Stansted Parish Council

01/11/2026

👩‍🚒🚒 On Friday, a plaque was unveiled to mark the successful completion of renovations to the village's former fire station at the top of Chapel Hill.

The project, which got underway this summer, was led by Stansted Fire Station crew manager Billy Parr👏👏👏. Peter Brown, who served as a firefighter in the village from 1969 to 1992, was invited to unveil the plaque.

Also attending the short ceremony were SMPC Chair Maureen Caton, District Cllr Maggy Sutton, relatives, and members of the public.

🚒The project was funded by a grant from the Stansted Airport Community Fund. Billy's team of volunteers—many of whom are retained Stansted firefighters—spruced up the building, which now serves as storage and an office for SMPC's environmental rangers. The volunteers repainted woodwork and removed a noticeboard, and installed two plaques beside the doors. 🙏

ℹ️One of the plaques features a QR code linking to a page on the SMPC website, where visitors can learn more about the project and Stansted’s proud firefighting history: https://shorturl.at/wuaqY

01/11/2026

📆 Council Diary: 2-8 November 2026
Monday: the first of three Youth Club sessions at the Peter Kirk centre gets underway at 6.30pm. Free activities at the centre for 11-18yos (SEND up to 25) on Tuesday & Wednesday.

🏠Tuesday: The planning inquiry into City & Country’s plans to build 480 homes on green-belt land south of Stansted gets underway at Canfield Business Park. The eight day inquiry will end at the end of the month. A decision is due in the new year. Email [email protected] or call 01799 510510 if you wish to attend. You can only present on the first day of the inquiry.

🗓️Wednesday: A Full Council meeting at 7.30pm attend in person at the Mountfitchet Exchange, or follow along on zoom (ID 973 6505 9509 Password 885136).

🤝Thursday: Citizens Advice are hosting a drop-in at the Mountfitchet Exchange (9.30am-2pm). You can also get help from CA advisors on Monday, Wednesday and Friday via a laptop held at the SMPC reception from 9.30am-1pm.

♻️ Friday: Your green and brown bins need to be out by 7am. To reserve a spot at the Stansted Business forum breakfast head to their website: https://shorturl.at/SGUIK
🚧For details on roadworks see https://www.essexhighways.org/intera.../future-roadworks-map

🕊️🌹 Sunday: Chapel Hill will be closed from 10.30-11.30am for The Remembrance Service. Also on Sunday a skip will in the Lower Street carpark fro recycle your garden waste.

30/10/2026

📅If you can't attend the Full Council meeting on Wednesday, you can always follow the proceedings online using Zoom:
ID: 973 6505 9509
Password: 885136

🛎️At the meeting there is 15 minutes set aside for members of the public to raise community-related issues during Public Participation at the start of the meeting.

29/10/2026

🏠Stansted & Birchanger Planning Inquiry - November 2026🏠
The inquiry into City and Country's plans to build 480 homes on green belt land between Stansted and Birchanger starts on Tuesday.

ℹ️Attending the Inquiry
You can attend either as an observer or as a participant.
Space is limited at the Canfield Business Park venue. To help manage numbers, please contact Ann Howells, the Programme Officer at the district council, if you plan to attend.
▶️ Telephone: 01799 510510
▶️Email: [email protected]
❗️Note: Public participation is only permitted on the first day of the proceedings.

We want to say a big thank you to residents and organisations who answered the call to support the case against these planning applications.👏👏👏

The communities of Stansted and Birchanger have raised over £22,000 to pay for professional representation. Both SMPC and Birchanger Parish Council will split the remaining £18,000 cost to ensure the case against development is made as strongly as possible.

👨‍⚖️ What Happens Next?
Once the inquiry ends, the inspector will submit a report to the Secretary of State for Housing. A final decision could arrive as early as January 2027.

