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Written by Administrator
Saturday, 25 June 2011 14:18
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BUCKHURST HILL: Bid to protect historic town centre launched
Areas of Buckhurst Hill are being considered to be developed as conservation areas in order to protect it from developers, according to residents. There are calls to establish a conservation area in Queens Road, which would place tight controls on developers.
Buckhurst Hill Parish Councillor Gavin Chambers has been closely involved with plans to establish a conservation area.
He said: “I agree that Queens Road may indeed be a good option but there are many other areas worthy of consideration. “The residents have worked extremely hard over the last year in securing open spaces for Buckhurst hill and a conservation area project seem the next sensible step to take with the correct consultation process.Read more stories HERE
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Last Updated on Sunday, 06 November 2011 09:53 |
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County councillor Valerie Metcalfe - Updates
 School Places. Cllr Valerie Metcalfe is pleased to report to you that permission has now been granted for St John’s C of E School to make significant alterations and extensions to their buildings in order to accommodate another 15 children a year – which means that the overall capacity of the School will increase by 105 pupils over the 7 years of their schooling. read more HERE.
Street lighting
The County Council is moving forward on part-night street lighting where residential roads will not have street lights on all night. As I have said before this will not affect busy areas, main roads or around stations. read more HERE.
Sure Start Centre opening.
Other good news story is that the Sure Start Children’s Centre is now open in Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill (next to Waitrose). I am told the centre offers good facilities and excellent links have been made with Health Visitors and the local Health Centre. It is staffed by one Senior Centre Worker and three Support Staff so that parents and carers can get the advice, support and information they need.
Read More Stories HERE
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Written by Administrator
Sunday, 16 October 2011 16:53
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MAYOR UNVEILS NEW FACILITIES AT LOCAL CARE HOME.
 Councillor Ricki Gadsby, Mayor of Waltham Abbey has officially opened the new facilities at Barchester Healthcare's Paternoster House care home in Waltham Abbey.
Meadowlands is the newly refurbished floor at the home which will provide nursing and residential care to 21 people and dementia care services to a further 21 through the home's new Memory Lane Community. The floor was refurbished to accentuate the home-like feel of the environment in Paternoster House. Staff at the home invited the public to take a tour of the new facilities and to enjoy homemade scones and cream tea. Councillor Ricki Gadsby greeted visitors and cut the ribbon, officially opening Meadowlands.
Nicola Starbuck, General Manager at Paternoster House said: "We are all very excited about the opening of Meadowlands. The new facilities will provide high quality care for 42 new residents, which is a huge boost to the local community's care. At Barchester we believe in delivering person-centred care, in which our staff are highly trained and qualified.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 16 October 2011 16:59 |
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Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 31 May 2011 08:07
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Eleanor Laing's Monthly Report for January 2012.
 Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing produces a monthly report highlighting work done on behalf of the electorate. Read her latest monthly report HERE and see how she has been supporting residents both locally and in Westminster.
Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing ‘Speaks Out’ against prejudice by signing Holocaust Memorial Day Book of Commitment.
Read the full story HERE
Eleanor Laing welcomes announcement that HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is to support the Scout Association.
Read the full story HERE
MP Eleanor Laing welcomes the Government’s consultation on criminalising Forced Marriage.
Read the full story HERE
MP Eleanor Laing was invited to the Waltham Abbey Tesco store to present toys. Read the Full story HERE
MP Eleanor Laing has praises voluntary groups. For the full question and response go to: http://www.eleanorlaing.com/02112011_voluntary_sector
Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing hails start of work on new £18m St John’s School. Read the Full story HERE.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:54 |
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