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Saffron Walden Initiative is an independent, non-political, non-profit making Company. Membership is open to anyone who cares about the lovely market town of Saffron Walden.

Check out our Community Events, Members Events, Projects and Join Us pages.

WINSTANLEY CHRISTMAS CHARITY LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

2024 WINSTANLEY CHRISTMAS CHARITY LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

2024 WINSTANLEY CHRISTMAS BUSINESS & SHOP WINDOWS COMPETITION

2024 DANCE IN THE SQUARE

2023 WRITE A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS COMPETITION

2023 INITIATIVE 20 YEARS ANNIVERSARY

INITIATIVE STREET FURNITURE SURVEYS

Libby Richards, Jacqui Portway and Peter Riding at the 2024 Remembrance Day ceremony in Saffron Walden. Also supporting the Initiative in the parade were Judith Rowland and Jane & Chris Knight

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Saffron Walden Initiative (SWI) aims to improve Saffron Walden by working in partnership with local residents, businesses, non-commercial organisations and public agencies to facilitate and promote initiatives to:

  • Enhance the town's appearance

  • Promote the town and area

  • Provide facilities and activities for all ages and interests

  • Improve accessibility for residents, visitors and shoppers

  • Maintain the vitality of shopping and services

  • Develop community spirit 

See more photographs of Saffron Walden

The Close, with its famous The Close, with its famous 'spider' window
Annual Free Dance in the Square Annual Free Dance in the Square