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New Members Only Cash and Carry to Open in Billericay

Thursday, 17 May 2012 21:53

A new cash and carry business is to be opened in an industrial estate warehouse in Radford Cresent, Billericay.

Plans to transform part of the building in Radford Crescent, Billericay, into a members only shop selling end of line goods have been approved by Basildon Council chiefs.

Food retailer Heley International, which already runs a similar cash and carry in Grays, will run the store in part of the building, while using the rest of the warehouse to distribute food, household products, toiletries and drinks.

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A Billericay Family Who Have Fostered 50 Children Speak Out About the Importance of Foster Care

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 10:36

Fostering families across the borough play an important role and a Billericay family who have fostered around 50 children have spoken out about its importance and impact.

As the nation marks Foster Care Fortnight, Debbie and Vic Finch, have described their own joy at looking after dozens of children from difficult backgrounds – and helping them out of the care system.

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Traffic Calming or Reduced Speed Limits Around Billericay Schools?

Tuesday, 15 May 2012 21:18

That is the question. Campaigners have been given an ultimatum regarding the proposed 20mph speed limit in school zones, to introduce speed humps instead.

This unpopular choice is not backed by some residents who have been campaigning for a number of years to have a 20mph speed limit introduced around Brightside Primary School. However, Essex County Council will only bring in lower speed limits if "traffic-calming measures" are also introduced.

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