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About Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden is located in NW Essex some 50 miles from London, but in a largely unspoilt rural area. This very attractive town is one of the finest preserved examples of a medieval market town and is quintessentially English. Within its outstanding Conservation Area you can find examples of every style of architecture from the 12th to the 21st century. The town is close to, but largely undisturbed by, Stansted airport and has excellent links to Cambridge, just 15 miles away.

For more information on Saffron Walden including things to do and places to stay, please see www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk

Applications are invited for the position of Town Clerk. Closing date 27th August 2010. Click here for details.

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The Council has 15 elected members, each elected for a term of four years. For election purposes the town is divided into three wards. The Chairman of the Council is the Town Mayor and is elected annually in May.
A committee system is operated. Each committee has specific functions, meets regularly and submits reports and recommendations to the full Council. Details of committees and their meetings can be obtained from the Town Council offices. The Committees, with their broad areas of responsibility are:-

  • Property and Services Responsibility: for all Council properties including the Town Hall and Golden Acre Community Centre; for administering grants and loans, for dealing with consultations by other local authorities and Government bodies on all matters other than planning.
  • Planning and Road Traffic Consideration of all planning applications and subsequent comments and observations to the planning authority. Preparation of submissions to planning appeals and inquiries and comment on Local and Structure Plans. Consideration of all road traffic matters affecting the town, including parking. Consideration of all matters relating to street naming.
  • Recreation and Playing Fields Responsibility for all playing fields and play equipment and for allotments. Responsibility for the purchase or acquisition of playing fields or other major external recreational facilities.
  • Establishment. Responsibility for all matters relating to staffing and administration and structure and organisation of the Council.

Temporary Street Closure - 28 August 2010 - 28 Aug 2010
DISTRICT COUNCIL OF UTTLESFORD Notice of Order as to Obstruction under Section 21 of the Town Police Clauses Act...
Retirement of the Town Clerk - 14 Jul 2010
Malcolm White is retiring at the end of August 2010 after 34 years as Saffron Walden Town Clerk. For...
Litter on the Common - 15 Jun 2010
It is delightful to see so many people on the Common during the hot weather, but what a pity...
Saffron Walden Mayor - 15 May 2010
On Saturday 15 May 2010 Saffron Walden Annual Mayor Making Ceremony took place, continuing a tradition which can probably...
Important information for parents or carers of younger Saffron Walden Skatepark users - 19 Apr 2010
Important information for parents or carers of younger Saffron Walden Skatepark users The main Skatepark should not be used...
Cemetery, Jubilee Gardens, Dorset House Garden and the Battle Ditches - 1 Jan 2010
With effect from 1 January 2010 Saffron Walden Town Council has taken over responsibility for the Radwinter Road Cemetery,...
Salt bins, Gritting and Potholes - 18 Dec 2009
If you have a question regarding road/pavement gritting, refilling of salt bins or potholes in Saffron Walden please contact Essex County...
Car Parks - 29 May 2009
The Car Parks in Saffron Walden are as follows: Swan Meadow - Long Stay Shoppers Car Park - Situated...
The Close Gardens - 20 May 2009
The Close Gardens in the High Street were given to the Town in 1934 when The Close, a 400...
Market Place Improvement Scheme - 6 May 2009
Essex County Council has completed the works to improve Saffron Walden’s Market Place area as part of an effort to enhance...
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