News In Brief

 SOUTHEND Airport have announced the arrival of flights to Faro.

Starting on Many 1st, the “best-value” short-haul summer destination will return.

This comes as flights to Malaga re-started at the beginning of April, with services every Monday, Thursday and Saturday until June when they will increase to five days a week.

The budget airline is also increasing its flights to Paris and Palma de Mallorca this summer – adding to Southend Airport’s busy schedule with sunseekers having eight destinations to choose from.

A Southend Airport spokesman said: “The countdown is on. It’s less than a month until flights to Faro with easyJet start.

“According to a new Holiday Money Report from Post Office Travel Money, the Algarve in Portugal has become the short-haul destination offering UK holidaymakers the best value for money this summer.

“Flights every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday starting May 1.”

 

Playground Consultation 

 

Residents are encouraged to take part in a consultation on the refurbishment of playgrounds, including Belfairs Park and Chalkwell Park.

Southend Council, in collaboration with Ground Control Professional Services, is seeking resident input on proposed playground improvements across the city’s parks.

Planned refurbishments include the addition of new playground equipment, improved pathways, maintenance of existing structures, better safety standards, integration with natural surroundings and improved biodiversity and better air quality, and inclusivity and better accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

The consultation closes at 5 pm on Monday 6 May 2024. To participate, visit Your Say Southend.

 

Volunteer call out

 

Grassroots Westcliff, a group with a vision to create community spirit and “make Westcliff an even better place to live”, are looking for more local people to volunteer and join them.

A spokesperson says “From just 12 people they now have over 240 members and have already delivered several successful community projects to improve their local area from building pocket parks to organising litter picks and improving areas such as Victory Path.”

The group’s ambition is for 1 in every 20 Westcliff residents to join them and create an even greater community spirit.

To become a member and volunteer visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/people/Grassroots-Westcliff/100091805679801.

 

Refusal

PLANS for an extension to convert a garage in Leigh have been refused.

Applicants applied to erect a single storey front extension and convert existing integral garage into habitable accommodation, by erecting a conservatory at the rear and

side and alter front elevation of 9 Thornhill.

 

Refusal

PLANS for an extension to erect a chalet bungalow at Havengore House Residential Care Home in Eastwood have been refused.

 

Loft

CONDITIONAL permission has been granted for a roof conversion at 5 Carlton Drive, Leigh.

Applicants applied to replace the flat roof with a dual-pitched roof and install a rear dormer with balcony to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace, and to relocate am external staircase to side with altered elevations.

 

Refusal

PLANS for a loft conversion in Leigh have been refused.

Applicants applied to infill a roof extension to create a crown roof, with dormers to front,

sides and rear to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace.

The plans were for 2 Ray Close.

 

 

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