A Surprise Pothole Fix! #Waitrose #SaffronWalden
Sent to member enquiries at ECC by SW Essex County Councillor John Lodge on March 10th 2016, fearing risk to both human, vehicular and aquatic life…. I have mentioned this …read more →
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SWTC appoints new gardener at Bridge End Gardens!
After a long search, Saffron Walden Town Council has appointed a new gardener in charge at Bridge End Garden. SWTC has been delighted to welcome Matt Lester, and after only …read more →
Walden Highway Hoo-Hah
I’ve been watching the Hoo-Haa going on at the moment about UDC wanting to remove parking from a mile of the Saffron Walden’s roads. Down the allotment, I’ve been asked “how do these things get decided?” and it’s a fair point. …read more →
The local dog poo debate heats up!
The issue of dog fouling (or more specifically dog owners not responsibly cleaning up after their dogs) has really hit local social media platforms in the last couple of weeks. …read more →
Local Tories spend party donations on libellous adverts
Here at R4U we understand that local ‘politics’ can sometimes get in the way of getting the job done. We have had a strong record of presenting the facts, based …read more →
R4U Cllrs set to distribute £27,000 to good causes in their wards
All UDC councillors have 3k per year to distribute to good causes within their local communities. It comes from the ‘New Homes Bonus’ which the government pays to councils for …read more →
UDC Planning Committee: R4U Councillors step up scrutiny
When the planning application at Hartford End Brewery came to planning committee it was recommended for approval by officers and supported by all members except the 3 R4U members who …read more →
Forgotten Roads from the South of the District.
Happy Gnome Year! Back in the Autumn I had the pleasure of pottering around the South of the District, and it wasn’t just the glorious display of leaves that I stumbled …read more →
Clavering residents have an early Christmas present.
Christmas has certainly come early this year for the good people of Clavering. Their strong and well justified opposition to the proposed Gladman development has been rewarded. The Inspector dismissed …read more →
Residential Parking Standards crucial to neighbourhood harmony!
The Uttlesford Local Residential Parking Standards drawn up 6 years ago doesn’t mention tandem car parking. Presumably no-one in 2009 thought that layouts with parking in lines, with the inside …read more →