First week of Uttlesford Local Plan hearings focus on new homes and jobs

After the end of the first week of the Local Plan hearings R4U chair Cllr John Lodge, who is UDC Leader, said “So far the Planning Inspectors have examined the …read more →

Stansted Airport expansion delayed to review more evidence including new UK Carbon Net Zero 2050 legislation

Councillors at Uttlesford District Council have voted to delay the approval on the planning application for the Stansted Airport expansion to consider new material evidence, including the new UK Carbon …read more →

Local Plan inspection is ‘best option’ to protect Uttlesford communities

Uttlesford District Council has written to the Planning Inspectors to say they see no reason why the Local Plan should not go to examination next week. Read on to find …read more →

R4U provides an update on Stansted Airport expansion and recommits to striking ‘fairer deal’ with Airport

Stansted Airport is considered ‘national infrastructure’ and so any decision to grow it should not be taken lightly; it should be properly evidenced. The previous Conservative controlled Uttlesford District Council …read more →

Residents for Uttlesford announce new ‘Residents Administration’ appointments at Uttlesford District Council

Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has announced its key cabinet, portfolio and committee appointments since gaining control of Uttlesford District Council in the May 2019 local elections. The new administration includes …read more →

Cllr Arthur Coote elected as Saffron Walden Mayor

Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has confirmed that at the Saffron Walden Town Council meeting on Monday 13th Arthur Coote was elected as Saffron Walden Mayor for the current year. The …read more →

We are are thrilled and honoured to serve Saffron Walden for another 4 years

Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has said that it is ‘thrilled and honoured’ and thanks voters after being re-elected to Saffron Walden Town Council with an increased majority. The local residents …read more →

Thank you Uttlesford! We’ve already started building a new Residents Administration

Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has announced that it is ‘humbled’ by the trust local voters have given it and is already working to deliver a Residents Administration with cross-party representation …read more →

Second cross-party action forces delay of Stansted Airport expansion by UDC Conservative Administration until after Uttlesford District Council 2nd May election

Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has served a second formal council requisition on the UDC leadership for an independent review of the proposed Stansted Airport expansion. This will delay the issuing …read more →

R4U uncovers UDC leadership hid £3.3m loss from property investment

Residents for Uttlesford has found that the UDC leadership hid a £3.3m property investment loss and insolvency from councillors, which it has now been forced to disclose. The loss was …read more →