Cllr Razia Sharif

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

🎆 The Countdown Starts Now! 🎆

Our spectacular Fireworks Event returns to the Gunpowder Mills on Saturday 7 November, and the countdown officially begins today.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of dazzling fireworks, delicious food, family fun and a truly unique atmosphere at our historic site.

Whether you're a regular visitor or joining us for the first time, this is a night you won't want to miss, so grab an Early Bird ticket while you can!

📅 Saturday 7 November 🕘 4.30-8.00PM 📍 Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey

Secure your place early and start counting down with us over the next eight weeks as we reveal what makes this year's event so special.
🎟 Tickets available now https://www.ticketsource.com/rgm/t-ejqqkoa

07/09/2026

📢 Make a Difference (MAD) Day – Waltham Abbey

EFDC council tenants - join us on Thursday 8 October 2026 and help make a positive impact in your community!

📍 Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey – 10am to 12:30pm. What3Words: ///patch.bells.moth
📍 Harveyfields, Waltham Abbey, – 1:30pm to 4:00pm. What3Words: ///left.paid.drain

✅ Chat to council teams about your tenancy
✅ Help tidy your area & bring unwanted bulky items for disposal
✅ Share your views and get involved locally

Meet teams from Housing, Tenancy, Anti-Social Behavior, Estates, Environmental Enforcement, Terra Verde Services, Qualis and more.

🗑️Waste vehicles will be attending, so bring unwanted bulky items for disposal.

💬 Your voice matters - come along and make a difference!

06/09/2026

05/09/2026

What a fantastic first Epping Town Festival. Proud to have been there as Mayor of Epping to celebrate our wonderful town and the people who make it so special. Here’s to many more. See you at Proms on the Green tomorrow 😎

05/09/2026

PICTURES: Epping Town Festival with the Asteroids Majorettes, Chingford Morris Men, a Volunteers Fair and face painting, and Proms on the Green with the Epping Forest Band tomorrow (Sunday) at 3pm.

Pictures at https://cutt.ly/PICTURES-EppingFestival

03/09/2026

Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.

03/09/2026

We look forward to welcoming prospective families to our open evening on Wednesday 9th September 2026.

The event will take place from 5:30pm until 8:00pm. There will be opportunities to attend presentations by the Head of School at 6:00pm and 6:45pm.

Find out more: https://www.eppingstjohnsschool.org/