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Is Our Green Belt Safe under our Council?
http://www.cprelondon.org.uk/resources/item/2339-safe-under-us
THIS IS ABOUT ROCHFORD DISTRICT and we provided a contribution to this report which will be “news” for everyone who is concerned about the further loss of Green Belt in our revised Local Plan where there is a Council public consultation running at this moment.
This is what the Council has not told you.
There are some scary numbers coming forward as evidence from consultants such as 392pa instead of 250pa over the district. That COULD mean another 4000 over the existing building target of 2785!
Rochford Headlines
Is Our Green Belt Safe under our Council?
http://www.cprelondon.org.uk/resources/item/2339-safe-under-us THIS IS ABOUT ROCHFORD DISTRICT and we provided a contribution to this report which will be “news” for everyone who is concerned about the further loss of Green Belt in our revised Local Plan where... Read the story »
NEW THREATS TO THE GREEN BELT OF ROCHFORD DISTRICT
NEW THREATS TO THE GREEN BELT OF ROCHFORD DISTRICT Rochford District Council is holding a number of community engagement workshops this summer to give local people a say on planning matters. These will be interactive events and a chance for residents, businesses and the... Read the story »
Election Results – for Rochford District Residents
We now have six Councillors for Rochford District Residents. Sweyne Park and Grange – Toby Mountain Hockley – Irena Cassar and Adrian Eves Hawkwell East – Elliot Mason Hawkwell West – Christine Mason and John Mason And forming our continued Alliance... Read the story »
The Battle for Rochford District is on 5 May !!
The Battle for Rochford District is on 5 May !! There is a battle on 5 May when 53 hopeful “non conservative candidates” take on 39 Conservative Candidates at the Local Election Polls. There are 8 Independent Candidates (Residents BEFORE Politics)... Read the story »
an important document on future housing numbers not been published
Why has an important document on future housing numbers not been published even though the target date was December 2015? No explanation has been given to Members of the Rochford District Council who have asked via the Review Committee. I think that you might know the... Read the story »
this is what we will do if elected…………
In less than 250 words this is what we will do if elected………… This is the “common ground” between all of our independent candidates. Rochford District Residents is a voice of 8 candidates calling for open, transparent, representative... Read the story »
Hawkwell Headlines
Planning Application for a Apartotel at Ivanhoe Nurseries Ironwell Lane Hawkwell
Application for Prior Approval for the Change of Use of Agricultural Building (North Unit) to Class C1 Apartotel :Ivanhoe Nurseries Ironwell Lane Hawkwell http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/when-is-permission-required/what-are-permitted-development-rights/permitted-development-rights-for-the-change-of-use-of-agricultural-buildings/ If... Read the story »
Another 37 New Houses in Hawkwell !!
Another 37 New Houses in Hawkwell !! No planning application has been received by RDC but the Agents are seeking feedback from the public at this stage through a statement of community involvement to be submitted alongside the planning application. Re-development of land... Read the story »
Nothing can now change the loss of Green Belt
JuergenGER / Pixabay Our Local Conservative Councillors have been telling residents for years that they have to remove Green Belt protection when drawing up their Local Plans, in order to meet [housing] demand. Conservative Government Minister Eric Pickles has now stepped... Read the story »
Flooding Risk in Rochford District made a political football by former Conservative candidate !!
You can read the Letter published in Friday’s Echo here. Mr. Webb wrongly accuses your two Independent Councillors of not attending a Council Meeting. A Local resident has emailed to say that he has written to the Echo about Mr. Webb’s views that a cross... Read the story »
Why You Should Vote For John Mason on 22 May
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Essex Headlines
Part Night Street Lighting
Essex County Council is currently consulting on its proposal to introduce ‘part night’ street lighting in the District from January 2014. The County’s consultation seeks views and particularly suggestions as to those areas which meet the exception criteria, advising... Read the story »
Dear Tesco, Hours of Gridlock at your Southend Store
Photo by Craig MurphyBy Christine Mason (reflecting on Tesco, Southend, on Sunday 7 July 2013 This was one of the worst, most frustrating waste of times I have yet to experience. The staggering indifference of the staff just added to the horror. We decided to go into... Read the story »
Essex County Council Elections – 2 May 2013
By John Mason We had contemplated standing in the County Council Elections but to be honest Christine and I are too busy sorting out issues caused by the DWH Development for all residents. We are only representing you as Independents at the District Council because we... Read the story »
Headlines At a Glance
Is Our Green Belt Safe under our Council? NEW THREATS TO THE GREEN BELT OF ROCHFORD DISTRICT Election Results – for Rochford District Residents The Battle for Rochford District is on 5 May !! an important document on future housing numbers not been published this is what we will do if elected………… Rochford District Residents Candidates 2016 THE LOCAL ELECTION BATTLEGROUND IN ROCHFORD DISTRICT A total of 275,000 homes are now planned for England’s green belt Why local elections could be influenced by housing hostility Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year Planning Application for a Apartotel at Ivanhoe Nurseries Ironwell Lane HawkwellPlanning News
New Hawkwell Homes “Out of our Reach” is quite true
The Echo published an Article today headed “Hawkwell homes “out... Read the story »
Planning Positives or Planning Negatives?
Despite our recent experiences with Planning Conditions on the David... Read the story »
“To Condition or Not to Condition” – Planning
By Christine Mason Planning is probably the one issue that is always... Read the story »
Police News
Councillor slammed over fake parking bay
I found this interesting article on Yahoo Cars !! A parish councillor... Read the story »
London Gangs Target Hockley & Hawkwell
Echo 22nd December 2009 POLICE are to target gangs of youths who are... Read the story »
Crime Updates from Essex Police
VEHICLE CRIME: Overnight 8th July into 9th July there was several thefts... Read the story »
Meeting with Chief Inspector Andy Prophet
As your representative on the District Council, John Mason met with... Read the story »
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jmasonhawkwell Will the Tories be closing the Hockley Public Toilets in April 2018? Yes or No? We could not be told last night at RDC Full Council.
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jmasonhawkwell Tearing a strip tonight off the Tories tonight in Council who wish to make a political point on the Save Southend A&E Campaign. Shame !!
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jmasonhawkwell RDC just transferred their public toilets costs to lower Councils claiming a saving !! You would not believe it but it is true.
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jmasonhawkwell Council would not answer my question in public or private as to why so few affordable dwellings were provided 2007 to 2016.
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