Author Archives: jamescourtenay

This was never a question during my two years serving in the Cabinet of Southend Borough Council. The job was clearly divided up: certain things were the responsibility of the whole council, others the responsibility of the Cabinet and, typically, … Continue reading →

I’m pleased to announce that the Council is consulting on creating more parking spaces on Bridgwater Drive, by hardening the grass verges (I’m hoping by putting concrete block allowing grass to keep growing between and allowing for drainage). Go here: … Continue reading →

This year will be a busy year politically, with a general election (where Sir David Amess MP will be seeking his eight consecutive election victory – congratulations on the knighthood David, thoroughly deserved for one of the most dedicated constituency … Continue reading →

I’m currently on holiday (one of the advantages of not having children – I can go outside of school holidays)… although my house is not empty or I wouldn’t be posting that fact! Anyway – I break from my hols … Continue reading →

Oh dear oh dear…. While I’m delighted that we are getting some improvements to the carriage way in Nelson Road, it seems the timing of this couldn’t have been any worse. Residents have contacted me this morning to ask whether … Continue reading →

On Sunday 7th September 2014 I will be doing the Southend Bikeathon. Whilst I’ve done this three times before, my mother has got Leukaemia for the second time, so I’ve said I’ll do it twice. I’ve now realised that is … Continue reading →