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Been quiet for a week after being away on holiday. But this weekend is full of fun and celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. I do hope many Blenheim Residents will be able to come along. Bandstand Concerts (Priory Park) … Continue reading →

The Leader of the Council, Nigel Holdcroft has asked me to join his team (the cabinet). I am delighted to have been appointed to take on such a prominent role within the Council and taking responsibility for Children and Learning. … Continue reading →

Today was the Annual Council, normally a very stately affair where the new mayor gets “made”. Today though, the last item on the agenda was a little more fun than normal. “Election of Leader of the Council”. As the Conservatives … Continue reading →

I think people of all political persuasions will acknowledge that I fight cleanly. I don’t think I’ve ever named a political opponent let alone slated one in a leaflet! But reading the Southend Echo yesterday made me think that it … Continue reading →

The election results are in. I’ve had a few hours kip, and unfortunately Julie Cushion came second in Blenheim Park. Thank you to all 624 people who voted for Julie and the Conservatives in Blenheim. Rest assured that it is … Continue reading →

Sorry for the recent lack of updates here… However a lack of posting on here is directly related to how busy I’ve been in and around the ward trying to get Julie Cushion – your candidate for next Thursday’s local … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I complained about the felling of trees. I am pleased to report that six trees have been saved from being removed from St Thomas More High School School. I was notified that an application (11/01647/TPO) had been made to the … Continue reading →

At a ceremony last night Southend Borough Council was confirmed as the Council of the Year in the LGC Annual awards. This is one of the most prestigious awards it is possible for a local council to get. This, on … Continue reading →

Trees… This isn’t the most interesting topic for everyone I know, although some of us do get very passionate about trees sometimes. What I am proposing isn’t revolutionary – it can’t be because the council is doing it already! Sometimes they … Continue reading →

Last night’s Full Council meeting was a busy one, with over 30 items on the agenda, number 10 of which, quite rightly, took up half of the time, it was a budget of over £130m (or £500m if we are … Continue reading →