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 »