
Matthew Critchell
Local Democracy Reporter at Reach PLC
Court & crime reporter for Echo Newspaper. Views my own. Got a story? Email [email protected] or DM me 🏳️🌈
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2 weeks ago |
yellowad.co.uk | Matthew Critchell
A new council leader is vowing to fight against “horrific” plans for housing and to stop tens of thousands of homes being built across the district. Danielle Belton is the new Conservative leader of Rochford District Council after the Liberal Democrats and Non-Aligned Group, which formed the previous administration, stepped back. Cllr Belton, is now the first female leader of the council, which is now back in the control of the Conservatives two years after the party was voted out.
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2 weeks ago |
msn.com | Matthew Critchell
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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2 weeks ago |
msn.com | Matthew Critchell
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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2 weeks ago |
yellowad.co.uk | Matthew Critchell
Plans have been submitted to build 325 “high-quality” new homes on a number of fields in Wickford. Gleeson Land and Avant Homes are working on the proposals, which also include public open space, children’s play areas, and wildlife areas. The development is on a plot off Oak Crescent and very close to Barn Hall Recreational Ground. The initial plans include a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom homes, with up to 50 per cent of the homes being ‘affordable’.
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2 weeks ago |
yellowad.co.uk | Matthew Critchell
An Essex district is set to see 17,000 new homes being built in what the local MP has called an “insane” and “unacceptable” plan. Mark Francois, Tory MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, made the comment over Rochford Council’s local plan on where housing and other development should go over the next few decades.
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RT @Matt_Critchell: As I take this much needed step back from #localjournalism #journalism and #LocalNews I’m proud of my work for @Essex_E…

By now lots will know but I am leaving @Essex_Echo this week. It's been almost eight years with many good times. It's been a massive part of my life in many ways and there are too many people to thank and message. Here's to the good times. Pic - Echo and Gaz De Vere https://t.co/ewnWgpGXML

I am back at the crown court press bench, almost like a 2nd home, for trial in connection with big high profile killing, all details in @Essex_Echo tomorrow @CPSUK #Leigh #Essex #Courtreporter #CPS #criminaljustice