Mapping The Christmas Lights
I’m mapping the Christmas lights on resident’s houses this year so people can go and take a look at the huge effort people in our town make for the festive season. Access the map here
Read MorePolitics can be cruel, it can be kind, but it can be disappointing too. I often have a wry smile when I attend District Council meetings. For they are the meetings when participation is not required by some it seems. The administration appear to have some voices that are not to be heard. Some faces look expressionless into the room waiting only for the crucial moment to raise an arm to make sure the votes add up. It could be that even local government is suffering the lack of participation that House of Lords is suffering?
I believe I am not alone in my thinking of who votes for these Councillors that take their seat ignoring the very reason they are in the room? Perhaps Rochford District has bred a "something for nothing" culture that has gone unnoticed for too long?
Let's hope next May brings us some fresh voices and a wider debate on the future for Rochford's residents.
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