RESPONSIBILITIES

ALLOTMENTS

The Council  maintains two allotment sites,  Lower Bury Lane and Meadow Road.  At both there is a selection of 5 rod and 10 rod plots to suit all gardening abilities.      The rent for 2008/2009 is £2.50 per rod,  for Senior Citizens the rent is 34p for the first five rods, thereafter at £2.50 per rod.  

Each year an Allotment Award is given for the best kept plot at each site.  Judging is carried out in July  and the certificates and awards are presented at the Annual Town Meeting held in the following March.

The Epping Horticultural Society runs a trading hut at the Meadow Road site on Sunday mornings selling many items including composts and fertilisers etc.

To rent an allotment, please contact the Town Council.

PLEASE NOTE HOWEVER AT PRESENT THERE IS A WAITING LIST FOR ALLOTMENTS AT BOTH SITES.    However, if you wish to put your name on the list, contact the Town Council and you will be notified as soon as one becomes available. 

CEMETERY

Epping Cemetery has two sections, the original burial ground and a lawned extension.   

The original burial ground, dating from 1911, has a consecrated and unconsecrated section, however, the Roman Catholic, Children's Section and Cremated Remains areas are full and  there are now very few graves available for any burials in this area.  In the lawned extension there is space for burials of people of all or no religions as well as a space reserved  for burials according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Faith. 

Plots for burial of cremated remains are available in the lawned extension.  Cremated remains may also be scattered in a designated area outside the Chapel.  

A non-denominational Chapel, dating back to 1911,  is available for use.  

Exclusive Rights of Burial for graves and plots for cremated remains in the lawned extension may be purchased in advance.   

Memorials are approved in accordance with our current regulations.    Only Stonemasons registered under the British Registered of Accredited Memorial Masons Scheme complying with the Code of Practice issued by the National Association of Memorial Masons are allowed to work in the Cemetery.     

Epping Town Council holds Burial Registers which record every burial in the Cemetery since its opening in April 1911.  For genealogy searches the number of registered names provided for surname only enquiries will be limited to five for each search fee.  The information given will be the name of the deceased, grave number, date of interment and age at death. 

Please use these links to look at our current regulations and table of fees and charges for 2008/2009.

If you wish to receive further information on any of the above please contact the Town Council.  

MARKET

In 1253 a Charter was granted to hold a weekly market at Epping.  During its 800 year history there have been many changes and today the high street market, held on Mondays (including Bank Holidays) is still thriving with approximately 70 stalls.     There is a wide variety of items for sale, including fruit and vegetables, foodstuffs, clothes, household goods, plants, jewellery, pet supplies etc.   

Casual traders are welcome, if there is space available, but it is wise to check with the Town Council first by telephoning 01992 579444 by Friday of the preceding week to avoid disappointment on the following Monday.   The current charge for a single pitch is £30.00 (including VAT). 

RECREATION GROUNDS

The Town Council is responsible for the following recreation  and play areas in Epping:

Brook Road - Open Space.

Frampton Road - There are cradle swings, a slide, junior multi play equipment and a football wall. 

Ivy Chimneys - Here there are cradle swings, four flat swings, a junior action pack and overhead loops, basketball net and log equipment.

Lower Swaines - This area has cradle swings and flat swings, an action pack, basketball post and trim trail.

Parklands -

With the help of grant funding, Epping Town Council has been able to upgrade the playground equipment. 

There are cradle swings, spring toy, slide unit and timber climbing  equipment available for use for children of various ages.   

Stonards Hill Recreation Ground

Generous grant funding has enabled the Council to install a new skateboard park, officially opened in February  last year.    The Council was assisted in the design of the park by Kevin Parrot of the UK Skateboarding Association and local skateboarders.    Early indications are that the park is extremely popular with local skateboarders as well as BMX bikers and these users span a wide age range.  It is hoped the park will continue to be an asset of value to the young people of Epping and its surrounding settlements.

The play area has a range of equipment available such as cradle swings, a spring horse, spring aeroplane, action pack and overhead loops, a slide and flat swings.

There are also four football pitches and a petanque area at the Recreation Ground.

In addition to the above the Town Council are responsible for the bus shelters at The Plain (Coopersale), Palmers Hill (East and West) and  High Street (East and West), Swaines Green (Heritage Open Space),  fingerposts, litter bins, notice boards, public clock, public seats and public toilet.