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Weeknotes 02025 Q1 W8
The author expresses concern about the impact of devolution on strategic climate planning in Essex, particularly regarding the Transport Strategy (LTP4) and its timeline. Engagement with local council members reveals uncertainty about adoption and public consultation. Additionally, ongoing environmental and budget challenges are highlighted, along with reflections on local history and community events.
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You Say You Want a Devolution
The Greater Essex devolution consultation has begun, aiming to establish a Mayoral Combined County Authority for Essex, Thurrock, and Southend-on-Sea, with the first mayoral election in May 2026. Concerns arise regarding local governance changes and climate action commitments, highlighting uncertainty around the future of local development plans and authority structures in Essex.
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Weeknotes 02025 Q1 W7
The week involved discussions on community energy planning, tree initiatives, climate action, and local council activities, highlighting concerns about wind farm aesthetics and community benefits. Reflections included climate denial persistence and local governance challenges. Personal activities included flora donations and film reviews. Ideas on tactical ruralism were also explored creatively.
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Weeknotes 02025 Q1 W6
Essex County Council rejected the Burnham Library Orchard project, citing infrastructure concerns. DHBUG is exploring bus service improvements amidst threats of service cuts. Community transport initiatives and a recent transport strategy consultation highlight the need for better local transport support. Ongoing issues include funding challenges and election controversies in Burnham-on-Crouch.
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Dengie Marshes Wind Farm
The proposed Dengie Marshes Wind Farm is moving forward into a phase of public survey and persuasion. (A company called Dengie Marshes Wind Farm Limited was incorporated on 18 October 2024 and shares directors with Blenheim Renewables, the company which initiated the project.) The project has a website and is holding a series of consultation…
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Weeknotes 02025 Q1 W5
DCAP We had our monthly meeting on Thursday and tried to do some Thermal Imaging of 4 homes at the same time – which was ambitious. The only way to make it work was to split the group in two and I wasn’t really happy with things working out that way. Earlier in the week…
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Weeknotes 02025 Q1 W4
DCAP Next week we’ve got a meeting in Tillingham and we’re supposed to be thermal image surveying 4 houses at the same time – not sure how it’s going to work! Day Job Work begins on the April issue of the magazine. Wrote an internal blog on the use of AI in Emilia Pérez. Everyday…
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Planetary
The post discusses the evolving relationship between global ecological crises and local actions, emphasizing bioregionalism’s focus on sustainable living within local environments. It critiques contemporary political responses to climate change, highlighting tensions between capitalist interests and emerging leftist alternatives. The text questions the effectiveness of local actions detached from broader, non-capitalist movements focused on global…
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Park It
Maldon District Council (MDC) is considering charging for the car parks in Burnham-on-Crouch. Some people are annoyed and have started a petition against charging, including friends and people I know. The Town Council has posted a notice promoting the petition on its official noticeboards and some councillors have announced their support for the petition. I…
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Weeknotes 02025 Q1 Week 3
DCAP Various admin tasks – registration as trustee, bank account stuff. The Trustees are considering our Membership model and how best to manage it I’ve received hints of a local actor taking an interest in the organisation and seeking information about us without just coming and asking us. For me, this reinforces the need to…
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