December 31, 2016 in News

....and thank you for all your support in 2016. 2017 looks to be a 'challenging' year. We will be here to represent our residents and make sure their voices are heard. If there's anything you feel we've missed please get in touch, we'd be delighted to help! All the best for 2017!  

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James Newport

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