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Home Planning
Uttlesford councillors agree more time to consider need for new homes versus preserving an ancient Roman site
Residents and businesses in Uttlesford have until 5pm on December 18 to register their views on the district council’s draft Local Plan.
Graham McAndrew, a Stortford member of the county and district councils, writes in response to news of the closure of Fordes Home in North St.
The plan identifies action points in five key areas but residents are warned Sawbridgeworth Town Council is not responsible for a number of them.
Herts County Council wants to upgrade the site on Woodside industrial estate by improving the internal circulation for vehicles to cut queuing times.
Stansted Parish Council will not host a public exhibition despite being earmarked for nearly 400 new homes and a new primary school
The plan received a thumbs-up on Facebook but residents at Monday’s Sawbridgeworth Town Council planning committee meeting aired objections.
Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Greens outline their pledges for District Plan review, new building and social housing.
Conservative Linda Haysey has decided not to stand in the May 4 local election, choosing instead to embark on a new chapter after 18 years.
Bishop’s Stortford High School and Thorley Hill pupils and Grove Cottage users at launch of native woodland that will double as outdoor classroom.
The get-together took place at the Station Road development where Bellway's first phase of 149 homes at The Exchange is now occupied.
The £600 donation from St James' Park and Goodsyard builder Bellway provided festive treats and supermarket vouchers for families and individuals.
At an audit and governance meeting, officers told members the threat of a legal challenge to a major project by the council was now probable.
We asked the four main parties to set out their stall on the Old River Lane arts centre plans and Water Lane United Reformed Church Hall's future.
A planning application has been submitted to East Herts Council for a £400,000 scheme to build a first-floor extension at the back and side.
Cllr Graham McAndrew responded to a query from the Indie on weekend works at the Hockerill junction and outlined future works in the town.
Executive member Graham McAndrew: "I find the... holding of a public exhibition at such short notice absolutely disgraceful and disingenuous."
As part of a raft of changes brought about by financial pressures the district council planned to scrap free parking on Saturdays and Sundays.