Uttlesford District Council has set its budget for 2022/23.
The budgt includes a below-level inflation increase of 3.09% for the district council portion of the council tax bill. This means a Band D property will be charged £166.61 for services provided by Uttlesford – an increase of 10p a week.
► Find out more about the budget
Thaxted Day Centre, which has been closed throughout the pandemic, is to reopen with a new name and the prospect of widening its use for local people.
As part of a new set-up, the venue will be run by the community through a charitable trust, and will be known as ‘Pam’s Place’ in memory of Pam Croome who founded the day centre in the early 1970s.
An open meeting takes place from 7.30pm on Wednesday 9 March at Pam's Place. It is open for anyone who has ideas or wishes to volunteer to help make it a success.
Today we face challenges in creating a diverse and inclusive community.
Two free virtual lunchtime workshops will be held later this month as an opportunity to speak about women's experiences.
Menopause, The Last Taboo
15 March, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
We've teamed up with Over The Bloody Moon for an interactive, educational menopause workshop to help us understand more about this transition and be able to better spot the signs associated with this time of life. The event is aimed not only at women, but also at those who might have a friend, family, or colleague impacted by menopause.
► Join the Menopause, The Last Taboo event
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Community Listening – Women
22 March, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
This listening event is a chance to hear women's experiences, challenges and their perspective on day-to-day life in Uttlesford.
► Join the Community Listening – Women event
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Solar Together is an Essex County Council scheme that helps buyers through the process of purchasing high-quality solar panels, offering lower prices than the open market and pairing up residents with trusted suppliers.
Solar Together Essex helps residents to save money on both installation and future energy bills.
► Register for free and without obligation for a personal recommendation by 15 March.
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If you live in Uttlesford and find it hard to heat your home and worry about your energy bills, a Green Homes Grant might be able to help.
The scheme can help you make improvements for a warmer home that’s kinder to the environment and will help you to reduce your fuel bills.
You could qualify for help if you live in an energy inefficient home, which is owned or privately rented, and you are in receipt of benefits or are on a low income.
► Find out if you are eligible
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We're developing a new walking and cycling infrastructure plan and want to identify projects that can be delivered to transform active travel provision in the local area.
Go to the online survey and give us your suggestions on the improvements you'd like to see.
► Take part in the survey
The Boundary Commission for England is holding an independent review of all constituency boundaries – and is inviting people to have their say on its proposals. The aim of the review is to rebalance the number of electors in each constituency
You can still see the initial proposals on the Boundary Commission consultation website.
A second consultation period is underway and runs until 4 April. You can comment direct on the website or send your comments by letter or email.
► Find out more about the boundary review
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Grants of up to £7,500 are available to Uttlesford businesses in the tourism sector to support them to develop or improve their website and social media platforms, online booking systems and e-commerce platforms.
The tourism sector includes accommodation, visitor attractions, hospitality, leisure, and retail premises in Great Dunmow town centre, Saffron Walden town centre, Stansted Mountfitchet (Lower Street and Cambridge Road), and Thaxted town centre.
The closing date for applications is15 March.
► Find out more
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Covid-19 guidance has changed. Make sure you know what you should do to protect yourself and those around you.
Read more about the government's response to living with Covid-19.
Get jabbed
As we learn to live with Covid-19, getting the vaccine is still the first line of defence in protecting ourselves and others. If you are eligible and haven’t already done so, you can still take up your vaccination offer and get your first, second and booster jabs.
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccine centres are located across the west Essex area.
► Find your nearest walk-in vaccine site and open times
► Learn more about the vaccine
If you or someone you know needs help getting to a Covid vaccination appointment, the Essex Wellbeing Service can help arrange transport to and from your appointment.
Email provide.essexwellbeing@nhs.net or call 0300 303 9988.
If you need urgent care, go online or call NHS 111.
Contacting #NHS111First will help NHS services provide the right care for you in the right place, quickly and safely.
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