Epping Forest District Council

Countdown to Christmas – Advent Day 17🎄 Are you planning to gift a new device to a family member this Christmas? 🎁 Why not go the extra mile and include digital guides to help them navigate their new tech? Digital inclusion is all about empowering everyone to get online and make the most of their devices! Discover volunteering opportunities, engaging projects, and how-to guides that support adults in mastering digital technology. https://lnkd.in/epJ_Qkyi #DigitalInclusion #TechForAll #EFDCAdvent #GetOnline

Did you know that as a householder, you have a duty of care to take all reasonable measures to ensure that your waste is disposed of properly? If waste originating from your property is found to be fly tipped, we will expect you to be able to provide us with the details of who you passed your waste to. If you are unable to provide this information and are found to have failed in your duty of care, then you could be liable to a FPN of £400 or even criminal proceedings. Remember to carry out the following checks to prevent your waste from being disposed of incorrectly: ✅Keep a note of the name of the person/company and contact details ✅Ask to see the Waste Carriers Licence. You can also check the Environment Agency online public register to check if someone is a registered waste carrier. ✅Ask questions! Ask what will happen with your waste, where it will be taken. Legitimate waste carriers will be happy to answer questions. If someone refuses to answer, then don’t give them your business. ✅Note details of any vehicle used – vehicle registration number, any signage on the vehicle ✅Request a receipt ✅Do not use rogue callers to your property who offer to take waste without checking their details ✅Think about the fee. Remember, if a price quoted sounds too good to be true – it probably is!

Some of our services will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. You can still access many services online at www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk Housing Benefit payments to private tenants and their landlords will be paid early. If your usual payment issue date is Thursday 26 December, the revised issue date is Monday 23 December covering the period up to 31 December 2024. Waste collection days may change due the Bank Holidays - check your bin day via our website. Real Christmas trees can be recycled in January. Leave it with your green-lidded food and garden bin. If it’s over 6 foot, cut it in half and remove the pot and all decorations. Boxes can be flat packed and left under recycling bags, so they don’t blow away, or placed inside the bags if they are small. Larger boxes should be placed out flat packed on recycling week. Read more at https://lnkd.in/ejJQ5vUt

Countdown to Christmas – Advent Day 16🎄 The Epping Community Hub is a one-stop shop for residents to access a wide range of services for help and advice. Get support and advice for partners such as • Barclays bank • Citizen's Advice Epping Forest district • Department for Work and Pensions • EFDC services • Epping Forest Foodbank and more! Find a full list of providers and the hub timetable on our website - https://lnkd.in/e_Vqy2QV #EFDCAdvent #Community #EppingCommunityHub #LocalSupport #Advice

Countdown to Christmas – Advent Day 15🎄 📢 Calling all creatives and athletes. The Creativity & Active Epping Forest Sports Awards are here to recognise YOU If you’re aged 13-25, live in Epping Forest, and can show a commitment to your craft, apply now Winning could mean a boost for your artistic career or support for your sports journey! 🖌️⚽ Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Applications close on 10 January 2025. Apply now - Creativity award- https://lnkd.in/ekWvap-c Sports award - https://lnkd.in/eCNCP-Dv #CivicAwards #CreativityAwards #SportsAward #EFDCAdvent

Countdown to Christmas – Advent Day 14🎄 Get ready for the festive season at North Weald Market! 🎁 Every Saturday, you can discover unique gifts, delicious treats, and all your Christmas shopping needs. While you're in the area, why not explore the beautiful Epping Forest? 🌳 There's a variety of activities and events happening throughout the district that are perfect for all ages. Check out what's on offer - https://lnkd.in/evVnDBKd #NorthWealdMarket #EppingForest #ChristmasShopping #ShopLocal #EFDCAdvent #VisitEppingForest

Countdown to Christmas – Advent Day 13🎄 Join us at ‘Let’s Get Together’ These FREE weekly sessions are open to the whole community. Come along and get to know others in your local area. Learn a new skill, play a few games, or just relax and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat. Epping - Every Tuesday 2.30pm - 4.30pm at The Epping Community Hub, Civic Offices, CM16 4BZ Loughton - Every Wednesday 12.30pm - 2.30pm at The Oakwood Hill Community Hub, IG10 3NB Chigwell - Every Friday 1pm - 3pm at The Limes Centre, IG7 5LP #EFDCAdvent #LetsGetTogether #NewSkills #Community

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Countdown to Christmas – Advent Day 12🎄 Join our Countrycare team this Christmas for a festive treasure hunt. See how many Christmas wildlife riddles you can answer and win a treat. Age 4-11 years. £3 per child. When: Monday 23 December 2024 11:00 - 13:00 Where: Roughtally’s Wood, end of Pike Way, North Weald, CM16 6BL What 3 words: swim.value.soccer Booking is required. Book your place - https://lnkd.in/dvWye7Na #ChristmasActivities #FestiveFun #OutdoorAdventures #EFDCAdvent

🚗Throughout December! Residents and visitors will be able to use any of our car parks free of charge at weekends in December. Qualis is also offering free weekend parking at the Cottis Yard multi-storey car park in #Epping. Find a car park - https://lnkd.in/e6CQbvht