Elsenham Parish Council

10/09/2026

Your waste collection this week 🗑️

This week’s waste collections, starting tomorrow, will be for your green-lidded recycling bin and brown kitchen caddy.

For more information about waste and recycling in the district, visit our website: 🔗 https://orlo.uk/yTx6g

For the latest updates about collections, including any delays or changes, visit: 🔗 https://orlo.uk/CAqIH

Keep up to date 📧

Don’t forget to sign up to our Recycling and Waste newsletter for the latest tips, events and information delivered straight to your inbox.

👉 Sign up here: https://orlo.uk/S78SZ

10/09/2026

Have your say on Council Tax Support

We’re asking residents for views on next year’s Local Council Tax Support / Council Tax Reduction scheme.

For 2027/28, we’re proposing to keep the minimum contribution rate at 0% - meaning eligible working‑age residents who qualify for maximum support would continue to pay no minimum amount towards their Council Tax. Protections for vulnerable residents, disabled people, carers and pensioners would also remain.

The consultation runs until 14 September (5pm).

Share your views online: https://orlo.https://orlo.uk/42Avn
Paper copies: call 01799 510510

Your feedback will help shape the final scheme for 2027/28.

10/09/2026

❌ Never put batteries, vapes or any electrical items with built‑in batteries in your household bins.

🔥 When crushed inside waste vehicles, they can ignite or explode - putting crews and the public at risk.

♻️ You can recycle small electricals safely and easily:
✔️ Small electricals can be put out weekly with your kerbside collection.
✔️ Remove any batteries or lightbulbs
✔️ Leave plugs and cables attached
✔️ Put items in a standard‑size carrier bag (no black bin bags)
✔️ Place the bag on top of your bin by 7am on collection day

♻️ Batteries and integrated‑battery items should be taken to dedicated recycling points across the district.

Full details on safe disposal of electricals and batteries 👉 https://orlo.uk/IwD8b

07/09/2026

Stansted and Elsenham e-bike hire scheme survey
Your feedback on a possible local bike scheme in Stansted and Elsenham.

Would you like to see an e-bike hire scheme in Stansted Mountfitchet and Elsenham and if so what might it include?

Link to survey below...

02/09/2026

📌 A little notice board update!

You may have noticed that the notice board near the school is looking a little… bare at the moment!

The Communications Committee have arranged for two of the village notice boards to be cleaned and refurbished, with the aim of also replacing the notice board at the station.

The board near the school is currently enjoying some much-needed TLC and will be back in place soon, looking refreshed and ready to keep everyone up to date with village news, events and information.

Thanks for your patience while we give our notice boards a little spruce up 🌿📋

02/09/2026

Upcoming meetings....

For more information, Agenda's and supporting documents please visit our website:
www.elsenham-pc.gov.uk

24/08/2026

Upcoming meetings...

For more information, Agendas and supporting documents, please visit the website: www.elsenham-pc.gov.uk

20/08/2026

Due to the hosepipe ban and the drought conditions the Flowerbeds Committee are concentrating on the Memorial Garden.

The hanging baskets and planters are getting watered daily using watering cans. The roses are being watered the same way once a week by the Committee.

The roses look none the worse for this - unbelievably as the photo shows.

A huge thank you to the watering team!

12/08/2026

Find your nearest defibrillator and first aid in Elsenham...For further information please follow the link below.

No registered defibrillator in Elsenham itself, but 40 are mapped just outside. Nearest Emergency Department: Princess Alexandra Hospital. Plus 6 GP…

11/08/2026

For further information, please click on the link below.

Keeping your home safe from fire is an important part of living safe and well. That’s why we offer free Home Safety Visits to all residents across Essex.