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Town Mayor 2019/20 at MAY’S Annual Council Meeting, Cllr Stella Murphy Was Elected Unanimously As Town Mayor for 2019/20 Autumn 2019 1 News from Loughton Town Council Autumn 2019 No 86 Town Mayor 2019/20 AT MAY’S annual council meeting, Cllr Stella Murphy was elected unanimously as Town Mayor for 2019/20. Cllr Chris Pond, in his nomination, referred to ‘her long standing residency in Loughton, charitable work and the good qualities she will bring to the role. She is also noted as a renowned home economist, food stylist and authoress, including a book on some rather exotic smoothies’. Cllr Murphy thanked members for electing her, expressing “her gratitude to former Mayor, Cllr Murray, who would be a hard act to follow, but must be looking forward to a break after attending over 120 events during the past year. Loughton is such a beautiful, dynamic area that I have had the pleasure of living in my whole life and it is very exciting to now be involved with the local community so closely. Charities have always played an important role for me and I am delighted to be supporting: Epping Forest Foodbank, Epping Forest Reuse, Oak View School and Cry (Cardiac Risk in the young). I look forward to meeting with as many charities, schools, community groups and voluntary organisations as possible”. She also congratulated Cllr Tessa Cochrane on her appointment as Deputy Town Mayor. Tessa too has lived in Loughton all her life and is involved in community charitable work. The general consensus amongst members was that the new Town Mayor and her Deputy would form a formidable partnership. Members paid tribute to the work of outgoing mayor, Cllr Stephen Murray for his Left Town Mayor Cllr Stella Murphy, exemplary service, commitment and hard work right Deputy Town Mayor, Cllr Tessa Cochrane on behalf of the local community. TRUSTED EXPERT ADVICE If you’re thinking of selling or letting, why not invite us around for TEA? RESIDENTIAL Contact your local branch now Property Professionals T: 020 8508 0101 E: [email protected] since 1988 2 Autumn 2019 Contact numbers COUNCIL SERVICES Churches Together www.loughtonchurches.org.uk POLICE & FIRE (dial 999 for emergencies) Loughton Town Council 020 8508 4200 Epping Forest ReUse 01992 578222 Essex Police (non-emergency) 101 City of London Corp (Epping Forest) 020 8532 1010 ignite (Youth Activities) 020 8508 3643 Action Fraud 0300 123 2040 Epping Forest District Council 01992 564000 Loughton Arts Centre 07532 053194 Anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789321 Waste Management Hotline 01992 564608 Loughton Voluntary Care Assoc. 020 8508 6114 PUBLIC UTILITIES Essex County Council (ECC) 03457 430 430 Restore Community Centre 020 8508 9883 UK Power Networks emergency 105 Adult Social Care 0345 603 7630 Royal British Legion (Loughton Branch) 020 8508 5044 National Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999 Child Social Care 0345 603 7627 Royal Voluntary Service 0845 608 0122 Thames Water 24 hour leakline 0800 714 614 Debden Library 0333 0132654 Supporting Carers in Essex 0300 770 80 90 SPORT Education & Schools 0345 603 2200 Voluntary Action Epping Forest 01992 564178 David Lloyd Chigwell 0345 129 6783 Loughton Library 0333 0132677 Volunteering Enquiries 01992 564256 Debden Sports Club 020 8508 9392 Registrar: Births, ceremonies & deaths 0345 603 7632 Loughton Athletic Club 07958 903842 HEALTH & HOSPITALS Essex Parking Partnership (enquiries) 01206 282316 Loughton Bowling Club 020 8508 3546 ADAS (Alcohol & Drugs Service) 01279 641347 Loughton Cricket Club 020 8502 2064 Alzheimer’s Society (Epping Forest) 01279 427522 ADVICE, HELP & INFORMATION Loughton Football Club 020 8508 4757 Action for Family Carers 0300 770 80 90 Breathe Easy Harlow & Epping Forest 01992 573387 Loughton Leisure Centre (& pool) 020 3225 5460 Affordable Counselling Epping Forest 01992 573402 British Red Cross 020 8508 2162 Loughton Rugby Football Club 07969 638349 Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 477 0808 Forest Medical Centre 020 8535 6888 South Loughton Cricket Club 07941 347812 Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 04 05 06 The Holly Private Hospital 020 8505 3311 TRAVEL & TOURISM Epping Forest College 020 8508 8311 King George 020 8983 8000 Arriva (traveline) 0344 800 4411 Jobcentre Plus (Loughton) 0345 604 3719 Loughton Health Centre 020 8502 5000 First Essex Customer Services 0345 602 0121 NSPCC helpline (freephone) 0808 800 5000 NHS Direct 111 Gatwick Airport: Your service centre 01293 555713 RSPCA cruelty line 0300 1234 999 Princess Alexandra 01279 444455 Heathrow Airport 0844 335 1801 Samaritans 116 123 Rectory Lane Health Centre 020 8272 4600 London Travel Information SSAFA (Loughton Epping & Harlow) 01206 764114 Spire Roding (Private) 020 8551 1100 (TfL & London Overground) 0343 222 1234 Trading Standards ECC (business) 0345 603 7626 St Margaret’s 01279 444455 Luton Airport 01582 405100 Victim Support (Essex) 0300 303 0165 Whipps Cross 020 8539 5522 National Express 0871 781 