Epping Forest District Council14 hrs agoLegal costs in asylum seeker hotel case hit £566kThe council that took action against The Bell Hotel says court costs were "completely unfair".14 hrs ago5 days agoCouncil complains about asylum hotel court costsEpping Forest District Council paid Shabana Mahmood's £66,000 legal costs, a court hears.5 days ago17 Feb 2026Topgolf prosecuted over man's balcony fall deathCourt documents allege customers may have been exposed to safety risks at Topgolf in Chigwell.17 Feb 202612 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 2025...
