Browsing: Local Issues

The Zone 3a flood plain to the north of Barge Pier Road is the site of the proposed Bellway Development. I am opposed to the development because-the clue is in the name-it is a FLOOD PLAIN.

A major refurbishment of the 60-year-old Cliffs Pavilion has finally begun and will bring extensive improvements to the largest purpose-built performing arts venue in Essex.

It’s been a whirlwind couple of months since July 4th. It was an immense privilege to become Southend East and Rochford’s first Labour MP that night. I know the responsibility this honour carries, and don’t take it lightly.

Regular readers of the Oracle will be aware of the Council’s Better Queensway project, which is a large-scale multi-phase regeneration project of a large section of central Southend, mainly comprising and including Quantock, Malvern, Pennine, and Chiltern tower blocks, the Essex Street and Short Street car parks.

SOUTHEND’s leading homeless charity, Harp, has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing antisocial behaviour while continuing its mission to support rough sleepers.

The Ironworks is Southend’s beloved arts and culture venue, situated at 90 The High Street. The concept has rapidly grown in popularity, becoming a hub of creativity and entertainment in the heart of Southend since opening in September 2022.

The most recent local elections saw Labour become the biggest political group on the council for the first time in almost 70 years, allowing us to form a stable administration on Southend-on-Sea City Council with colleagues from the Liberal Democrat and Independent Groups.

The Puzzling Saga of Southend’s Refuse Collection and the Quest for Clarity- This is not the most exciting subject, but an important one for all Southend residents: ‘Refuse Collection’. ‘Whoopee,’ I hear you cry.