout the winter.

Once again we thank David Dempsey and his band of socially distanced helpers.

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Uttlesford Foodbank News

Providing food and essentials to families and individuals in crisis across Uttlesford.

Volunteers offer a caring, non-judgemental service and our clients are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are in need please call on 07531 436335 for help and advice. To find out how you can help by donating food, money or volunteering your time please visit www.uttlesford.foodbank.org.uk and for up-to-date info please follow on Facebook: UttlesfordFoodbank.

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Uttlesford District Council has now begun the process to produce a new Local Plan for our district.

The previous draft plan was rejected by the government Inspector. This has led to a new approach from the current administration, starting with a number of public consultations and the creation of a stakeholder group.

9 consultations in all will be undertaken, with the first, ‘Where you live’ now open for comment.

The consultation website can be accessed here.

We would encourage residents to engage with the Plan process and have your say now, as policy is developed.

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Felsted United Charities

Felsted United Charities is a charitable organisation set up many years ago.

The charitable objects of the Trust are for “the benefit of persons resident in the Parish of Felsted and who are over sixty years of age, OR who are suffering from any illness disability or disablement or otherwise in special need”.

Should you wish to apply for a grant, application forms will be available at Felsted Post Office from Tuesday 1^st December 2020. The form can also be downloaded here.

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Some of you might be wondering where the village sign has been these past few weeks.

Well, it has been suffering from the weather and looking a little worse for wear, so we had it taken down for some care and attention. Along with new oak supports, the sign itself has received a clean and repaint by our own Parish Councillor, Roy Ramm.

The work will ensure this important focal point for the village is protected, enhancing the look of our historic conservation area for years to come.

This is the ‘before’ picture:

And ‘after’:

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Following the resignation of Joyce Stoddart the Council have a vacant seat on the Parish Council which will be filled by co-option.

If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor and wish to be considered for this vacancy please let the Clerk know by  3 November 2020. Interviews will then be held and the Council will appoint the most suitable candidate.

If you wish to know more about the role and what it entails please feel free to contact the Clerk, or any Councillor, for more information.

Diane Smith

Clerk to Felsted Parish Council

Office: 01371 823071                  E mail: ku.vog.cp-detslefobfsctd-2cf6c7@krelc

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IMPORTANT Essex coronavirus update

In a move to slow the current rates of infection across our county, from Saturday, Essex will be placed into the high level of restrictions (tier 2 on the new COVID system).

What does this mean?

• No household mixing indoors – this includes at home or in hospitality venues
• Different households can meet outdoors in public spaces but must stick to the ‘Rule of six’
• 10pm curfews will remain in place for all pubs and restaurants
• Remember hands, face and space
• Reduce travel where you can

If we act now, we can stop the spread and protect our loved ones as we head into the winter months.

► Get detailed information on the new guidelines

► Read about the request to move to the high COVID alert level and the data that informed the decision

► You can also read 20 questions about moving to the high COVID alert level

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