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PROMOTE YOUR EVENT THIS SUMMER
NEW EPPING FOREST FAMILY SUMMER GUIDE
With the summer holidays fast approaching, and six weeks ahead of parents and families looking for local events and ideas of places to go, for all weathers.
We are launching a new guide, which will go in all three of our local magazines, it will be available digitally and via social media.
There will be two guides, one for July and one for August. They will both be full of local events, activities and ideas in the Epping, North Weald, Ongar and surrounding areas.
If you are planning a local event, please complete the form below to find out more.
Read Essex Publications Online
The JUNE 2026 issues of North Weald Village Life, Epping Town Life and the new Ongar Local Life magazines are available now online (below) and will be available in print to collect from your local outlet from Tuesday 2nd June.
You can read the latest issues, by clicking on the front cover of each magazine below:-
You can find out more about advertising and editorial opportunities here
Reader Section
This section enables everybody to read our magazines online, to find out about the content of our magazines, how to contribute to our magazines.
Advertiser Section
This section is for businesses, chartiies, organisations, individuals or anybody who would like to promote their goods or services to local people.
Distribution Section
New - July 2025
There are now a variety of ways in which you can receive your copies of the magazines.
LOCAL NEWS
Local news in North Weald Bassett, Epping, Thornwood, Ongar, Theydon Bois, Buckhurst Hill and Loughton
New Guide to what's on in the school holidays coming soon
The UK government has extended pub licensing hours for the men’s 2026 World Cup knockout stages for all England and Scotland matches.
Pubs in England and Wales will be able to remain open for longer should a home nation (England or Scotland) proceed beyond the group stages of the tournament.
The 2026 tournament is to be played in the US, Canada, and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July. Many games are being screened later in the evening as the 3 host nations have various time zones that are at least 5 hours behind the UK..
The extension of hours are:
- 1am for kick-offs between 5pm and up to 9pm
- 2am for kick-offs between 9pm and up to 10pm
EFDC Lost Rights to Planning detrmine planning permissions
EFDC confirmed on 15th June, that The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has stripped Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) of the sole local right to determine major planning applications.
The designation under Section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, comes after the council breached government limits on the number of planning refusals overturned at appeal.
The designation means developers with housing schemes bigger than 10 homes or on sites bigger than 0.5 hectares, those looking to build buildings over 1,000 square meters or all other developments on land over 1 hectare no longer need to apply to Epping Forest District Council for planning permission.
Instead they can now apply to a government-appointed Planning Inspector over whom there will be no local control or right of appeal. The Inspectorate will also receive the planning application fees despite the council still being required to help administer the application including putting up site notices, writing to neighbours and hosting any public hearings.
The council has retained the power to determine small scale planning applications including householder improvements.
Extra Time for pubs during world cup
With the school holidays around the corner, we are planning a new section of the magazines dedicated to local events taking place during July and August.
If you are planning an event, or are aware of an event or want to advertise your local event ready for school holidays, please email june@essexpublications.co,uk.
Looking for or returning to work?
Are you looking for work, training or support getting back to work?
You are invited to the Stronger Together event to find help with employment, skills and wellbeing.
Stronger Together – Work, skills and wellbeing
The event is:
- On Wednesday 17 June 2026
- From 9:30am to 1pm
- At Epping Forest District Council Offices, Epping High Street, CM16 4BZ
Book your free ticket to find out more information on practical support, friendly advice and real opportunities to move forward. Whether you’re looking for work, training or wellbeing support, you’ll find everything you need in one welcoming place.
Organised by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), this event brings together a range of organisations offering:
- Speak face to face with local employers
- Find a training course to help you on your career path
- Meet health and wellbeing specialists to get you back into work
The event features over 30 providers, businesses, and wellbeing stalls, with showcases of government initiatives designed to support employers with their recruitment needs, making this a valuable opportunity for businesses to connect with potential candidates.https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stronger-together-work-skills-and-wellbeing-tickets-1985274705085
NHS are asking for your thoughts
Health and care services across Essex are facing growing challenges, NHS Essex want your feedback to influence future NHS priorities in Essex.
Local people, staff and communities across Essex are being asked to share their views on the future of local health services as NHS Essex launches a new public survey to help shape priorities over the next 5 years.
We want to understand what matters most to local people as we plan how health and care services should improve in the future.
The survey asks:
- How can we make services better in Essex?
- What is the biggest health issue facing Essex?
- What does good health and care look like to you?
Have your say
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and closes at 5pm on Tuesday 30 June.
Advertise in our New Local Directory
Our new Business Directory is designed to help local people discover trusted services right here in our community. Whether you’re a small independent, a growing business, or a well‑established brand, listing with us puts you in front of residents who actively support local.
With thousands of readers across Epping, North Weald Ongar and surrounding areas, our directory gives your business year‑round visibility — online, on social media, and through our community magazines.
Be seen. Be found. Be part of your local community.
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Local Events
You can find details of lots of local events taking place over the next few months by clicking below
Local Business Directory
If you are looking for a particular local Essex business, please visit the directory below.
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Telephone: 07814 863955
E-mail: june@essexpublications.co.uk
Address: Runway House, North Weald Airfield, Essex CM16 6HR