Author Archives: jamescourtenay

Been quiet for the last week as I have been away on holiday. Having kept up to date with affairs whilst away I couldn’t go to bed without saying how wonderful it is that Easyjet have decided that Southend Airport is … Continue reading →

I was pleased to recently attend the Grand Opening of the new 1st Floor level of St Christopher’s School by David Amess MP. Also present was the Mayor David Norman.     I had the opportunity to discuss the newly … Continue reading →

Letter published in today’s Evening Echo: “M Hansford (June 2) wrote about more “bollards” from the Council. What a load of old tosh! This is ANOTHER example of the Council listening to the local residents and doing what they want. … Continue reading →

I can now announce my regular in-ward surgery and contact details for Blenheim’s residents to let me know of their concerns. The details are in the extract from the press release I did regarding it: “James is holding a surgery … Continue reading →

I promised you action. You got it today! The condition of the road on Elmsleigh Drive deteriorated to a state that was frankly unacceptable. A fellow Councillor (for Belfairs) had alerted me to the worsening condition and a resident contacted … Continue reading →

The committee posts have been decided and I am now on: Economic & Environmental Scrutiny Committee Children & Lifelong Learning Scrutiny Committee General Purposes Committee (Try saying this in one breath!) Children & Lifelong Learning Scrutiny Committee Programme Working Party … Continue reading →

A very odd title for a meeting I thought when I first heard of it, but it is exactly what it says on the tin. First full council meeting (and the Annual Council) that I attended today where David Norman … Continue reading →

I attended the civic centre today to complete the formalities of becoming a councillor and  for a briefing from the Chief Exec & others. I must say I was very impressed with the fullness of the explanation of how things work … Continue reading →

Well the dust has finally settled. The results are in and thanks to the residents of Blenheim Park I have been elected to serve as their Councillor for the next 4 years. The residents of Blenheim have done their bit; … Continue reading →

Well polls have been open for nearly 11hours and I have been up for 12, with only another possible 9hrs to go! Turnout has been low today, which is disappointing, as it is good to see everyone getting involved and … Continue reading →