Hawkwell Parish Council is sitting on the fence on green belt housing development
This has been published by the parish council in its Spring 2008 Newsletter. Every dwelling in the Parish will have received a copy so I will not repeat it here (there is a Hawkwell Parish Council Web Site).
It is a very comprehensive policy on what the parish council thinks about any future housing development in Hawkwell.
But what does it mean?
The District Council says that Hawkwell will get 365 new houses. Where? We have already been notified a four options.
Rochford Square Plans
February 15, 2008 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Comment from the Rochford Independent on the article in the Echo
So the shop keepers of Rochford Square don’t want it pedestrianised and they have been supported by 500 customers. That should be enough for the RDC Chief to withdraw this idea. The benefit of parking in the Square is not so much that it is free but it is convenient for the shops. Even free parking elsewhere would kill off the idea of just popping out to local shops and the Somerfield close by. Might as well go to the super centre supermarket then….perhaps. And if Rochford is going to have free parking somewhere then the traders of other places will want free parking as well?
Hawkwell Teen Shelter - Public Feedback Deadline 29/02/08
February 15, 2008 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Story here:
Email your comments to Hawkwell Parish Council by 29 February to Stuart Mennell <hawkwell.council@totalise.co.uk>.
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No More Info on Housing Allocations likely before Local Elections
February 12, 2008 by Editor · Leave a Comment
I believe that one of my roles as a District Councillor is to communicate as often as I can so that residents are informed.
Sometimes you have to ask some questions about upcoming issues.
The Rochford Lib Dems suggest that two LDF subcommittee meetings for April have been cancelled by the Conservative Group.
No more homes for Hawkwell - The Rochford Independent’s Letter in the Echo
February 8, 2008 by Editor · Leave a Comment
As a District Councillor for Hawkwell West I have a duty to represent my Ward as well as the District. I am not doing this to preserve my re-election chances. I promised residents that I would protect green belt and I will do my best.
No more homes for Hawkwell
I am campaigning against the housing allocation for Hawkwell.
If an additional 365 homes were to be built in the village the road infrastructure in would have to be improved to cope.
In addition there are many more homes to be built in Rochford district where car movements could cause those people to travel through Hawkwell.
An Example of Planning In Action in Rochford District
February 8, 2008 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Echo Story - At last we can build a home for our boy
By JOHN GEOGHEGAN
A COUPLE have won their battle to build a special home for their disabled teenaged son.
Objections from neighbours and district and parish councillors had threatened plans to build a new bungalow for 17-year-old Jake Mann and his family behind their Hawkwell home.
Rochford District Council has now granted planning permission to the Manns, ending their six-year struggle to create a better home for wheelchair-user, Jake, who has muscular dystrophy
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After the decision, his builder dad, Robert, spoke of his relief - and the family’s disappointment others had tried to block their plans for the plot, off Main Road, Hawkwell.
Would Rochford Square Pedestrianisation Close Shops?
February 8, 2008 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Echo Story - Rochford Market Square pedestrianisation hope
Council leader Terry Cutmore said: “In Rochford, many people would like to see a central area free from traffic and we are looking to pedestrianise Market Square.
The Rochford Independent Comment
Rayleigh Homes - No Change Says Tory Leader
February 8, 2008 by Editor · Leave a Comment
From the Echo - 8 February
Rayleigh homes row
LIB Dems on Rochford District Council have been accused of scaremongering by suggesting 1,800 new homes could still be forced on Rayleigh.
The Lib Dem Focus website, run by group leader Chris Black, is claiming ruling Tories may revise the current suggested figure for the number of homes the town must take to meet Government housing demands.
The website says: “It’s possible officers might suggest a variation of the 740 figure for Rayleigh. “The Conservative group could backtrack. After all, there’s been no council vote on their figures, just a publicly stated proposal. “Once the elections are over, the Tories will have some new members, replacing old ones. They might well have a new leader.”
