R4U Cllr Keith Mackman: A cross-party motion of no confidence in the UDC Leadership

I consulted with fellow Residents for Uttlesford group members and senior members of the Lib Dems following on from the Planning Inspector’s decision to prematurely stop the examination into the …read more →

Cllr Joanna Parry: “Where to build a social housing development?”

When a housing association or council wants to buy a piece of land on which to build a development of 100% social housing, this is generally seen as a good …read more →

Cllr Keith Mackman:”Something we often neglect to give, is time”.

Christmas is almost upon us, the season of goodwill to all men, a time to indulge in all manner of food, drink and entertainment. But how many of us spare …read more →

Sharon Morris:”Watch out for the doggy poo!”

My children and I often play a game as we walk along, usually to and from school, and this game has recently become pretty competitive, it’s called “Watch out for …read more →

Cllr Joanna Parry: Holding UDC on meeting the true housing need

What is affordable housing? There is a popular misconception (even among some councillors!) that affordable housing is low cost housing for sale that enables young people to set a foot …read more →

Sharon Morris: Walden-based dental service to relocate…

Hot on the heels of last weeks announcement of a proposed merger between two doctors surgeries comes another blow to the residents of Saffron Walden. I have been made aware …read more →

Cllr Keith Mackman: Seat retained on Planning Committee, UDC posturing over for now.

Full council meeting took place on last Tuesday. The members were required to consider the new polling arrangements that have been necessitated by the reduction in councillor numbers next year …read more →

Richard Freeman: Where could the new health centre go?

SAFFRON WALDEN MEGA HEALTH CENTRE? We are told that Borough Lane surgery and the Rectory Practice are to join up. In some ways this is inevitable – the NHS encourages …read more →

Sharon Morris: Walden Mums discuss Surgery merger…

“Merger of two Saffron Walden GP surgeries to create super practice” (Saffron Walden Reporter 13th November 2014). Saffron Walden residents are being asked their views on a proposed merger between …read more →

Cllr Keith Mackman: “We have to justify our decisions”

I hope readers won’t become bored with planning matters but that is my main area of experience and I think it is important. Recently myself and a Lib Dem councillor …read more →