Election result by the numbers – Elsenham and Henham

Residents for Uttlesford is the second party at Uttlesford District Council. The recent district by-election victory in the Elsenham and Henham ward has increased R4U’s district councillors to 11, bolstering …read more →

Statement about Keith Mackman

We note the passing of Keith Mackman with great sadness. Throughout his life he was committed to public service. We got to know Keith over the last five years as …read more →

Christians show appreciation for Saffron Walden Mayor’s Human Rights visit to Pakistan

Last Sunday the Mayor of Saffron Walden, Councillor Sarfraz Anjum, was presented with an award at a special meeting held at the Community Church in the town. This was in …read more →

UDC Leader refuses to answer simple question: Why are less than 1% of new homes proposed for where the UDC Cabinet lives?

This week the Walden Local directly challenged UDC Leader Howard Rolfe on why less than 1% of new homes were being targeted where UDC Cabinet members live; he refused to …read more →

Back by popular demand: Big Band 78RPM in Thaxted Sunday 2nd Oct £15

We’re happy to support our fundraising resident friends in Thaxted. Last year Hands Off Thaxted (HOT) hosted a superb big band concert in the church. Last time there was dancing …read more →

Saffron Walden Mayor Anjum visits Bishop of Lahore in advance of reciprocal visit to St Mary’s Church

Cllr Sarfarz Anjum is the Mayor of Saffron Walden and a prominent member of the Saffron Walden Pakistani community. During a trip to Pakistan over the summer he also represented …read more →

Saffron Walden Town Council launches legal challenge to UDC’s parking removal

This week Saffron Walden Town Council formally agreed to start legal proceedings to block the removal of on-street parking from a mile of the town’s roads. All the political parties …read more →

Newport & Widdington District Cllr Surgery 26/5/16 @Dorringtons!

If Neil and Jo weren’t enough of a draw, you can treat yourself to a fantastic Dorringtons donut and cup of tea! District Councillors Jo Parry and Neil Hargreaves will …read more →

In Pictures: Cllr Sarfraz Anjum elected as Saffron Walden Mayor

The Saffron Walden Mayor is elected by councillors each May at a special public meeting of the Town Council. The meeting is a traditional affair, with councillors bedecked in their …read more →

Where would you #DroptheKerb in Walden?

We have secured the first money from Essex County Council to improve access in Saffron Walden! Before Christmas many residents responded to R4U’s survey to suggest how we could improve …read more →