NEWS

Applications are warmly invited to fill a vacant councillor position that has arisen on the Parish Council. The role of a Parish Councillor is to represent the interests of the whole community whilst taking an active role in the decision-making process.

The Parish Council needs people of all ages (18+), genders and backgrounds. No special qualifications are needed but a passion and commitment to people and the community are vital.

You are most welcome to call Heather Read, the Parish Clerk on 07719 552174 for an informal chat to find out more about what the role entails. Applications should be made in writing to the Parish Clerk by email at ku.vog.cp-detslefobfsctd@krelc by Friday 28th June 24.

Please provide a short overview in support of your application such as any experience and or knowledge that you can bring to the role. Once appointed full training will be provided.

Contact: Clerk to Felsted Parish Council
Office: 07719 552174  Email: clerk@felsted-pc.gov.uk

*********************************************************************************

Essex Police is organising a  free property marking event at the Old School Community Centre (& Café), Dunmow Rd, Takeley on Saturday 18th May from 10am to 1pm.

Essex Police will be giving advice and marking up any tools and equipment brought along. Having tools marked helps deter theft, makes it more difficult for stolen equipment to be sold on, and makes it easier to reunite tools with their owners.

Find more information on how to protect your property with security marking on the Essex Police website.

*********************************************************************************

The Parish Council has approved excavation works in the Nature Area by Mulberry Homes to facilitate the installation of a high voltage power connection and a foul drainage connection to existing services that are located within the Nature Area.

These will facilitate the Bury Farm site development, including the new Felsted Health Centre.

On completion, Mulberry Homes have agreed to restore the Nature Area to a “before work started” condition.

*********************************************************************************

RideLondon – Essex returns to Felsted on Sunday 26th May 2024.

Public engagement events hosted by Essex County Council and the organisers of RideLondon-Essex are taking place across the county. Residents can learn about the plans for 2024, meet the team, ask questions or raise any concerns.

The engagement event in Felsted is being held at:

Wood Cottage Tea Rooms, Braintree Road

on Wednesday 8th May 24 from 11am to 2pm

Residents are encouraged to drop into the tea rooms between these times to find out more.

*********************************************************************************

Kemi Badenoch MP holds advice surgeries offering help and support to residents.

To arrange an appointment, please email or call: 0207 219 1943

Contact details:

Westminster Office
Kemi Badenoch MP
House of Commons
London SW1A 0AA
0207 219 1943

website: kemibadenoch.org.uk
email: ku.tnemailrapobfsctd@pm.hconedab.imek 

Facebook:  fb.com/kemibadenoch

*********************************************************************************

Felsted PC are pleased to announce that a member of Essex Police’s Rural Engagement Team will be addressing the Annual Parish Assembly.

Thursday 18 April 24 at 7pm URC Hall Stebbing Road.

Please do come along for what is sure to be an interesting and informative session.

*********************************************************************************

There is a one-bedroom ground floor flat available to rent with garden and parking for £185.96 per week at Scholars Close in Felsted.

To be eligible for the property, applicants must be registered for housing with Uttlesford District Council.

The property will be advertised through Home Options from Friday 19th – Wednesday 24th April 2024.

For further information or to apply:
email: ku.gro.larurhsilgneobfsctd@snoitacolla
or call: 020 7820 7930
or visit: www.englishrural.org.uk

*********************************************************************************

Essex and Suffolk Water will need to divert two of their water mains.  National Highways plan to help them with this by installing part of the infrastructure required for the water mains diversion across the A12 near Margaretting.

To do this safely, they will need a full closure of the northbound carriageway between junctions 12 (Brentwood) and 15 (Three Mile Hill/Webb’s Farm Interchange). This will take place from 9pm on Friday 5 April to 5am on Monday 8 April 2024.

A clearly signed diversion route will be in place.

Please note that the southbound carriageway will remain open during this period.

Further details can be found here.

************************************************************************

A Review Group has been established and is meeting regularly to refresh the Felsted Neighbourhood Plan.

Click here to find out more and to read about the the recent drop in sessions.

************************************************************************

Transport East are conducting a travel behaviour survey to help them understand the types of journeys people and businesses are making in this area.

The survey is live until the 17 April.

Click here to participate in the survey.

*************************************************************************