Birchanger Parish Council

The following is the latest communication from Nigel Brown at UDC.

"As an update, the Planning Inspectorate have now formally confirmed that the planning appeal will be handled through written representations with no need for a hearing/inquiry. The principle issue is the fact the land is Green Belt, there is no dispute over the status of the travellers, and such  these matters do [confirmation awaited] need to be tested through cross examination. The agents for the travellers is continuing on that basis. 

Please see the link below for the latest update from Nigel Brown.

Please click the link to the latest update from UDC regarding the Travellers Site.

Please see link to Election Notice for full details.

Please see the attached email from UDC Planning.

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Completion of the census has been a legal obligation since 1920.

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The next census will take place on Sunday 21st March 2021.

How UDC is helping local businesses

Uttlesford District Council is committed to supporting local businesses and aiding the recovery of the local economy. We have launched two initiatives and are asking for your help in spreading the word. 

In the current climate it is imperative that we offer residents options to shop safely and vital that our local businesses can continue to trade. 

Social Media Announcement

To ALL Essex Residents,

In a move to slow the current rates of infection across our county, from Saturday,

Essex will be placed into the high level of restrictions (tier 2 on the new COVID

system).

What does this mean?

No household mixing indoors – this includes at home or in hospitality venues

Different households can meet outdoors in public spaces but must stick to the 'Rule

of six'

10pm curfews will remain in place for all pubs and restaurants

Please be advised that Mrs Elizabeth Godwin has resigned from the Parish Council. Liz has served many years as both District and Parish Councillor and she will be sorely missed. She has agreed to remain on the Planning Commitee which means that BPC will have access to her vast knowledge and experience.

Please see the attached official Notice of Vacancy. If there is no request from at least ten electors for an election by 14th August then the Council may fill the vacancy by co-option.

Good Afternoon,

This is just to advise you we have been informed by the Planning Inspectorate that the Hearing for the Enforcement Appeal ENF/18/0195/B has been postponed.  This is due to the ongoing Corona Virus situation – the Government guidelines on stopping non-essential travel and contact in the best interests of staff and the wider public. 

As soon as we have some more information we will be in touch.

Kind regards

Planning and Building Control Support Team

The work of the County Council has, not surprisingly changed immeasurably over the last few months and the issue of Highway matters has taken rather a back seat with preference for many of the things that we always do but never figure very highly on most people’s agenda .  Having said that Highways are continuing to work on all of the normal pothole filling and some resurfacing work together with general repairs.  However, that work is at a slower pace than normal because of the issues around staff safety and social distancing that needs to be maintained  throughout.