The Massive (Youth) Project by Janet Snelling of Ark II

In brief we are a registered charity that has already set up Together on Sunday Afternoon - a group for people in the community that would otherwise be on their own on a Sunday.

We meet in the Public Hall, Bullwood Road for two hours and have a free tea and social activities.  This group has been establised for 18 months now and we have recently been trying to initiate something for young people - especially a meeting place.

Still No NHS Dentists for Hawkwell and Hockley

The Hockley Residents Association (fondly known as the HRA) has been campaigning for several years to get NHS Dentists for our area.

Brian Guyett, the Chairman of the HRA, is leading the campaign and I called him for an update.

Effectively, we are a bit stalled.  Our petition to Rosie Winterton was met with the predictable straight bat - “its down to the PCT”.
 
PCT say no money and seem to be favouring the less socially affluent areas of the District (always assuming they can get a dentist to open there).
 
So our aim is to raise local profile and invite PCT to a meeting in the autumn.  Sadly, despite best efforts we also got little press coverage.

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Rochford District Residents Makes Donation to Hospital

On Friday Night, 23 February, Rochford District Residents held a Fun Quiz Night in aid of the Southend Hospital, Smellies for the Sick Cause.

Supported by over 100 local residents, including our friends from the Hockley Residents’ Association, the Quiz raised £330 for the Smellies.

Rochford District Residents also gave a donation to the local TALKING NEWSPAPERS scheme.

As well as representing people on Rochford District Council, Rochford District Residents supports local charities and good causes by giving regular donations.  

 

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Rochford District Local Survey 2007

Your Views DO matter!

Your local Independent Councillor, John Mason, WILL listen !

Please spend a few minutes filling in this survey so that we know what really matters to you.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SURVEY

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RDC threat to Green Belt

Thousands of homes to be built in Green Belt

Government agency agrees with HRA concerns

Hockley Residents Association (HRA) is very concerned that Rochford District Council (RDC) are planning to put thousands of houses on Green Belt land. Under government policy, RDC has to provide for an additional 4,600 homes by 2021. This is a net increase of about 3,700 homes over existing plans.

Social Events

We are in touch with a number of organisations across the Rochford District and will be advertising what is available.

Starting with Rochford District Residents, we run a series of Fun Quiz Niights over the year - if you are interested contact Christine on christine.mason@rochfordessex.net

From our personal friend of more than 30 years, Brian O’shea here are the trips that the Hockley Residents’ Association have asked us to advertise.

Friday 29 September, London Wetlands Centre & Guided Tour Of The Royal Albert Hall.

Saturday 18 November, The King and I at the Cliffs Pavillion by SODS.

Hockley Residents’ Association (HRA) - Council exposes tax payers to massive compensation

RDC have refused to consider HRA complaints, before the Development Control Committee meeting next Thursday, that the Pond Chase Mushroom Farm planning application has not been properly processed. The application is to convert part of a mushroom farm in the Green Belt into industrial units.

Once granted, planning permission cannot be rescinded. This means that if RDC or the Local Ombudsman subsequently uphold the complaints, RDC could face massive compensation bills from home owners whose properties have lost value as a result of the change of use.