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Mark Springett was elected as a local Councillor on 5th May 2011. He and his wife have lived on Moulsham Lodge for nearly 25 years. Their two daughters attended the Moulsham Infant, Junior and Senior Schools. Mark first got involved in the community by joining the Infant School PTA while his children were at the school.
During his time there, they provided extra learning materials and facilities including a computer room and the wooden gazebo that still stands on the field to this day.
Currently, Mark represents the community as one of the Trustees of Moulsham Lodge Community Trust www.mlcc.co.uk
Mark said, "I was proud to be selected by the local party to represent Moulsham Lodge. Why was I asked? Well, for the last 2 years I have been campaigning for the re-opening of the Community Centre on Moulsham Lodge. I have been part of the core team that has tirelessly banged on the doors of local government to make sure the re-generation of the site actually happens and will meet the needs of the community."
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Older news items from Moulsham Lodge
- Apr 23, 2012:
- Zebras march on Chelmsford
A 1,125-strong petition was handed in to County Councillor Jude Deakin by the residents of Chelmsford in support of a zebra crossing on Linnet Drive. See reports in the Chelmsford Weekly News and the Essex Chronicle. Councillor Jude Deakin receives petition from local resident The history of this crossing 'debate' goes back some time. A change of 'catchment areas' for local schools, meant a large increase in children crossing Linnet Drive at the top of Plane Tree Close to get to Mildmay School. Then there was an accident involving a child in 2005. Lib Dem Councillors Freda Mountain and Philip Firth started campaigning with residents for a crossing at this busy junction. Essex County Council Highways Dept surveyed the site in 2009 and noted that nearly 100 people crossed this road in a 15 minute period from 8.30 am and commented on the speeding motorists during this time. A zebra crossing was recommended by the Officers and was due to be installed in February of this year, however some local residents objected and Cllr Tracey Chapman, the (Conservative) Cabinet Member for Highways and Transportation, decided not to proceed with the recommendations. New Councillors Linda Mascot and Mark Springett took up the baton and have joined Cllr Freda Mountain and County Councillor Jude Deakin in campaigning with what appears to be the vast majority of residents who are angry that the proposed crossing, and funding allocated for it have been shelved. On Saturday 14th April, local resident Colin Inwood, along with children (and adults!) adorned with zebra masks, presented a petition of 1,125 signatures to Cllr Deakin on the steps of County Hall calling for Essex County Council to provide a safe crossing at this dangerous junction. Lib Dem Cllr Deakin said, "The level of support for a safe crossing is absolutely marvellous, this petition shows that there are many more people in favour of a crossing than any of us could have imagined. I will be presenting the petiton to ECC Full Council on May 8th. The proposed scheme will then be presented by me to the Highways Locality Panel which is yet to be set up." Published & promoted by Ian Gale on behalf of Chelmsford Liberal Democrats, all at 20 Dane Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2SS...... 01245 358903 Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
- Mar 14, 2012:
- Chemsford achieves 'City' status!
It was announced this morning that the Queen is to confer City status on Chelmsford to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. Deputy Prime Minister (& Lib Dem Leader) Nick Clegg made the announcement today, before he took Prime Minister's Questions at noon. Chelmsford was one of 23 towns in the running for the honour. When the Lib Dems were running Chelmsford Council, a bid was made in 2001 and previous Group Leader, Mike Mackrory, pushed the council to back this current bid. Leader of the Lib Dem Opposition, Cllr. Chris Rycroft, commented, "Chelmsford is the County Town of Essex; has a fine Cathedral; a successful and expanding University and College; excellent schools; high tech industries; growing shopping centres, and many thriving voluntary and community groups. As a fast growing, vibrant town, City status is richly deserved. A big thank you to everyone who supported the bid." The 'town' has finally caught up with what the football club knew for some time! Together with the people of Chelmsford the Lib Dem team will push to put this city firmly on the map. Nick Clegg's Ministerial statement, making the announcement here. BBC Video report of the celebrations here and news story here. Published & promoted by Ian Gale on behalf of Chelmsford Liberal Democrats, all at 20 Dane Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2SS...... 01245 358903 Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
- Sep 9, 2009:
- Moulsham Lodge Centre set to stay as public hall!
