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Following last month’s article ‘Why has this been allowed to happen?’ regarding the problems surrounding Southend’s High Street. The Evening Echo reported in the last week, that Essex Police are planning to increase their foot patrols up and down the High Street. I am sure this first step will be very much welcomed by many of you. I was overwhelmed with the response the article had and appreciate all the feedback. I hope and trust this will be the beginning of a much-awaited change of direction for this town.

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CONTENTS Enough to give you 'the Hump' 9/10 Local Issues by Cllr Daniel Nelson

Parking woes

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Spotlight by Phillip Miller MBE

Continue the legacy

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Political Column by Anna Firth MP

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"Southend continues to be a safe place to live, work, and study"

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Estate Planning by Clive Rowe

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LOCAL ISSUES

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peeding, we have all been impacted by it in some way, whether that be in a minor way as a car whizzes pass causing a noise nuisance or in the most tragic of ways it is something that both the Council and the Police must work to reduce it in the areas most affected.

by Cllr Daniel Nelson Southchurch Ward (Con) 079 691 456 82 cllrnelson@ southend.gov.uk

That brings us to the latest proposals from Southend Borough Council, a £500,000 ‘tale of two schemes’ to reduce speed to 20mph, one in Leigh and another in Thorpe Bay. On one hand, we have a proposal in Leigh, which although has its flaws, for example, there has been no formal consultation with

Like Leigh the Thorpe Bay proposals do not appear to have any evidence Not only, like in Leigh, were no residents formally consulted on these speed humps proposals but since I revealed these plans on a number of social media platforms, it has become abundantly clear that residents were not even aware of the proposals being put forward

by Cllr Ron Woodley, as the Portfolio Holder for Transport and Inward Investment.

For both schemes, this apparent lack of democratic say among the residents whose daily lives will be affected by these proposals is truly alarming, as it suggests an ‘I can do what I want’ attitude to decisions made within the Council. Also, like Leigh the Thorpe Bay proposals do not appear to have any evidence or data to suggest that these roads should be prioritised over other roads in the City. This lack of evidence-based policymaking, makes schemes feel rushed and a bit ‘slapdash’.

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residents and it is questionable as to why these roads have been chosen over other roads in the city, in terms of design it seems sound.

Here each of the junctions, where the vast majority of accidents can occur, raised speed tables are being installed. This both keeps speeds low, whilst also forcing drivers to pay attention when they are at junctions to reduce to risk of accidents occurring. So whilst I would prefer to see a formal consultation on this scheme before it is implemented and I would like to see further evidence that these roads should be prioritised, I am not against the idea of the Leigh scheme.

This is where the controversy lies That however brings us to the scheme in Thorpe Bay. Here the same raised tables and 20mph speed limits are proposed.

However, on top of this, a high number of speed humps, speed 

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and road narrowing is also being proposed along the length of almost every road on the Burges estate. This is where the controversy lies.

These roads already suffer One piece of vital information that is omitted from these proposals is the impact that such proposals have on the surrounding roads. I know that if the Thorpe Bay scheme as proposed goes ahead many speeding vehicles will look to Eastern Esplanade and Barnstaple Road in my ward of Southchurch to get from east to west. These roads already suffer from regular speeding cars and in terms of Barnstaple Road lies adjacent to a school entrance and is regularly used by children going to and from school.

As a Southchurch Ward Councillor, I will never support something that I believe will endanger the safety of residents and as such I and my Conservative colleagues will be opposing this scheme.

Speed humps include damgae It is likely due to the lack of data and evidence that the Thorpe Bay scheme also includes a high volume of Speed Humps. The impact of these are well known to many. Speed humps include damage to vehicles, increased noise pollution, increased air pollution, and according to a 2019 article in the International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis can lead to significantly reducing house prices.

Concerns about these proposed scheme It is because of this that i have been inundated with residents writing 10

to me with their concerns about these proposed schemes, just to be called by a senior member of the Council ‘small-minded NIMBYs’, after denying speed humps existed in the plans at all. Personally, I think we as councillors have a duty to listen to residents concerns on this and to send this proposal back for a rethink, following a formal consultation and more in line with the design of the Leigh proposal.

There must be consultation I am not opposed to schemes that seek to reduce speeding. But there must be consultation, it must be evidence-based, and it must be proportionate. The Leigh scheme passes only one of those tests (proportionality) and the Thorpe Bay scheme passes none. As such, both schemes need to be reconsidered from the beginning.

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t seems that our friends in charge of the council have again decided to penalise local businesses and visitors when visiting the seafront all in one hit! In their wisdom they want to increase the hourly charges exponentially to £2.50 per hour, coupled with the charging times being extended from 6pm until 9pm.

Wow! Talk about killing two birds with one stone! Especially after the two years of hardship so many folks and businesses have had to endure through no fault of their own.

