The New Local Plan

February 10, 2018 in News

I've been out today delivering leaflets in the Sweyne Park & Grange Ward informing residents about the New Local Plan and the possible scale of development. If you've read our leaflet, I hope you've found it to be informative. There is 'a lot ' of information in the issues and options document. So if there is anything you would like to ask me, please post in the comments and I'll do my best to answer in a plain English way!

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About the author 

James Newport

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