Category: Press Release

R4U exposes evidence vacuum at centre of politically-tarnished Local Plan

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Residents for Uttlesford has exposed the extent of missing evidence from the Uttlesford Local Plan and the UDC Cabinet’s attempt to avoid the proper process. R4U’s Chair Cllr John Lodge said …read more →

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Residents locked out of Local Plan in local NIMBY-Tory political move, cross-party meetings cancelled, public consultation cut – Press Release

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Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has expressed significant concerns about political interference in the new Local Plan and that UDC is again failing in its legal obligations. UDC is currently developing …read more →

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Secretary of State’s refusal of extensions to Uttlesford’s existing towns and villages leave New Settlement as only viable option to meet housing need – Press Release

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Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) believes that the Secretary of State’s refusal of planning for 1,500 home extensions to existing towns and villages makes the case for new settlements the only …read more →

Barker bulldozes Saffron Walden parking objections to get houses built; UDC exposed for serious misrepresentation over road scheme – Press Release

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R4U has announced that it is referring the decision to remove 200 on-street parking places from Saffron Walden for scrutiny by ECC and is preparing for legal action. Unpopular Scheme …read more →

Jamie Oliver helps Residents’ launch Saffron Walden survey to ask public about alcohol sales by market traders

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Residents for Uttlesford has launched a survey with Jamie Oliver to ask residents their opinions about alcohol sales on the Saffron Walden market. Residents are asked to respond. R4U’s Cllr …read more →

‘Westminster can’t be trusted on local issues’ so R4U seeks candidates for Essex County Council Elections – Press Release

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R4U is seeking residents’ candidates for the 2017 Essex County Council Elections. Even though the Essex County Council elections are a year away, the local independent party, Residents for Uttlesford, …read more →

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R4U continuing to deliver better public sports pitches in Saffron Walden – Press Release

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R4U has announced that levelling work has started as part of the refurbishment of the public sports pitches near Catons Lane. R4U’s Cllr Paul Gadd has been leading the initiative at …read more →

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R4U asks Saffron Walden residents where they want to drop kerbs – Press Release

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R4U has announced that it in collaboration with Saffron Walden Town Council residents are being consulting on locations to implement new kerb drops in Saffron Walden after securing funds from …read more →

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Residents for Uttlesford back Independent Martin Terry for Essex Police and Crime Commissioner – Press Release

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Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has endorsed and is actively supporting the campaign of Independent Martin Terry for Essex Police and Crime Commissioner. Cllr Alex Armstrong, R4U’s Police and Crime Liaison, …read more →

Saffron Walden Town Council Outlines Programme of Works for Town Hall Renovations – Press Release

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Residents for Uttlesford (R4U) has announced that Saffron Walden Town R4U councillors and those from other parties have agreed the programme of renovations for the Town Hall, and hope that …read more →