Summer 2014 edition - Rochford District Council

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Rochford District
Matters
www.rochford.gov.uk
Summer 2014
Chairman’s delight
at Wild Woods Day
The first official engagement for
Rochford District Council’s new
Chairman was to attend the
action-packed Wild Woods Day.
Election Results
The following Councillors were
elected on May 22, 2014:
Downhall & Rawreth
Chris Black (Lib Dem)
Foulness and Great Wakering
Neil Hookway (United Kingdom
Independence Party)
Grange
Jamie Burton (United Kingdom
Independence Party)
Councillor June Lumley joined
hundreds of enthusiastic families in
Hockley Woods to try out activities
including geocaching, archery and
crafts, while the sound of live music
echoed through the trees.
Hawkwell North
Jo McPherson (Conservative)
Hawkwell South
Heather Glynn (Conservative)
Hawkwell West
John Mason (Rochford District
Residents)
The Chairman said: “I’m delighted
to see so many families who
weren’t put off by the early morning
showers and came along to enjoy a
day out together.“
Hockley Central
Carole Weston (Conservative)
”It’s good to see new events this
year such as the axe throwing,
many more stalls and the Tourist
Information pop-up stall which
shows what our beautiful District
has to offer. I'd like to thank all the
people who have made this event
such a success”.
Hullbridge
Michael Hoy (Green)
Rayleigh Central
Margaret Spencer (Conservative)
Rochford
Jerry Gibson (Labour)
Look out for Wild Woods Day next year when the event is set to be even bigger and better!
More photographs can be viewed on the website at www.rochford.gov.uk/wwd14
Trinity
John Hayter (United Kingdom
Independence Party)
Meet the new Chairman: page 12
Wheatley
Jack Lawmon (Conservative)
Meet your local Councillors: pages 10 and 11
Whitehouse
Robin Dray (Conservative)
RSPB Special –
Wallasea Island – p7
Win your wedding
ceremony – p14
Things to do in the
District – p18
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Summer 2014
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2 Community
Could you help a family?
The Family Peer Mentoring Service
is looking for special individuals
with parenting or family experience
to become volunteer Peer Mentors
and make a difference to other
families in South Essex.
Full training and ongoing support
will be provided, enabling them to
help families facing significant
challenges in their everyday lives.
The volunteers will be carefully
matched with a family who they will
support for six months or more to
get their lives back on track and be
better placed to deal with future
challenges by themselves or with
minimal outside assistance.
volunteers work together, each
supporting different individuals
within the family unit.
If you feel you have the
understanding and passion for
helping a family to maintain a
stable home life we would like to
hear from you. Volunteers are
needed to support families across
Rochford, Rayleigh, Castle Point
and Basildon.
New Volunteer Peer Mentors on
the first training date on March 14,
with Peer Mentoring Co-ordinator,
Rosslyn Allen (3rd from right).
Families will be encouraged to
access services which are readily
available in the local community
such as after-school clubs, libraries
etc and possibly go on to become
future volunteers. Each family will
be facing different problems and
there may be occasions where
For more information please contact
RRAVS: Rayleigh, Rochford and District Volunteer Centre
on 01268 772796 or
email volunteering@rravs.co.uk.
Registered Charity No. 1113433
Company Registration No. 05447356
Registering to vote
Citizens Advice Bureau
Campaign to make Employment
Support Allowance “fit for work”
Rochford and Rayleigh CAB would
like to hear about your experiences
with Employment Support Allowance,
and in particular obtaining reliable
medical evidence. Please contact
us if you would like to discuss your
situation.
The Citizens Advice Bureau
offers free, confidential advice
on a range of issues at:
Rochford office
Back Lane, Rochford, SS4 1AY
Tuesday
10am – 2pm
Thursday
10am – 2pm
Rayleigh office
Civic Suite, Hockley Road,
Rayleigh, SS6 8EB
Monday
10am – 2pm
Thursday
10am – 2pm
Friday
10am – 2pm
Phone service available on:
0844 477 0808
(Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm)
Volunteers needed
Volunteering with the CAB is a
great way to pick up skills, make
friends and feel part of an
enthusiastic team.
