Pages tagged with 'Uttlesford' News> Problems with school admissions
Following a shock decision by governors at Gt Chesterford primary school not to admit seven children from Littlebury, three local councillors have united in their concern.
Littlebury parents have al... News> "Nothing will be pushed through": Cllr Sadler
I write with concern that the perception is that the Council will be pushing through new homes at Little Walden Road. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Last week we discussed the issue at... News> Nothing will be swept uinder the carpet
Cllr Tina Knight, local Conservative member for Wimbish & Debden has hit out at the previous Liberal-Democrat Administration in this week papers.
In a letter to the press Cllr Knight sai... News> Conservatives determined to restore financial competence
Cllr Howard Rolfe, Chairman of the Performance Select Committee, has stated that the council’s financial position is unsatisfactory. In a statement to local press Cllr Rolfe said: “We are determined t... News> Local Conservatives strive to protect front line services
Staffing at Uttlesford District Council will be streamlined to help the authority tackle a projected over spend of £1.1 million and help protect important font line services. The Council will be looki... News> Uttlesford’s Greenest
Local Conservative David-James Sadler was named as the Councillor with the lowest carbon footprint recently after he and other Councillors had their footprints measured for the UDC Chairman’s Climate ... News> Local Conservatives support Play Area improvements
Local Conservatives on Saffron Walden Town & Uttlesford District Council have secured £20,000 to restore the neglected Greenways play area in Saffron Walden. Uttlesford has handed over the respons... News> 33,000 Say No!
Government given measure of local feeling for second time in a week. Sir Alan Haselhurst has presented a 33,000 signature petition calling for no more runways at Stansted Airport to Minister of State ... News> Conservatives to Launch New Aircraft in Takeley
Local Conservatives are set to launch a new aircraft in Takeley on Thursday, with the take-off of "The Plane Truth", a leaflet inviting local residents to "Put Expansion where it belongs" by folding i... News> Party Chairman Swaps Kitten Heels for Wellies!
Chairman of the Conservative Party, Theresa May MP will swap her trademark Russell & Bromley shoes for a pair of wellington boots when she visits Uttlesford on Friday 28 February to lend her suppo... News> Former Liberal Democrats Join the Conservatives
Former Liberal Democrats, Jo Scott and Ann Smith from Newport, have decided to join the Conservatives and will be the Party's Candidates at the Uttlesford District Council Elections in May.They resign... News> New Tory Chairman Attacks \\"Barmy\\" Policy on Buns
The new Chairman of Saffron Walden Constituency Conservatives has mounted a blistering attack on political correctness by Liberal Democrats.
Adrian Lee, elected to the post at the Annual General M... Local Association> Alastair Walters: District Councillor-Saffron Walden Audley
3 Maberly Court, Castle Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2EA
01799 521558
Blackwatchforever@maberly.demon.co.uk
Current Chairman of Uttlesford District Council
Former Mayor of Saffron&n... News> Liberal Democrats Flip Flop on Market Square Again
I am frustrated with the recent Lib-Dems newspaper put out in Saffron Walden. It points out a number of things, which are totally inaccurate and contradictory and I think the people of our town deserv... Local Association> David-James Sadler: District & Town Councillor-Saffron Walden Castle
2 Usterdale Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2DF
01799 513161
david-jamessadler@saffronwaldenconservatives.net
... Local Association> Derek Jones: District Councillor-Takeley & The Canfields
33 Parsonage Road, Takeley, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM22 6RA
01279 870870
DMJ2002@btinternet.com... News> More power for local Councils
Many local people think that the Government has had it in for us. They wonder whether they are being punished for not voting Labour.For the last 12 years Ministers have seemed bent... Local Association> Doug Perry: District & Town Councillor-Saffron Walden Audley
4 Landscape View, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4AU
01799 502424
DouglasPerry4@hotmail.co.uk
Current Mayor of Saffron Walden
... Local Association> Elizabeth Bellingham-Smith: District Councillor- Felsted
Yarrow, 27 Station Road, Felsted, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3HD
01371 820878
George@Bellingham-Smith.co.uk
... News> New Year Message from Alan Haselhurst
As we move forward into Election Year we should do so with confidence, but also with determination. Nothing can be taken for granted. We must work hard for every vote. The opportunity beckons to get r... Local Association> Eric Hicks: District Councillor-Barnston & High Easter
4 Randall Close, Great Dunmow, Essex, CB6 1UN
01371 874305
PEricHicks@aol.com
... Local Association> Heather Mason: District & Town Councillor-Saffron Walden Castle
