Our futureSince the Local Plan documentruns into over 300 pages it is adaunting document to read. Wehave tried to take out the essentialinformation to help you to respondto the consultation (page 11).

Also at the same time there is aconsultation on the CommunityInfrastructure Levy (page 2). Thismust not just slip throughunnoticed as it has a detrimentaleffect on any possibility ofaffordable housing in Billericay.

YOUR VIEW COUNTSThe Local Plan Consultationends at 5.00pm on Monday 17thDecember. There is still time torespond if you have not alreadydone so. Please do not assumeyour view doesn't count. Theopposite is true.

Unlike previous consultations theresponses to this one go to thePlanning Inspector who must

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Thanks to all our volunteers

Our future

YOUR VIEW COUNTS

Can you help?

Join the BDRA

Infrastructure levy on newhouse building

A headstone for Arthur CharlesArgent – AN UPDATE

Mayflower Morris Men go to Ypres

Events

MONEY MATTERS...– State pensions really are

good value for money– Lasting powers of attorney

Friends of Lake Meadows

Committee Focus

Your guide to responding to The Rehulation 19 Consultation

Coach Trips

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In This Issue:

“Help us to help you”

Join the BDRA email: resident@bdra.org

Receive 10 copies of the Resident,keep up to date with residents’

issues, events, useful info,advertisers offering services youmay need, coach trips and area

committees working on your behalf.

Be part of an Association which hasserved residents for 92 years.

Telephone: 01277 632390

As we move into 2019 this edition of the Resident encompasses celebrating thepast, focussing on the present, the Christmas season and taking action toinfluence our future (the local plan). You will see on page 7 the up to date news

about raising money for a headstone for Arthur Charles Argent. Page 4 has lots ofChristmas events and concerts to get you into the festive mood.

approve the Plan, our Councilmerely acts to collate theresponses. The more residentswho express their concerns atthe impact on Billericay themore the Inspector will have totake account of those concerns.

The Local Plan is not a Done Dealas some will have you believe.We have one final chance to geta Good Plan for Billericay and notbe saddled with what even ourcouncillors admit is currently aBad Plan. If this Plan isapproved it will have anirreversible impact on all of ourlives, those who live in

Billericay today and those whowill join us in the future.

Don't leave it to others. If youhave not already done so respondnow. It is not yet too late for YOUto influence this Plan for thebenefit of all.

Need Help to complete the forms?Come along on ThursdayDecember 6th 1.30pm-5.30pmto the Reading Rooms in theHigh Street.

Can you help?Road rep needed for 29 housesin Dorset Way. Please phone PaulFarrow on 01277 625126 whowill be delighted to hear from you.

Road rep needed for houses inFrithwood Lane. Please callSheila Pullin on 01277 657776who will also be delighted to hearfrom you.

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Visit the BDRA Website at: www.bdra.org

Happy Christmas to you all and may 2019 be a year of joy and adventure

Thanks to all our volunteersThank you to all those volunteers

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The CIL is a Governmentscheme intended to financeinfrastructure through a levy onnew house building. Theamount to be paid isdetermined in advance by thecouncil and is based upon thefloor area of the build. In theBasildon Council area differentrates are proposed for buildingin each of the 3 mainsettlements. In Basildon theamount is proposed tobe £50/sqm, in Wickford£230/sqm and in Billericay astaggering £350/sqm.

In parallel with the Local Plan ConsultationBasildon Council are also running a publicconsultation on its intentions for a Community

Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Whilst the concept is notwithout merit we believethe amount proposed forBillericay is excessive and ison a par with that for partsof London. We understandBrentwood are considering aflat rate figure of £200/sqm.There are also considerableuncertainties about thetiming of payments andtheir relationship to theInfrastructure First conceptcurrently being supportedby local politicians of allparties.

