Saffron Walden Town Council

Saffron Walden Town Council We provide local services for residents and visitors and endeavour to make the town a desirable place to live, work and visit.

Sharing on behalf of Essex County CouncilTemporary Traffic Regulation Order of Debden Road, Saffron Walden Please click ...
19/06/2026

Sharing on behalf of Essex County Council

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Debden Road, Saffron Walden

Please click on the following link https://one.network/?tm=GB148283767 to find details of the intended closure of Debden Road, due to commence on 15th July 2026 for 3 days. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while AFFINITY WATER LIMITED undertakes frame and cover installation. Or head to the link in our bio.

PUBLIC NOTICESaffron Walden Town Council is seeking companies or individuals who wish to receive contract details so the...
19/06/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

Saffron Walden Town Council is seeking companies or individuals who wish to receive contract details so they may submit a fixed price tender for the cleaning of:

• Hill Street Public Toilets CB10 1EH, twice daily for 7-days per week

This is a two-year contract with an option to extend for an extended period on an agreed basis.

Those wishing to be considered for the contract must provide the following:

a) Details of your organisation
b) Details of any previous work history, evidencing your experience in this field of work
c) Two job/ work references
d) Health and Safety procedures relating to carrying out this type of work
e) Risk Assessments relating to carrying out this type of work.
f) A copy of public liability insurance showing cover up to £5 million.
g) Employees insurance certificates showing cover up to £5 million.

Only those expressions of interest fulfilling all the above requirements will be considered.

Please apply in writing by the close of business on Monday 30th June 2026 to:

Toilet Contract 2026
Saffron Walden Town Council
Town Hall
Market Place
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB10 1HR

Or
Email: [email protected]

2026 Jubilee Hub Consultation –Have your say! on the services and facilities at Jubilee HubSaffron Walden Town Council (...
19/06/2026

2026 Jubilee Hub Consultation –

Have your say! on the services and facilities at Jubilee Hub
Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) seeks the views and opinions of Saffron Walden residents. It is particularly keen to hear from residents that currently attend the activities at Jubilee Hub, to understand what elements of the service are most important. SWTC is also keen to hear from those that do not currently use the services to understand why.

Responses from this consultation will help to inform the future direction, improve the offering and services delivered from Jubilee Hub - the data will similarly be used to make further improvements to the building and infrastructure – and by illustrating a strong community voice, it will also support a substantial bid to The National Lottery.

The consultation closes at 12 noon on Tuesday 30 June 2026. Have your say by completing the short survey;
• Online at https://saffronwalden.gov.uk/services/the-jubilee-hub/
• Or by collecting a paper copy from Jubilee Hub or Tourist Information Centre.

You will have the opportunity of completing this on market day; Tuesday 09 June, at the SWTC Climate Change Community Engagement stall. A spokesperson for Saffron Walden Town Council and the Jubilee Hub Partnership said: “We are delighted to be supporting Climate Change initiatives in the centre of Saffron Walden. Please do drop in at the Town Council stall – by answering a few questions about services at Jubilee Hub, you will receive a voucher for a free hot lunch which you can redeem at Jubilee Hub on Wednesday 10 or Monday 15 June.”
“Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you.”

Join us for the Saffron Walden Community Day with Dog Show – Saturday 27 June 2026!🎉🐶🐾Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC)...
18/06/2026

Join us for the Saffron Walden Community Day with Dog Show – Saturday 27 June 2026!🎉🐶🐾

Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) and Saffron Walden Library have joined forces to create a Community Day this summer. It will take place on Saturday 27 June, 10am – 3pm, on The Common, CB10 1JH - and for the first time ever a Dog Show will take centre stage!

All funds raised from dog show entry tickets will benefit future projects at Saffron Walden Library and Essex Library Service.

The dog show, WagFest, will run from 10.30am – 12.30pm. Single dog entry tickets at £7, with £3 each for additional entries.

A library spokesperson said, “to enter your dog, please drop into the library. Special thanks to all of our sponsors – we are very grateful to the following businesses: Independent Pet Clinic, Patch & Purr Vets, Saffron Building Society, Fuzzleduck Arts, Martha & Moose, and Vets for Pets - and to Saffron Walden Town Council for their generosity with time and support for our idea, and Fairycroft House for sound support.”

The Library are recruiting dog friendly volunteers specifically for this event. If you would like to join their team of stewards to ensure a fun day for all, please give your contact details to the Hello Desk in the Library.

Entertainment and Community Stalls
From 12.30, following WagFest, there will be a programme of community music and entertainment until 3pm. Available also will be; bouncy castles, face painting, food and drink options – as well as a selection of local community and charity stalls.

Please direct hospitality and entertainments enquiries to [email protected] – and if your group / charity would like to exhibit at this event please email [email protected].

Said a SWTC spokesperson, “we are delighted to collaborate with Saffron Walden Library to provide this free entertaining and inclusive event to the community and are very much looking forward to it!. Everyone is welcome – do come and join us for lots of fun!”

Backing from Granta Chorale to support SAFFRON WALDEN’s Town of Culture 2028 bidGranta Chorale, Saffron Walden's residen...
18/06/2026

Backing from Granta Chorale to support SAFFRON WALDEN’s Town of Culture 2028 bid

Granta Chorale, Saffron Walden's resident chamber choir - supports the town's bid to be the UK Town of Culture. Singing and storytelling is at the heart of our local concerts, on themes such as 'Vaughan Williams' Year in Saffron Walden'.

