We’d like to send our best wishes to Canvey Island Independent Party Councillor Nick Harvey, who was bitten on the left arm by an adder yesterday!
Nick is the chairman of Canvey Town Council and also a member of Castle Point Borough Council.
Chris Black spoke to Nick Harvey today and he seems quite relaxed about what happened, although his arm swelled up alarmingly and he spent a while in hospital linked to a heart monitor.
Apart from wishing Cllr Harvey a speedy recovery this is a good opportunity to advise everyone to beware of adders!