Whatever figure is decidedupon for Billericay we donot believe the moneyraised in the town will bespent in the town and ifthe levy remains at theproposed figure it willfur ther reduce thelikelihood of affordablehousing, adding around

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FEEDBACKA HEADSTONE FOR ARTHUR CHARLES ARGENT –

AN UPDATEI am very grateful to the Editor of “The Resident” forprinting my article about fund-raising for a headstonefor Arthur Charles Argent. I knew it was aconsiderable sum of money that needed to be found,but I had every confidence that the people of Billericaywouldn’t let Charlie down.

I am humbled and overwhelmed by the response I’vehad in a very short space of time. Local charitableorganisations have offered support and many individuals have been generousbeyond belief. I’m thrilled to be able to report that I received a donation onArmistice Day, Sunday 11th November 2018 which took me over the totalneeded. Such a large amount of money raised in about seven weeks.

Some people gave their address and you will be receiving a receipt from me indue course. Others of you gave no address and so I can only express mysincere thanks to you through the medium of “The Resident”. Each and everycontribution is so much appreciated, thank you.

If you are reading this and your cheque hasn’t yet been presented for payment,please take this as notice that it arrived after the total had been reached. Pleaserest assured that your cheque has been shredded and will not now be cashed.If this applies to you, please know I am as grateful for your support as if I’dneeded your donation to reach the total. The donations and supportive remarkshave been heartening, thank you to you all.

The stone has been ordered and should arrive in the New Year and then it willbe engraved. If timings permit I will try to let everyone know the date of thededication of the headstone in Little Burstead Churchyard ahead of time. It isonly fitting that those who helped fund the headstone should come and paytheir respects as we give Charlie back his name after all these years.

The fact that the total was reached on the centenary of the Armistice itselfseems fitting to me. Once again my sincere thanks to all those who’ve donatedand who are still contacting me.

Mrs Karen J Dennis

MAYFLOWER MORRIS MEN GO TO YPRESOn 11th and 12th of October Mayflower Morris Men of Billericay, together withenough friends and family to fill a coach, travelled to Ypres in Belgium. Thepurpose of the visit was to lay a wreath commemorating the many Morris Men

who fell in the GreatWar. Members ofthe wreath-layingparty had relativeswho were killed inthe area. We allattended the verymoving Menin Gateceremony at which anumber of wreathswere laid. The LastPost and Reveillewere sounded, ashas been since1923, except when

Ypres was occupied during the Second World War. Amongst the party wereseveral Morris Men from Blackmore Morris, Thames Valley Morris Men andAlbury Morris Men, intotal there were 12dancers and amusician. Dances wereperformed in the GroteMarkt on Thursday intwo sessions, and beerwas taken! Visits werealso made to theSanctuary Wood andthe In Flanders Fieldsmuseums by membersof the group.

The visit was proposed by the late Tony Motley, a greatMorris dancer, ex King’s Trooper and British Legionstandard bearer. The visit was also in honour of Tony.

We did remember them

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10th February and 10th March 2019

Single Essex FriendsA small self run and fundingsocial group for singles over50, who are single, divorced orwidowed. It is a friendly group

where members put on events which varybetween socials, meals out, theatre trips, shortwalks and Christmas meal, Summer Ball etc.We meet fortnightly in Billericay on Mondayevenings and if you would like furtherinformation contact 07922 415298.

Chantry Rangers Chantry RangersFundraising Quiz.Saturday 26th

January 7.00-7.30pm, 4th Billericay ScoutHut, Laindon Rd, £5pp, 6-8 per team. To bookemail chantryseniorsection@gmail.com.

Breathing SpaceRespiratory Exercise Classes -Emmanuel Church, Laindon Rd,Billericay, Tuesdays 11.30am-

1.00pm and 1.00pm-2.30pm. Contact Honorie01268 574390, Mob 07977 710009 emailhonorie.anang@btinternet.com/ £6 persession.

