A planning application has finally been put in for Halstead’s new community centre.
It has taken 10 years to get to this stage from when the idea is first.
However, approval of the plans depends on the outcome of flooding risk assessment, an archaeological survey and a contamination report, among other things.
Chair of the trustees Jackie Pell said: “It’s a big step forwards “I knew we would get there as I was determined."
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