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NEWS AND EVENTS

Nominations for CIVIC Awards

Published: 3 Feb 26

Ongar Residents are asked to nominate 4 people in the community who have made a difference during the year. The council intends to have 6 people in total but would like the Ongar Community to nominate 4. This can be for any activity that you think that they have made an impact on. Please type in the name of the person you are nominating (you can complete multiple entries if you would like to nominate more than one person up to 4 in total). The council will then decide the final recipients who will be presented with the award an the Annual Town Assembly on the Friday 17th April 2026 starting at 6.00pm in Budworth Hall. Nominations must be submitted by 12.00pm on Wednesday 26th March 2026. 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...

PLANNING MATTERS

Published: 20 Jan 26

Town council supports restaurant extension plans Town council opposes Central House flats plan Read More...

WINNERS OF CHRISTMAS COMPETITION

Published: 8 Jan 26

Winner - Krazy Kids Runners Up - Hockings Butcher and Bagel Shop Read More...

COMMUNITY SPECIAL CONSTABLES

Published: 14 Oct 25

Volunteer as a community special constable in your own parish area. 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...

RECENT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NATURE RESERVE

Published: 29 Apr 25

Ongar Town Council were recently successful in getting a grant towards essential improvements to the Nature Reserve. Read More...