7 Little Walden Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2DZ
01799 513814
HeatherMason@tiscali.co.uk
... Local Association> Howard Rolfe: District Councillor-Saffron Walden Shire
Wearns Folly, Carmen Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NR
01799 530742
HowardRolfe@aol.com
Former Chairman of Saffron Walden Conservatives
... Local Association> Jackie Cheetham: District Councillor-Takeley & The Canfields
Beech Cottage, Smiths Green, Takeley, Bishops Stortford, Hers, CM22 6NR
01279 870706
richardcheetham314@btinternet.com
Current Deputy Leader of Uttlesford District Council... News> Future of Saffron Walden Conservative Club
Following the EGM and a request for Club Members to pledge to support the Club financially, only 44 Pledge forms were received, which amounted in total to £8,100, which was well short of the r... Local Association> Jan Menell: District Councillor-Littlebury
Walnut Tree Cottage, Littlebury Green, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4XB
01763 838553
JanetMenell@tiscali.co.uk
... News> Cllr Ketteridge statement on Elsenham Eco-Town
Statement to UDC Environemnet Committee, Tuesday 17th of March 2009
"Madam Chairman – We have made it quite clear from the outset of discussions on the Local Development Framework that we ... Local Association> Jim Ketteridge: District & Town Councillor-Saffron Walden Shire
2 Winstanley Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3EQ
01799 500605
AlfredJames.Ketteridge@ntlworld.com
Current Leader of Uttlesford District Council
Former Chairman of Uttlesford District Cou... Local Association> John Salmon: District & Parish Councillor-Stansted North
Pear Tree Cottages, 56 Bentfield Green, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8HX
01279 814789
Sam.Salmonfamily.me.uk
... Local Association> Julie Redfern: District Councillor-The Chesterfords
The Delles, Carmen Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NR
01799 530308
... Local Association> Keith Artus: District Councillor- Broad Oak & The Hallingburys
Brook House, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop's Stortford,Herts,CM22 7HP
01279 718900
KArtus@BOTH-Conservatives.org... Local Association> Tina Knight: District Councillor-Wimbish & Debden
P.O. Box 44,SaffronWalden, Essex, CB11 3ND
01799 540881
... Local Association> Cecily Down: District Councillor-The Eastons
Abbeygates, Tilty, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2EG
01371 870297
CecileDown@aol.com
... Local Association> Sue Schneider: District Councillor-The Sampfords
The Elms, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1QD
01799 530440
Hollingate@btopenworld.com
... Local Association> Keith Eden: District & Town Councillor-Saffron Walden Shire
6 Friends Walk, Saffron Walden, Essex, C11 4EA
01799 526927
KeithEden@aol.com
... News> Flood Drainage Scheme
The danger of devastating floods at the junction of High Street and George Street, and at Windmill Hill and Bridge Street should be over for good, now that new flood drainage schemes, started a few we... Local Association> Simon Howell: District Councillor-Saffron Walden Audley
Monks Corner Cottage, Monks Corner, Great Sampford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2RW
01799 586618
Simon.Howell@ubcmedia.com
Former Mayor of Saffron Walden
... Local Association> Ryan Sherer: District Councillor- Felsted
Ryalor House, Braintree Road, Felsted, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3DR
07749471390
ryansherer@stackhouse.co.uk
... News> "We believe in consulting the public" Cllr Ketteridge on LibDem waste release
Response to Lib Dem Press Release on Kitchen Waste Trial
Cllr Jim Ketteridge said “It is totally wrong to say that money has been wasted by conducting this trial. The whole reason the trial was... Local Association> Michael Miller: District Councillor- Great Dunmow South
Mallards, Star Lane, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AY
01371 872641
MillersMallardsDunmow@tesco.net
... News> Local Conservative opens Stansted play area
Local Conservative John Salmon, who represents Stansted North and Ugley on Uttlesford and Stansted Parish Council opened the new Stansted Multi-Use Games area recently. Cllr Salmon said: “After ... Local Association> Lesley Wells: District Councillor- Broad Oak & The Hallingburys
Barn House, Wrights Green Lane, Little Hallingbury, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM22 7RF
01279 725910
LesleyAWells@hotmail.com
... Local Association> Rod Chamberlain: District Councillor-Ashdon
The Old Bakehouse, Radwinter, Saffron Walden,Essex,CB10 2SN
01799 599665
RodhChamberlain@hotmail.com
... Local Association> Susan Barker: District Councillor-The Rodings & County Councillor- Dunmow
Little Garnett's, Bishops Green, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1NF
01245 231250
SusanBarker99@hotmail.co.uk
... Local Association> Local Branch
Ashdon
Chairman & Treasurer: David How
Michaelmas Fair, Overhall Lane, Ashdon, Saffron Walden, CB10 2JH
01799 584382
DavidagHow@aol.com
Broad Oak & The Hallingburys
Chairman:... News> Saffron Walden Town Councillors: Hats cost Taxpayer nothing.
