Toilet Petition Now Live!

August 27, 2017 in News

Not being one to give up so easily, there is a petition now live on the council's website. You can find the petition by clicking the button below.

With over 300 signatures already added we need a further 1200 to get a debate in full council, where Councillors will be forced to explain the logic (if there is any!) and the costs of £330k that the taxpayer will foot.

Do you know a friend, relative or neighbour who doesn't have internet access? No bother! Some of our local businesses are holding paper petitions for people to sign. Full details below.

Hicke​y's DIY, 9 London Rd ,Rayleigh SS6 9AX


Ashley Knotts Barbershop, 221 London Rd, Rayleigh SS6 9DN, 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.