Simon Ford, Southend Borough Council’s Community Safety Partnership Manager, has encouraged residents to come forward for information on Southend’s 10 most wanted men. This follows the release by Southend police of photographs of 10 men wanted for burglary, fraud and actual bodily harm (ABH). The Southend Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP) has offered...
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A survey carried out between December 2009 and January 2010 by Southend Council has revealed that the town’s elderly feel safer, more mobile and better off financially than they did in 2007. According to the survey, 72% of people aged 55 and over feel that they can travel when and where they like. 81%...
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By Rachel Charman Residents in the Kursaal ward have signed a petition for a targeted campaign against aggressive, intimidating and destructive behaviour in their ward. The petition has been organised by Conservative council candidate Louise Burdett (left), who is aiming to be elected on 6th May. Ms Burdett has personal experience of dealing with...
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By Rachel Charman Rochford and Southend East Conservative MP James Duddridge yesterday enquired into illegal drugs sold in Southend by people of Somalian origin. Mr Duddridge yesterday addressed his question to the Secretary of State for the Home Department Alan Johnson. He wrote: “to ask what assessment he has made of the trends in...
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A complicated spat involving two Southend councillors and the Residents Association of Westborough (RAW) has erupted. Allegations of victimisation, intimidation and vandalism have been made on all sides, whilst there have also been plans for legal action as well as police involvement. Dr Jason Luty, Conservative councillor for Eastwood Park, has claimed that RAW...
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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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