Local Plan Transport Study confirms many Uttlesford roads at capacity, Saffron Walden should not take additional mass-housing and eastern link-road is a ‘myth’

A major new Uttlesford Transport Study, which has been finally published by UDC as part of their draft Local Plan, highlights past failings and recommends that Saffron Walden and Elsenham …read more →

Saffron Walden Town Council submit planning proposal for new Community Centre

Saffron Walden Town Council has filed a planning application for a new multi-function community centre between Catons Lane and Lime Avenue in the north of the town, Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) …read more →

Reopen the Friends as a state school? We think so. And we’ve urged Essex County Council to take action

Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has urged Essex County Council to adopt the private Walden School (formerly the Friends’ School) as a state institution when it closes in July. Last week …read more →

Tory Party select Westminster insider Kemi Badenoch into ‘comfy’ Saffron Walden Commons Seat

The Saffron Walden Conservative Constituency Association has selected Kemi Badenoch as their new candidate to replace Sir Alan Haselhurst in June’s snap general election. Sir Alan Haselhurst had been the Saffron …read more →

Saffron Walden Town Council deliver on 5-year plan as finances improve under safe management

The Saffron Walden Town Council’s latest financial projections show that the financial decline left by previous administrations has halted and is steadily improving in line with the 5-year financial plan …read more →

Saffron Walden Crime Update: R4U steps in to fill policing void left by Police Commissioner’s withdrawal to Braintree

Saffron Walden Town Council is exploring the direct funding of local policing to address the Police Commissioner’s withdrawal of policing from Uttlesford and the 13% annual increase in crime, Residents …read more →

Crime up nearly 13% in Essex – R4U alarmed as local police ‘handcuffed’ by spending cuts and Police Commissioner

Crime in Essex is up nearly 13% in a year and R4U has expressed alarm about the performance of Essex police under the current Police and Crime Commissioner. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate …read more →

Hidden Agenda EXPOSED – Mass housing along A120 and development of ‘Greater Walden’ says UDC leadership – Press Release

There is growing concern over Uttlesford District Council’s Local Plan preparation as a new document is published that R4U believes shows that the UDC leadership have again made up their minds …read more →

Landslide as Elsenham and Henham elect Residents Representation at Uttlesford District Council

R4U has announced that the its candidates have been elected by a landslide to Uttlesford District Council for the by-election in the Elsenham and Henham ward. Cllr John Lodge, chair …read more →

Residents express concern with local policing at Uttlesford meeting

R4U has announced that it is extremely concerned about spiralling crime in Uttlesford under the supervision of the Essex Police and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst. The announcement came after the recent …read more →