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All your elected representatives want to thank you for your support and pledge to continue doing what is best for all constituents in all the Towns and Parishes throughout the district.
As with the past years they have noted what issues are of most concern to you and will be supporting policies that will improve our standard of living and quality of life.
The portfolio holders will be setting new targets for the coming years which will include; Better and more affordable housing, an improved environment, lower rates, support for businesses and improved recreation facilities for our children.
Fact:The Conservative Party is the only party that can deliver their promises
The tory led administration in Epping Forest has delivered on it's promises to the electorate, has kept rates low, and helped residents and businesses through the difficult economic time.
We realise that more can be done and that we have not fulfilled everyone's expectations but support your candidates in the coming general election and we do more.
Eleanor Laing joined local County Councillors at the re-opening of Allnutts Stores Post Office this morning. County Councillors John Knapman, Valerie Metcalfe and Anthony Jackson were instrumental in persuading Essex County Council to help to re-open the Post Office.
The Post Office at Allnutts Stores is the latest branch closed down by Post Office Limited that has reopened thanks to the Essex County Council post office initiative.
Eleanor Laing said:
I am very pleased to celebrate the re-opening of this much-needed post office. Local people depend on the service they get here. It is an important part of the local community and people depend on their visits to the post office for social contact as well as for their practical needs. Essex County Council have done very well to bring this vital service back to the community.
Fact: Essex County Council is to become the first local authority in the country to provide financial assistance to small businesses during the economic downturn. Innovative plans to make £50m available for lending to local businesses were approved at a meeting of Essex County Councils Cabinet.. The Lib Dems said this is a waste of money. Conservatives believe small businesses are vital for jobs and prosperity.
Fact: The Conservatives Councillors at the District Council want to keep rates to 1.5% and will strive to keep it at this level for the next 2 years. this is below the existing Rate of inflation which stands at 2.9%. The Lib Dems wanted to offer a zero rate increase but this would have emptied the contingency pot leaving the council with no reserves. This policy would have been silly and shows how the Lib Dems cannot operate sound fiscal policies with your money.Epping Conservatives understand now is the time to be prudent and help residents in these difficult times.
Fact:Essex County Council have planted 400,000 trees across the county this year to support our environmental policies,and more to come. Conservatives believe in the environment and have sound environmental policies. We don't say Go Green Vote Blue for nothing.
Fact: £5.5 million has been invested in dozens of community projects across the County. Your taxes are being spent by you on local community projects you have identified. Conservatives will always support local communities at grass roots.
To continue with our successful campaigns we need your support. We want to continue with the Safer, Cleaner, Greener policy plan adopted by the District Council. You can help by contacting your local Conservative Councillor and telling us what needs to be done in your area. Epping forest Conservatives at the district council have introduced an initiative to provide residents with value for money.
In line with the Council's Safer, Cleaner Greener policy. They have introduced a Man with a Van team who tour the area removing graffiti cleaning signs and generally removing unwanted rubbish.
Said Di Collings the Tory leader of the council; "Residents including myself were getting a bit fed up with the general state of our streets and parks, they asked us to address the problem and we hope the Man with a Van policy will go some way to helping with the problem
Whether it is the fire service, police, ambulance or any other service Epping District Conservatives will balance the budget to protect these vital services.
Education is a vital part of our childrens future, the Conservatives in Epping will support our schools and families. We will be doing all we can to enable you to get your first choice placement.
Essex County Council have planted 400,000 trees across the county this year to support our environmental policies,and more to come. 
