In all the excitement following the aftermath of last Thursday’s local elections, it is easy to overlook that one of the long held Southend traditions is to elect a new mayor each year, following soon after the local elections. Continue reading →

This blog is meant mainly for Christians yet not those who merely attach that label to themselves, Continue reading →

The Refugee crisis is still with us and some of the needs remain desparate. While there are always developments e.g. the dismantling of the Jungle refugee camp and the plight of those who were living there, Continue reading →

Those who have been following my blogs will know next month’s EU Referendum is something that has been much exercising my thoughts Continue reading →

A friend of mine recently sent me a leaflet given out by some anti-crime related entity in a town I happen to know but distant from where I now live and operate. Continue reading →

In my earlier posts on last Thursday’s elections, I focused on what was going on in my neck of the woods (see here and here), reflecting on the outcomes. Continue reading →

As folk who read my blogs will know, Continue reading →

In my previous “Local Elections 2016” blog, I reflected on the results, then just in, of yesterdays local elections. Continue reading →

These last 24 hours or so have been “interesting” and much of that time I have been involved one way or another in yesterday’s local elections. Continue reading →

At the recent St. Lukes hustings, one of the questions that were asked to the candidates for this coming Thursday’s Local Council elections was around their views regarding the proposed developments around nearby Fossetts Farm Continue reading →