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Everything Epping ForestPage 2 of 23What do you think? Have your say on the news articles that appear on this page. Emaileverythingeppingforest@googlemail.com or send your comments via Twitter - @eefnewsADVERTISING LINK - Expert motorcycle training in Harlow from CAMRiderhttp://www.camrider.com/locations/harlow.htmlST JOHN'S ROAD SITE: Hotel is another option5.51pm - 30th August 2012A HOTEL is another option included in the draft development brief for the St John’s Roadsite in Epping.The document states that such a use may be considered suitable for a town centrelocation, particularly as part of an overall mixed use scheme and “could prove beneficialin maintaining a more vibrant character into the evening”.It adds there is potential for links with any leisure facilities and for overlap with anyrestaurants or cafes proposed”. However the document stresses care would need to betaken to ensure that the scale and massing of the building and the likely servicing andparking do not have a significant negative impact on the area.What do you think? Email everythingeppingforest@googlemail.com , text 07710447868 or send your comments via Twitter @eefnews.Steven Harding (@stevenwharding on Twitter) wrote: Good to see seriousconsideration being given to a new hotel in Epping - an obvious gap in the town and coulddeliver leisure use too.ST JOHN'S ROAD SITE: Study to look into leisure use for Epping Hall5.49pm - 30th August 2012A POSSIBLE leisure use for Epping Hall is to be considered in an additional feasibilitystudy to be commissioned by the district council at a cost of £9,741.The draft development brief states that while Epping Hall is “a relatively modern building,it is unusual in its configuration and not well suited to the needs of the local community”.Epping Forest District Council has said that the town council has indicated a wish toexplore the feasibility of provision of a leisure facility incorporating Epping Hall.What do you think? Email everythingeppingforest@googlemail.com , text 07710447868 or send your comments via Twitter @eefnews.ST JOHN'S ROAD SITE: Carpet shop site offers "link" opportunity1.15pm - 30th August 2012THE draft development brief for the St John's Road site in Epping identifies demolishingthe Forest Carpet Centre shop to create a link between the High Street and library.The draft development brief document, published this afternoon, states: "The existingcarpet shop facing onto the High Street is a small infill development between the largerneighbouring building and the church and does not feature on historic plans of the area."The site of the building has been identified as a suitable opportunity to create a link fromthe High Street to the Library and then on to the main body of the site across St John'sRoad."This would both create a new link but also go some way to improve the setting of thechurch."The new route would entail the removal of the carpet shop and the development of thearea of car parking which currently sits behind the church and library to establish newfrontage."A further link from this lane could also be created towards Cottis Lane and the main towncentre car park."What do you think? Email everythingeppingforest@googlemail.com , text 07710447868 or send your comments via Twitter @eefnews.Rob Bryan (@robdbryan on Twitter) wrote: This is unreal that the council feel the needto remove an independent local company for nothing. A true power crazed outlook!Ben Murphy wrote: Although I haven't had an opportunity to fully review the latest set ofproposals yet, the idea of removing the Forest Carpet Centre shop to make access to thelibrary easier is madness in my opinion. A very expensive project which seems to bare noreal fruit for the town.The access via St John's Road is sufficient, surely?By removing this shop, the council will create an alleyway down the side of theSpeakeasy Bar and St John's Church.History in the town dictates that alleyways end up more of a hindrance than a benefit -look at the state of Cottis Lane down the side of Club One9Five or the alleyway betweenMarks and Spencer and Greggs. Buttercross Lane isn't much better!I think it's a real shame that after so many years focus involving so many people, costingresidents so much money with such huge potential offered by a project of this scale, thisis where we are with proposals.My biggest concern with this particular proposal is the prospect of further containingshoppers in the centre of the town, rather than spreading them along the full length ofEpping High Street. Those businesses around Epping Book Shop have continued tosuffer year on year from a reduced footfall.Come on EFDC - surely we can do better!?01/10/2012
