This is a regular email bulletin aimed at keeping you up-to-date with how Uttlesford District Council is responding to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. You can find details of any changes to council services on our website – see www.uttlesford.gov.uk/coronavirus or click on the link below. On this page you will also find links to trusted sources

Please see attached   Essex Fraud Alert – Covid 19

We are pleased to report that Uttlesford Citizens Advice telephone advice service is fully operational – our fully trained volunteers and members of staff are ready to offer support and advice to your residents to help them with any concerns they may have regarding benefit entitlements, consumer rights, money worries, employment rights and housing issues

We have received the following from a council colleague: I have just had a phone conversation with a friend who today received a call from a number in Cleveland nr Bristol. The caller pretended to be calling on behalf of the government given he is over the age of 70 offering him a free device

THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19

PARISH COUNCIL CONSULTATION – THE FUTURE OF CRAFTON GREEN HOUSE   The Parish Council is launching a consultation on the future of our old office building, Crafton Green House.  Having given serious consideration as to whether this is the right time to undertake a consultation, we decided to go ahead.  With more people at home,

Please see attached police report for 15th to 21st March 2020   Police Report – 15th to 21st March 2020

Covid-19 update – As of today, 23rd March 2020, the Parish Council Office at Crafton Green will be closed to the public. We are continuing to work at full strength and will be responding to telephone calls and emails as well as continuing with our usual “behind the scenes” work! Our Environmental Rangers and Handyman

All Council and Committee meetings have been cancelled up to and including 15th April 2020. We will review the situation regularly in light of advice from the government and Public Health England, as well as the National Association. We will keep our Website and Facebook page updated with any further decisions.  

  There has been a fantastic reaction in Uttlesford to the coronavirus pandemic with so many people stepping forward to organise and join local support groups. Uttlesford District Council, the Council for Voluntary Service and Volunteer Uttlesford are keen to encourage and support these local actions. We want to make sure everyone in Uttlesford receives