Archive for June 17th, 2009

Duddridge investigates youth crime rates

June 17, 2009
By ottermojo

Rochford and Southend East Conservative MP James Duddridge has asked for information about the reoffending rates amongst young people who have committed crimes.  Mr Duddridge wrote to the Justice Secretary asking: “what steps Department has taken to reduce reoffending rates of young offenders in the last 12 months.”  Mr Duddridge received a...
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Social networking site set up in support of Southend Airport Expansion

June 17, 2009
By ottermojo

A new social networking site has been launched for supporters of the expansion of Southend Airport to exchange views and information. Contrary to reports that the airport expansion plans are wildly unpopular, the networking site, www.planes2009.ning.com, has attracted 38 members since its creation in June 2009. The site was set up by local Leigh...
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Lib Dem education spokesman: children are underachieving in Southend schools

June 17, 2009
By ottermojo
Lib Dem education spokesman: children are underachieving in Southend schools

The Liberal Democrat spokesman on education, MP David Laws, made a visit to Southend on Monday 15th June. Mr Laws was welcomed at Blenheim Primary School by the two Liberal Democrat candidates for Southend, Peter Welch and Councillor Graham Longley, as well as three local head teachers. He also gave a speech on Liberal...
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