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Here I write my views/experiences of local democracy in the Rochford District. Once upon a time a District Councillor, I am now a Town Councillor for the Victoria Ward in Rayleigh

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Concerns Grow Over Possible Travellers Site On Eastwood Rd

Residents have received a seemingly anonymous letter through their letterboxes 'alerting' them to the

Calling All Future Councillors

This week I've received a letter from NALC (National Association of Local Councils). One item in the

The Future Of Private Security In Rayleigh

Monday night I attended Rayleigh Town Council, Full Council meeting. It was slightly more interesting

Brexit

Sadly this is probably what it will come down to....

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Rayleigh has an Unseen Killer on the Loose!

Chances are if you like to shop in Rayleigh or dine al fresco then you're sure to have been 'touched' by Rayleigh's unseen

Not Such A Sanctuary for Some

On Tuesday night I attended RDC Review Committee. One of the items (which I will post more on shortly), involved Sanctuary.

I Wonder How This Will Play Out?

Sometimes it's good to visit a 'site' before you discuss it at a council meeting. So today I wondered along to John Fisher

Rayleigh Air Quality Falls Short of EU Limits

On London Road sitting in traffic? Or perhaps queuing going up Crown Hill, then again you could be on Rawreth Lane queuing

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