Sunday morning with Maldon Nub News: top stories from the town this week

By The Editor 28th Feb 2021

Local News by The Editor 28th Feb 2021

IT'S been another seven days of big news stories in Maldon, from the announcement of a new community officer for Maldon and the Dengie representing all three blue light services, through to a problem with some painted lettering at a town centre car park that caused widespread amusement.

Here at Nub News we like to make your life easier so if you've missed any of the local news this week, don't worry.

We have you covered with 10 of the top stories right here.

1. In an unexpected turn of events, one Maldon district councillor left the independent group.

Find out more about it here.

2. A Maldon principal tells of the challenges and excitement ahead after the re-opening of schools is announced.

You can read the full story here.

3. A £5 a year rise (for a Band D property) on Maldon district's council tax was agreed amid scenes of political turbulence.

Find out more here.

4. A decision to revisit the Local Development Plan early was made, thanks to changes to…just about everything.

You can read about that here.

5. Then there was news that Maldon and the Dengie Peninsula is to be given a new community officer who represents the fire, police and ambulance services.

You can find out more here.

6. A decision was made to turn down an application to remove a round pier from a 1930's Maldon High Street wall at the centre of a planning debate.

Read about it here.

7. A flour firm with a Maldon mill has won national awards for keeping the nation supplied during the pandemic.

You can find out more here.

8. There are Easter eggs to raise some cheer after Rotarians paid a visit to the Café in St Peter's Hospital.

Get the full story here.

9. The writing was on the wall when a letter was missed from a word painted on the road. Yes, it caused a lot of laughter.

Find out what happened to 'Enry here.

10. Finally, the news on the Covid-19 infection rate is good, but there's a reminder of the need to keep up the caution, too.