What’s Happening At The Grange?

June 6, 2019 in News

Some residents may have feared that travellers were about to set up camp after the last incursion, but a on the Rochford District Council website reveals all!

There is a planning application for an all weather track

The school wishes to install an all weather running track on the school field. This would not change the use of the school field but enhance the facility to enable children to exercise on the field throughout the whole year.

Comments can be made on the application if you

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James Newport

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