By-Election Results
Here are the results for the District and County seats. Sorry for the delay…
By-Election 3rd March 2022
A by-election is taking place on the 3rd March 2022 for Essex County Council – Rayleigh North DivisionRochford District Council – Downhall & RawrethRayleigh Town Council – Grange Here are our candidates…
When We Stopped Clapping Did We Stop Caring?
It wasn’t so long ago when the Country came together to clap for the NHS on our doorsteps as they rose to the desperate needs of people in the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic, I think the NHS has been undervalued for the lifesaving work that it has carried […]
Hambro Traffic Lights Update
If you’ve been experiencing extended delays at the temporary traffic lights, James has an update for you Much of the extended delay at the temporary traffic lights on Hambro Hill/Hullbridge Rd is due to drivers jumping the red traffic lights. This messes up the sequencing. Essex Police have advised the […]
2022 Taxi Fare Increase Consultation
Rochford District Council Licensing Team have been approached by the trade with a proposal to amend the existing Rochford District Taxi Tariff. In accordance with the Local Government Misc. Provisions Act, when the District Council receive a proposed fare increase from the taxi trade, they have a set process for […]
Litter Clean Up
Cllr James Newport tells the Focus team… A resident recently contacted me about the state of the pathway that runs between Rawreth Industrial Estate and Sterling Close. I have been in contact with officers at Rochford District Council and they have told me that Suez will be out to tidy […]