Campaign Newsletters
Browse all campaign newsletters from the No to Hammonds Farm Working Group. These updates chart our progress, share urgent calls to action, and highlight key issues in the fight against unsustainable development in the Chelmer Valley.
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Campaign Newsletter – 20 February 2025
Objection Deadline for Pigeon OPP 📣 Campaign Newsletter – 20 February 2025 Only 1 day left to object to Pigeon’s massive industrial site at Junction 18. In this issue:– Final objection deadline: Friday 21 February 2025– What’s proposed and why it’s dangerous– How to submit your objection in minutes– Spread the word and protect Sandon,…
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Campaign Newsletter – 11 February 2025
Regulation 19 Final Call 📣 Campaign Newsletter – 11 February 2025 Regulation 19 is here — and the future of our countryside is at stake. In this issue:– Local Plan includes 3,000+ homes and 1M sq ft of industrial space– Final consultation deadline: 18 March 2025 at 4PM– Full list of public meetings to attend–…
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Campaign Newsletter – 24 January 2025
£28,807 Raised and a Huge Year Ahead 📣 Campaign Newsletter – 24 January 2025 📍 Pigeon Ltd submits planning app for 500,000 sq ft of warehouses. In this issue:– New Outline Planning Application: 24/01768/OUT– Objection deadline: 21 February 2025– Flood risk, biodiversity loss, and traffic chaos– Public meeting 5 Feb at Sandon Village Hall https://notohammondsfarm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Campaign-20250124.pdf📎…
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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…
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Campaign Newsletter – 29 October 2024
10,000 Objections Logged & Legal Case Strengthens 📣 Campaign Newsletter – 17 September 2024 📣 Campaign Newsletter – 29 October 2024 The fight continues — and community strength is rising. In this issue:– Over 10,000 objections confirmed– Legal strategy advances with King’s Counsel– 42% of fundraising target achieved– NPPF policy updates strengthen our position– Events…
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Campaign Newsletter – 21 August 2024
NPPF Updates, Legal Fundraising & Objections Logged 📣 Campaign Newsletter – 21 August 2024 A crucial update on planning policy, legal progress, and confirmed objection numbers. In this issue:– All objections officially logged by CCC– NPPF changes and what they mean for our green fields– Hammonds Farm and Junction 18 updates– Legal fight continues –…
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Campaign Newsletter – 23 July 2024
Legal Challenge Update & Fundraising Push 📣 Campaign Newsletter – 23 July 2024 Our legal challenge is gaining traction — but we need your help to keep fighting. In this issue:– Legal representation secured– 500-page objection documenthttps://notohammondsfarm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Campaign-20240723.pdf submitted– Fundraising update and next steps– Recap of the Hammonds Farm threat 📎 Download PDF version of this…
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Campaign Newsletter – 13 July 2024
Legal Fundraising Campaign Launches After 4,300 Objections Submitted The second round of consultation is now closed, with more than 4,300 objections submitted online. As Chelmsford City Council reviews responses, we’re launching the next phase of the campaign — raising legal funds to challenge this reckless Local Plan head-on. Help us build the strongest case possible….
