The meeting at Maldon District Council on Wednesday 2nd September was yet another kick in the teeth for rural communities.   The split vote by the councillors to approve the Gladman application for 149 dwellings off of Mell Road, and the way it came about leaves a bitter taste in the mouth to say the least.   Some Councillors sang the praises of our village, its community s...

On Wednesday 5th August Maldon District Council are due to determine the 159 house development by Welbeck on the farmland to the north of West St, Tollesbury. Please attend the Special Council Meeting at Maldon Council Offices in Princes Rd if you can. The meeting is due to start at 7:30pm, room in the council chamber is restricted but there will be other areas in the council offices where a live ...

Maldon District Council will be deciding on the Obsidian planning application next Thursday, 25th June. That's the 200 houses planned for the field to the south of West St, Tollesbury.   Hopefully, HART will be allowed to put the case for refusal on behalf of the village.   PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell you neighbours, family, friends and colleagues to come to The Rec thi...

Stanfords of Colchester have lodged an application for up to 24 homes on land on North Road Tollesbury with Maldon District Council. Like the 3 much larger applications, it is just an outline with all other matters reserved. It is also not considered a 'major' application and therefore the time to comment is shorter. HART have prepared a sample letter for you to download and the link is at the bot...

Tollesbury Parish Council are holding a public meeting on Tuesday 17th March @ 7pm in The Centre, Tollesbury. Please come along to hear more about the proposed development of 149 houses by Gladman on the farmland behind Mell Road. The turnout for the last public meeting for the Obsidian application in February was fantastic, with some great questions and points made by a caring rural community....