Following misinformation being spread by the Liberal Democrats and TaxPayers alliance, Saffron Walden Councillors Sandra Eden, Jane Harrington and Heather Mason put the record straight on the ladies h... Local Association> Robert Chambers: District Councillor-Wendens Lofts & County Councillor- Saffron Walden
Low Mead, Upper Pond Street, Duddenhoe End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UP
01763 838754
Robert252Chambers@btinternet.com... News> Lib Dem \\\'Achievements\\\'
Incensed at the shamelessness of the Uttlesford Lib Dems, Association Chairman Adrian M Lee has mounted a blistering attack on their sheer smug arrogance in their champagne swilling Ivory To... News> Conservative Leader Condemns Massive Hike as Lib-Dems Fail On Election Promises
Liberal Democrats in charge of Uttlesford have decided to increase car parking charges in Saffron Walden by 50% from next April.
The decision was made at a meeting of the Environment and Transport Co... News> Conservatives Overturn Parking Decision
Conservative Deputy Leader Cllr Jackie Cheetham, with support from Conservative Leader Cllr Jim Ketteridge has successfully persuaded the Environment and Transport Committee of Uttlesford Council to o... News> Liberal Democrats Routed
Conservatives routed the Liberal Democrats in the By-Election to Saffron Walden Town Council today (Thursday 19 February).
Conservative Candidate Sarfraz Anjum polled 335 votes, almost one hundred mo... News> Liberal Democrats Leadership Muddle
Councillor Alan Dean has resigned as Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group that currently control Uttlesford District Council. His resignation follows on from the resignations from the Lib Dem Gro... News> Tina Bids To Join The Conservative Team At Uttlesford District Council
Tina Knight, long time resident of Debden and Chairman of Debden Parish Council is to contest the Debden/Wimbish vacancy on Uttlesford District Council.
Tina is a well known local businesswoman ... News> Conservatives reach out to Saffron Walden
Recently the Conservatives have been reaching out to the Saffron Walden area by offering people to have their say on a range of issues both national and local, via a resident’s survey. Saffron Walden ... News> Town Council opens Partnership talks
Saffron Walden Town Council have initiated discussion with Uttlesford District Council about taking over more of UDCs responsibilities in Saffron Walden such as Dorset House Gardens, Bridge End Garden... News> SWCF:Your say on the Stansted Airport Expansion
Saffron Walden Conservative Future
Your say on the Stansted Airport Expansion 10/2/07
The first ever SWCF event was a huge success. Mike Fairchild alongside Norman Mead from SSE gave an exc... News> Chris Grayling visits Uttlesford
Shadow Minister for Transport Chris Grayling visited Uttlesford this week. Grayling visited a number of sites endangered by the upcoming expansion of Stansted Airport and met with local people and c... News> Peter Ainsworth visits Uttlesford
Peter Ainsworth the Conservative Shadow Environment Secretary visited Uttlesford today. He met with local farmers and people across the district and reinforced Chris Grayling in stating the Conservati... News> Conservatives win Uttlesford
Local Conservatives swept back to power in Uttlesford today after the most successful campaign in recent times. Local Conservatives have also taken control of Saffron Walden Town Council with just t... News> Councillors Updated
We have added all the new Conservative Councillors and relevant contact information for each member. You can find your local Conservative Councillor by Ward. If you are not sure which ward you are in ... News> UDC Chairman of Finance and Administration warns “financial management needs to improve drastically.”
Cllr Robert Chambers chairman of Uttlesford’s Finance and Administration stated before he proposed the approval of the draft statement of accounts for 2006/07
“Before the May elections I sai... News> Local Lib-Dems have no housing strategy
When questioned if the Liberal Democrats had a preferred housing option for the Local Development Framework at last nights UDC full council meeting it was quite apparent from their response that the L... News> Liberal Democrats caught mischief making on Market Square
LibDems in Saffron Walden have once again been caught out mischief making on the issue to improve Saffron Walden Market Square. Last June, the LibDems issued a Focus which stated that the Conservative... News> Conservatives STILL committed to ditching runway
Shadow Transport Minister Stephen Hammond stated at a recent meeting of the Harlow Conservatives that if the Conservatives are elected at the next General Election “We will commit to not building a se... News> Liberal Democrats Axe Leader Again
As the Liberal Democrats continue to slip further into the political wilderness, leader Sir Menzies Campbell has walked away from the party’s leadership. Campbell was elected leader after a shambles o... News> Uttlesford firmly on the road to financial recovery
UDC has launched its efficiency drive to reduce the £1.1 million overspend. The Council has already identified more that £175,000 in savings and these savings could rise to £250,000 once voluntary red... News> Fly the flag!