ℹ️ For more information and updates, visit: https://shorturl.at/ymWeC

26/10/2026

ℹ️ PCSO Alex Stewart will be at TouchPoint on Thursday for a community engagement event. Police meet-ups are a chance to:

▶️ Raise concerns about crime or antisocial behaviour
▶️ Ask questions about local policing
▶️ Get practical advice to help keep you and your property safe

🚓 PCSO Stewart will be at the same venue on 16 November and 26 November
👮 For details: https://www.essex.police.uk/area/your-area/essex/uttlesford/uttlesford-south/about-us/top-reported-crimes-in-this-area

25/10/2026

📢Council Diary: 26 October- 1 November 2026
☕️🍪 Stansted's Stroke Support Group meets at the Mft Exchange in the morning on Monday for chat, coffee and biscuits.
🤾‍♂️The Youth Club is running its regular three-weekly sessions - Mon, Tues & Wed- during half-term week. The activities at the Peter Kirk Centre are free and for young people aged 11-18 (SEND up to age 25).
📆The F&GP committee meet at 7.30pm on Wednesday. Attend in person at the Mountfitchet Exchange, or follow along on zoom (ID: 974 8121 9014 Password: 8411236).
🤝On Thursday Citizens Advice are hosting a drop-in at the Mft Exchange (9.30am-2pm). You can also get help from CA advisors on Monday, Wednesday and Friday via a laptop held at our reception from 9.30am-1pm .
♻️Friday: Your black and brown bins need to be out by 7am.
🚧 For details on roadworks see https://www.essexhighways.org/interactive-maps-and-live-travel-information/future-roadworks-map
ℹTickets for the twinning association's Quiz Night on Saturday are still available: £10 per head. Contact SMPC office if you'd like to book your spot at the quiz.

23/10/2026

🎖️🇬🇧With just over two weeks until the village Remembrance Service on Sunday, 8 November, there’s plenty of time to pick up your poppy ahead of the event.

The library is just one of many places in Stansted where you can make a donation to the Poppy Appeal.

Librarians Kris and Kev have set up a small Remembrance Display at the Mountfitchet Exchange. It features a beautiful poppy wreath with over 200 hand-knitted poppies, created by members of the Library's Knit and Natter Group who spent over six-months putting it together.👏👏👏

As always, donations made to the poppy appeal go directly to the Royal British Legion to support veterans, service personnel, and their families.

🕊️💂‍♀️Stansted Remembrance Day Service and Parade:
▶️10:30am: Parade led by troops from Carver Barracks down Chapel Hill begins. (Please note: the road will be closed to traffic for 1 hour from this time for safety and quiet).
▶️10:30am – 11:30am: Service will be led by the Rev. Helen Flack of St John’s Church.
▶️ 11:30am: Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be served in St John’s Church Hall.

TouchPoint Uttlesford Citizens Advice Bureau Stansted Fire Station Stansted Business Forum Essex Library Service

23/10/2026

📣 The Finance & General Purposes committee meeting at Mountfitchet Exchange gets underway at 7.30pm. You can follow proceedings on Zoom: ID: 974 8121 9014 Password: 8411236

Please note there is no time set a side for public participation at this meeting. You may contact committee members if there are agenda items you wish to raise with them: https://stanstedmountfitchet-pc.gov.uk/team-category/councillors/

Our Standing Orders can be viewed here: https://tinyurl.com/3ta7w4b7

21/10/2026

📒 You can read the draft minutes and reports of this meeting on our website▶️ https://rb.gy/um9o97
🏠 To register to speak at the Planning Inquiry on November 3, email: [email protected]

20/10/2026

🚓👮‍♀️ If you wish to report anti-social behaviour...

🤝 Working together to tackle anti-social behaviour

We're supporting Essex Police with a campaign to raise awareness about the illegal use of e-scooters in public spaces, following an increase in reports across Essex.

Privately owned e-scooters must not be used on roads, pavements, parks or other public areas. Those found using them illegally may have their e-scooter seized and could receive a fine and penalty points.

Community reporting plays an important role in helping us address anti-social behaviour and keep our neighbourhoods safe.

If you witness anti-social behaviour:
🚨 Call 999 in an emergency
📞 Call 101 for non-emergencies
💻 Report online through Essex Police

You can also contact Uttlesford District Council: 📞 01799 510510 📧 [email protected]

Together, we can help ensure Uttlesford remains a safe, respectful and welcoming place for everyone.