The way you register to vote has
changed!
The new system means that:
If you have any questions, contact
Rochford District Council’s
Elections Team on 01702 318187
or
Email:elections@rochford.gov.uk
• You can now register online
Whether you’re at school or
retired, working or job hunting,
there’s a rewarding role at your
local CAB.
• Each individual is responsible for
registering themselves (this can
no longer be done by another
householder)
We currently have a number of
opportunities for people to get
involved.
• More details are required,
including National Insurance
number and date of birth
To find out more, contact
07876 470100.
Most people who registered to vote
before June 10, 2014 have been
automatically transferred to the
new system and do not need to do
anything. However, if you have
moved since then, you will need to
register under the new system.
Registering to vote is easy. Go to
www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
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Summer 2014
3
Children take your ‘cue’
Rochford District Council’s family
theatre events at the Mill Arts &
Events Centre in Rayleigh are so
popular that even more shows
have been added so that families
can continue to enjoy the ‘theatre
experience’ locally.
Following on from the sold out
Spring performances booking has
opened for the Summer season,
aimed at families with children
aged two to eight years old these
shows are a great theatre taster.
But be quick as tickets sell out very
quickly.
Performance details
11am and 2pm, Sunday, July 13:
Shoe Baby
2pm, Sunday, September 21:
You’re Not My Friend Anymore
2pm, Sunday, October 12:
Fireside Tales with Granddad
11am and 2pm, Sunday, November 9:
The Magic Porridge Pot
Sports Awards 2014
“It is fantastic that so many families
are now getting the chance to go to
theatre without even needing to
leave the District.
Tickets for all shows are on
sale now and cost just £3.50
each by calling our Customer
Services Team 01702 318191
(office hours only).
Time to work-out
Contenders are needed for the
following categories:
The cash injection will be provided
by Sport England’s Community
Sport Activation Fund over the next
three years to launch an ‘Active
Colleagues’ project.
Submit nominations at
www.rochford.gov.uk/sportsawards
or phone: 01702 318121.
For a copy of the form email:
sport@rochford.gov.uk
‘I really enjoyed it and
want to come back
and see even more
shows’ Joseph
Johnson from
Rayleigh
For more info, visit
www.rochford.gov.uk/arts
An £82,000 National Lottery
funding boost is set to help
workforces in Rochford & Castle
Point get fit and healthy.
Thank you to sponsors Wells
Legal Solicitors, Waters & Stanton
Ltd, Southend United CET, The
Co-operative Funeralcare, Fusion
Lifestyle and Affinity 1777.
‘I really liked the
puppets especially the
octopus and the shark,
they really made me
jump’ Callum Philpot
from Rayleigh
These productions are run by
professional theatre companies
who deliver top quality
performances at amazingly
affordable prices, it’s a real treat for
any family”.
It’s time to nominate for the
Rochford and Castle Point Sports
Awards 2014, sponsored by
Pinnacle-psg!
Sports Personality of the Year,
Young Sports Personality of the
Year, Disability Sports Personality
of the Year, Sports Club of the
Year, Services to Sport and 2012
Respect.
..It’s showtime!
Rochford District Council’s Head of
Community Services, Jeremy
Bourne said:
Staff at Makro are
some of the first to
benefit from the
Active Colleagues
project.
The scheme, facilitated by
Rochford District Council, Castle
Point Borough Council, Active
Rochford and Active Castle Point,
enables local companies to offer
free sports sessions to staff.
In the first year sessions will be
offered to staff at six locations, with
others following suit in years two
and three.
Rochford District Council’s Portfolio
Holder for Community, Councillor
Jo McPherson said: “I am delighted
to be involved with the scheme, it
is very important that everybody
has the chance to participate in
sporting activities. Hopefully by
encouraging this in the workplace it
will give even more people the
incentive to get fit and improve
their overall well-being”.
Mike Diaper, Sport England
Director of Community Sport, said:
“It’s great to be working with
innovative projects, like ‘Active
Colleagues’ to offer people the
chance to get into sport in a way
that best suits them. The
investment being made through the
Community Sport Activation Fund is
making a real difference at a very
local level.”
