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Rochford Districts Speculative Planning Proposals Mapped

Dementia Action Week event in Rayleigh raising awareness

The understanding of dementia has been boosted in Rayleigh thanks to a small band of volunteers led by local Councillors Elizabeth Brewer and Dawn Balding.

Change in Leadership at Rochford District Council – A Step Backward for Residents

Rochford District Council has seen a dramatic change in leadership, with the administration shifting from Liberal Democrat-led to Conservative control. This follows the decision by the Rochford District Residents (RDR) group to form a coalition

The Big Stink how Anglian Water are polluting our rivers

Rochford District Liberal Democrats have condemned the Government for letting the sewage crisis continue, both locally and nationwide. Last year, data from the Environment Agency shows that a total of 1526 hours of continuous sewage dumping took place

Car thieves “getting away with it” as 14,930 cases go unsolved in Essex since last election

Rayleigh & Rochford Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservatives of letting their communities down as a new analysis of Home Office statistics reveals that 14,930 car thefts have gone unsolved in Essex since the last election. 

Rayleigh recognised as an Inclusive Dementia Community

Dementia now affects one in three of us. Although many scientists are carrying out research, dementia remains an incurable progressive condition that can effect young as well as old. However, Rayleigh campaigners want to raise awareness of dementia