The Annual Town Meeting in The Murray Hall included local groups, organisations and charities that were successful with their grant applications, and Town Mayor LRA Cllr Katie Valentine presented the awards to the Citizens of the Year. loughton-tc.gov.uk/_VirDir/CoreCo…

The Town Council has opened the new Newmans Lane Playground, adjacent to Rectory Lane, with Town Mayor LRA Cllr Katie Valentine, cutting the ribbon to declare the new facilities open. loughton-tc.gov.uk/_VirDir/CoreCo…

Thank you to the LRA members who delivered our most recent Loughton Life around town, and to those who responded to our calls for help to fill the delivery gaps. If for whatever reason you didn't receive it, you can read it here. loughtonresidents.co.uk/news-emails-an…

There are some part closures of the Central Line during some weekends in every month during summer, so it may pay to check in advance if you are planning to attend any events in central London. content.tfl.gov.uk/planned-track-…

There have been ongoing concerns by residents over parking problems resulting from the new housing and over 400 new residents in the Lucton Close development on Borders Lane. loughtonresidents.co.uk/featured-news/…

Meet Your Local Councillors – Street Surgery in Lucton Close! Saturday 26th April | 10:30am – 12:00pm. We’re holding a street surgery right outside your doorstep to: •Welcome new neighbours •Listen to your views and concerns •Share how the LRA works for your community

Don't forget the Luctons Close street survey is happening today from 10:30am! Come and meet your local LRA councillors.

The recent spring weather has been drier and warmer than usual, with many wildfires around the country. Please keep an eye out for any fires, especially in the Epping Forest. Call 999 if you see a fire. eppingforestguardian.co.uk/news/national/…

New blue-lidded recycling bins will be replacing both the clear recycling sacks and blue box currently used for recycling items including paper, plastic containers, tins and cans, and glass bottles and jars. eppingforestdc.gov.uk/blue-lidded-re…

Have you ever wondered where your recycling and waste goes once it’s been collected? LoveEssex has created a playlist of videos to show you where your recycling or waste is sent and explains what happens to it next. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

On 8 May the Town Council invite all residents to come along to the lighting of the Beacon at the top of Hillyfields Open Space to mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day. loughton-tc.gov.uk/_VirDir/CoreCo…

The B181 road from Epping to North Weald is closed during the day for road resurfacing 29 May - 6 June. The road provides access to St Margaret's Hospital. This may impact on any appointments you have. We don't know of alternative routes to the hospital. one.network/?GB142987542

The District Council will be delivering new blue-lidded recycling bins from June. These replace both the clear recycling sacks and blue box currently used for recycling items including paper, plastic containers, tins and cans, and glass bottles and jars. eppingforestdc.gov.uk/recycling-and-…

The District Council has published details of all activities, events, exhibitions and workshops from the Community Development and Wellbeing team for May to October. eppingforestdc.gov.uk/whats-on-broch…

The District Council has delivered new blue-lidded recycling bins across Loughton. These replace both the clear recycling sacks and blue glass recycling bins. eppingforestdc.gov.uk/recycling-and-…

The District Council has been made aware of a scam asking residents to pay parking penalty charge notices (PCN) via a text message. The message looks genuine and includes references to the Government website GOV.UK. eppingforestdc.gov.uk/parking-fine-s…

Temporary traffic lights will be in place from Monday night until 22/8 near the corner of the High Road and The Drive to allow for repairs to the Loughton Brook culvert under the High Road. Some nearby parking bays will be suspended. Expect delays. one.network/?GB143419855

On 9 and 10 August the Central Line will be closed between Loughton and Leytonstone. The service around the Hainault loop will also be affected. All upcoming track closures are at content.tfl.gov.uk/planned-track-…

The Loughton Horticultural Show is on Saturday 6 September at the Murray Hall. Doors open at 9am for exhibitors and 2pm for public viewing. The Town Mayor's Best Allotment Awards are at 4pm. loughton-tc.gov.uk/_UserFiles/Fil…

For the planned Local Government restructure the County Council prefer three unitary councils in Greater Essex. For our area, Epping Forest would be combined with Chelmsford, Brentwood, Harlow, and Maldon into one Unitary Authority. essex.gov.uk/news/2025/thre…