Oracle July 2023

Summer is in full swing in Southend, this July issue of The Oracle is filled with news and events that will surely help make this season memorable. In this edition, we feature an exclusive article from none other than our new Mayor, Cllr Stephen Habermel. Sharing his journey over the years which has now brought him to the position of being elected Southend’s Mayor.

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When I was elected as a councillor for Chalkwell 17 years ago, I never expected to have the honour of being the Mayor. However I am incredibly proud of the length of service I have achieved. Although of course, it is only been possible due to my wonderful constituents who have chosen to reelect me four times, most recently in May this year.

The role of the Mayor is the public and ceremonial representation of the council and it is a real privilege for me to have been elected to be the 102nd Mayor and the 3rd Mayor of the City of Southend-on-Sea.

I think becoming the Mayor is something most councillors work towards because as councillors we spend a lot of our time in meetings and committees. Over the years I have served as vice chair of the development control committee, chair of the licensing committee and as the shadow portfolio holder for travel and tourism. It’s interesting and fulfilling work, but being the Mayor gives you a unique opportunity to get out of

the chamber and meet the people and organisations across our City who make such a difference - the volunteers, charities, resident’s associations and others who are involved in so many innovative projects and causes.

In the year ahead, I very much look forward to meeting these amazing voluntary and community organisations that we have here in Southend and helping to promote their hard work and dedication. Also, to recognise those who work quietly behind the scenes to keep these vital services going - because we really couldn’t do it without them. I also look forward to meeting and doing all I can to help promote our businesses, both

Cllr Stephen Habermel City of Southend’s Mayor

‘big and small’ that are such an integral part of Southend and the key to driving our city’s future success.

I moved here aged 11

Now that Southend is a city - it is an exciting time for us all - there will be new opportunities and possibilities and I know that within Southend there is a wealth of talent and diversity that will help us to move on and become a great success.

I moved here aged 11, from Enfield, London and I can remember just how special it was for me, my brothers and sister, to live so close to the sea - for us it was an exciting new adventure, spending the summer holidays on the beach at Chalkwell, bike rides to Hadleigh Castle, ice cream at Rossi’s, riding on the pier trains, and picnics and football in Chalkwell Park are just some of the things that come to mind.

There are so many deserving charities

I met my wife Tracy in Southend and we’ve been married now for over 35 years. Our daughter Chloe and grandchildren are now playing on the same beaches and in the same parks that we did growing up. Living in Southend has allowed me to follow my interests in both sailing, and flying aircraft where I gained a private pilot’s licence here at Southend Airport. I enjoy swimming all-year round in the estuary at Chalkwell with Tracy and also indulging in my passion for old and classic cars. Now as the Mayor I hope to be able to give back something to the City

that I feel has given me so many memories.

With that in mind, I have nominated two local charities to support during my Mayoral year. The first charity I have chosen is Haven’s Hospices for the excellent work they do in providing palliative nursing and supportive care to adults and children living with complex or incurable conditions. And the second is The Music Man Project, which is a charity that was very dear to the late Sir David Amess. They provide music tuition that builds confidence leading to inspirational performances

and raising awareness of the achievements of disadvantaged people in the arts.

There are so many deserving charities in Southend and given Tracy’s fondness of animals and animal welfare we would also like to reach out and show our support for them with events at Porters Civic House.

I would be grateful for everyone’s support during the year ahead so that we can raise money and do as much as possible. But more importantly, I look forward to meeting as many of you as I possibly can in the coming months.

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There has been much focus on services provided to children and young people living with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) in Southend-onSea.

Those who know me, know that SEND is a topic that I am passionate about. As a City, we can pride ourselves on our inclusivity as a community. And that includes making sure children and young people with additional needs have access to the same quality of education, and number of experiences as their peers. SEND is also an important issue to many in our community and because of this and my own beliefs, I felt it was vital that SEND had its own dedicated portfolio under my leadership.

Southend is the fourth area to be inspected

The recent inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) into the multi-agency support being given to children and young people with SEND was timely. The SEND partnership is made up of services run by the Council, MSE Integrated Care Services, Essex Partnership University

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The report outlines that while there have been improvements, there is also still a lot of work to be done as children, young people and their families are receiving inconsistent support from services across health, social care and education.

Southend is the fourth area to be inspected under the new national framework which gives a judgement based on three levels. Southend achieved a grade two, which is what all areas have received to date.

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I was pleased that the report stated: “There is better multi-agency working in Southend with a stronger focus on supporting children and young people and families at the right time as a result of improved oversight and review of individual need.”

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The operation to combat high-harm crime in the busiest areas of Southend during the summer is back underway. Operation Union is now into its third year and was established after increased visitor numbers to the city post-lockdown led to instances of trouble.

In 2022, 106 people were arrested in the Union zone between April and October. The majority of arrests were for the possession of drugs, assault and public disorder. Officers also conducted 294 stop and searches with more than a third (36%) leading to the discovery of illegal items including drugs, weapons and stolen goods. To combat knife carrying, Southend Community Policing Team became the first in the country to use the OpenGate weapons detection system, and there will be a second one in operation this year thanks to a generous donation from the Southend business community.

This summer, there will be up to 26 officers a day patrolling in the Union zone along the seafront, and they will be working alongside British Transport Police (BTP) colleagues to intercept known troublemakers before they reach the city.

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Operation Union also involves collaborating with partners at Southend-on-Sea City Council, Southend BID, Essex County Fire and Rescue, the RNLI, and the local business community. The council’s CCTV team do vital work in alerting officers to potential flashpoints or crime, and all the local security teams, community safety officers are in touch with

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Chief Inspector Jo Collins, Southend’s District Commander, said the city is a safe place for families to visit and that anyone committing crime or behaving anti-socially will face the consequences.

“Operation Union was a success last year and the feedback from our partners and the public was that it worked very well.

“We want people to visit Southend and have a great time but there are a very small minority who look to spoil things for everyone else.

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“This year, we will be focussing on preventing potential problems and we are working with BTP to target anyone travelling into Southend by train who is looking to cause trouble.

“Our officers will be visible across the city and we will use all of the resources and tactics available to us to keep the city safe. The OpenGate systems are a huge deterrent. If people attempt to bring weapons into Southend, they will be stopped and arrested.

“We’re really fortunate to have a strong relationship with our partners. We work together and support each other to make sure everyone in Southend stays safe and can have fun.”

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