Author Archives: jamescourtenay

I am very disappointed that Essex County Council is progressing with its plans for the closure of The Deanes School. When Essex publishes its statutory notices I will make a further detailed and robust response on behalf of parents, residents … Continue reading →

I’m doubly interested in the GCSE results this year, but from a Blenheim perspective a really big shout out and congratulations to the pupils and staff at both Belfairs and The Eastwood Academy for their massive improvement in GCSE results. … Continue reading →

I have signed the http://www.recycleforsouthend.org/ pledge today. For the chance to win £250 just for recycling – and you get 10 chances too! If I’m lucky enough to win I’ll be looking for a group or two in Blenheim to … Continue reading →

Just a short note to say I’m pleased to confirm improvements to two of the more popular bus stops in Blenheim – the two closest to the A127 on Bridgewater Drive. The plan is to improve accessibility for everyone by … Continue reading →

For, and on behalf of, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, but more importantly on behalf of the 234 children we currently have at The Deanes School and those future children from Southend who might want to go there, I was pleased to … Continue reading →

I was pleased to attend the Big Charge event with members of Southend Youth Council who performed ALMOST as well as those of us from the “Old” Council (hmm, okay, perhaps they performed a tad better than us, but there … Continue reading →

  I am pleased to announce that I have organised a public meeting with Essex education chiefs specifically for Southend parents with children at The Deanes School. I have called the meeting as I know many parents of the 234 … Continue reading →

On the face of it, the Echo’s report last Thursday (28th June) positioned Southend as a ‘town of two extremes’ when it comes to students attending university, or going into further education, with figures varying widely across the spectrum. But … Continue reading →

Been a fairly busy but enjoyable weekend. Firstly I attended the Open Air Service at the top of the High Street for Armed Forces Day. Something that reminds me every year of the more recent and present sacrifice our Armed … Continue reading →

I last blogged about Havens’ new hospice plan in October last year. It now appears that Havens have found a site that isn’t greenbelt and should be suitable for their needs. “The appeal lodged by Havens Hospices against the decision … Continue reading →