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Another added: “I have lived on the Broadfields Estate for over 30 years and have seen a steady increase to the levels of traffic through the estate. “The level of traffic which would be generated by the new build would make travelling to and from the estate difficult and possibly dangerous.” Taylor Wimpey wants to build 120 new homes in Wivenhoe. Picture: From the planning application Residents are also worried about the impact of the new estate on wildlife in the area. One said: “I have been walking with my dog around the fields for 19 years. “My concern is the impa...

Gazette columnist Alan Hayman, previously a borough and county councillor, takes a sideways look at last week’s local election and how the result will impact the future of Colchester Borough Council. “YOU’RE joking. Not another one!” was how Brenda from Bristol memorably greeted the news of the 2017 General Election. Brenda may well have welcomed last year’s respite from democracy, when the Covid lockdowns put paid to electioneering for 12 whole months in 2020. But all good things must come to an end. Last Thursday, local voting was back in our part of the world and Colchest...

Power shift: (left) Conservative Group leader Paul Dundas and (right) Highwoods Independents Gerard and Beverly Oxford THE Conservatives are set to take control of Colchester Council for the first time in more than ten years.  After Thursday’s election the incumbant Lib Dem and Labour coalition was left with 23 seats between them, one less than they started out the night with. However, after the Conservatives failed to secure a majority, holding 23 seats, leader of the council and Lib Dem Mark Cory said discussions had been ongoing to form a renewed coalition. But in a statement ...

Power shift: (left) Conservative Group leader Paul Dundas and (right) Highwoods Independents Gerard and Beverly Oxford THE Conservatives are set to take control of Colchester Council for the first time in more than ten years.  After Thursday’s election the incumbant Lib Dem and Labour coalition was left with 23 seats between them, one less than they started out the night with. However, after the Conservatives failed to secure a majority, holding 23 seats, leader of the council and Lib Dem Mark Cory said discussions had been ongoing to form a renewed coalition. But in a statement ...

Power shift: (left) Conservative Group leader Paul Dundas and (right) Highwoods Independents Gerard and Beverly Oxford THE Conservatives are set to take control of Colchester Council for the first time in more than ten years.  After Thursday’s election the incumbant Lib Dem and Labour coalition was left with 23 seats between them, one less than they started out the night with. However, after the Conservatives failed to secure a majority, holding 23 seats, leader of the council and Lib Dem Mark Cory said discussions had been ongoing to form a renewed coalition. But in a statement ...