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Epping Forest District Council Community and Wellbeing

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The Community and Wellbeing team at Epping Forest District Council deliver a number of key services w

Our aim is to build a friendly, safe environment in which to live, play and work. Our services include:
- Community support, help and advice
- Social groups and events
- Supporting community partners
- Holiday activities
- Disability inclusion activities
- Health and wellbeing activities
- Grants for community and voluntary groups

Please contact us for more information.

13/11/2026

We are experiencing technical issues with email and some of our systems due to a global issue with Microsoft.

To help us manage call volumes, we are asking our residents to please only contact us if your enquiry is urgent.

We will keep residents updated using social media and the EFDC website.

Many thanks for your understanding.

07/11/2026

📞 Are you a council tenant?

Acuity Research & Practice Ltd will be contacting a sample of our tenants on our behalf as part of our Tenant Satisfaction Measures survey.

If you receive a call, it will come from:

📱 01992 905307

The survey is your opportunity to tell us what you think about your home and the housing services we provide. Your feedback will help us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve.

✅ Calls will only be made between 9am and 8pm on weekdays and 10am and 6pm on Saturdays
✅ Your answers will be treated confidentially
✅ More than 1,000 tenants will be contacted across the survey period

Another round will take place between February and March 2027.

If you’re contacted, please take the opportunity to have your say and help shape our housing services. 🏠💬

Find out more : www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/dont-miss-your-chance-to-shape-the-future-tenant-satisfaction-survey

04/11/2026

🤝 Good health starts with strong communities.

We're developing the next Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Epping Forest and are looking for feedback from residents, community groups and local organisations.

Your experiences and ideas will help ensure the strategy reflects the realities of everyday life across the district.

The consultation is open from 18 October to 31 December 2026.

👉 Take part and share your views: www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/have-your-say-on-health-and-wellbeing-in-epping-forest/

03/11/2026

Our 2026 Christmas memory train brings festive cheer to local residents with dementia, next month.

Bookings are open for the trip which starts at North Weald station and travels to Ongar station, where Father Christmas will be waiting.

Returning to North Weald, passengers can enjoy views of the forest and a light lunch, followed by a mulled drink and mince pie on arrival at North Weald.

While there is no charge for this pre-Christmas event, tickets must be pre-booked and are available to those living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and a friend, family member or carer.

This festive event is arranged by Epping Forest District Council’s, Community Development and Wellbeing team in partnership with Epping and Ongar Railway.

Tickets can be booked through our Booking Live page or by calling 01992 564226 (Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm).

Book for free online: https://eppingforestdc.bookinglive.com/book/add/p/647

Any questions please contact Karen on 07789372196 or [email protected].

28/10/2026

27/10/2026

🎃 Halloween fun in Chigwell! 🎃

Looking for something to keep the kids entertained this half term? Join us for FREE Halloween arts and crafts and indoor games at Victory Hall, Chigwell. Children can get creative, make new friends and enjoy plenty of seasonal fun!

📅 Monday 26 October to Thursday 29 October
⏰ 1:30pm to 3:30pm
📍 Victory Hall, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QX

Funded by Chigwell- Parish- Council as part of the Play in the Park programme.

26/10/2026

?? Community success is often a team effort.

Last year's Team of the Year, the Epping Forest Conservation Volunteers, were recognised for their dedication and hard work.

Do you know a local group that deserves recognition?

Nominate them for Team of the Year 2027.

http://ow.ly/ngr030sYSl7

26/10/2026

🎃 Halloween fun is coming to Chigwell! 🎃

Looking for something to keep the kids entertained this half term? Join us for FREE Halloween arts and crafts and indoor games at Victory Hall, Chigwell. Children can get creative, make new friends and enjoy plenty of spooky seasonal fun!

📅 Monday 26 October to Thursday 29 October
⏰ 1:30pm to 3:30pm
📍 Victory Hall, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QX

Funded by Chigwell- Parish- Council as part of the Play in the Park programme.

Address

Civic Offices, 323 High Street
Epping
CM164BZ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/

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