By Rachel Charman A Southchurch tree planting scheme has been destroyed by vandals, prompting outrage from Conservative councillor Brian Kelly. Cllr Kelly (left) has represented Southchurch since 1997 and is standing for re-election in May. He said: “We have done a new tree planting scheme at Bourne’s Green Roundabout to stop the damage to...
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By Rachel Charman Southend Borough Council contractors cut down 14 trees on Priory Crescent on Saturday 20th March as part of the scheme to widen the road. This followed the eviction of protestors at Camp Cuckoo, who lost a court hearing to remain on the site on Thursday. The protestors left the site of...
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By Rachel Charman The redevelopment programme of the Victoria Circus roundabout, which aims to ease congestion in central Southend, began on Sunday 10th January. Despite signage and newspaper articles explaining the redevelopment, some Southend residents are angry that the work is being carried out and claim that Southend Borough Council has used underhand tactics...
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