Everything Epping ForestPage 3 of 23Simon Hughes (@LibDemSimon on Twitter) wrote: Very clever. Demolish anindependent shop - just shows that the council aren't really interested in helping Epping'seconomy.ST JOHN'S ROAD SITE: Draft development brief revealed1.13pm - 30th August 2012THE demolition of a High Street shop close to St John's Church to create an access toEpping Library is one suggestion contained in the draft development brief for the StJohn's Road site.The document, which will be discussed by Epping Forest District Council's cabinet onMonday, September 10, has been published this afternoon.The document adds that the Centre Point building - a key part of the development area -is "attractive" with a "strong presence" on St John's Road and should be retained.The document states the St John's Road site represents "the best current opportunity toaccommodate growth in Epping town centre and would provide the first site of anynotable scale for a generation".Campaigners have opposed any idea of a supermarket on the site instead favouringleisure use.The document states that the site of Forest Carpet Centre in the High Street has beenidentified as a "suitable opportunity" to create a link from the High Street to the library andthen on to the main body of the site across St John's Road.The document states: "Any development on this (St John's Road) site will change theHigh Street and Epping Town Centre in some way."The aim of this design and development brief is to promote an approach to developmentwhich will complement the High Street, increase footfall in the town centre and improvethe overall vitality and economic resilience of the town centre."To maximise the benefit of any change it is vital that clear and attractive links are madebetween new development and the core town centre with a range of active uses."Strong connections will help to promote linked trips between any anchor use and thetown centre and will also help to sustain a range of smaller units which respond to thecharacter of Epping."It adds: "Opportunities such as this are needed if Epping is to maintain its place in thehierarchy of centres in the area and continue to support its local population."It is therefore important that any development proposals make the most of thisopportunity and that a cohesive plan is developed for the site."Key objectives for the site are detailed as:* The development needs to be strongly integrated with the High Street and the rest of thetown centre* The area should include a sustainable mix of uses and create high quality public streetsand spaces* Any development should respect and complement the historic character and scale of thetown centre with buildings of the highest quality* The ideas for development should make the most of this once-in-a-generationopportunity for the town but should be practical, deliverable and affordable.The draft brief states that the site represents a "unique opportunity" to broaden the appealof Epping High Street, meeting the need for a wider range of uses which could includecommunity and civic functions, leisure uses, retail, other workspace and housing.It adds that a broad mix is necessary to establish an area which will feel like a vibrant partof the town centre both during the day but also into the evening.It may also present the opportunity to provide some larger retail units which would bettersuit modern retail requirements and so broaden the offer within the town centre,supporting existing retailers, the document states.What do you think? Email everythingeppingforest@googlemail.com , text 07710447868 or send your comments via Twitter @eefnews.Horticultural show set to return next year11.40am - 30th August 2012THE success of the first Epping Horticultural Society show for nine years has ledorganisers to already have a repeat event next year in their sights.More than 300 competition entries of vegetables, flowers and baking were entered for theshow at St John’s Church, Epping, last Saturday.Some 400 visitors enjoyed the event which also featured various stalls, a raffle andrefreshments.Society chairman Christine Burgess said: “We were delighted and amazed to have such asuccessful first show. The event was exciting and buzzing with atmosphere throughoutthe day.“I would like to say thank you to everyone who helped with such hard work, time andeffort given freely, from concept to actuality!“The society now looks forward to making this an annual event for all the local communityand surrounding areas to enjoy.”Show secretary David Buckle said: “There are so many people to thank for making ourshow such an outstanding success, from committee members for their hard work, localbusinesses for sponsorship, an excellent raffle prize selection and hosting stalls, to ourcompetitors, who without which we would not have had a show.“We look forward to building on this year’s achievement and hope that many gardenersand bakers will feel encouraged by this show to put in entries or want to join EppingHorticultural Society in creating an even more successful event next year.”Boy, 12, threatened at knifepoint9.34am - 30th August 2012A 12-YEAR-OLD boy has been threatened at knifepoint by a youth on a bike inLoughton.Police say the incident happened in Borders Lane at 6pm on Saturday August 4, whenthe victim was approached by a youth on a bike.The youth made threats while holding a small knife causing the victim distress. Nothingwas stolen.Details of the incident have only just been released by police.The suspect is described as a white boy, aged between 13 and 15, 5ft 5ins tall, wearing agrey Ralph Lauren hoodie with a red horse logo. He was on a black mountain bike.Anyone with any information should contact PC Jennie Morris on 101, or Crimestoppersanonymously on 0800 555 111.Scout carries Paralympic torch01/10/20128.36am - 30th August 2012A MEMBER of 4th Epping Scouts proudly carried the Paralympic Torch during its route tothe Olympic Stadium in Stratford.Charles Turrell, 16, was accompanied by fellow youth organisation members and hissister as he made the journey through Newham last night (Wednesday).Charles, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy sufferer and uses a wheelchair last year joined
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