In this week's Standard Tendring Council's leader Mick Page reveals 'the truth' about the 12,000 homes plan for the district, a masterplan to solve traffic chaos is revealed for Manningtree Railway Station and hundreds of Dovercourt residents join the campaign for streetlights to be switched back on.
Captain Fryatt campaign gets support from his birthplace of Southampton, Colne Housing unveils proposals for homes at an eyesore former factory for families on benefits and a new arcade with bowling alley will open in Dovercourt.
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