Jazz Clubs

Belvedere Jazz & Music ClubThe Chichester Hotel, Old LondonRoad, Rawreth. 8.00pm-10.30pm – Entrance fee from £12.50Food from 6.15pm. www. belvederejazz.co.ukEmail: belvederejazz@gmail.com or telephone07850 607075. 9th January Derek Nash Picante Latin Band8.00pm -10.30pm 16th January Matthew Ford + John HorlerQuartet - £15 8pm -10.30pm 23rd January The Harlem Meer Cats Band8.00pm -10.30pm 30th January Salud! ‘Tom’ Jobim – GeorgiaMancio/Mark Crooks Qnt. 8.00pm -10.30pm

Chelmsford Jazz ClubCramphorn Theatre, ChelmsfordDoors open 11.45am, Gig Starts 12.15pmContact 01245 606505 £12/£16Sunday 13th January – Geoff Simkins withJohn Pearce, Dave Green & Steve BrownSunday 10th February – Alan Barnes withRobin Aspland, Andrew Cleyndert &Sebastiaan de Krom

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BDRA Area CommitteeMeetings

All members welcome toattend. If you would like toraise an issue or areinterested in local mattersand want to get involved wewould love to see you. Nextmeeting is at 7.30pm at the

Reading Rooms on Wednesday 12thDecember, 9th January and 9th Februaryfor Billericay East/Burstead Committee andThursday 20th December and 24thJanuary for Billericay West Committee. If youwould like to come and have an issue todiscuss contact us on resident@bdra.org

Basildon Council Crunch TimesMobile tip for householdwaste.

Saturday 15th December 9.00am-12.00pmLittle Burstead26th January 9.00am-12.00pm HannakinsFarmVisit www.basildon.gov.uk/crunch

Emmanuel Church Billericay Christmas Lunch You areinvited to join us for goodfood and company at theEmmanuel Church, LaindonRoad, Tuesday 25thDecember at 1.30pm.Please book by the 18thDecember – there is no

charge. Tel 01277 622297. All welcome.

Cards for Good CausesChristmas CharityCards and Gifts andpop up shop will be

on sale at the Billericay Library until 14thDecember from 10.00am-4.00pm. The shopis run entirely on volunteers, if you’d like tojoin this lovely team please contacte20.bill@hotmail.com

The Wallace Singers Christmas Concert Sunday16th December, 3.00pm atThe Anglo European School.Supporting Guide Dogs forthe Blind, a speaker will tellus more of this wonderful

service. Come and enjoy a special afternoon offestive music with seasonal refreshmentsincluded. Tickets £12 under 14’s £6 from BoxOffice on 07981 030481.

Carols in the Park At The Lake MeadowsBoa thouse SaturdayDecember 15th at 4.00pm,with free mulled wine andChristmas food.

Billericay Community Choir Present A Winters Tale, aChristmas Concert on 15thDecember 7.30pm (Doorsopen from 7.00pm) at ChristChurch Perry Street.

Entry Free – Refreshments. Further detailsTel: Christopher 656904 or Vince 657169.www.billericaycommunitychoir

Mayflower Morris Men Christmas Display

Sunday 16th December12.45-1.45pm at The Bear,The Square, Stock.Christmas is one of thetraditional times for Morris

dancing, Billericay’s very own side will beputting on its Christmas display for all ages.Totally FREE – just for fun – bring your friends.Tel. 01277 654228. www.mayflowermorris.com

Billericay WIMeets 1st & 3rd Wed of the month at 2.00pmin the WI Hall.Wednesday 19th December – ChristmasParty.

Buttsbury WIMeets on 2nd Tuesday of the month at CanonRoche Hall 8.00pm–10.00pm. New memberswelcome, for details contact Jan Nash on01277 630147.

South Green WIMeet on 3rd Thursday of the month 7.45pm-10.00pm at South Green Memorial Hall. Newmembers welcome contact Doreen Gazzard on01277 652739.

Basildon & District Rambling Club

Meets every Saturday at 2.00pmwith some longer walks onother days. The Saturday walksare 4-5 miles with a rest half

way. New members are welcome. Membershipis £6 per year and includes all walks. Visit: www.basildonanddistrictramblingclub.btck.co.uk

Greenway RamblersMeets 10.00am ever yTuesday (5-6 miles) andSunday (longer walks of10+ miles with a break forlunch). Walks commence at

different venues (Pub or Recreation Ground car

park) details can be found in the current WalksProgramme. New members welcome. ContactJoe Lawton on 01277 631119 or visitwww.greenwayramblers.org.uk

Billericay ParkrunEvery Saturday 8.45am atLake Meadows. Parkrunprovides a free, timed, 5k run,jog or walk for all standardsfrom 4 yrs+. A great family

and community event in lovely surroundings.Visit www.parkrun.org.uk/billericay or visit ourFacebook page.

