Sunday morning with Nub News: top stories from Burnham and the Dengie this week

By The Editor 21st Mar 2021

IT'S been another seven days of big news stories in Burnham and the Dengie Peninsula, from news of the town council's reaction to some new large-scale development proposals through to news of a click and collect service with a difference, designed to breathe new hope into the High Street.

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. A new vaccination hub opened at South Woodham Ferrers this week as the over-50s were invited to book.

Find out more about that here.

2. Burnham-on-Crouch town councillors expressed their anger over proposals for an extension to plans for a retirement village.

You can read the full story here.

3. A new click and collect service for the district's independent shops will go live this spring.

Find out more here.

4. There will be vouchers again at Easter for children and students who are entitled to free school meals – and there are new holiday clubs planned, too.

You can read about that here.

5. Marine Police had to do a double take when they spotted a tilting boat – on the road.

You can find out more here.

6. The news on the local infection rate and the vaccine take-up is good, but the county's public health director is still worried about those who have missed out on the jab.

Read about it here.

7. A new county council survey is designed to make sure homes across the district have good connectivity.

You can find out more here.

8. The district council is looking to see what sites could be available for potential development as part of the review of the Local Development Plan (LDP).

Get the full story here.

9. There was news on the repairs badly needed to the footpath next to the marina.

Find out more here.

10. A debate on the district's food banks ended up becoming rather heated.

Read more here.

     

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