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 […]
This week I had been making inquiries at Rochford District Council into the electric vehicle charging points that have been installed in Websters Way carpark and the Market Car Park. After I was contacted by a resident who has an EV and they tried to use a charging point without success! I have really struggled […]
Overdevelopment of our District has caused all sorts of issues for local residents (you know what I mean) and now a fledgling action group in the East of the District ‘The Rochford Supporters’ are drawing a line in the sand and preparing to take the battle to the Government Planning Inspectorate… our Rayleigh Lib Dems […]
13/11/19 – UpdateI’ve received an email from Chris at NCP and he is hoping to have a resolution to this issue within 24hrs. I will update further as and when I receive further information. Having spoken to Greater Anglia who appeared to be happy to wash their hands of the problems users of the train […]
I have always been passionate about retail and being an entrepreneur and I suppose being born into a family of entrepreneurs it would be inevitable that it would become a passion of mine. So I recently attended a ‘workshop on the future of Rayleigh Town Centre’ which was organised by the District Council and the […]
…what is the role of a Councillor? It’s actually a good question and one which is worth knowing what an elected councillor is expected to do. I have taken this from the Local Government Association’s website. As a councillor you will have many different roles to balance. As the local elected representative you will engage […]
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