Uttlesford, Non-metropolitan district in Essex, England
Uttlesford is a district council area in northwestern Essex with meadows, forests, and farmland that surround the town of Saffron Walden at its center. The area includes several small towns and villages spread throughout the wider countryside.
The district was formed in 1974 through the merger of three administrative areas: Dunmow Rural District, Saffron Walden Municipal Borough, and Saffron Walden Rural District. This consolidation created the council structure that exists today.
Local communities hold regular markets and agricultural fairs where residents from scattered villages come together. These gatherings are part of daily life and strengthen connections between the separate settlements.
The district council is based in Saffron Walden and manages waste services, housing support, and planning matters across the area. Visitors will find most facilities and services concentrated in the towns, especially in Saffron Walden.
The district is home to London Stansted Airport, one of the region's major transportation hubs. The airport employs thousands of people and shapes the economic activity of the surrounding area.
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