Author Archives: jamescourtenay

I attended St Peter’s Church Fete today where I judged the fancy dress competition and watched a Zumba dancing demonstration – not something I think I’ll be doing very soon I might pass out!   Zumba! It was great to … Continue reading →

                                                I was pleased to join the Prittle Brook Community Group today to do a litter pick along the Brook from Blenheim Crescent along to Darlinghurst Grove. There was quite a lot collected by the team as you can see … Continue reading →

   A group of residents in Blenheim were so concerned about speeding in their neighbourhood that they decided to do something about it! Cliff Garwood, Blenheim Speedwatch Co-ordinator said: “We have long had a problem of cars coming off of … Continue reading →

Last night I did something that I thought only MPs did (and even then most of them felt uncomfortable about doing)… I voted on my own pay. There is an Independent Panel which meets to give recommendations as to how … Continue reading →

  I asked two questions at full council last night, the first: (3) Question from Councillor James Courtenay to the Executive Councillor for Children and Learning I note that two schools in Blenheim Park Ward, namely Blenheim Primary School and Westcliff … Continue reading →

I asked two questions at full council last night, the second flagging up a parent’s concern: (6) Question from Councillor James Courtenay to the Executive Councillor for Children and Learning Can the Executive Councillor for Children and Learning comment upon increases … Continue reading →

I was pleased to attend the prize for the Southend on Sea’s Legacy 2012 Postcard Competition open to all schools within the Borough. I was particularly pleased to see that Blenheim’s schools were well represented with prizes awarded to pupils … Continue reading →

What have I been up to? I haven’t been as active in the ward as I would have liked in the last week or so, but does that mean I haven’t been protecting the interests of Blenheim Park residents? NO … Continue reading →

  This evening’s Full Council meeting was interesting… The first non ceremonial or run of the mill meeting. I had Audit Committee last night, I was covering for my colleague John Lamb who was representing the Council somewhere inEurope, some … Continue reading →

I was proud to attend Southend Council’s “raising of the flag”, in recognition of Armed Forces Day coming up, on Monday 20th June, giving us all a moment in our busy lives to remember those who have given the greatest … Continue reading →