Stephen Robinson, Ros Webb, Cllrs. David Jones and Philip Firth and members of the Moulsham Lodge Action Group outside the abandoned community centre The Government's planning inspector has backed Chelmsford Liberal Democrats and Moulsham Lodge campaigners, who all want to stop Essex County Council selling off the community centre as a private clinic. The inspector has today published his appeal decision, which says the building should be retained as a public hall. In his three page judgement, the inspector recognised the strength of public support for keeping the centre. Many people wrote in to the Inspector following a leaflet from the Moulsham Lodge Centre Action Group together with a letter from local Lib Dem campaigner Stephen Robinson. The Inspector also acknowledged the hard work by the Action Group in drawing up a comprehensive business plan to give the building a secure future as a community facility. Commenting on the decision, Stephen Robinson said, "It has been great to work with such an enthusiastic group of local people. There is still some way to go before we can be confident that Essex County Council will give Moulsham Lodge Community Centre back to the community. However, this is a very important step towards that aim." Related Links Download a copy of the Inspector's Appeal decision Website of the Moulsham Lodge Community Centre Action Group Published & promoted by Ian Gale on behalf of Chelmsford Liberal Democrats, all at 20 Dane Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2SS...... 01245 358903 Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
- Nov 13, 2008:
- Success for campaign to save Moulsham Lodge Community Centre
Lib Dems Philip Firth, George Allen and David Jones discuss plans for the community centre The Moulsham Lodge Community Centre site can only be used as a Community Hall, after a Chelmsford Borough Council planning decision. This follows a three year long campaign led by local Liberal Democrat Borough Councillor Philip Firth. Conservative-controlled Essex County Council, who own the building in Waltham Glen, wanted to sell off the site as a Private Health Clinic. Moulsham Lodge Community Centre was part funded and constructed by local residents and run successfully for over 30 years. It served not only Moulsham Lodge, but the Tile Kiln estate to the south. There was a brief period of mismanagement around 1995, which led to Essex County Council not receiving their rent for the site. So the Council took control of the buildings. The Liberal Democrats say they should have offered the community a chance to buy the lease back. For three years the building has gone unused whilst Essex County Council try to find a buyer for the site. Now Chelmsford Borough Council Planning Committee have decreed that the County Council must find a way to restore the building to use as a community hall. Cllr. Firth commented "This is a significant setback for Essex County Council's attempts to sell off the site. The people of Moulsham Lodge worked hard to set up and maintain this site, and for many years it bound this community together. When it was closed, several community groups had nowhere local to base themselves. "Over 140 local residents have contacted me to indicate their opposition to the County Council's attempts to sell it off. I am delighted that the Borough Council's Planning Committee have refused the application, which would have allowed the site to have been converted into a private health clinic." Moulsham Lodge Cllrs. Philip Firth & David Jones, along with County Council Candidate Margaret Hutchon, will continue the fight for a solution which will allow the site to reopen as a Community Centre. Related Links How the story is reported in the Chelmsford Weekly News Published & promoted by Ian Gale on behalf of Chelmsford Liberal Democrats, all at 20 Dane Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2SS...... 01245 358903 Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
- Aug 6, 2007:
- Moulsham Youth Centre re-opened
Cllr Freda Mountain Great news for parents. The Moulsham Youth Centre re-opened on Wednesday 25th July and is open every Wednesday during the School holidays with two sessions. Session 1 for youngsters with ages of 8 to 11 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm and Session 2 will be for the older group of 12's to 16's from 7.00pm to 9.30pm. If successful it will be opened every Wednesday with all ranges of youth activities taking place under the guidance of PCSO Sandra Strange and helpers. Your local Lib Dem councillors Freda Mountain and John Williams wish them every success, and hope that they get full support from parents. In the meantime Tile Kiln Church offers its own FAST Club (Friday's At Seven Thirty) on Fridays between 7pm and 9pm term time only, mainly aimed at school years 7 to 10 inclusive. Published & promoted by Ian Gale on behalf of Chelmsford Liberal Democrats, all at 20 Dane Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2SS...... 01245 358903 Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
- Jul 31, 2007:
- Back to square one on Moulsham Lodge Centre
Essex County Council are still dithering over the future for Moulsham Lodge Community Centre, despite pressure from the local Lib Dem councillors. In March ECC was going to auction the site, but cancelled this when the meeting with local representatives was arranged for 27th March. Having heard local people's comments, the then Cabinet member, Cllr. Finch, said we would have his response in six weeks. In just six weeks there was a cabinet reshuffle, and Cllr. Martin took over, and we had to wait another seven for his decision. The decision was to put the site up for auction, so we are right back where we started. He has been told that we do NOT want more houses, a doctor's surgery, a centre for troubled youths etc. we DO want our community centre. We await his response. Published & promoted by Ian Gale on behalf of Chelmsford Liberal Democrats, all at 20 Dane Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2SS...... 01245 358903 Printed (hosted) by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY
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