Local Conservatives supported Cllr Derek Jones proposal to raise the Union Jack at Uttlesford District Council at last nights Full Council meeting. The motion was supported by both the Conservatives a... News> Housing Consultation begins
Uttlesford has started its consultation for views on the 4,000 new homes the Government is building in Uttlesford. The Council is obligated to provide 4,200 new homes by 2021 by Government.
C... Local Association> Saffron Walden Constituency Conservative Association
Councillors
You can find contact details for all the current Conservative Parish, SaffronWaldenTown, Uttlesford District, Chelmsford Borough and Essex C... News> Lib-Dems blame Officers and Conservatives
Local Liberal Democrats came under fire this week for blaming Uttlesford’s financial mess on council officers and political spin by the Conservatives. These claims coincided with the discovery that an... News> Summer Draw Winners
SWCCA is proud to announce the winners of this years successful Summer Draw. Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to all those who bought tickets and of course for your continued support.
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Saffron Walden Town Centre will be having a long awaited makeover over the next three months thanks to new initiatives taken by Uttlesford District & Saffron Walden Town Council. Major improvement... News> Liberal Democrats want to build EVERYWHERE!
Local Liberal Democrats want to destroy the character of most of the District it would seem after last nights Environment committee meeting at Uttlesford. Liberal Democrats want to build in Elsenham, ... News> Conservatives challenge Government on 4,200 extra homes.
Conservatives on Uttlesford District Council are calling for a meeting with the Government over its plans to build 4,200 extra homes in Uttlesford. The Government is forcing Uttlesford to build 4,200 ... News> Uttlesford to increase Council Tax share by 2.9%
Cllr Jim Ketteridge, Leader of Uttlesford District Council, said: “The proposed rise is on a level with the current rate of inflation and will allow the council to keep delivering services to re... News> Sir Alan Haselhurst call to meet with all Parish Councils over housing
Sir Alan Haselhurst has sent the following letter to all Town and Parish Councils in Uttlesford.
“You cannot fail to be aware of the difficulty faced by Uttlesford District Council in making... News> The Challenges facing Uttlesford in the next 100 days
The main challenge for the Conservative Group of their first 250 days in control of Uttlesford District Council has been to get to grips with the financial crisis facing the Council. Reckless budgetin... News> Getting to Grips with the Financial Problems Facing Uttlesford District Council
The Conservative Group continue to get to grips with the financial problems facing
Uttlesford District Council. At yesterday’s meeting (15th January 2008) of the Finance & Administration Committe... News> It is business as usual at the Tourist Information Centre
Conservative Councillors on Saffron Walden Town Council are to ensure it is business as usual at the Tourist Information Centre.
This follows last week’s announcement by Uttlesford District Council t... News> Enhanced Tourist Information Centre
Uttlesford District Council entered into a new partnership arrangement with Saffron Walden Town Council for the running of the Tourist
Information Centre. The new arrangement will shortly see a comp... News> Local Conservatives Pledge to Fight Proposed
Conservatives are opposed to proposals for Easterly departing aircraft from Stansted being rerouted over Saffron Walden which will result in over flying at heights below 7,000 feet. It is an unaccepta... News> Updates for Bridge Street
The campaign organised by local Conservative Councillors to stop HGVs over 7.5 tonnes illegally entering Saffron Walden via narrow and historic Bridge Street on the B184 is taking effect with the help... News> Cllr Robert Chambers overturns Traffic Light proposals
The proposal by Essex County Council to remove the traffic lights in High Street, Saffron Walden has been overturned following consultation by Robert Chambers, Conservative County Councillor for Saffr... News> Conservative Uttlesford sets first budget
The Conservative Council has set its first budget and is now confident that the council is on the road to recovery. Unfortunately due to the bad financial position the Conservatives inherited Council ... News> Letter from Cllr David Watson on Town Council Budget
I feel I must comment on the misleading and mischievous comments made the Liberal Democrat Councillors in connection with the setting of the 2010/11 budget by the Town Council.The claim made by Richar... News> Liberal Democrats did not oppose Town Council increases
The Liberal Democrats have recently criticized the Conservative Town Council in Saffron Walden for the increased share of the Town Councils tax whilst taking on additional services in and around the T... News> Response to “Open Letter to the Leader of Uttlesford District Council, Cllr J Ketteridge”
There has been no procrastination as suggested by Cllr Alan Dean either by the officers of this council or the consultants it has employed. All issues related to the progress of the Local Development ... News> Cllr Sadler:"Councillors do attend meetings"
"I fully understand local residents concerns about Town Councillors not attending meetings. I agree that those who have put themselves forward to become Councillors should attend as many meetings... News> Uttlesford works under Conservatives
Cllr Jim Ketteridge, Leader of Uttlesford District Council, said: “These statistics demonstrate the commitment, talent and hard work of our staff at a particularly difficult time. Considering wh... News> Cllr Watson: Substitute system will allow the Town Council to run more effetcively.
