Author Archives: jamescourtenay

Yesterday (10th September) I attended the opening of the Mendip wildlife garden off Dunster Avenue. It was officially opened by the Mayor, with members of the Mendip and Treecot Residents’ Association (who project managed the garden), Cory Environmental Trust (who … Continue reading →

Took today out of politics (after running monthly surgery yesterday) to complete, for the second year in a row, the Southend Bikeathon (http://www.southendbikeathon.co.uk/)with colleagues and friends from my day job to raise money for charity. No photos – I was … Continue reading →

Last week, just prior to it opening, I went and inspected the new Road “St Laurence Way”. This road goes from the Avro centre (Eastwoodbury Lane) to the new roundabout on Nestuda Way (just before Tesco).

I attended the carnival last weekend (20th August). It was very well attended as usual. Here is a picture of the winner of the “MP’s Choice” chosen by James Duddridge and David Amess:

Mark Flewitt (Councillor in St Laurence Ward) and I have been working together to ensure the work that has been started before I was elected continues to be progressed. Campaigning was started a few years ago by the Mendip and … Continue reading →

Leaflet put out in Madeira Avenue yesterday… I want the views of all local residents before I decide whether to support the call for a one way street.

On Wednesday (17th August) I sat on the committee that decides major planning applications. This was a very interesting meeting, where party lines are thrown out of the window and most of the time common sense prevails with Liberals, Labour … Continue reading →

This week so far I have attended both the Mendip and Treecot Residents’ Association, where issues such as the A127 crossing (at Kent Elms), inconsiderate parking and mini motos were discussed and the NAP where speeding, cycling on the pavement … Continue reading →

Last weekend I attended the cricket – Essex vs Somerset. Essex go on a tour every summer and I believe they have played in Southend since 1906. It wasn’t a great day for Essex cricket, but our mascot did manage … Continue reading →

I attended the very well organised Southend tie-in event yesterday in Southchurch Park, where I was pleased to meet up with some Blenheim residents and see the good work that was being put on by many different groups and organisations. … Continue reading →