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In November 2013, the manhole at the northern end of Thorpe Hall Avenue was blown off its bolts by pressure from the sewage outfall pipe. Gardens, garages, and houses were flooded with sewage. For ten years, nothing of note happened until 13 November 2023, when it blew again, resulting in chaos captured in the photos below.

Residents have raised their voices, but responses from Council leadership fall short. When a formal letter to the Chief Executive is deflected to a planning officer, it signals a disturbing lack of accountability. Shoebury deserves better, and it’s time for answers.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is taking a stand against violence towards women and girls by supporting White Ribbon Day on Monday, 25 November 2024, and participating in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence until 10 December.