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Last week East Herts Council’s cabinet paused auction of the parade after a plea from Labour councillors David Jacobs and Yvonne Estop.
The brick exterior, three-storey hotel will be built above 552 sq m (5,941 sq ft) of “flexible commercial space” at ground floor level.
Members were unimpressed by Taylor Wimpey’s plans for 49 “affordable homes” rather than the 61 that members believed should be built.
The North Essex Councils supports the Government’s ambition for housing growth but believes that increased targets alone will not build more homes.
Alan Fordham, chair of governors of Bishop’s Stortford High School, on plans for a McDonald’s at St James’ Park, home of the secondary’s new campus
The fast food chain and Central Co-op are behind a ‘reserved matters’ planning application for a neighbourhood centre for the 750-home estate.
The old Saffron Hotel in Saffron Walden High Street ran for over 80 years but shut down two years ago after battling numerous issues.
Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Greens outline their pledges for District Plan review, new building and social housing.
Conservative Linda Haysey has decided not to stand in the May 4 local election, choosing instead to embark on a new chapter after 18 years.
Bishop’s Stortford High School and Thorley Hill pupils and Grove Cottage users at launch of native woodland that will double as outdoor classroom.
A planning application has been submitted to East Herts Council for a £400,000 scheme to build a first-floor extension at the back and side.
Cllr Graham McAndrew responded to a query from the Indie on weekend works at the Hockerill junction and outlined future works in the town.
Executive member Graham McAndrew: "I find the... holding of a public exhibition at such short notice absolutely disgraceful and disingenuous."
As part of a raft of changes brought about by financial pressures the district council planned to scrap free parking on Saturdays and Sundays.