The Summer Holiday Activities brochure will be available online at
www.rochford.gov.uk/holidayactivities a few weeks before the Summer holidays begin.
Summer 2014
4 Community
Upbeat from funding boost
A HUNDRED budding musicians
have taken part in a new project –
which has just received a funding
boost.
The project, called ‘Student-Led
Music Ensembles,’ enables
children to create original music
pieces and then share them with
their peers.
It sees talented young people from
FitzWimarc Secondary School
given the opportunity to mentor
young musicians from six Rayleigh
primary schools.
In turn, they become role-models
and develop key leadership skills.
Rochford District Council’s Head of
Community Services, Jeremy
Bourne, said Rochford now has the
most advanced youth music leader
project in Essex.
He added:
“
Rochford is really leading
the way in supporting
young people to develop
transferable skills in music,
leadership and
decision-making.
”
© Paul Starr / Royal Opera House Bridge
Pupils from FitzWimarc Secondary School and Grove Wood Primary
School get creative with music.
Classmates ‘jamming’ on their
guitars
FitzWimarc students act as role models to younger pupils.
© Paul Starr /
Royal Opera House Bridge
The project has been running since
last Autumn and was initially
funded by the Essex Music
Education Music Hub, Royal Opera
House Bridge, Rochford District
Council and Rochford Extended
Services. It has now received
additional funding from the Essex
Music Education Hub which will
enable extra music sessions to be
arranged. The impact the project is
having will be recorded and ‘best
practice’ shared with others.
Summer 2014
People 5
Direct Debit – easy as 1 2 3
for Council Tax and
Business Rates
Paying your bill by Direct Debit
cuts out unnecessary payment
journeys saving you time,
money, cheques and stamps.
Direct Debit is convenient for
you and good for the
environment. You can pick a
payment plan to suit your
budget ensuring payments are
made on time and avoiding the
hassle of reminders and extra
costs.
With Direct Debit monthly
amounts are automatically
deducted from your bank
account. You can choose
from three monthly payment
dates over 1, 2, 10 or 12
instalments to suit your budget.
Simply select from one of the following dates each month
1st
10th
20th
© iStock.com/PIKSEL
Business Rates updates
On December 5, 2013, The
Chancellor announced the
following changes to Business
Rates in 2014-15:
● A 50% discount for 18 months
for businesses that move into
retail premises after 1st April
2014 if they have been empty
for a year or more.
Applying for Direct Debit could not be easier.
Visit www.rochford.gov.uk/counciltax or
www.rochford.gov.uk/businessrates to set up online or
phone us on 01702 318197 or 01702 318198.
Don’t forget to tell us
...about any changes that could affect your Council Tax.
● The extension of 100% Small
Business Rates Relief for
properties with a Rateable Value
of less than £6,000, up until
March 2015.
If you get a Council Tax exemption
or discount, or are entitled to
Council Tax Support you must tell
us about any change in your
circumstances that could affect
these. We need to be told about
any change within 21 days of it
happening.
● All businesses have the option
to pay their business rates over
12 months.
If not, we can impose a penalty of
£70 which will be added to your
Council Tax Bill.
● A discount of up to £1,000 will
be available to all occupied retail
properties with a rateable value
of £50,000 or less.
It is important that when you
contact us the information you give
us includes details of the change
and the date it happened.
For more information visit our website
www.rochford.gov.uk/businessrates or
phone 01702 318017
You can tell us about changes by:
• phoning us on 01702 318197
or 01702 318198 Monday to
Friday 8am-6pm
• writing to us at Council Offices,
South Street, Rochford, Essex
SS4 1BW
• visiting us between Monday to
Thursday 8.30am-5.30pm and
Friday 8.30am-5pm
• emailing us
revenues&benefits@rochford.go
v.uk
We need to be told about any change
within 21 days of it happening.
Summer 2014
Share
the adventure …
… of One Wild Day at
Wallasea
Sunday 20 July
11 am–5 pm
Join us for wild walks, fun activities,
games and stalls and discover a
fabulous nature reserve in the making.
