Weekly West Shoebury Review

Despite most of my time this week being preoccupied with the sudden death of a relative it was still business as usual with a very busy week in the ward.

I was delighted to launch the Safe Zone Scheme in West Road with Cllr Roger Hadley in neighbouring Shoeburyness Ward. The scheme is designed for shoppers who are in distress can seek assistance of any shop displaying the opposite symbol who will call the emergency services or relative for those in need. The scheme has been well received by local traders and is in the process of being rolled out across Shoeburyness. If any shop keeper or local shopping area wants details or literature for the scheme, then please contact me at cllrcox@southend.gov.uk.

On Friday, I was delighted to kick off the Diamond Jubilee celebrations by presenting commemorative medals to the children at Richmond Primary School. The school were delighted that Southend Council footed the bill for the medals for this once in a lifetime event as they were planning something similar but budget constraints prevented this from happening.

It was seeing all the children dress in red, white and blue delighted to embrace the jubilee and the joy on their faces which made the expense by the council worth while.

I was also delighted to meet up last week with the new Gunners Park, park ranger who has been employed by the Essex Wildlife Trust to take over management of the site from Southend Council. I was delighted to hear of the volunteers who have agreed to help with litter picks of the area and protect the rare flora and fauna.