Report local problems easily

July 2, 2016 in News

For those that don't know there is a useful website called FixMyStreet where you can report, view or discuss local problems. There's also mobile apps available for those with a smartphone which allows you to send pictures of the problems with ease. Once reported the problem gets automatically sent to those responsible, so if its a pothole, it will get sent straight to Essex County Council. Direct links to the apps are available on the FixMyStreet homepage or on our useful links page

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James Newport

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