I have heard an Independent Councillor explain that it’s about getting people to use the 3 hour Parking Pass introduced last year i.e. it will drive you into buying one. More likely drive you away from the town altogether!

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If the council are serious about wan­ ting to rebuild and help the High St, bashing the seafront traders only serves to inadvertently hurt our neigh­ bours at the top of the hill. The High Street now relies on the seafront for footfall as it does for any other trade it might attract.

The Parking Pass

Empty bins every fortnight!

Evidently, it has bombed out not even selling enough to cover overheads.

This was too good an opportunity not to mention that this same Council are suggesting to empty our bins every fortnight. This is a large revenue contract which is in place until October 2023.

I feel that squandering money on other pet schemes is irresponsible.

A million quid and counting I understand on the Parking Pass, around ten million pounds on an aborted Seaway scheme and what about buying the Victoria shopping centre for another £10 million. I would strongly suggest that the Council stick to what they know and are good at, and avoid at all costs dealing with snake oil salesman.

Unbelievably so, the blame is directed at businesses for not marketing the Parking Pass. Why should we when we know it’s just not a good proposition? Who wants to be associated with failure?

I’m sure it works for some, no doubt saving more than they would normally spend on parking. However, this loss maker should not be subsidised by the rest of us, simple as that.

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outhend West had a fantastic Member of Parliament in Sir David Amess. He secured almost £10 million for the Cherry Tree Wing at Southend Hospital. He passed the Warm Homes Bill to tackle fuel poverty. As a local champion he provided you with a strong voice in Westminster.

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From speaking to residents I’ve heard your concerns about tackling crime. I have raised these with the Home Secretary. I will work to make Southend safer by securing more police officers. I want to ensure that the people of Southend get all the

benefits of becoming a city. Not only do we need to make the most of city status for Sir David, but we have so much to offer. I’ll work hard to secure investment and create new jobs. I’ll put in a bid to make Southend a future City of Culture to help us bring even more investment to our great city.

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I want to improve local healthcare by making it easier to get face-to-face GP appointments. I have already met with local health leaders about improving services.

I will work with local leaders to upgrade the A127 making it easier for all of us to get around. I’m determined to support small businesses and shops by working with government to secure the investment our local businesses need.

If you want get in touch with me please email anna@annafirth.org.uk.

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Arguably, the true stars of this ancient technique are the women of the Red Yao tribe, who live in China’s Huangluo Yao village. Famed for their long locks – with an average length over 2 metres – the Yao women’s hair is also said to remain healthy and free from grey well into old age.

The concept is simple The milky residue left after cooking rice is apparently a rich source of antioxidants, minerals, amino acids, vitamins E and B, plus inositol, which are all good for hair. If you’re unfamiliar with the latter, inositol promotes hair growth, penetrating damaged hairs and repairing them

Fancy giving it a go?

Take a mug of white sticky rice and rinse it thoroughly in water, to remove any dirt and impurities. Then boil the rice, strain it and pour the water in a container or old shampoo bottle and leave it at room temperature for between 10 and 24 hours. The water will begin to ferment nicely. Once that time has elapsed, pop it into the fridge for about 48-hours.

When you’re ready, wash your hair and then apply the rice water evenly through your damp hair after shampooing it. Leave it for a few minutes, then rinse.

If you’ve done it right, your hair should feel silkier than a Crufts-winning cocker spaniel’s ears and top knot.

from the inside out. So long as you don’t overdo it, the starch in rice water will help your tresses to appear thicker, glossier, easier to brush and manage throughout the day.

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Last month I wrote of my concerns and fears for Southend's High Street and its surrounding areas. Essex Police have responded with this article.

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continues to be a safe place to live, work, and study

Reported crime in 2021 was lower than it was in 2019, meaning fewer victims of crime which can only be a good thing.

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n that time there’ve been fewer violence with injury offences, nearly 200 fewer burglaries, while vehicle thefts have more than halved.

And we’re working hard to ensure the public can enjoy our town centre and High Street.

We have specialist teams in place which disrupt and tackle drug supply and gangs across Southend.

Total of 24 years in jail Our South Op Raptor Team and South Disruptor Team work around the clock to gather intelligence and evidence so that when we carry out strikes against these gangs, many of those arrested have no option but to admit the Chief Inspector Ian Hughes,

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District Commander for Southend, said: “We have a dedicated partnership group consisting of the police, Southend Borough Council, and the Business Improvement District dedicated to the night-time economy.

“This includes dealing with issues as they arise and initiating plans to ensure your safety.

“Our Town Centre Team have dedicated patrols throughout the town centre on a Friday and Saturday night and deal with

charges levelled against them because of the overwhelming evidence we can present.

