Epping Forest District Council12 Jan 2026New leisure centre finally opens after delayThe council says the new centre is a key milestone in achieving its carbon neutrality goals.12 Jan 20265 Jan 2026What will make Essex's politics headlines in 2026?Political reporter Simon Dedman looks at the biggest issues coming up in Essex this year.5 Jan 202624 Dec 2025Plan to buy flats to house asylum seekers withdrawnThe authority's leader says the decision shows the government is listening to residents' concerns.24 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Gift-wrapping operation for disadvantaged familiesThe council says the initiative is for children who "may not ordinarily receive a gift".15 Dec 202514 Dec 2025Google data centre at airfield gets go-aheadThe project could create up to 780 local jobs, councillors are told.14 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Epping council loses bid over Home Office interventionSupreme Court rules the council cannot stop the Home Office intervening in its bid to block asylum seekers.2 Dec 202526 Nov 2025Council continues legal bid against asylum hotelEpping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision.26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Asylum seeker flats plan is ludicrous, says councilThe government is branded "tone deaf" over a plan for Buckhurst Hill after a summer of protests.25 Nov 202511 Nov 2025Court rules asylum seekers can stay at Epping hotelA council has lost its legal battle with the government in a landmark High Court ruling.11 Nov 2025...