‘Gone Too Soon’Bereavement Support Groupfor parents who have lost aSon or Daughter. Meetingsare held 3rd Monday of themonth at Reid’s, 66-68

Laindon Rd, 7.00pm-9.00pm. Free parkingavailable. Contact Linda for a chat on 07387805406 or email

Billericay Floral Arrangement Group Meet at 8.00pm in the W.I.Hall in StEdith's Lane. Wednesday 6th

February – AGM and Quiz.

Billericay Horticultural Society

Meets in St Mary MagdalenChurch, High St on the 3rdMonday of every month at8.00pm. Entry is £1 formembers and £2 for visitors.Monday 21st January – Life

in the Undergrowth with Roger Hance.

Billericay Archeological And Historical Society

Meetings are held at TheFold, Billericay ArtsAssociation, Laindon Road,at 8.00pm. Monday 10thDecember – Victorian

Christmas – Pagan Origins with Anita MariaSackett. Tuesday 8th January – “Vicky,English Princess & German Empress” withMargaret Mills.

Billericay SocietyMeetings are held in the FoldBillericay Arts Association,Laindon Road 01277659286. Wednesday 19thDecember – Words and

Music with Doreen Potter plus a fish and chipsupper.

Norsey Wood SocietyAGM and Openmee t ing onMonday 21stJanuary, TheFold, Laindon Rd,

at 7.45pm. Matthew McGerttigan, Ranger,Thurrock Nature Park will present anillustrated talk on his reserve. Contactnorseywoodsociety1977@gmail.com ortelephone Ken on 01277 651125. Websitenorseywoodsociety.co.uk.

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Having considered thebenefits of making a will inthe last issue, this month

Caroline looks at the will’sclose relation, the lastingpower of attorney, or LPA:

What is a LPA and why should Iconsider making one?

A LPA is a legal document that lets youappoint one or more people to help you makedecisions or make decisions on your behalf,should you ever lose mental capacity. Itcomes in two varieties, one for property andfinance, and one for health and welfare.

People believe that their nearest and dearestwill be able to take control of their financialaffairs if they no longer can. This is not true.If you do not have a power of attorney inplace, even your spouse couldn’t take anyaction in relation to a bank account in yoursole name. If you have a power of attorney,then this would not be an issue.

What happens if I do not make an LPA?

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discuss any decisions that they are looking tomake with you before making any suchdecisions on your behalf.

We are now all living longer but sadly many ofus will experience a loss in ability, bothphysically and mentally, to deal with ourprivate affairs. If you are comfortable with theauthority that you are granting under an LPA,then it is an important step to think about andmake.

If you would like to discuss lasting powers of attorney further,

or have any more questions on LPAs, please call me

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Lasting powers of attorneyother issues that require management. In thissituation it would mean the Court woulddecide who is appointed.

Are LPAs safe?

There are a number of safety measures nowbuilt in with LPAs. You are required to have aCertificate Provider who signs to confirm thatthey have discussed the LPA with you, andthat nobody is forcing you to do it. You canalso notify certain individuals of the creationof the lasting power of attorney, if you wish.

It is important to note that you may seek torevoke your LPA at any time whilst you havecapacity. Your attorneys are under a duty to

As at 5th April 2016 you need to establish theamount you would have got under the oldscheme, and then what you would have got hadthe new scheme been in place instead. Yourstarting point is whichever pension isthe highest.

If your starting point is less than the new fullamount; for every additional year from April2016 you have qualifying National Insurancecontributions, you will add £4.70 a week extrato your pension.

If your starting point is higher than the full

amount of the new State pension you will getthat amount.

