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📢 Have your say on the future of health and wellbeing in Epping Forest.
Your feedback will help shape the Epping Forest Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2027-2031, setting priorities for the next four years.
🗓️ Open 18 Oct - 31 Dec 2026 👉 eppingforestdc.gov.uk/have-y…
ALT Have your say on Health and Wellbeing in Epping Forest
Our waste, recycling and street cleansing teams help keep our communities clean and safe.
We're asking for your views. Complete our #TrashTalking survey and help shape our new #CleanStreetsClearRespect campaign.
Chance to win a £50 One4All voucher
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We're hiring!
Job Vacancy: Housing Support Officer
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Applications close on 2 November 2026 at 23:59
To find out more or apply, click the link below
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Celebrating 2 years of the lottery!
Representatives from local organisations came together to celebrate 2 years of the lottery, which helps community groups, charities and voluntary organisations raise vital funds.
eppingforestdc.gov.uk/commun…
ALT Bonus award winners with Vice Chairman of Council Cllr Janet Whitehouse, Portfolio Holder for Community Health & Wellbeing Cllr Kaz Rizvi and Gatherwell General Manager Phil Wright
This week, one of our recycling vehicles suffered a fire believed to have been caused by a vape placed in a household recycling bin.
Please dispose of batteries and vapes responsibly, using our free weekly WEEE collection.
More info at eppingforestdc.gov.uk/recycl…
ALT Back of the recycling truck with slight fire damage
ALT TVS recycling truck and fire truck
More than 50 people came together at GreenAcres, Epping Park to help change the conversation around suicide. By raising awareness, challenging stigma and learning how to support others, we're building a more compassionate community.
#SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
We're hiring!
Job Vacancy: Principal Planning Officer
Contract type: Full Time Permanent
Applications close on 9 November 2026 at 23:59
To find out more or apply, click the link below
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📞 Are you a council tenant?
From Monday 19 October, Acuity Research & Practice Ltd will begin contacting a sample of our tenants on our behalf as part of our Tenant Satisfaction Measures survey.
Find out more : eppingforestdc.gov.uk/dont-m…
ALT Tenant Satisfaction Survey
🚩 “Best price.” “Cash deals.” “Hassle-free.”
Rogue waste traders can use tempting offers to look legitimate online.
Check before you book. Don’t fall for a #RubbishDeal. bit.ly/4odr65A
ALT Photo of fly-tipped household appliances, overlaid with a fake rubbish-removal advert promising “Stress-free”, “Speedy service!” and “Best price!”, stamped “SCAM”. Text warns: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Fight Fly-Tipping and Keep Britain Tidy logos appear at the bottom.
We're hiring!
Job Vacancy: Community Activity Leader (SEND) - Casual
Contract type: Casual
Applications close on 30 November 2026 at 23:59
To find out more or apply, click the link below
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We're hiring!
Job Vacancy: Delivery Support Lead
Contract type: Permanent - Full Time
Applications close on 9 November 2026 at 23:59
To find out more or apply, click the link below
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A routine litter round turned into a lifesaving moment when TVS crew members Mark and Charlie discovered a fallen power cable in Theydon Mount. Thanks to their quick thinking, the area was made safe. 👏⚡
Well done, Mark and Charlie! 👏
eppingforestdc.gov.uk/eagle-…
Would you know a #RubbishDeal if you saw one?
Rogue waste traders can lure you in with convincing ads, tempting prices and speedy collections – but then fly-tip your rubbish.
Don’t just trust the ad. Check the trader.
#FightFlyTipping bit.ly/4odr65A
Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, come along to a free, family-friendly community day 10 Oct, 11am to 5pm, at Civic Offices, Epping.
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Organised by #EppingForest CSP & Epping Forest & Brentwood IAG
Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, come along to a free, family-friendly community day 10 Oct, 11am to 5pm, at Civic Offices, Epping.
eppingforestdc.gov.uk/black-…
Organised by #EppingForest CSP & Epping Forest & Brentwood IAG
🐶 Have your say on the future of the Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order across the district.
Your feedback will help inform whether the current measures are extended.
Closes 4 Oct.
Read more and take part at eppingforestdc.gov.uk/dog-co…
We have been informed by the UK Home Office today that they plan to fully decant the Phoenix Hotel in North Weald, which is currently being used as asylum accommodation.
Read more: eppingforestdc.gov.uk/phoeni…
ALT Phoenix Hotel to close to asylum seekers
Closing Sunday!
Do you live, work or visit #Debden Broadway?
We want to hear your views on extending the current PSPO, which provides additional powers to help tackle anti-social behaviour and support a safer, more welcoming environment.
End 4 Oct.
eppingforestdc.gov.uk/debden…
We're hiring!
Job Vacancy: Senior Planning Officer
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Applications close on 28 October 2026 at 23:59
To find out more or apply, click the link below
ow.ly/ls9K50ZTAa7
🐶 Have your say on the future of the Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order across the district.
Your feedback will help inform whether the current measures are extended.
Closes 4 Oct.
Read more and take part at eppingforestdc.gov.uk/dog-co…
ALT Have your say on dog control in public spaces