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Investing in Rochford? Here comes another solar farm…
Tuesday 28 November 2023
“It is really great these companies come to Rochford and want to invest in Rochford in these ways to generate electricity to make us less reliant on carbon and foreign country supply.” The above words from Rochford councillor Daniel Efde, as reported by the BBC, give an idea of how some people think. Whether many […] Read more >
You can take part in consultation on garden-town neighbourhood
Thursday 16 November 2023
It’s been a while since we’ve alerted you to a good consultation – and here’s a bit of an old favourite…Latton Priory is one of four new neighbourhoods planned for the proposed Harlow and Gilston Garden Town, south of Harlow in the parish of North Weald Bassett. The garden town scheme was approved by Harlow, […] Read more >
They don’t build them like they used to!
Tuesday 14 November 2023
A little series of pictures for you today from lensman Gordon Ridgewell, who took himself and his camera to Greensted Church, which Gordon tells us is the oldest wooden church in the world. You can learn more about it here Read more >
And still they come… developers apply to build 800 houses near racecourse
Tuesday 7 November 2023
Chelmsford City Council has received an application to build 800 homes and a school close to the city’s racecourse. Bellway Essex, Harrow Estates and Moulsham Hall Estates have put together the plans, which include a children’s nursery, neighbourhood centre and residential care home, for the site, which was allocated for housing in the Chelmsford Local […] Read more >
Chelmsford targeted for another 3,500 homes in ‘garden community’
Thursday 2 November 2023
The expansion of Chelmsford, it would seem, has no bounds. The city has hosted tremendous housing growth in recent years and now there is a proposal for 3,500 more. The scheme, to the north-east of the city, has been submitted by Countryside and, if approved, will comprise part of Chelmsford Garden Community, which has already […] Read more >
AGM 2023: everyone’s a winner!
Monday 23 October 2023
The beautiful town of Thaxted was the delightful setting for this year’s CPRE Essex AGM – and the 23 members and supporters present enjoyed a day to remember. To be precise, Pam’s Place was the venue – and what an ideal choice it proved to be, more than catering for our needs, which of course […] Read more >
Barnstorming!
Thursday 19 October 2023
Gordon Ridgewell has turned his focus on one of our county’s architectural gems. “I had a look at Prior’s Hall Barn – now owned by English Heritage and with FREE entrance,” he tells us. And English Heritage tells us: “Prior’s Hall Barn is one of the finest surviving medieval barns in the east of England. […] Read more >
An eye on the winter ahead…
Thursday 19 October 2023
Be prepared! An age-old adage that has served photographer Gordon Ridgewell well over the years… and one that is clearly held dear across the natural world. Gordon takes up the story: “I had a walk round Bridge End Garden in Saffron Walden on one of the last sunny days to find squirrels stashing away food […] Read more >
Planning by appeal strikes again as 1,200-home scheme wins permission
Saturday 7 October 2023
There is bitter disappointment over the government’s decision to grant, on appeal, a scheme for up to 1,200 homes between Little Easton and Great Dunmow. The plans had been put forward by LS Easton Park Development, which also wanted to build a care home, business space and primary school at the site, near Highwood Quarry. […] Read more >
Last call! Our AGM is tomorrow (Saturday, October 7)
Friday 6 October 2023
It’s almost upon us! This year’s CPRE Essex AGM is being held in Thaxted on Saturday, October 7. We will be gathering at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. The venue is Pam’s Place, located at the back of the Margaret Street free car park (postcode CM6 2RL). Tea and cake will be provided. After the […] Read more >