Encampment: update from Birchanger Parish Council

Birchanger Parish Council is trying to resolve the situation of the encampment in Birchanger Lane as soon as possible. We are working closely with Uttlesford District Council, who are the planning authority responsible for Birchanger, and who have the duty of enforcing breaches of planning regulations.  They have been overwhelmed by contacts from Birchanger residents so rather than contacting everyone individually they will be sending communications about this matter through the parish council.

The primary contact points within the parish council will be the following.

Angie Driscoll at angidriscoll@aol.com (817376)
Elizabeth Godwin stickgo@outlook.com (812793)

They will have the latest information, but as soon as we have anything to report we'll post it on this site, and link to it from www.facebook.com/Birchanger.

We are aware of other communications channels being used by villagers. Birchanger Parish Council will not participate in these channels but will use only this site to keep residents informed. Any comments made outside this website by councillors are their personal opinions.

As well as the CEO of Uttlesford Dictrict Council, Dawn French, we have invited Essex Police to the meeting in the village hall on Tuesday, 7th August. Our aim is to ensure that residents are made aware of the processes that now need to be followed in order to achieve a satisfactory resolution. This is important, as any failure to follow the rules may result in legal challenges and delay.

Last updated: 29/7/18 at 1055.