Do you have a Postal Vote? 

Do you have a postal vote? If you do, you will need to re-apply every three years. Changes within the Elections Act 2022 mean that your postal vote will expire on 31 January from the third anniversary of your original application.

Uttlesford DC are going to contact all their existing postal voters asking them to reapply via the Government's website before 31 January 2026.  UDC have asked all Parish Councils to help by encouraging anyone who receives a letter or email to act and to reassure residents that this is a legitimate communication.  For more information: https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/postal-vote-renewal

Register to vote at www.gov.uk/registertovote

Apply for a postal vote www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote

Apply for a proxy vote www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote 

Posted on behalf of Elmdon Duddenhoe End & Wenden Lofts Parish Council.

Posted 21/04/2025

Upcoming Change to the Express Set Down at London Stansted Airport 

Extract of recent letter from Stansted Airport Ltd.

I am writing to inform you about an upcoming change to the way the Express Set Down operates at London Stansted Airport. We are planning to introduce a new barrierless system, which will mean drivers dropping people off and picking up do not have to stop at a barrier. Instead, they will drive straight through and pay remotely by midnight the following day .

This is similar to systems already in use at other airports and settings like tunnels, toll roads, and bridges. Work is currently underway, and we expect the forecourts to go barrierless in early 2025. We will provide the official go-live date in the new year, but we wanted to ensure you were among the first to hear about these changes. 

At London Stansted Airport, we continuously strive to enhance the travel experience, and this new system is one of many initiatives aimed at improving passenger convenience. There are no current changes to the drop-off and pick up tariffs and arrangements for Blue Badge holders remain the same. Regular users will be able to set up an auto pay account to make their experience easier and local people who currently receive a discount will continue to do so. 

Between now and go-live, there will be a program of regular communication, but if you have any questions at this stage, please let us know.. 

For more details see Stansted Drop-Off & Pick-up Information 

Posted 18/01/2025

DaRT Flexible Bus Services (Service Update)

Elmdon, Duddenhoe End & Wenden Lofts Parish Council would like to remind residents about the DaRT flexible bus services (DaRT = Demand Responsive Transport). This service operates in north Essex, connecting a range of rural communities to local towns and facilitating access to employment, leisure, shopping and medical care. DaRT services 3 & 299 are operated by Central Connect, under contract to Essex County Council, who financially support he services. 

For more details see DaRT Bus Service 

New contact details
DaRT booking centre on 0115 777 3187 or dart@central-connect.co.uk

Posted 31/07/2024