News

SAY NO to developing green belt land in Ongar

Published: 7 Apr 26

Find out more and how to protect Ongar's rural and distinctive character with your actions. 7.30pm Budworth Hall on Friday 10th April 2026 HAVE YOUR SAY!! Read More...

Report a repair on the My Qualis portal

Published: 7 Apr 26

Epping Forest District Council tenants can now book non-urgent repairs any time of the day or night, with just a few clicks. The My Qualis portal offers our tenants multiple ways to report and keep track of repairs. For customers who prefer to speak to someone, the customer service team remains available by phone, email, and webchat. Read More...

Ongar & Abridge flytippers fined

Published: 7 Apr 26

Three residents have been issued Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) for fly tipping in the district. Read More...

New food waste collections

Published: 31 Mar 26

Terra Verde Services Ltd (TVS LTD) is increasing its fleet of vehicles to support new food waste collections in Epping Forest District. Read More...

BLEED CONTROL KIT

Published: 31 Mar 26

A Bleed Control Kit is now installed at the Fire Station. Read More...

Local Elections

Published: 27 Mar 26

Notice of Election Read More...

ECC Election

Published: 27 Mar 26

Election of County Councillors Read More...

QUIZ NIGHT

Published: 25 Mar 26

Ongar Squash & Racket Ball Quiz night on 8th May 2026 @ 7pm - £10 per person including buffet. Read More...

ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

Published: 24 Mar 26

17th April 2026 @ 7pm at the Budworth Hall, High Street, Ongar, Essex Read More...

Treasure Trails

Treasure Trails

Published: 23 Mar 26

Spy Mission fun way to explore Ongar. Read More...

Mental & Physical Wellbeing

Mental & Physical Wellbeing

Published: 19 Mar 26

Two new pilot schemes to support mental and physical wellbeing. Read More...

Active Health

Active Health

Published: 19 Mar 26

Move & Shout Read More...

THE COMMUNITY MICRO ENTERPRISE

Published: 10 Mar 26

Community Micro-enterprise Project, an Essex County Council scheme, that connects local people offering support to the local people that need it. Read More...

ROAD CLOSURE

Published: 4 Mar 26

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Ongar Road, Ongar Please click on the following link https://one.network/?tm=GB148182984 to find details of the intended closure of Ongar Road, due to commence on 24th July 2026 for 8 days. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while Essex County Council undertakes micro surfacing works. Read More...

ROAD CLOSURE

Published: 4 Mar 26

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Fyfield Road, Ongar Please click on the following link https://one.network/?tm=GB148182877 to find details of the intended closure of Fyfield Road, due to commence on 24th July 2026 for 8 days. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while Essex County Council undertakes micro surfacing works. Read More...

EPPING FOREST BUSINESS MATTERS

Published: 3 Mar 26

We need your views! If you have any comments, suggestions or queries, you can contact the authors of the Business Matters Newsletter at: businessmatters@eppingforestdc.gov.uk Read More...

National Action Mobile Van

Published: 27 Jan 26

National Energy Mobile Van Read More...

Food & Garden Waste

Published: 27 Jan 26

Changes to Garden & Food Waste collections from 31st March 2026 Read More...

NEW COUNCILLORS

Published: 20 Jan 26

Two new councillors co-opted on the council Read More...

BOWES FIELD PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

Published: 8 Oct 25

Ongar Town Council has lodged an objection with Epping Forest District Council to plans for 92 homes on Bowes Field - near the Four Wantz roundabout in Ongar - highlighting "a number of design concerns". Read More...