ALERT: Police Fire Crime Commissioner Meeting

May 22, 2019 in News

If you are concerned about the soaring crime in our town, then this meeting is an opportunity to turn up the heat on the PFCC and get the answers you are looking for. Don't miss it!

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.