Tesco’s reinstate bollards

August 9, 2016 in News

Yes it may seem to some a minor problem, but the residents who live in close proximity to Tesco's Express on London Road, have endured the problem of people exiting onto Vernon Avenue for far too long. I've (along with RDR Toby Mountain) been in constant contact with the council since been elected in May and it appears that my numerous phone calls and emails have had some success! One of the other reasons why I've been so proactive about this issue is that I think that conditions attached to planning consent should be adhered to and everyone in our district should be on a level playing field.

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James Newport

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