Recently we were invited to participate in a ‘Travellers Summit’ with fellow Councillors, Officers and MP Mark Francois. Prior to attending this meeting I invited residents to send me questions so I could responses from officers. I duly passed on these comments and I was angered by the response I received. Sorry in my delay […]
Social media is awash with videos of that strange person on driveways or that shady looking character ‘delivering’ a package. Many have taken to installing a Ring Doorbell or similar wireless doorbells with integrated video capture, as an alternative to CCTV. But not so fast, if you’ve installed the wireless version then think again. The […]
The accessibility regulations aim to help make sure online public services are accessible to all users, including disabled people.Rayleigh Town Council’s website doesn’t comply with the new legislationSo I’ve written to Rayleigh Town Council today to check that they are complying with the regulations as I am a firm believer that all information held in the […]
Yesterday I had this little nugget of non joy drop into my inbox by Countryside developments. The tone of my post will probably suggest that it left me suitably unimpressed and I expect to receive many comments of anger and frustration by residents. I will refer you to the picture that I have selected for […]
We all need a bit of ‘headspace’ at times and over the years I’ve found that with working from home, taking our dog for a walk is a good time to collect my thoughts and gives me much needed exercise. If you haven’t got a dog, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors […]
If like me, you are one of those excluded from support from the Government, please send an email to our MP to support the #ForgottenLtd campaign calling for a rescue package for small businesses. Rescue Package – Open Letter from Gina to MPs/HoLSunday, 13 September 2020·#ForgottenLtd Rescue Package for Small Businesses The#ForgottenLtd campaign represents one […]
Yesterday, The Echo reports that the Vice Chair of Rochford District Council, described the Mill Hall Arts & Crafts centre as ‘dire’. To write-off, this community asset with such contempt astonishes me. If the Council had invested in this building then it would not be ‘dire’ (I don’t think it is) – I would argue […]
Not wanting to be a constant ‘negative nelly’, it’s good to report that since the easing of lockdown, we’ve eaten out a couple of times in Rayleigh and it’s been a really good experience. Our first visit was to Gambero D’oro with friends. We went on a Friday night and it was strangely quiet. In […]
In the space of a few months, fortunes have changed for many and it could be about to get a whole lot worse. I’ve been saying for some time that our Councils need to more proactive in helping and promoting our High Street before it’s too late. The reality is, High Streets are on the […]
Now that the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme has finished, will you still be eating out to help out? It crossed my mind what a significant difference in the cost of a meal it will mean for many. Today we paid for a full-price meal in Pizzahut and at £47.00 it was significantly more […]