Rochford District Council has made a planning application to install a rapid electric vehicle charging point in the High St. This application will however mean the removal of TWO free car parking spaces outside of Natwest Bank. I welcome the introduction of EV charging points but feel this location is unnecessary. Why couldn’t this charging […]
Yesterday I wrote to the members of the new “Community Safety Panel” formed by Rayleigh Town Council. Why have I written to them though? I have asked members to consider whether Rayleigh Town Council should be making a representation to the Police Fire Crime Commissioner (PFCC) at the forthcoming public meeting. With policing being high […]
If you are concerned about the soaring crime in our town, then this meeting is an opportunity to turn up the heat on the PFCC and get the answers you are looking for. Don’t miss it!
I thought I’d seen it all – but today I read this article from the Echo. DNA swabbing for dogs? Whatever next!
Last night I attended the Rochford District Council, Annual Council. I was pleasantly surprised to be welcomed back on to the Council by (the now leader) Cllr Mike Steptoe amongst by many members, which I was hugely grateful for. I’d also like to personally welcome, Cllr Mike Wilkinson, who I’m expecting great things of (no […]
Residents have been asking a few questions about the new build on Rawreth Lane so I thought I’d give my views and try to answer some questions. There is land allocated for a school. Will it be built? That responsibility lies with Essex County Council. I’ve recently asked our Rayleigh South Essex County Councillor, June […]
Lisa Newport (my wife), Liberal Democrat Candidate for Sweyne Park & Grange, has been out pounding the streets in Sweyne Park & Grange this afternoon delivering her election leaflets. Speaking to several residents about local concerns and issues. Should you wish to ask Lisa anything please send an email or use the comments below.
Fashion retailer, ‘New Look’ will be shutting up shop on the 13th March 2019. This is another unwelcome blow to Rayleigh’s High St as it appears even the big brands aren’t weathering the retail decline on the High St. Losing a national brand could hit other smaller retailers if footfall declines, let’s hope that other […]
I recently wrote about ‘How Can We Help The High Street‘ in which I had asked Rayleigh Town Council to invite Rochford District Council’s economic development team along to our Full Council meeting, so they could give us a view of their strategy ideas for Rayleigh’s High Street. The meeting was attended by three representatives […]
Residents have received a seemingly anonymous letter through their letterboxes ‘alerting’ them to the possible travellers site on Eastwood Rd. Travelers sites can be a very emotive subject, however, putting the fact the Council are legally required to provide travellers pitches, I think in this case questions really should be asked as to why despite […]