No council tax levy on second homes in Castle Point despite soaring numbers
Castle Point Council says it “must balance income from council tax against the need to protect and improve the local
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Thurrock residents set to review 20-year plan for homes and jobs
Residents are being asked to give their views on proposals for how Thurrock homes, jobs and industry will develop over
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First residents move into Walthamstow Skyline building
The first residents have moved into their new homes in the Skyline building in Walthamstow. Built by The Hill Group
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Concerns new garden village plan could adversely affect West Horndon
Plans that give the green light for a huge development that could eventually grow to around 4,000 homes have been
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Trees set to go for new homes development in Shoebury
A developer is preparing to fell protected trees to make way for 70 new homes in Southend. Campaigners fought Taylor
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Southend flats plan approved
A four-storey block of flats will be built next to a Southend retail park despite concerns the properties will not
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Homeless Waltham mum of four’s dilemma
A homeless Walthamstow mum who fled domestic violence in June says she feels like she is “failing” her children after
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Brentwood Council will ‘almost certainly’ lose legal battle over housing application
Brentwood Council will “almost certainly” lose a legal battle at appeal after using “weak” arguments for refusing plans for homes
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Tenants moved out of damp Thurrock tower blocks but misery for those left behind
Almost 30 tenants have been moved out of damp and mouldy tower blocks in Thurrock, but those who remain are
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Back to square one for Queensway project
Southend City Council is going back to the drawing board on its “overcooked” £575million Queensway regeneration scheme after almost ten
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