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13/09/2026

This weekend I had the pleasure of joining the Sawbridgeworth Town Twinning Association for a trip to our French twinned town: Bry-sur-Marne.

The relationship between our two towns is a great foundation for building friendships and learning more about each other’s cultures and communities. Sawbridgeworth and Bry-sur-Marne have been twinned since 1973.

On Friday night we were hosted by the two Deputy Mayors of Bry for an excellent meal (the Mayor is on leave following the birth of his second child a week ago), and it was my honour to give a speech about our town and ‘le jumelage’ in both English and French.

🇫🇷 🤝 🇬🇧

Sawbridgeworth Photography Competition - less than 3 weeks left to enter!As part of my continued fundraising efforts for...
11/09/2026

Sawbridgeworth Photography Competition - less than 3 weeks left to enter!

As part of my continued fundraising efforts for Sawbridgeworth Community First Responders, we will be producing and selling charity Christmas Cards and 2027 calendars later this year. And we want to feature YOUR photos!

For the Christmas cards, we are looking for wintry and festive scenes of Sawbridgeworth - think Pishiobury Park in the snow, or the lights on Bell Street. For the Calendar, we are looking for scenes from across Sawbridgeworth throughout the year.

To enter, send your details and photos to: [email protected].

This competition is open to all ages. If you have a great photo of Sawbo, we want to see it!

Entries close at 5pm on Wednesday 30 September. Good luck!

It’s safe to say this weekend has been a little calmer than the last! But not completely quiet…Yesterday I was pleased t...
06/09/2026

It’s safe to say this weekend has been a little calmer than the last! But not completely quiet…

Yesterday I was pleased to join Sawbridgeworth Library to present certificates and medals to the children who had completed the Summer Reading Challenge. Well done to all of the children who kept up their reading through the summer holidays, reading six books each, some of whom also completed the town trail.

Following that, I attended the Sawbridgeworth Gardens & Allotments Show at Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall. The show has been going for over 100 years and, despite the challenges with this year’s hot and dry weather, there were some amazing entries across fruit, vegetables and flowers, as well as baking, crafting, jams, chutneys, and an impressive children’s section.

Congratulations to John Salmon who won the most points in show, and Gillian Fuller who won best exhibit in show at the Allotments Show. And thank you to the committee and volunteers who made the whole thing possible. On a personal note, thank you very much to the kind lady who insisted on buying me a tea and slice of cake!

Whilst this weekend was different to last weekend, there was one common theme: the strength of our community. From looking out for our neighbours, to organising community events, to volunteering, to supporting the next generation, we should be proud of that sense of community we have here in Sawbridgeworth. It is rare and we mustn’t take it for granted.

Cllr Angus Parsad-Wyatt
Mayor of Sawbridgeworth

Sheering Mill Lane - Tuesday morning update (1 Sep).Thank you again to everyone for their efforts and support over the w...
01/09/2026

Sheering Mill Lane - Tuesday morning update (1 Sep).

Thank you again to everyone for their efforts and support over the weekend - what a fantastic community we have!

I have been speaking to national media this morning about the incident and the events of the weekend - including Times Radio (06.20) and Good Morning Britain (08.15) - which is helpful for raising awareness of what has happened, building support, and hopefully preventing similar unauthorised developments here and elsewhere in future.

The site is quiet this morning, with no observed works or additional persons on site. The injunction - which prohibits work on the site - remains in place until the high court hearing on 15 September.

Residents are reminded to remain vigilant, but peaceful and lawful at all times. If you witness any suspected breaches of the injunction, and/or wish to pass on information, photographs, vehicle details, or concerns - where there is no immediate danger - please contact Hertfordshire Police on 101, and quote reference: HC-28082026-0123.

If you witness criminal damage in progress - such as the deliberate destruction of fences, gates, barriers, locks, buildings, vehicles, trees, hedgerows, or other property, or if there is violence, threats, intimidation, or an immediate risk to public safety - please call 999 immediately.

We encourage residents to visit the East Herts District Council website for the latest official updates and situation reports relating to this matter: https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/unauthorised-encampment-and-works-land-sheering-mill-lane-sawbridgeworth

Thank you again for being a strong, united, supportive community!

Angus Parsad-Wyatt
Mayor of Sawbridgeworth
& East Herts District Councillor

31/08/2026

Monday 12pm Sheering Mill Lane Update:

Following the issuing of the updated injunction early this morning, work resumed on site around 07.10. Under the powers afforded by the new injunction, police entered the site shortly before 09.00, advised the occupants they would be in contempt of court if they remained on site or continued work, and liable to arrest. The occupants have now left the site.

The police will maintain a presence on site throughout today, and patrols going forward. If any persons enter the site and/or resume works, the police will enter, warn them of the potential contempt of court, and carry out arrests if necessary.