In Southend, and indeed across the whole of Essex, we take an uncompromising approach to drug supply and gangs and our message has been consistently clear – drugs and drug dealers are not welcome here.

Indeed, during a co-ordinated intensification operation in October, our Op Raptor South team made 39 arrests across the Southend and Basildon districts, 25 of whom were charged and remanded. They also more than £170,000 in cash.

In addition to that, our South Disruptor Team also secured a total of 24 years in jail for six members

incidents or issues as they happen.

“And we’re working with British Transport Police to identify and target anyone using the rail network to come into the town intent on causing crime and disorder.

“The CCTV system across the town also plays a crucial role. We work really well with the CCTV operators who do a fantastic job in bringing incidents to our attention and identifying those involved.

“We continue to work with licenced

premises and the council’s licencing team to ensure they are doing everything they can to keep you safe on a night out.

“In partnership with the council and the BID, we have also invested in medical provision provided by a third party – LLL - to support anyone who needs help.

“This is based at Jubilee Beach Office but also has the ability to be mobile throughout the town.

“All this work will continue and I determined that we will not let people ruin your enjoyment of our wonderful town.”

Councillor Martin Terry, cabinet member for public protection at Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, said: “The council works extensively with Essex Police to ensure our town is somewhere people want to live, work, and study.

“Whilst our professional community safety officers provide additional support to the police and a visible presence across the borough, we are working tirelessly behind the scenes to help improve community safety.

“This includes our drug and alcohol commissioning services, our work to support local rough sleepers, working with schools and the youth offending service to ensure vulnerable young people have the support they need.

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improving our CCTV network, and we plan on increasing the numbers of our community safety officers with a proposed £250,000 investment in this year’s budget.”

Cllr Terry continued: “We are also investing in recovery and our High Street through a variety of projects and initiatives such as the purchase of the Victoria Centre and improvements to the public realm which are designed to help entice businesses and create an area with increased footfall, helping to improve the town’s economy and community safety.

“There is always more to do, but I am proud of the work we continue to carry out with Essex Police for the town.”

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Excellent police work Since February last year, the Op Raptor South team have disrupted or taken down around 90 county lines, made more than 160 arrests and charged and remanded around 120 people.

Sentencing five members of the Mali Boys gang in November to a total of 18 years in prison, the judge praised the work of Op Raptor South saying the case was one of “excellent police work”.

We’re also using other legal avenues such as gang injunctions. In September another six people were made subject to injunctions, taking the total to 20.

In October Op Raptor South team made 39 arrests across the Southend and Basildon districts, 25 of whom were charged and remanded

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Countdown on to save public rights of way W ith crisp air and enchanting views, Winter is wonderful time of year to wrap up warm and explore Britain’s beautiful countryside in Essex and beyond – whether on foot, by bike or on horseback! But did you know that in just four years’ time, tens of thousands of footpaths and bridleways across England and Wales could be lost forever?

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If someone you live or work with is angry, sad, down or negative all or most of the time, those feelings can be transferred to you. Causing you to embed those thoughts and feelings into your own life.

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from closure. Saving these routes from closure will benefit equestrians, cyclists, and walkers across the country.

Looking into your favourite local routes can provide a fascinating insight into local history and we would encourage anyone interested to get involved and help ensure these routes can be enjoyed for generations to come.”

The applications aren't difficult One of the BHS’s Access volunteers recommends people to join in and help save their local routes: “All the BHS staff and volunteers are so welcoming and supportive. I’ve enjoyed looking at old maps and learning the history of my local area to find and secure off-road routes for us all to enjoy long into the future. The applications aren’t difficult, there’s plenty of friendly people who can help, and you can do it from home whenever you like.”

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How can you get involved?

Check your favourite route is recorded You can do this by seeing if it is recorded as a bridleway on an OS map or by checking with your local authority.

Contact your BHS Access & Bridleways officer If you are concerned about a route you regularly use, you can contact your local BHS Access & Bridleways officer by emailing access@bhs. org.uk.

Attend a BHS 2026 training event Learn how to identify historical routes and the key resources used to study them from experts in the field. Find out what your evidence can unlock and how to create a systematic research method to investigate your routes. See upcoming training dates on the BHS website.

Become a BHS volunteer Join our network of over 280 volunteers all working to protect our bridleways.

Submit an application The BHS have created a 2026 Toolkit detailing how you can ensure your routes are recorded so they won’t be lost after the 2026 deadline. With generous support from Sport England through the British Equestrian Federation, the BHS are now also able to offer a grant to volunteers to help cover the costs of making Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) applications to their local authority.

If you want to get involved in the 2026 project and help ensure your favourite footpath or bridleway is future-proofed, take a look at the BHS’s 2026 Toolkit and find out more at bhs.org.uk/2026.

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