THE THREE children’s centres facing the chop have been named as Darlinghurst in Leigh, Hamstel in Southend, and Shoebury Children’s Centre, in Shoebury. All three will close unless a way can be found to save the council £224,000 a year…. Read More ›
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“I Do Not Intend To Die, Washing A Teacup”. Margaret Thatcher, 1925 – 2013.
MARGARET Thatcher has passed away today, aged 87, following a stroke. She entered the Houses of Parliament with drive, with ambition, and with a vision that she truly believed would change this country for the better. The daughter of a… Read More ›
The Budget 2013/14: How did YOUR Councillor vote?
The following Councillors are listed with their votes in respect of the CONSERVATIVE administration budget proposals, that were passed with 32 votes for, 16 against, 2 absent and 1 abstention. Named votes will be blogged in full this evening –… Read More ›
“Is Leigh Town Council Immune From The Cutbacks Affecting Us All?” – Conservative Councillor Lashes Out At 68% Council Tax Rise
At the meeting of the Cabinet this afternoon, 12th February, Councillor James Courtenay expressed his anger and frustration at Leigh Town Councils proposition to raise their additional Council Tax precept by 68%, but admitted that there was nothing that Southend… Read More ›
Southend Council Tax Rises ‘A Stinging Rebuke’
Southend Borough Council’s latest budget is a “stinging rebuke” to Tory ministers and local MPs, according to Councillor Ian Gilbert, the leader of the Labour group on the LGC Council Of The Year 2012. Councillor Gilbert has spoken out after… Read More ›
MPs Want £100k A Year While Cutting Police, NHS, and Benefits.
MPs think they should be paid £100k or more, according to a recent poll where they were asked to anonymously submit the salary that they thought they deserved. The average results by party are as follows: LABOUR MPs want an… Read More ›
Tory Education Boss Praises Exam Results For Looked After Children
In a recent report presented to the Cabinet meeting of the Council on the 8th of January, Southend on Sea Borough Council has been commended on the excellent improvements in exam results for looked after children in the borough. There… Read More ›
“Unauthorised Monkeys!” Top Tory Outrage At Royal Mail Closures
“If you have a consultation, we know it should be done properly. We know in this council we have done consultations, and they have meant things, and they have changed things. They’ve changed in terms of a Childrens centre matter… Read More ›
“The arrangements that are in place to address school closures in adverse weather conditions…are robust.” Councillor James Courtenay on recent school closures.
Councillor James Courtenay, Executive Councillor for Children and Learning, has defended the recent decisions of local schools to close during adverse weather on Wednesday the 5th of December, when challenged by Councillor Stephen Aylen at the Full Council meeting on… Read More ›
‘Pain Without Purpose’ – The Autumn Budget Statement
George Osborne delivered the autumn budget statement yesterday. I didn’t watch it, because I don’t have a TV, but through YouTube clips and news reports, this is what I’ve managed to glean. I tried to write a summary/analysis that didn’t… Read More ›