The injunction and associated powers remain in place until the next high court hearing on 15 September. We will provide any updates we can around that.

In the meantime, residents should remain vigilant, call 999 in an emergency or 101 otherwise, and if you have any questions please feel free to email me: [email protected] or contact the District Council.

Finally, just to reiterate our thanks to everyone who has participated in peaceful protest throughout the weekend, to the police for carefully managing a difficult situation, and to East Herts officers for working all weekend at pace to get the necessary court hearings and powers so quickly. An incredible cross-community effort.

Thanks
Angus Parsad-Wyatt
Mayor of Sawbridgeworth
& East Herts District Councillor

31/08/2026

Monday 8am Sheering Mill Update:

A huge thank you to everyone who kept watch overnight and continued to demonstrate the strength of our community.

As you may have seen, East Herts and its partners worked at incredible speed yesterday to secure time with a judge to present evidence that the injunction issued on Saturday night had been breached. As a result, the judge issued an updated injunction which was served on site in the early hours of this morning.

The new injunction sets out that any person found in contravention - I.e. on site, carrying out works - could be found in contempt of court, which may result in fines, asset seizure, or imprisonment. Effectively this gives the police additional powers to prevent further works, which they have not had until now.

We are aware that work resumed on site around 07.10 this morning, and so we ask two key things:

1. Please continue to protest peacefully, keep the road clear, and follow all police instructions.

2. If you are near the site, and can safely photograph/film any further breaches of the injunction, please do so and send them to: [email protected]

We remain in contact with East Herts and Hertfordshire Police, and will share what we can when we can.

Thank you again for your understanding and support.

Sunday 10pm update - Sheering Mill Lane…Firstly, well done and thank you to everyone who has been down on the road today...
30/08/2026

Sunday 10pm update - Sheering Mill Lane…

Firstly, well done and thank you to everyone who has been down on the road today peacefully protesting. And particularly those who are here tonight and overnight. We estimate there are c. 200 people peacefully protesting currently (see photo). The protest remains peaceful, and all police orders are being followed.

The latest update from East Herts and FAQ can be found here: https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/unauthorised-encampment-and-works-land-sheering-mill-lane-sawbridgeworth - at present the high court date officially is still 15 Sept, but East Herts are working on speaking to an out of hours judge sooner.

Cllr Eric Buckmaster and I have an update call with the Police, East Herts Council and the Environment Agency again tomorrow at 11am. If there are any updates from that call that we can share we will.

I know this is a concerning and angering incident for everyone; but rest assured that the Town Council and all Sawbridgeworth councillors are continuing to push for all action that can be taken under the law, and as swiftly as possible.

Keep up the community spirit!

Thanks
Angus Parsad-Wyatt
Mayor of Sawbridgeworth
& East Herts District Councillor.

Sawbridgeworth Christmas Card & Calendar Photo Competition - 5 weeks left to enter!As part of my continued fundraising e...
27/08/2026

Sawbridgeworth Christmas Card & Calendar Photo Competition - 5 weeks left to enter!

As part of my continued fundraising efforts for Sawbridgeworth Community First Responders, we will be selling charity Christmas Cards and 2027 calendars later this year.

And we're looking to feature YOUR photos! For the Christmas cards, we are looking for wintry and festive scenes of Sawbridgeworth - think Pishiobury Park in the snow, or the lights on Bell Street. For the Calendar, we are looking for scenes from across Sawbridgeworth throughout the year.

To enter, send your details and photos to: [email protected].

This competition is open to all Sawbridgeworth residents, workers and visitors of all ages. If you have a great photo of Sawbo, we want to see it!

Entries close at 5pm on Wednesday 30 September. Good luck!

Independence Day of Ukraine 🇺🇦 It was a privilege to welcome residents and local Ukrainians to Sawbridgeworth Town Counc...
24/08/2026

Independence Day of Ukraine 🇺🇦

It was a privilege to welcome residents and local Ukrainians to Sawbridgeworth Town Council this morning as we marked the Independence Day of Ukraine.

35 years ago today, on 24 August 1991, Ukraine’s Parliament - the Verkhovna Rada - issued the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the country’s sovereignty and freedom from the Soviet Union.

This morning, we paused to reflect on how the shadow of Russia continues to loom over Ukraine, as the Russo-Ukrainian war passes 12.5 years since the occupation and annexation of Crimea, and 4.5 years since the full-scale invasion of February 2022.

But we looked forward with hope and optimism that we would, one day soon, be able to celebrate a free, thriving and democratic Ukraine once again. And until that day, we renew our support for Ukraine, its people, and all those who have made Sawbridgeworth their home.

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

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