01 About The Group

Set up by founding members from the two partnerships

The Essex Developers Group (EDG) focuses on helping to improve housing growth across the County whilst the locally based South Essex Housing Group (SEHG) aims to influence and improve housing and related services focusing on the affordable sector.

EDG comprises developers, contractors, consultants, local housing companies, housing, associations, Essex County Council and borough, city, district and unitary authorities as members. The group aims to eliminate barriers to house building and maximise commercial opportunities by getting the public and private sectors working together in a sustainable way that meets local needs.

SEHG, comprising local authorities, housing associations and Essex County Council, aims to contribute and influence the national, regional housing agenda through supporting developing and implementing local housing strategies forming part of a Strategic Planning Framework for South Essex (including Brentwood) being led by Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA).

02 Explore

Explore Housing Essex

Each group under Housing Essex is responsible for a number of key topics or work-streams which are colour coded to show which group they fall under. New topics will be added over time.

03 Key Contacts

Housing Essex Key Contacts

Mark Curle
Chair - Essex Developers Group
mark@mimeconsultancy.co.uk

Helen McCabe
Chair – South Essex Housing Group
hmccabe@thurrock.gov.uk

Alastair Pollock
Strategy Co-ordinator
apollock@castlepoint.gov.uk

04 Development Showcase

College Gardens, Rochford

College Gardens is the latest development by Essex Housing, Essex County Council’s in-house developer. The development is a collection of 14 architect-designed 3 and 4-bedroom executive family homes, located on the former site of the Adult Community Learning College at Rocheway, Rochford which closed in 2016. For more information or...

College Gardens, Rochford

A new landmark 14 home development in Rocheway, Rochford - College Gardens, the site of the former secondary school and previously home to an Adult Community Learning college, is being developed by Essex Housing Development LLP.

Claudian Way, Thurrock

Thurrock Councils new residential development in Chadwell St Mary, which is due to complete in January 2021 consists of 53 high quality sustainable homes and includes a range of 1,2- and 3-bedroom units comprising of apartments, houses and bungalows. The HRA scheme is being delivered with 100% affordable rent units...

Moulsham Lodge, Chelmsford

A contemporary collection of 26 one and two bedroom apartments, incorporating 8 units that will be used for independent living. Set around private gardens and located in the vibrant community of Moulsham, just off Gloucester Avenue, a short distance to Chelmsford City centre. Each impressive home features spacious, contemporary kitchens...

05 Members