Tonight’s Economic and Environmental scrutiny committee meeting dealt a bitter blow to democratic engagement in Southend, as the decision to ‘webcast’ the Council meetings was referred back to another full council meeting for further debate. Southend Council has a legal… Read More ›
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“A Small Light” – Councillor Mark Flewitt on New Affordable Home Development.
Councillors at the Community Services and Culture Scrutiny meeting on Wednesday 28th November have unanimously agreed proposals to build a new Council property on Council-owned land. The Possible New Affordable Housing Development Site report, available to view on the… Read More ›
View From A 12th Floor Window: An Introduction to Sarah’s Column
Sarah is a guest blogger on ‘A Girl Called Jack,’ with her own ‘column’: Views From A 12th Floor Window. Sarah will be sharing her experiences on the housing list, with South Essex Homes, and Southend Borough Council. Her first introductory column is… Read More ›
A Little Respect, Please, Not Childish Nasty Games
I was accused, this morning, by a reader of my blog, of being full of hate, bitter and twisted. I am apparently disrespectful, and abusive. I think that the commenter missed the satirical, comic twist that I write with, and… Read More ›
Conservative Council: A Big Waste Of Space
One aspect of Brighton that I love, in fact would go so far as to say the main reason that I go, is for the Lanes, the art shops tucked into nooks and crannies, and the bustling, colourful market of… Read More ›
