Land North of London Road

June 30, 2017 in News

So 'Pave over the Countryside' are back with their application for 'reserved matters' - Chris Black explains more in his  

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.