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Local Issues

Sea wall objections overruled D

oing nothing is not an option - is what the Conservative Councillors say to confuse you into thinking that this is the only option, then tell you this is what you will have, whether you like it or not. With over 2200 planning objections & only 4 in favour, provides evidence to support you do not want this sea wall. We believe if we provide the facts, you are more than capable of making your own informed choices, but the Council just inflates the cost of other alternatives, so they are rejected. Did you know, once they spend the £5.2m on the new sea wall, they still have to repair the existing and maintain the new wall over its 30 / 50 year life span. Why not spend this money on the existing sea wall? The Councils produced life costs, which proved the Councils alternative option two was £2.2m cheaper, but this information was never given to the Place Scrutiny committee. It must be cheaper to look after one defence – not two?

names and addresses from 5 households in one road where the Council recorded only ONE. These facts and many more, were given to the Council, but they have never replied or changed the results. 500 homes were at immediate risk of flooding in 2013, but reduced to 237 twelve months later. The Planning Department wrote to inform me that my beach hut neighbour had applied for Planning permission to carry out work.

However, despite many hut owners living outside the borough, not one of the 400 involved with the preferred option received notice.

Richard Atkins has always said that “the Cliffs soil is granular material”,despite evidence from the British Geological Survey stating it was predominantly London Clay. We instructed the

500 homes were at risk Freedom of Information request allowed us to receive the questionnaire data numerically, but this then showed 413 postcodes against 241 respondents (172 missing respondents).

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Geotechnical Laboratories to take 5 samples from this soil and we received a 10-page report, confirming it was Clay/Silt, which will tend to be impermeable & offers very poor drainage. Our concern has always been laying London Clay soil on top of a sandy flood plain will create a mudbath! If any one would like a copy of this report or want to be members, please contact peterlovett46@gmail.com

John Prescott blamed The day after the preferred option was approved, Garrison Developers applied for planning permission to build 172 (2/3-storey) houses & 15 (3/4-storey) office blocks, in the middle of the Flood Plain. You may remember they offered £2.5m towards the sea wall & local schools. This has now been reduced to £970,000 leaving £1.5m funded from the public purse. Half the houses previously built on their flood map were built within the last 20 years, so this new development will add yet another 200 to the statistics. Southend Council blamed John Prescott for allowing developments on flood plains, but will not change it back? Association of British Insurers confirmed that houses built on flood plains after 01/01/2009 will NOT be covered under the new FloodRe agreement, so how can they approve this application? The CP8 Core

Strategy Policy insists on 30% being affordable homes, but none are shown. 850 cars a day are expected to use this site – How do you think this will affect the infrastructure, drains, water table etc?

This is not a political challenge, but when 51 Southend councillors are ruled by 8 Conservative cabinet members, it is time to do something – Doing nothing is not an option.

We have had tremendous support from all the Independent Councillors in the borough, but they have limited voting power. Having been a Conservative voter all my life, it is a sad day that the only way to obtain Councillor support, is to vote for a local Councillor that listen to your concerns, not just at election time. By the time you read this, local elections will be over, but your vote will give them the mandate to proceed or reject the Shoebury Common preferred option.

In preparation, we have instructed a Marine Consulting Engineer to design an alternative flood defence scheme, using the soil, but this will not effect our Common. We are excited by the preliminary details received. The wave engineer is just finishing the final touches, after which we hope to submit for Planning Permission. More news to follow.

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hy do so many men make such a meal of their holiday wardrobe? Here's my jetsetter's guide to getting your man looking cool this summer.

it is worn on one shoulder and slaps against the knee, he will look like a recalcitrant teenager, reluctantly ambling to school. If in doubt, buy a rucksack – they’re manly and practical.

For many long-suffering partners, the excitement of an impending and much anticipated holiday is sadly tempered when he starts to pack his suitcase. British men have an almost unique inability to dress for the Continent and, when walking among the locals in a delightful Mediterranean setting, this becomes all the more noticeable.

Long-sleeved shirts always look good and can discreetly cover sun-burned arms. My advice would be to buy before you fly, as the temptation to buy something ‘fun’ is an all too common occurrence.

Decent shades only Take a good pair of sunglasses. If you choose something classic, like Ray-Ban Wayfarers or Aviators, you can’t really go wrong. Even when accessorised with a spur of the moment, whimsical purchase of a woven straw hat – so long as it is a Panama or Trilby and NEVER a pork pie-style. Decent shades can soften a multitude of sartorial sins. I’d also advise you to buy your sunnies at home, before the combination of heat, booze and “holiday brain” start to rule his mental roost.

Avoid going native What’s more, when you buy clothes at home, you tend to think in terms of what looks good at home and abroad. If he decides to go native and sport what is all the rage with the locals, this can look incredibly daft when strolling down the High Street. Finally, it goes without saying that what he sticks on his feet can make or break not just the holiday but also your relationship. In the right context, flip flops are fine and sandals, such as Birkenstocks, add an air of relaxedness but under no circumstances should they be worn with socks.

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At Eliza we take pride in being an independent boutique that has listened to what ladies are asking for and to our customer’s needs. A good quality daywear range that is comfortable and stylish. We have plus sizes that are designed to flatter the fuller figure.We have dresses with sleeves, yes the all-important sleeve. Dresses that can take you from the day time then on in to the evening. Our handpicked labels and ranges are chosen so that choosing pieces that mix and match is made simple. We have a wide range of Separates in gorgeous colours, styles and fabrics that can work well in any situation.

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8pm Thursday 12th June - The Arlington Ballroom, Westcliff

Video Mail & Beau Brummell Productions presents a night to remember in aid of The Jubilee Centre appeal at The Arlington Ballroom in Westcliff on Sea, 12th June at 8pm.

The majority of the evening will have a Queen theme but also featuring a number of other artists screening iconic videos plus a few surprises! There will be a performance from Southend Symphony Orchestra (as a string Quartet) playing classically arranged Queen melodies.

The evening will include an auction of Queen themed lots (to be announced), a raffle of mixed items and a performance from Beau Brummell of approximately 35 minutes of The Queen at Wembley concert live at Wembley stadium in 1986. The concert will be screened on stage as the back drop adding to the atmosphere!

The aim of the evening is to raise funds for South East and Central Essex Mind focusing on their special facility The Jubilee Centre in Southend. Ticket price for entry to this fab event will be ÂŁ15.00 per head.

If you would like to make a separate donation to The Jubilee Centre you can do so at their Virgin Money Giving Page. http://www.southendmind.org.uk/pages/Jubilee_Centre Visit The South East and Central Essex Mind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/South-East-and-Central-Essex-Mind The South East and Central Essex Mind 112a Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2LX Tel: 01702 601123 Contact Richard Hardiman: Richard.Hardiman@Southendmind.org.uk

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1 tbsp mustard powder 4 tbsp softened butter 6 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs 6 tbsp finely chopped watercress 6 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp green peppercorns in brine, drained and chopped

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1. With a sharp knife remove all but a thin layer of fat from the meaty side of the racks and then score diagonally in both directions to make a close lattice pattern( this will help hold the crust in place).

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