Birchanger Parish Council

The following letter (please use link below) has been received from Peter Holt who is Chief Executive of Uttlesford District Council.

As many residents are already no doubt aware, the Travellers appeal has been successful. To view the complete report from the Planning Officer please use the link below.

As there is no Parish Council meeting in August 2021, and therefore no minutes, the schedule of payments for July 2021 is displayed here.

As there will not be a meeting in June, the schedule of payments for May 2021 has been posted to this website. See link below.

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.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is responsible for the census in England and Wales.

The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and everyone takes part.

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

The information submitted through the census is stored securely for 100 years when it is released to provide a valuable resource for historical and genealogical research.

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.