The leaders of the opposing parties in Southend Council have spoken to Councilbust.com of their reaction to Tuesday’s budget.
Cllr Graham Longley (left), leader of the Liberal Democrats, was positive in his approach. He told Councilbust.com: “Liberal Democrats, as part of a coalition government joined with the Tories today in a progressive alliance to produce...
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Ian Gilbert, Labour councillor for Victoria ward, has opposed Cllr Anna Waite on tower blocks as solutions to the affordable housing shortage.
Cllr Waite said on her blog that well-designed high rise blocks of flats in the town centre would take the pressure off the housing market, make housing more affordable, and avoid building on...
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At today’s ceremony in which Cllr Ann Holland became Southend’s new mayor, councillors from all parties cracked jokes about the new coalition between Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron and Liberal Democrat deputy Nick Clegg.
On Tuesday, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats formed a government together after all the major parties failed to win an...
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By Rachel Charman
After a successful local election, the Conservatives have increased their majority by two seats.
There are now 27 Conservatives, 12 Liberal Democrats, seven Independents, four Labour councillors, and one non-aligned Independent councillor.
Labour lost two seats; one in the Kursaal ward, and one in St Lukes. Both seats were lost to the Conservatives.
The Liberal Democrats took Independent Tania Painton’s...
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With just one more day left until Britain goes to the polls, Councilbust.com editor Rachel Charman meets Rochford and Southend East Labour candidate Kevin Bonavia.
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By Rachel Charman
The Saxon King in Priory Park (SKIPP) pressure group, which opposes the development of Cuckoo Corner and Victoria Circus, has spoken out over the vandalism of Cllr Anna Waite’s home.
Cllr Waite is the Council’s portfolio holder for transport and planning in Southend.
She has been targeted in some of SKIPP’s campaigns against the...
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By Rachel Charman
During the night of 29th April, vandals attacked the home of Executive Councillor for Transport and Planning Anna Waite.
Cllr Waite has attracted criticism this year due to the redevelopment of Cuckoo Corner, Priory Crescent and other areas of the town.
In the last Council meeting, members of Saxon King In Priory Park (SKIPP)...
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By Rachel Charman
Tom Flynn, the Labour candidate for Southend West, will meet the public at Chalkwell shelter on bank holiday Monday.
The event will include a Punch and Judy show, and Mr Flynn will be available to listen to resident’s views from 11am until 2pm.
Mr Flynn said: “Southend seafront is always a great place to...
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By Rachel Charman
Standup comedian Eddie Izzard has added his voice to Labour’s election campaign in a short video outlining what he thinks a Conservative government would change about Britain.
Izzard, a longtime Labour supporter, claims that the Conservative party are still “Thatcher’s children” and will bring back the policies of the 1980s.
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By Rachel Charman
The British National Party in Southend has announced that it will stand candidates in every Southend ward in the local elections in May.
There are 17 wards in Southend, each with three councillors. There are currently 25 Conservative councillors, 11 Liberal Democrat councillors, seven Independent councillors, six Labour councillors, and one vacancy.
Southend currently...
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