At my instigation a proposal to allow a trial of “substitute councillors” attending committee meetings when a sitting member was unable to attend was passed by a majority of the Town Counc... Constituency> Join the Conservatives in Saffron Walden
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Being a member of [sitename] means that you have joined the most open and democr... News> Cllr Ray Gooding responds to "Conservatives shun housing responsibilities"
At last, Cllr Alan Dean has finally admitted (Observer 11th December) that he supports the East Of England Regional Assembly (EERA) and Government housing allocations for Uttlesford. I quote, his comm... News> Conservatives good for this area.
Apart from it being time for a change of government to restore confidence and begin repair of the country's economy, there are some particular reasons why this constituency would benefit from the Co... News> Tourist Information Centre Wins Award
Two years ago Uttlesford transferred the running of the Tourist Information Centre to the Town Council due to financial challenges placed on the authority by the previous administration. This transfer... News> An update from Cllr Ray Gooding for the Stansted area
I would like to bring you up to date with progress on the issues for which I have been campaigning or pursuing on your behalf.
Henham Post Office
I am delighted that as a result of a creative initia... News> Local Conservatives support County’s new Tree Management
Work has commenced in the High Street to prune the trees, mainly listed London planes, several of which were planted in 1902. Over the years, root growth has caused the surrounding paving to become si... News> An update from Cllr Susan Barker for the Dunmow area
New Centre for Dunmow
The County Council will open a new Library in the centre of Great Dunmow in April next year. This new facility will cater for the needs of the growing population of Dunmow and ... News> Conservatives propose new Community Forums for Uttlesford
The Conservative Administration is committed to community consultation, it was a manifesto pledge and remains a fundamental way of working.
Alongside this commitment we are examining the number and f... News> Conservative success at Uttlesford continues
UDCs finances have been improving greatly since May 2007 and this year the council has achieved an under spend of £568,000. This is due to prudent financial management by the Conservative admini... News> Uttlesford top performer in Essex
The authority is rated number one for its performance in business rates collection, collecting a higher percentage of its business or non-domestic rates in 2008/09 than any other district council... News> Cllr Joe Rich: "We support organic development"
A lot of people - and not just Conservatives like me - were really quite disappointed by the article "Tory MP Spelman in new row over Uttlesford homes". [Herts & Essex Observer]
The ... News> Cllr Doug Perry named as new Saffron Walden Mayor
Town & District Councillor Doug Perry has been named as the new Mayor for Saffron Walden for the next year taking over from Cllr Mike Hibbs. Cllr Perry said: “It was a fantastic ceremony and... News> Cllr Alastair Walters named Chairman of Uttlesford
Cllr Alastair Walters has been named Chairman of Uttlesford District Council for the next year. Cllr Walters has been a long serving Councillor in Saffron Walden, serving on both Town & District C... News> Saffron Walden Conservative Future AGM
The Constituency branch of Conservative Future will be re-launched at the AGM next week. The meeting is being held on Wednesday at the Conservative Club in Saffron Walden, a new officer’s team a... Events> Events
September
Sampfords Branch
Drinks Party
Sunday, 7th September
Monks Corner Cottage, Monks Corner, Gt Sampford
12.30 pm
Tickets: £3.50
Hot dogs
Raffle
Contact: Simon Howe... News> Cllrs Ketteridge & Rolfe report back from Party Conference
At the recent Conservative Party Conference Cllrs Ketteridge and Rolfe were delighted that David Cameron confirmed that a future Conservative Government would not build a second runway at Stansted Air... News> Alan Haselhurst: Airport Watch - Cameron will keep his promise on Stansted
There is not much new to relate, but there are some points worth repeating.
Business at the airport remains depressed. That does not alter the fact that the current owners have permission to use the... News> Alan Haselhurst: "Housing targets will be scrapped"
The Liberal Democrats continue to make mischief over sites for new housing. They churn out scare stories to try to persuade people that local Conservatives are hell-bent on putting houses here, there ...
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