News in Maldon

Plans for a 275-home development near Maldon Cemetery have yet to be submitted to the council, however residents have raised concerns over the potential impact.

As an increasing number of residents speak out in support of St Peter's Hospital, one resident looks back on her experiences at the Maldon facility.

Residents have reacted to a decision to suspend inpatient services St Peter's Hospital will this winter, as the NHS says the Maldon facility has "deteriorated".

Tide Festival offered entertainment, raving, and family fun in Woodham Walter last month, but it was met with concerns over the impact of loud music.

A former Emporium employee has shared her memories of the Maldon High Street favourite, which is set to close this month - and owners Mary and Graham Powell.

“Far too many residents of all ages will be utterly miserable and angry if they are deprived of this green oasis, Primrose Meadow”, writes Janet Mayes. .

The following is a reader's letter from Don Benson of Heybridge Residents Association:

Heybridge Residents Association (HRA) was formed in March 2014 as the result of a public meeting held in Plantation Hall in Heybridge.

The following is a letter from Latchingdon resident Tony Fittock. If you would like a letter to be featured in Readers' Letters at Maldon Nub News, just email them to the editor via the link here. Alternatively, use the 'Nub It' button to submit your letter at our website through the link here.

I am hoping that our MP, John Whittingdale OBE, will use his skill and experience as a Member of Parliament to lobby the Prime Minister and/or Secretary of State to intervene in what may prove to be an embarrassing situation for the Government.

James Howard of Maldon Rotary Club tells in this letter of his experience when he went along with his wife Angie for their Covid-19 vaccines at the Maldon vaccine hub at the district council offices in Princes Road. He hopes it will be useful to anyone worried about getting their jab.

Angie and I had our vaccinations yesterday and both thought it might be helpful to describe the experience.

The following is a letter from Mike Benning, a member of the Woodham Infrastructure Group. The group is campaigning for a new South Woodham Ferrers bypass, with fears that current Essex County Council and Chelmsford City Council plans for the Burnham Road will spell problems for the town and for those travelling to and from the Dengie area:

The B1012 Burnham Road at South Woodham Ferrers is currently the by pass for the town but once the new