Southend Borough Council last week voted to provide members with a £100 increase on their basic expense allowances. This comes after the recommendation from the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel, which said that the Council should scrap travel and food allowances altogether and instead provide councillors with a flat-rate increase on their general allowance. Whilst...
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Southend Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr John Lamb, has expressed his disgust with graffiti vandalism in Southend. Several ‘tags’ appeared on new bus shelters and street signs on the A13 London Road in Leigh, which have since been removed by the Council’s clean-up contractors. Cllr Lamb said: “I was absolutely appalled and disgusted when I...
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By Shane Croucher A meeting to discuss Southend airport’s expansion has been postponed following the government’s intervention. The Joint Area Action Plan meeting was due to take place on February 2nd, but John Denham, the Secretary of State, issued an Article 14 directive to see if he wants a public inquiry into the proposals....
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By Rachel Charman Southend Borough Council is participating in a free business support event on Tuesday 2nd February. Representatives of firms throughout the borough are invited to the event at Saxon Hall, Aviation Way. The event is sponsored by the Organisation for Responsible Businesses, and will demonstrates a business case for sustainable enterprise. 100...
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By Rachel Charman Following a meeting of the Development Control Committee this afternoon, Southend Borough Council has given the green light to the plans to expand Southend Airport. The final decision to go ahead with the plans now rests with the Rt Hon John Denham, Secretary of State. Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Deputy Leader and...
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By Shane Croucher Major works to Southend Pier will commence this week. The works will cause some disruption for visitors. The walkway ramp will be lifted and the asphalt removed, meaning the pier and its Visitor Information Centre will temporarily close as work continues until Friday, January 22nd. Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Executive Councillor for...
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