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A petition on the government website calling for an Inquiry into the performance of the Northbound (into Essex) Dartford Crossing attracted 16,075 signatures and the government have responded as follows: Improving the performance of the Dartford – Thurrock Crossing is a priority for both the Department for Transport

Earlier this year, the Alishan Restaurant in Station Road, Upminster, became Elbi’s Mediterranean Restaurant. During the transition, the shop front was changed and revealed that the premises was once known as ‘Mead’s Bar’ (see picture). Efforts to track down any information about Mead’s Bar have thus far proved elusive – do

Following consultations with residents and stakeholders at Brunswick Court, concerns and representations have been considered by the Council and it is now confirmed that the premises will be retained as sheltered housing. It is proposed to redevelop the site, but not for another five years, with the

Local Residents’ Association councillor, Clarence Barrett (Cranham RA), completed his latest charity challenge by completing the British 10k London Run on 10th July.   The race attracted over 11,500 runners and Clarence (pictured after the race) managed to raise £730 for St Francis Hospice, exceeding his own target by £230.

Readers may recall our Bulletin item last year on the Council’s obligation to produce a borough wide planning strategy, known as a ‘Local Plan’. As part of that plan, the Council is legally obliged to invite and consider applications from any interested parties to take land out

As part of a Council wide review of Older Persons’ Housing Needs, Brunswick Court, along with a number of other sheltered accommodation sites, has been identified as in need of either substantial improvement, replacing or possible reprovision. While there is a large vacancy rate in bedsit provision,

Inconsiderate motorists who block driveways are a persistent cause of complaint; however the circumstances in which any kind of enforcement can be applied has often been hazy. In order to give a definitive guide of what can and can’t be done, the following should be of assistance.