A FRESH development bid has been launched with developers aiming to bring 39 homes to the town. Developer Cabotlane Ltd, which is based in Sible Hedingham is looking for permission to build a new development in Halstead. The 39 home bid was validated by the council on April 27 and looks to build the home on land off Oak Road. It is the latest in a number of applications sent to Braintree Council to build homes in Halstead with bids for a total of 201 homes on Mount Hill and a further 200 on Bournebridge Hill raising fears over overdevelopment amongst residents. Previous developments have seen residents raise concerns over the potential impact on the town s services.
AS lockdown starts to ease, some of our most popular outdoor venues are starting to open their doors to visitors once again. Like spring flowers, we are slowly starting to see what are hopefully the green shoots of recovery following months of lockdown. Some have managed to reopen for the Easter holidays after Covid restrictions were eased in March. The Marks hall Estate, between Coggeshall and Greenstead Green, has been staging Easter family trails, giving youngsters the chance to hunt for 50 wooden Easter egg clues in the Arboretum, while parents enjoy the grounds in full spring bloom. The trails run until this Sunday from 10am to 5pm and admission fees apply.