What happened in Burnham and the Dengie this week
Have you missed out on any of the news in Burnham and the Dengie this week?
Here at Burnham and Dengie Nub News we like to make your life easier so if you've missed any of the local news this past seven days, don't worry.
We have you covered with 10 of the top stories right here.
1. A black tie casino night in Burnham next month is set to raise money for bleed kits to go into venues across the district - including Bistro on the Quay - in Liam Taylor's name. Get the details here.
2. A bid to turn the former Maldon Police Station into offices is set to be voted on. Find out about the plans here.
3. Plans to turn an office in a Victorian building on Burnham High Street into a flat have been turned down. Read more here.
4. MP John Whittingdale has told the House of Commons "we still need public service broadcasting and the BBC" as the licence fee is frozen for two years. Find out more here.
5. The David Randall Foundation is appealing for storage space to give more "good days" to people with terminal illnesses in the district. Find out how you can help here.
6. Farleigh Hospice's Christmas tree recycling scheme raised a record-breaking £41,000 for local charities - including £3,000 which was raised by Burnham Rugby Club as the collector for the Dengie area. Read more here.
7. Resident Judy Lea wrote to Nub News about the proposed nuclear power station at Bradwell B, in response to MP John Whittingdale telling the House of Commons he is "positive" about its possibility. Read Judy's letter here.
8. Maldon District Council has appointed new Conservative leadership, in a meeting which was disrupted over public participation concerns. Get the full story here.
9. Virtual public participation in district council meetings is now the default option, after the move was approved using delegated powers. Find out more here.
10. A new garden village in the district cannot be ruled out to provide up to 4,500 homes planners say they need to find space for, and residents are being urged to have their say in a consultation on development which is open now. Get the details here.
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