If your record is a few years short of 35 and youare not working, you retired early perhaps, youcan buy additional years NI contributions for£761.80 currently. This would give you £244 ayear additional pension. £761.80 in a bankearning 1.5% would pay you £11.42!

State Pensions then are exceedinglygood value for money!

How to find out? You should go tohttps://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension.

If you need help, see your IFA. On behalf of all of us here at IFAC I

wish you a very happy Christmas anda prosperous new year.

Nearly all of us will have afew days off over theChristmas Holiday and if

you have nothing else to doafter opening all your presentsmay I suggest that if you arenot collecting it already, youcheck on your State pension.The new scheme from April 2016 isrelatively simple, the full amount is£164.35 a week but to get it you need to knowwhere you stand today.

To qualify for the full amount anindividual needs to have paid, or be creditedwith 35 years National Insurance (NI)Contributions. That means currently eitherearning over £162 a week as an employee orpaying £2.95 a week class 2 NI contributionsas a self- employed person. There are specialcircumstances for carers and child benefitclaimants etc.

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Most people in Billericay must be aware of ourbeautiful park at Lake Meadows, but doeseveryone realise just how fortunate we are in

having such a superb facility so close to our homes?

In the 19th century, the farm hadbeen owned by Major ThomasJenner Spitty, who was a local JP,Deputy Lieutenant and HighSheriff of Essex and died at theend of the 1890s. He was a greatbenefactor to the town in manyways, although he did not, assome suggest, give the park tothe town.

A hundred years ago, the landwas just farmland. It was not until1934, that the chairman ofBillericay Rural District Council,Cllr Harry Bebington and hisfellow council members agreedto purchase the farmland, as apublic amenity for the people ofthe town. On Saturday July 11th,1936, the park was officiallyopened, followed by a feteenjoyed by the crowds. It was thestart of what was to become a

very special place for theresidents of Billericay.

Over the years, with manychanges taking place, includingthe provision of sports facilitiesand a café, the park has beenlooked after by the Parks’ team atBasildon Council. After theSecond World War, the park wasin a terrible state. The lake was fullof rubbish, and the grass hadbeen ravaged by cattle, so themen had to start from scratch.Gradually, after a lot of hard work,Lake Meadows began to comealive again, thanks to thededicated Parks’ team, which atthe time numbered around eightstaff. These days there are usuallyonly one and a half, depending onthe time of year, and funding foranything more than basicmaintenance is very limited.

So, next time that you are at thepark, for whatever reason youuse it, please just remember howlucky we are to be able to enjoythe trees, lake, gardens and openspaces. This is YOUR park! Wemust make sure that it continuesto be a space that we can allenjoy. None of us want it tochange, just to be looked afterand maintained well, by thepark’s team and the Friends ofLake Meadows, who workconstantly to care for it. So pleasesupport everything we are tryingto do, by becoming a memberand showing that YOU care too.

Remember our ‘Carols inthe Park’ will take placethis year by the boathouseon Saturday December15th at 4.00pm, with freemulled wine and Christmasfood. We look forward toseeing you there!

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VolunteersQueens Park was overlookedlast month. Is there anyonewho could be part of the roadrep back up team. If you canhelp to deliver Residents on anoccasional basis if anyone is ill,on holiday or between repsplease contact us onresident@bdra.org.

Barrenleys WoodWe had a letter from a localresident in Outwood Farm roadwho has reported that lorriesare still going to the site. Thisand some photographicalevidence have been passedon to Basildon Council.

Billericay Street Pastors have wheelsAs part of our annualsponsorship we were happy todonate £350 towards the StreetPastors’ Minibus. If you see itpassing you will see we geta mention with the othercontributors.

and the developer is appealingagainst the lack of a decision.

Change of use for MolineauxHouse in Radford way hasbeen approved.

www.bdra.orghas been updated and looksmuch better now. A newwebsite privacy policy has beenadded which complements theprivacy notice on page 12 of theResident.

