Loughton Town Council

11/08/2026

THAMES WATER UPDATE

Progressing: The team are currently fixing the issue
The following postcodes may be affected:
• E10
• E11
• E17
• E18
• E4
• IG10
• IG2
• IG4
• IG5
• IG6
• IG7
• IG8
• IG9
• RM4

11 August, 9:30am

We're sorry to customers whose water supply is still affected this morning. Our teams are working tirelessly in extremely difficult circumstances to fix the broken pipes in the area. Unfortunately, they are proving to be more difficult to repair than at first thought.

We're sorry for the delay in getting your water flowing and appreciate how difficult and frustrating it is to not have water flowing at your taps. Progress is being made with the repairs at both Chigwell Road and Daisy Road, we're also bringing in extra teams to work on other broken pipes in the area. We'll be working 24/7 to get things fixed.

Our bottled water station is now open and will remain open until 21:00 tonight: We'll update here with a further bottled water station once it is confirmed open.

Fairlop Ice Kingdom, Fairlop Road, Ilford, IG6 3HN

We're sorry for the delay in getting your water flowing and appreciate how difficult and frustrating it is to not have water at your taps. We politely ask that respect be shown to our colleagues at the bottled water stations, they're there to help.

Thank you for your continued understanding and patience as we work to fix things.

We’ll provide another update by 11 August, 1:00pm

Our teams are making good progress with the repair at Chigwell Road, which will support our efforts to restore water supplies overnight. Repairs at Daisy Road are also ongoing.

11/08/2026

🚰 WATER SUPPLY UPDATE – LOUGHTON (IG10) 🚰

We’re aware that residents across Loughton (IG10) are currently experiencing issues with their water supply.

Thames Water has confirmed that IG10 has now been added to the list of affected postcodes relating to the ongoing Chigwell incident.

Thames Water has advised that a further update is expected on their website at 9:00am today, Tuesday 11th August.

👉 You can find the latest Thames Water update here: Thames Water – Chigwell incident update

💙 Please look out for your neighbours, particularly elderly residents, vulnerable people, families with young children, and anyone who may need additional support while the water supply is affected.

If you know someone who may not have seen this update, please share it with them.

We’ll continue to keep residents updated as more information becomes available.

Our teams are making good progress with the repair at Chigwell Road, which will support our efforts to restore water supplies overnight. Repairs at Daisy Road are also ongoing.

10/08/2026

🎉Come and celebrate Loughton Day!🎉

Join us on Saturday 19 September, 12 noon–4pm at Loughton Cricket Club for a fantastic afternoon celebrating everything our local community has to offer! 🌳

✨ Free admission
🎶 Live entertainment
🤝 Local community groups & organisations
🍔 Food stalls and the Cricket Club bar will be open
🎪 Stalls, activities and plenty to see and do

Come along, bring your friends and family, and enjoy an afternoon in the community! 💚

📍 Loughton Cricket Club
🚗 Entrance via Traps Hill, IG10 1SZ

For more information, email [email protected] or call 020 8508 4200.

10/08/2026

31/07/2026

🌻🌼 The Loughton Horticultural Show is back! 🌼🌻

📅 Saturday 5 September
📍 Murray Hall
⏰ Open to the public from 2pm

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a keen baker, a talented crafter or simply fancy trying something new, the show is open to anyone who lives, works, studies or has an allotment plot in Loughton — so why not get involved? There are classes for all ages and abilities, and you might even come away with a prize!🏆

🌿 Matthew’s Plants will be supporting the event again with a plant sale available on the day. All money raised, along with any donations, will go towards the Town Mayor’s chosen charity, Haven House. 💚

🌟 Calling all young gardeners, bakers and creators! 🌟

We'd love to see as many children as possible entering this year — children are welcome to enter all classes! We also have fantastic children's categories which are a brilliant way to get children involved over the summer, helping them get creative, spend time outdoors, and have fun. Parents, grandparents and carers – why not encourage your little ones to give it a go? 🌻🎨

🍋 For everyone who loves baking! This year’s special cookery challenge is an Orange & Lemon Traybake — see the recipe in the slides below!

📲 You can find the rules, regulations, entry form and our Beginner’s Guide to Exhibiting using the links below:

🌼 Horticultural Show Entry Rules & Regulations 2026
https://www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/_UserFiles/Files/Documents%20and%20Policies/Entry%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20Programme%2026.pdf
🌼 Horticultural Show Entry Form 2026
https://www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/_UserFiles/Files/Documents%20and%20Policies/Loughton%20Horticultural%20Show%20Entry%20Form%202026.pdf
🌼 Horticultural Show Beginner’s Guide 2026
https://www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/_UserFiles/Files/Documents%20and%20Policies/Beginners%20guide%20tips%2026.pdf

Alternatively, all details and documents can be found on our website under ‘The Council’ → ‘Documents, Forms and Policies’.
https://www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/Documents__and__Forms__and__Policies_2583.aspx

We can't wait to see all of your wonderful entries. Good luck, and we'll see you at the show! 🌼

29/07/2026

🌟 Free & subsidised performing arts summer school places available! 🌟

The Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School is offering free and heavily subsidised places for its Golden Age of Broadway summer school in Loughton for young people aged 7–16. 🎭✨

If you know a child who loves to sing, dance or act, or would like to build their confidence through performing arts, don't miss this fantastic opportunity.

📲 Visit- http://www.afperformingarts.com/theatre-and-film-school/holiday-courses - for full details and apply today using this link- https://forms.gle/C6EpLfUtSoLMYboe9
or by emailing [email protected] - before places are gone.

28/07/2026

🎉Great news for our local community. Restore Community, Loughton has received a £1,000 donation to support the valuable work they do!

Specialist Fleet Services (SFS), Epping Forest District Council’s waste fleet and maintenance contractor, has donated £1,000 to Restore Community as part of EFDC's Social Value initiative. The donation will help support the fantastic work carried out at Oakwood Hill Community Centre, providing activities, opportunities and support for our community.

A big thank you to SFS for helping Restore Community continue to make a positive difference💚

24/07/2026

🦁 Lions on the Loose has arrived in Loughton! 🦁

From today until 10 September, Loughton, Epping and Harlow are being transformed into a colourful outdoor art adventure as St Clare Hospice, in partnership with Wild in Art, brings a pride of spectacular lion sculptures to our streets.

Each lion has been uniquely designed by talented artists, creating a free, family-friendly trail for everyone to explore. Alongside the larger sculptures, ‘little lions’ created by local schools and community groups will also be on display, celebrating local creativity.

Whether you’re following the trail with family, friends or simply enjoying the artwork as you explore, it’s a fantastic way to discover our towns while supporting the incredible work of St Clare Hospice. 💙

📍 Find the lions around Loughton this summer and join the adventure!

Please visit their website using the link below to find out more:
https://lionsontheloose.co.uk/