Rochford Headlines

United 4 Democracy – Help Abolish The Cabinet System at RDC

This is an Audio Recording.  Please turn the sound on. Why do Rochford District Residents,The Green Party, Lib Dems and Friends of Rochford want to Abolish the Cabinet System at Rochford District Council? Listen to the reaction of the Conservative Party. Start at 5.00 minutes in.  Read More →

RESULTS of Our Independent Budget Poll

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RESULTS – BUDGET POLL – AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

Rilsonav / Pixabay All Polls ‹ The Rochford Independent — WordPress Use the link above to see the FULL results. 134 residents (thank you) completed our Budget Poll. What have residents said that the Council should listen to? That residents are tired of add on “top up” taxes like special... Read the story »

Gagging of Councillors

Alexas_Fotos / Pixabay I was invited by BBC Essex to talk about the Amended Social Media Policy or Gagging of Councillors with Sadie 9. Neil Hookway was on with me and Michael Hoy and James Newport chimed in with Tweets that were read out. I wonder if radio broadcasts will be banned after 12 December?... Read the story »

Rochford District NEW Local Plan 2017 – 2037

IF YOU WISH TO HELP JUST CONTACT US here. A NEW LOCAL PLAN FACEBOOK GROUP is here. As many residents will already know Rochford District Council is about to launch a public consultation on a SECOND Local Plan for 2017 to 2037 focusing on a maximum of ANOTHER 7500 dwellings. With the FIRST local Plan... Read the story »

OUR INDEPENDENT SURVEY FOR A ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL BUDGET

Because the RDC Officers are still making calculations for the Budget 2018/19 we are not certain what the Rochford District Council, DRAFT BUDGET GAP is this time round (shortage of income against expenditure [revenue]) that must be closed by law in the final budget. RDC also has a Capital Reserves... 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 at 90 Main Road, Hawkwell (Site... 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 in to say that the Government... 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 party Flood Committee should now... 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 of the location of the lights... 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 store for a few items but…………….the... 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 are local residents who care about... Read the story »