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Rochford/Hockley: come join me, on Sat 8 Feb.

 
Join the Greens

for

QUESTION TIME

 

Join the Green Party for a discussion on local issues, focusing on:

 

Overdevelopment and Planning Policies

 

Saturday 8th February 2014

11.45 to 13.00

 

Greensward Academy, Hockley (Lifelong Learning Centre)*

 

 

Michael Hoy: District councillor for Hullbridge, and County councillor for Hockley and Hullbridge 

Dr Rupert Read: Green lead candidate in this year's European election

David Eagar: Retired government countryside planner

 

 

Michael and Rupert will outline the Green Party's views on planning and overdevelopment, giving a local, national and European perspective.

 

Then it's your turn for questions and comments!

Michael and Rupert will also take questions on other topics.

 

* At front of school. Parking in lower playground, accessed from turnaround at school front.

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