Tomorrow it’s #SmallBizSatUK – 7th December 2019. It’s a National event, designed to support small business although you might not realise it in our High St. Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities.The day itself […]
Christmas is undoubtedly a small business owner’s time to shine and this Welsh business owner has absolutely nailed it! With their own Christmas ad costing just £100, they’ve had over 1m hits on YouTube – advertising agencies will greener than the Grinch with envy and I challenge you not to let this bring a tear […]
News just in… (5/12/19) The developer has been contacted. They did have a problem yesterday with one of the road sweepers. The road has now been cleaned and tomorrow there will be two road sweepers in operation. Residents have been reporting ‘mud on the road’ on Rawreth Lane from the Countryside Properties development. I’m trying […]
I’m pleased to report, I was a member of a cross-party group of Councillors that has recently met with Southend’s CCTV operatives to obtain a detailed specification and cost for the reinstatement of a CCTV system in Rayleigh. Southend Council has been very accommodating in their help and advice and the following discussions have invited […]
I’m mapping the Christmas lights on resident’s houses this year so people can go and take a look at the huge effort people in our town make for the festive season. Access the map here
The wet weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of hundreds of local residents who visited Rayleigh town centre for last night’s Christmas light switch on event. It was great to see so many people enjoying themselves and I particularly enjoyed one of the local school singing about ‘shopping!’ An event like this, does take […]
I’m going to be a bit nimbyish here, as the Council are about to embark on a review of car parks in our District. So my question to you is – “Do our car parks in Rayleigh meet the requirements of the community?” Let me know what you think!
I’ve recently had an update from officers on the electric vehicle charging point installation as I thought the project had stalled more times than a learner driver. Our officer tells me… The Rapid chargers will be installed from Monday 18th, with bay marking taking place from Wednesday 20th. Subject to this going to plan and […]
Following on from my recent post about the car park problems at Rayleigh train station, I’m pleased to report that NCP has now decided to cancel and refund the PCN’s. Following reports from a local resident, I contacted NCP on behalf of residents who had received fines whilst visiting the car wash or had been […]
I have recently been informed that a special has been recruited for Rayleigh – finally! This volunteer will be funded by Rayleigh Town Council, on behalf of YOU the taxpayer. But, I also hear an unconfirmed rumour that Rayleigh is to receive 2 additional specials. I am awaiting confirmation of this and will update in […]