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The Regulation 19 Consultation is all about the ‘Soundness’ of the Local Plan –that is, has it been prepared according to the rules and is it consistent with nationalplanning policies (the NPPF). BDRA believes that there are number of key aspects ofthis Plan where it is not sound. An outline of the main issues, based on the advice ofour professional consultants, can be viewed by clicking on the following links. Thesepages provide ideas and background, but should not be simply cut and pasted intoindividual responses, because identical inputs are counted as only one response.

Why the Local Plan is Considered to be UnsoundMore information at these links:-Tests of Soundness:https://www.billericayactiongroup.org.uk/r19-1.html Lack of Meaningful Consultation:https://www.billericayactiongroup.org.uk/r19-2.htmlLack of Sustainability Analysis for Housing Development: https://www.billericayactiongroup.org.uk/r19-3.htmlInadequate Analysis of Traffic Effects:https://www.billericayactiongroup.org.uk/r19-4.htmlInadequate Analysis of Effects on Commuting: https://www.billericayactiongroup.org.uk/r19-5.htmlExceptional Circumstances Justifying Green Belt Loss: https://www.billericayactiongroup.org.uk/r19-6.html

Responders may of course elect to comment on other aspects of the Plan beyondthese ‘big ticket’ items.

How to Respond to the Regulation 19 ConsultationBasildon Council’s Regulation 19 Consultation website is found at this link – this provides all the official information and supporting data: http://www.basildon.gov.uk/localplan?fbclid=IwAR18AdX7mr9vhWrOYXSLj5XqoaWDEO7m0egjJXW8VJLZgzEgcPdTA-Mk61k

That website contains a link to the form that must be used for responding (moreabout the form below):http://www.basildon.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=8654&p=0 (This is more or lessthe standard government form)

It is also possible to respond online via this link: http://basildon-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal/localplan/rplp

You have to register in order to use this facility. If you are already registered you canjust log in, and there are links there for both options.

Completion of the FormThe Form is presented as a ‘booklet’ and contains guidance notes.

Some important points:-Everyone must complete and return Part A once – anonymous responses are notaccepted.

Part B must be completed for each individual topic commented on. This might be justone topic, but there is no maximum to the number of comments that can be submitted.We are advised that is best to stick to a limited number of significant subjects.

In Part B it is necessary in Section 1 to quote a reference to the particular sectionof the Local Plan being commented on. A guide to relevant references for the

main topics is as follows:-Lack of Meaningful Consultation – Policy SD2; Excessive Housing Targetand Unwarranted use of Green Belt Land – Policy SD1; Disproportionateallocation to Billericay within the borough – Policy SD2; Transport and SocialInfrastructure – Policy SD1; The South West Relief Road – Policy H17Individual Sites:- Land North East of Potash Road - Policy H16; South West Billericay– Policy H17; Land South of Windmill Heights – Policy H18; Land East of GreensFarm Lane – Policy H19; Land East of Southend Road – Policy H20; Self-BuildAllocations – Policy H21

For other topics a list of all policies is provided on Page 11 of the main Local Plandocument, available on Basildon Council’s website as stated above. The booklet allowsfor 5 topics to be commented on, but more can be submitted by using furtherbooklet/s.

Make sure an entry also made in Section 2 (ie Sound = NO) and for Section 2a usebest judgment to tick at least one box.

Making comments It should be borne in mind that the consultation is about the soundness of the Plan.Therefore comments are best kept matter of fact, impersonal, and unemotional. Say forexample someone was inclined to comment on the so called ‘spatial strategy’, wherebyhousing has been allocated across the borough on population rather than based onsustainability analysis, as required by national planning policy. Such a comment isbest kept to discussion of what has been done compared with what should have beendone, according to the rules. Prolonged discussion of the anticipated consequencesis not advisable. The remedial action – that is to say what should be changed in thePlan – would be revising the allocation across the borough based on aproper sustainability analysis.

Submission of the ResponseThe completed form has to be returned to Basildon Borough Council no later than5.00pm on Monday 17th December 2018:By Email: planningpolicy@basildon.gov.uk; By Post: Local Plan Consultation, Basildon Borough Council, The Basildon Centre,St Martin’s Square, Basildon, Essex, SS14,1DL; Or by means of an online submission, as described above.

