Epping Forest District Council

14/06/2026

📣Join our Tenants and Leaseholders Panel!

Are you a EFDC council tenant or leaseholder who wants to share your knowledge and life experience with others?

Come join our panel to play an active part in the decisions that affect where you live.

When: Tuesday 16 June, 6pm to 8pm
Where: Civic Offices, Epping, CM16 4BZ
Book your place - email below

Can't make it in person? We have listened to your feedback, and have created an online meeting. Contact Resident Involvement - [email protected] - to discuss eligibility for joining.

14/06/2026

In June 2026, we will be holding a Subletting Amnesty, offering tenants who are illegally subletting their homes the chance to come forward without facing penalties.🏠

Under the scheme, tenants who voluntarily return their keys and end their tenancy will not face further action. However, the amnesty does not apply to cases already identified by our Tenancy team and are awaiting action.

Tenants wishing to take part are encouraged to:
- contact the council by emailing [email protected] or calling 01992 564716 to speak with a member of the team.
- They will then need to visit the Civic Offices, hand in their keys, and sign a Notice to Quit (NTQ) form. The form can also be emailed, if required.

Tenants found committing tenancy fraud outside the amnesty month could face serious consequences, including eviction, fines of up to £50,000, or even imprisonment for up to two years.

In June 2026, we will be holding a Subletting Amnesty, offering tenants who are illegally subletting their homes the chance to come forward without facing penalties. Under the scheme, tenants who voluntarily return their keys and end their tenancy will not face further action. However, the amnesty d...

14/06/2026

Are you looking for work, training or support getting back to work? Come along to our free Stronger Together event to find help with employment, skills and wellbeing.

🗓️Wednesday 17 June 2026
🕰️9:30am to 1pm
🏢Epping Forest District Council Offices, Epping High Street, CM16 4BZ

Organised by the Department for Work and Pensions, this event brings together a range of organisations offering:

➡️Speak face to face with local employers
➡️Find a training course to help you on your career path
➡️Meet health and wellbeing specialists to get you back into work

Book your free ticket today at https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/stronger-together-skills-and-employment-event/

13/06/2026

Clean Air Day is just around the corner!

Cleaning up the air we breathe benefits us all, now and in the future. By coming together to take action on air pollution in our communities, we can improve everyone’s health, boost our local economies, and make our towns and cities cleaner, greener places to live.

Save the date for Global Action Plan Clean Air Day on Thursday 18 June.

Learn more about how air pollution affects your health at cleanairhub.org.uk

12/06/2026

The Home Office has finally, this morning, confirmed to Epping Forest District Council that it is terminating its contract with the Bell Hotel in Epping as asylum accommodation.

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The Home Office has finally, this morning, confirmed to Epping Forest District Council that it is terminating its contract with the Bell Hotel, Epping as asylum accommodation.

11/06/2026

We are aware that the Home Office has vacated all residents staying at The Bell Hotel, Epping and that only security staff remain onsite.

Despite ongoing engagement with the Home Office, we did not know in advance that this was going to happen. We are seeking clarification from the Home Office on the details of what has happened and what their next steps will be.

https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/bell-hotel-update/

11/06/2026

🎉So pleased to announce TVS Ltd and Epping Forest District Council have won a national award for Best Recycling and Waste Service Improvement (Council).🎉

The award was given to representatives of both organisations at the 2025 Waste and Recycling Awards last Wednesday.

Since TVS Ltd was launched in 2024, they have worked with the council to deliver the successful district-wide move to wheeled bins and co-mingled recycling – improvements that helped secure this national recognition. The partnership has also seen a new operations hub, a modern fleet, new training and monitoring systems and route optimisation.

Read more at https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/team-wins-waste-and-recycling-award/

11/06/2026

Take part in our public safety survey.

This is to gain a deeper understanding of how safe women, in particular, feel across the district, and to identify ways to enhance safety for women and girls.

The survey asks people to share their personal experiences, concerns and ideas on how to make Epping Forest a safer place for everyone.

Closes at 31 July 2026.

Read more at https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/do-you-feel-safe/