SWTC is delighted with the words of support received so far from the community, including; event partners, charities, local organisation, residents and businesses. A spokesperson for SWTC said, “thank you for everyone’s support so far – please continue to back Saffron Walden’s bid in becoming Town of Culture 2028.”

Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) confirmed the town’s ‘Town of Culture 2028’ bid was submitted on 27 March 2026, following the launch 25 February 2026 with a community photograph. If you or your organisation / business would like to show your support and be featured on the SWTC ‘wall of support’, please provide a few words with logo (jpeg) to [email protected]. For the latest updates visit https://saffronwalden.gov.uk/town-of-culture-2028/ or follow SWTC social media.

Further information on the competition can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest-guidance-for-bidders -foreword or visit the link in our bio

Join us THIS SATURDAY for the first performance of the Bandstand Season 2026! We're kicking things off with Saffron Wald...
18/06/2026

Join us THIS SATURDAY for the first performance of the Bandstand Season 2026!

We're kicking things off with Saffron Walden Town Band 🎶

The community wind band, comprising woodwind, brass and percussion instruments will entertain with a programme of music from classical to popular pieces. Said Musical Director, Simon Mariner-Goff, “Saffron Walden Town Band is delighted to be a part of the 2026 Bandstand season. Everyone enjoys playing in the bandstand and entertaining all that come to listen. This shows the band in a more relaxed environment rather than a formal occasion. The atmosphere is always great and the audience appreciates a free performance. The band always welcomes new players and would especially welcome brass players.”

Come down to the bandstand and join the Mayor for this opening event! Thank you again to all our sponsors and supporters who help make this possible.

More information on each Bandstand session can be found at www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk/events

Backing from Fry Art Gallery for SAFFRON WALDEN’s Town of Culture 2028 bidThe Fry Art Gallery is delighted to support ...
17/06/2026

Backing from Fry Art Gallery for SAFFRON WALDEN’s Town of Culture 2028 bid

The Fry Art Gallery is delighted to support Saffron Walden Town Council in the bid to become the UK’s Town of Culture. We’ve such a rich artistic and cultural heritage to draw on here.

SWTC is delighted with the words of support received so far from the community, including; event partners, charities, local organisation, residents and businesses. A spokesperson for SWTC said, “thank you for everyone’s support so far – please continue to back Saffron Walden’s bid in becoming Town of Culture 2028.”

Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) confirmed the town’s ‘Town of Culture 2028’ bid was submitted on 27 March 2026, following the launch 25 February 2026 with a community photograph. If you or your organisation / business would like to show your support and be featured on the SWTC ‘wall of support’, please provide a few words with logo (jpeg) to [email protected]. For the latest updates visit https://saffronwalden.gov.uk/town-of-culture-2028/ or follow SWTC social media.

Further information on the competition can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest-guidance-for-bidders -foreword or via the link in our bio.

Last Tuesday 9 June, Saffron Walden Town Council marked the “Big Green Week” by hosting its Climate Change Community Eng...
17/06/2026

Last Tuesday 9 June, Saffron Walden Town Council marked the “Big Green Week” by hosting its Climate Change Community Engagement Stall in the Market Square.

The session provided residents and visitors opportunity to discuss SWTC’s Climate Initiatives including: Its electric fleet; wild flowering and use of its five free town centre water fountains – encouraging passers by to ‘refill’ rather than purchase once use plastic bottled drinks, those who made a ‘Climate Pledge’ received a free SWTC Water bottle for use at the Town Centre fountains.

SWTC operates five free water fountains located in: The Market Square, Jubilee Garden, the Common Playground, Close Garden and Bridge End Garden (Walled Garden).

Photo by Walden Local

Bandstand Season 2026 starting this week! 🎶Saffron Walden Town Council’s (SWTC) Bandstand Season starts this Saturday 20...
17/06/2026

Bandstand Season 2026 starting this week! 🎶

Saffron Walden Town Council’s (SWTC) Bandstand Season starts this Saturday 20 June. The season will commence with Saffron Walden Town Band.

The community wind band, comprising woodwind, brass and percussion instruments will entertain with a programme of music from classical to popular pieces. Said Musical Director, Simon Mariner-Goff, “Saffron Walden Town Band is delighted to be a part of the 2026 Bandstand season. Everyone enjoys playing in the bandstand and entertaining all that come to listen. This shows the band in a more relaxed environment rather than a formal occasion. The atmosphere is always great and the audience appreciates a free performance. The band always welcomes new players and would especially welcome brass players.”

SWTC welcome the financial support from local business Pottrill Holland. This sponsorship contributes to the well-being of arts and culture in Saffron Walden. Said Managing Director, Oliver Pottrill, “Oliver Potrill are delighted to be this years’ bandstand Season sponsor. In doing so we are supporting the arts and making music accessible to all. We look forward to working with SWTC with the upcoming Bandstand Season and seeing everyone there over the coming weeks.”

Jubilee Hub will be open throughout the Bandstand Season, every Saturday 12 noon – 2pm – with Uttlesford Community Action Network (UCAN) volunteers serving tea, coffee and cake / biscuits.

More information on each Bandstand session can be found at www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk/events

• Parking in Saffron Walden:
If you are coming from further afield, please use Swan Meadow Car park, 11 Park Lane, Saffron Walden CB10 1DA – and for more parking information: www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk/parking-in-saffron-walden/

• Thinking of making a day of it! Why not visit the award winning market, Market Place CB10 1HR and pop in to Tourist Information Centre, 1 Market Place, for ideas on how to spend your time in the delightful medieval market town of Saffron Walden; www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk/

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Saffron Walden
CB101HR

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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