The application window is now open for the three new almshouses on High Lane that are are due to be ready for occupancy in January 2026....
Village Life
Office Closed – 29th September 2025
The Parish Council's offices at the Mountfitchet Exchange will be shut on Monday, 29th September 2025. This is to allow staff to attend the funeral at St John's Church of Parish Councillor and...
City & Country to report on controversial housing project
You are invited by City and Country to hear an update on their proposals to build 500 homes on greenbelt land between Stansted Mountfitchet and Birchanger....
Obituary: Parish Councillor Peter Jones – 1944-2025
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Peter Jones — advocate for the community, investment analyst, and much-loved father and friend — passed away peacefully last week after a life...
Display of flags on village streets – SMPC statement
SMPC Statement: Stansted Mountfitchet Parish Council is aware of the appearance of flags in the village. These were not installed with the Council's knowledge or approval, and they are not in...
Council Response: Wind Farm Application
In July Stansted Mounftichet Parish Council submitted its response to a proposal to build a solar farm between Stansted Mountfitchet and Birchanger. Below you can read why the parish council is in...
Notice of 6-month Closure of Footpath 19
The Essex County Council (Footpath 19, Stansted Mountfitchet) - Temporary Prohibition of Use Order Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the...
Food recycling prizes for Foresthall households
If you live in Foresthall Park you could be in line for a £1,000 prize from September as part of efforts to improve food recycling across Uttlesford. Currently, the average contents of a...
Extra time for awards nominations
You now have until the end of August to put forward the name of someone who you believe is deserving of one of the Uttlesford District Council's Community Achievements Awards....
Three new almshouses at High Lane
Amid a national housing crisis, the Parish Council Chair Maureen Caton was able to share some good news for those looking for affordable homes locally — a site for three new almshouses has been...