Other References and Recommended ReadingThe website of the Billericay Action Group, BDRA’s planning division, contains a lotof useful information about the local plan, including a map of the proposed sites:- https://www.billericayactiongroup.org.uk/

Two particularly useful sections of that website:-Local Plan Structure:https://www.billericayactiongroup.org.uk/local-plan-structure.htmlRegulation 19 Consultation: https://www.billericayactiongroup.org.uk/regulation19.html

The National Planning Policy Framework:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/740441/National_Planning_Policy_Framework_web_accessible_version.pdf

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THURSDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2019 – AN INVITATION TO VIEW HOVERTON HALL, NORFOLK, INCLUDED IS A SNOWDROP TOUR AND LIGHT LUNCH SEATS STILL AVAILABLEFollowing our successful previous trip to An Invitation To View, we havebooked to go behind the closed doors of “stately” home Hoverton Hall inNorfolk, where the owner will be our tour guide and will explain the history ofthe house in great detail.Hoverton Hall is a fine Regency House c.1810 of gault brick with a slate roofwhose design is attributed to Humphrey Repton and his son John Adey.Built by Christobella Burroughes and her husband James and owned by theBuxton family since 1946 and handed down through the generations.In 2013 it was passed on to Harry and Rachel Buxton and their four childrenby Harry's parents, Andrew and Barbara Buxton. Included in our visit is asnowdrop tour, so please wear appropriate footwear and a light lunch ofhomemade sandwiches, hot sausage rolls, cakes plus tea and coffee.Cost: Coach, Guided Tour and Light Lunch £37.50Depart: GG 8.30am. OA 8.35am. LR 8.45am. SG 8.50am. Back in Billericayapproximately 6.00pm.Please telephone to book after 9.00amYvonne Cave, 11 The Vale, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9PW. Telephone: 01277 840560

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WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY 2019 – “ANNIE” STARRING CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD – 2.30PM MATINEE PERFORMANCE CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHENDFULL – PLEASE PAY NOWCost: Coach and top priced ticket £42.00Depart: GG 12.20pm, OA 12.25pm, LR 12.35pm SG 12.40pm.

Please telephone to book after 9.00amYvonne Cave, 11 The Vale, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9PW. Telephone: 01277 840560

COACH HOLIDAY � COACH HOLIDAY � COACH HOLIDAYONE TWIN ROOM AND ONE DOUBLE ROOM STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS GREAT VALUE HOLIDAY AT TOWER HOUSE HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH 25TH to 29TH MARCH 2019This is a family run hotel situated in a quiet avenue on the popular West Cliff,just a stone’s throw from the cliff top with panoramic views across to the Isleof Wight and a short walk into town. This friendly hotel has a spacious lounge and bar area with small dancefloor and a beautiful restaurant.All bedrooms have private facilities, Freeview television, free Wi-Fi and teaand coffee making facilities. Lift and ground floor rooms available. There are7 steps up to the front of the hotel.Included is a Full English breakfast and three course evening meal with teaor coffee, 2 full day excursions and evening entertainment.Cost: £262 Balance to be paid by Friday 4th Jan. Optional insurance £15.Usual pick up points and times to be arranged.Please telephone to book after 9.00amKathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342� � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

NEW THIS MONTH � NEW THIS MONTH � NEW THIS MONTHTUESDAY 19TH MARCH – THE CHOCOLATE LADYWe spend the morning in Saffron Walden where you will have time to have alook around and get some lunch.After lunch we will travel the short distance to Steeple Bumpstead where wewill have a detailed demonstration of chocolate making with tasters. You willalso have the opportunity to buy goods at favourable prices. Thedemonstration will be followed by a cream tea which is home made andprepared on the day of our visit.Cost: Coach, demonstration and cream tea £26.00Depart: GG 9.00am, OA 9.05am, LR 9.15am, SG 9.20am. Back inBillericay approximately 6.15pm.Please telephone to book after 9.00am on Monday 17th December Kathleen Fox, 72 Perry Street, Billericay, CM12 0ND. Telephone: 01277 622342