Campaign Newsletter – 01 January 2025
Happy New Year & 2024 Recap
Happy New Year from the No To Hammonds Farm Working Group!
In this issue:
– £28,807 raised in 2024
– 10,000 objections submitted in second round consultation
– Thank you for your support – we’re not done yet!
– 2025: The final consultation is coming
📌 Download PDF version of this newsletterhttps://notohammondsfarm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Campaign-20250101.pdf
Dear Supporters,
The No To Hammonds Farm Working Group would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year for 2025!
2024 was a very busy year for our campaign and your support was highly appreciated.
£28,807 Raised in 2024
As a result of your incredible generosity, a total of £28,807 was raised for the campaign. Every donation helped us:
- Erect banners in key village locations to build awareness.
- Print and deliver thousands of leaflets about the consultation and public meetings.
- Distribute campaign literature at events.
- Engage top-tier legal representation.
- Commission expert planning and environmental reports.
Over 10,000 Objections Submitted
The second round of public consultation ended on 19 June 2024. More than 10,000 objections were submitted, compared to just 9 letters of support. This is a huge achievement and a clear statement to Chelmsford City Council (CCC).
Your engagement on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) made a real impact. Every like, share, and comment helped spread the word far beyond the local parishes.
A United Front
The Parish Councils of Boreham, Danbury, Little Baddow, and Sandon worked closely together, and your collective involvement truly made 2024 a milestone year for the campaign.
🚀 Looking Ahead: Final Consultation in 2025
2025 will be even more important. The third and final public consultation will begin soon (dates to be confirmed). We must build on the momentum and surpass our previous objection numbers.
We’ll be organising public meetings across the parishes to keep everyone informed and ready. Until then, we’ll continue to provide updates via this newsletter and our website.
💵 Fundraising Update
Thanks to your generosity, we’ve already raised £28,807, which is 52% of our target (£55,000). These funds are critical for:
- Legal fees
- Environmental and planning consultations
- Expert testimony and campaign materials
If you haven’t donated yet, please consider doing so:
Direct Bank Transfer
Sort Code: 23-05-80
Account Number: 50822067
Payee: Little Baddow Parish Council (Reference: Hammonds Farm)
Postal Cheque
Payable to: Little Baddow Parish Council (write “Hammonds Farm donation” on the back)
Send to:
The Clerk, Little Baddow Parish Council, The Memorial Hall, North Hill, Little Baddow, CM3 4TA
🔄 Recap on the Proposal
16a – Hammonds Farm:
A new garden community of 3,100 homes and 500,000 sq ft of industrial/business park space.
16b – Pigeon (Columba Park):
An additional 500,000 sq ft of industrial and business park development.
Together, these proposals would permanently alter the character of our region.
🙏 Thank You for Your Support
We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you. Whether you donated, objected, handed out leaflets, or helped spread the word — you’ve played a vital role in this campaign.
2025 is our most important year yet. Let’s stay united, focused, and ready.
The No to Hammonds Farm Working Group
🔗 www.notohammondsfarm.co.uk