8181 National Rail Enquiries 03457 484950 COMMUNITY LOCAL AMENITY REFUSE POINTS Southend Airport 01702 538 500 Age UK Essex 01245 346106 Essex County Council www.essex.gov.uk/recyclingcentres Stansted Airport 0844 335 1803 Age UK Advice 0800 678 1174 Chigwell IG7 5AA Luxborough Lane Tourist Info Centre (Waltham Abbey) 01992 660336 Care & Repair Service 01992 564086 Waltham Abbey EN9 1JU Brooker Road Traveline (public transport information) 0871 200 22 33 COME ALONG TO OCTOBER OPEN DAY WEEK AT THE OAK-TREE GROUP OF SCHOOLS BRAESIDE SCHOOL COOPERSALE HALL NORMANHURST OAKLANDS SCHOOL Buckhurst Hill SCHOOL Epping SCHOOL North Chingford Loughton Ages 2 ½ to 16 Ages 2 ½ to 11 Ages 2 ½ to 16 Ages 2 ½ to 11 Wed 2 Oct 6pm (11+) Tues 1 Oct 9.15am Thurs 3 Oct 6pm (5 to 16) Wed 2 Oct 9.15am Thurs 3 Oct 9.15am (2 ½ to 11) (2 ½ to 11) Fri 4 Oct 9.15am (2 ½ to 4) (2 ½ to 11) Four local privately-owned independent schools for children aged 2½ to 16 FOR MORE INFORMATION www.oaktreeschools.co.uk @OakTreeSchools think loughton oct dates 19.indd 1 23/07/2019 12:57:17 Autumn 2019 3 Clerk’s that Loughton Town Council an example of the value of 7 September 2019 will have continues to be at the forefront Jessel Green to the people of proved another successful Remarks of many of these events. The Loughton, this was it. Loughton event. Jessel Green Community Fun Town Council and other I spent a number of mornings Day held on 30 June 2019 organisations have now done working with our Parks and was particularly memorable, everything possible to protect Amenities wardens and am attracting thousands of local this valuable green space and grateful for their great work residents on an idyllic summer’s community asset from large and daily litter picks on behalf day. Yes they do exist and scale development. We can only of local residents, in all areas, we had sunshine all day! It now await the final deliberations where the Town Council has was a very family orientated and conclusions of the Local responsibility. Unfortunately it is occasion and notable was the Plan Inspector. an endless task, as Loughton large number of people who I enjoyed my visit with the along with every other town stayed on to picnic, long after new Town Mayor, Stella Murphy and parish in the country is the official closing of the main to the Willingale Allotments for not immune from the few that attractions. It was great to see the Open Gardens Day on 22 opt not to dispose of their litter so many organisations, working June. The diversity of the plots responsibly. BY THE time you read this so well in tandem, including the and the enthusiasm and drive Just glancing at the ‘Regular edition, we will be at the tail end Restore Community Church, of the allotment holders was Activities’ page in this edition, of summer and edging towards Red Balloon Foundation, Epping impressive. Should anyone there is so much to do in those shorter days and longer Forest Community Church be interested in ‘growing their Loughton and so many groups nights. The longest day of June and the continued support of own’ and wish to rent the last to join. Loughton is a great 21 will seem a distant memory. the ‘Cottage Loaf’, to name remaining plots, please call or place to live and long may it The summer months have a few. We were also grateful visit the Town Council office in continue. brought home to me the great for generous sponsorship and the library at Traps Hill. At the community spirit and range of donations from sources all time of writing, we are hopeful community activities throughout over Loughton, too long a list that the Horticultural Show at Mark Squire Loughton. I am pleased to mention. If ever there was the Murray Hall on Saturday Town Clerk Christmas competitions ALTHOUGH THE clocks Christmas themed are still on ‘British Summer display, guaranteeing Time’ Christmas will be upon automatic entry into ROOFING & UPVC CLADDING SPECIALISTS us before we know it! As this competition and we launch our ever popular help turn Loughton • FREE ADVICE • FREE SURVEY Christmas competitions into a ‘Winter for 2019, let your creativity Wonderland’. There • FREE ESTIMATE shine and design the town are four entry classes: council’s official Christmas local/independents, CALL FREE 0800 783 3619 card or start planning your multiple/chain stores, Christmas window display. charity shops and new EXTRA DISCOUNT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Entrants for the Christmas card to this year restaurants, INSURANCE AND GRANT WORK competition must have a connection cafes and public houses. Each group to Loughton; live, work or attend winner will be awarded an engraved UNDERTAKEN school or college here – all ages cup (to keep for 11 months) plus a All ROOFING & REPAIRS welcome. There are four different framed certificate, and will be invited age categories: infant, junior, to nominate a charity of their choice secondary and adult; each category to receive a £75 donation from the winner receives a £25 gift card, and town council.
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