The Not So Thorny Side of Politics

February 19, 2017 in Local Issues, News

It's may sometimes go unnoticed, but we have a keen army of gardeners at Rayleigh Town Council, who work really hard all year around tending flowerbeds and shrubbery. Our own Cllr Chris Stanley has been out this sunny morning, with his good lady, planting over 100 daff bulbs. Back breaking stuff! If you fancy helping out I'm sure Chris would love to see you - he can be contacted at chris.stanley@hotmail.co.uk  

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James Newport

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