Welcome to Cllr James Newport's Blog

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

In Rayleigh, we can be reasonably proud of our High St, but we can not be 'asleep at wheel'. We're in uncertain times for

Although my blog posts have been slightly infrequent, I've been still been busy dealing with local politics. As a Rayleigh

Watching 'Question Time' this week, it was a surprise to see not just one, but two of my friends from school in the audience!

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

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

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

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