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Chelmsford needs jobs & local facilities not just houses

Article: Jan 31, 2012

Chelmsford Council was taken to task this evening for failing to give a high enough priority to new community facilities, public open space and new jobs for residents. The Liberal Democrat group told the Council's Development Policy Committee that these issues should have been addressed in the Site Allocations Document, which was under debate.
Chelmsford Lib Dem welcomes protection for local Post Offices

Article: Jan 24, 2012

The future of post offices across the country has been secured by Government action, funding and a new agreement between Royal Mail and the Post Office. Chelmsford Lib Dem Stephen Robinson, who campaigned alongside Cllr. Tom Smith-Hughes and others to save local Post Offices welcomed the news. He said, "This demonstrates the Lib Dem commitment to ensure a sustainable future for Royal Mail and Post Offices.

"Post Offices are a vital part of our communities and are visited by over 20 million people every week. Under past Conservative and Labour governments the service suffered, with thousands closing. Liberal Democrats in the Coalition Government have stopped closures and put Royal Mail and the Post Office on a secure footing."
Action for Kings Road / North Avenue, north Chelmsford

Article: Nov 30, 2011

The Kings Road Action Group (KRAG) had its latest meeting and progress update report this afternoon. The Group was set up to push for improvements to the neighbourhood around Kings Road and North Avenue, Chelmsford.

The meeting heard that the outline plan to improve the Kings Road shopping parade is still being written by the Council. Other items discussed included: possible improvements to grass verges and litter picking; how to keep people informed about the Group, and a possible street party in North Avenue to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June 2012.
Road safety call in north Chelmsford

Article: Nov 9, 2011

Parents at Tanglewood Nursery School, in Melbourne Avenue north Chelmsford, have collected a petition to improve road safety. They are calling for an urgent highways review in the area to provide for a safer crossing, in particular for those approaching from the Anderson Avenue side of Melbourne Avenue, and would like a 20 mph restriction to be imposed.
North Chelmsford Park & Ride fares to rise despite Lib Dem plea

Article: Oct 13, 2011

Fares will increase on the newly opened Chelmer Valley Park and Ride only six months after opening. Springfield's Lib Dem County Councillor Mike Mackrory mounted a last-minute bid to stop the rise but the Conservatives pressed on. Cllr Mackrory 'called in' the Cabinet Member's decision to increase the charges from October 10 because he was very concerned that the recent increased usage of the site would be put at risk.
Major planning applications for houses in North West Chelmsford

Article: Oct 8, 2011

Chelmsford Council is processing two major planning applications, and expects another, in the North West Chelmsford area. These include an application for 135 houses east of Patching Hall Lane/north of Essex Avenue and 223 houses south of School Lane, Broomfield. Another is expected soon for over 200 homes north of Copperfield Road. These applications were anticipated in principle following the approval by the Council of the North Chelmsford Area Action Plan in July.
4,000 green-field houses given go-ahead for North Chelmsford

Article: Jul 8, 2011

4,000 houses on green fields to the North West and North East of Chelmsford have been given the OK. The long-awaited report from a Government-appointed inspector has backed the plans by Conservative-run Chelmsford council.

The proposals are in the North Chelmsford Area Action Plan. It proposes 3,200 houses north of Springfield and Beaulieu Park; 400 houses on the edges of Broomfield; around 250 near Newlands Spring, and 150 near Essex Avenue/Woodhall.
Lib Dem Cllr Simon Jones calls for better cycle access to the V Festival

Article: Nov 13, 2010

Chelmsford Council will look at providing more cycle access to Hylands Park during the V Festival, following a call from Lib Dem Cllr Simon Jones. Councillor Jones made his suggestion of dedicated cycle parking at the V Festival following his visit to the event in August.

Council officers fed his suggestion into the full event debrief meeting and the festival organisers support the idea to encourage cyclists to the event, most of whom will be local day visitors. They are now considering how they can take this forward for next year's event.
Lib Dems back 'Kids Inspire'

Article: Sep 15, 2010

Local charity 'Kids Inspire' provides crucial support to many vulnerable children and young people in Chelmsford and has the full backing of your local Liberal Democrats. Recently, Swiss Avenue resident and former Lib Dem Councillor Trevor Nunn completed a sponsored round-Britain sail for them and raised over £1,500.
Online vote to get Chelmsford children play equipment

Article: Feb 18, 2010

Children in north west Chelmsford are hoping that an online vote scheme will get them a grant for a five-a-side pitch. Lib Dem MP hopeful Stephen Robinson has voted for it and hopes you will too.

Go to http://bovril.co.uk/revival/ Click on the "Vote Here Now" signboard.

Click on Area 8 on Map and select Avon Road Green Space (or type in the project code EEOT000320)