FREE admission and FREE parking at the
event or FREE ferry from Burnham-onCrouch and shuttle bus from Essex Marina.
Donations on the day are welcome.
For information: pick up a leaﬂet,
email wallasea@rspb.org.uk,
visit rspb.org.uk/wallasea
or call 01268 498620.
Working together to give nature a home
Image: Family by Lammeyer (istockphoto.com).
The RSPB is a registered charity in England and Wales 207076, in Scotland SC037654.
080-1-2006-13-14
In Focus 7
Nature lovers’ paradise
Wallasea Wild
Coast Project
Vital statistics:
– About 4m tonnes of soil will
be shipped in by Crossrail
– This equates to 40,000
tonnes a week
– It will encourage the growth
of nationally scarce plant
species associated with
disturbed, brackish
conditions such as curved
hard grass, sea clover, stiff
saltmarsh grass and sea
barley
– Water Voles and Brown Hare
are important mammals on
site
© RSPB
A major project is underway to
create Europe’s largest intertidal
habitata ‘Nature Lovers’
Paradise’ which is taking shape
right on our very doorstep.
One of the many phases of the
Wallasea Wild Coast Project is set
to open to the public in
Spring/Summer 2015, which will be
your first chance to see what will
become an important new visitor
attraction.
By then, it is anticipated the first of
two saline lagoons will have been
created, attracting waders and
wildfowl to the site.
These lagoons will eventually be
complemented by a series of
mudflats, saltmarsh and brackish
marsh which will transform the
Island, located off Canewdon, into
a 700 hectare sanctuary for wildlife.
The project is being run by the
RSPB, who are planning to achieve
this feat by using breaches (holes)
in the sea wall to allow the sea in
to recreate intertidal habitats, but
first they must use soil to raise the
height of the land.
So far, Crossrail has shipped in 1.8
million tonnes of soil to assist this
mammoth undertaking. Eventually
there will be almost enough to fill
Wembley Stadium twice – from top
to bottom!
Rachel Fancy, the Warden of
Wallasea Island, said: “It’s the only
project of its type because of the
land raising and managed
realignment, these two things have
never been done on this scale in
the UK or even in Europe!”
This scheme will mean Wallasea
Island will return to a state much
like how it was in days gone by
when it was made up of five
saltmarsh islands, before it was
enclosed by the current seawalls.
Most importantly it should attract a
whole array of rare birds by the
time it is completed in about 2025
– including Black-winged Stilts
which are scarce along the Essex
Coast.
“The ideal aim would be to attract
some breeding spoonbills as we
can create some nice undisturbed
conditions for them” said Rachel.
“It’s only in the last four years that
these have returned to the UK to
breed after a gap of over 300 years.”
It is hoped the birds will be
attracted by Wallasea’s mud which
will be so rich in nutrients that one
metre cubed will contain the same
number of calories as 16 Mars bars!
Rachel added: “I think it’s a brilliant
place locally for people in the
Rochford District and Southend to
have on their doorstep, and it
should be a good site for people to
come and visit from miles away.”
– A range of invertebrates can
be spotted. On the dry
grassland these will include
black oil beetles and solitary
bumblebees
– In Winter you may see
wonderful views of Brent
Geese, Plovers, Lapwing,
Dunlin, Godwits and Knot.
If you’re lucky you may see
Snow Bunting or Twite
– The hope is to also attract
breeding birds including
Avocet, Redshank, Ringed
plover, Skylark, Reed
Bunting, Corn Bunting,
Common tern, Yellow Wagtail
To keep up to date with the project
follow the blog at:
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/w/wallaseaisland/
Summer 2014
8 Working Together
Exploring open spaces
Hello and welcome to the new
Open Spaces section of Rochford
District Matters. Each seasonal
edition will bring the opportunity to
discover a little more about your
local woods, parks and wildlife.
There will also be an “In Focus”
section, with fascinating facts
focused around a wild plant or
creature.
In the early 20th century the then
Rochford Rural District Council set
about preserving by purchase
much of the local woodland and
parks we enjoy today. In the 21st
century this commitment continues
with the creation of Sweyne and
Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country
Parks.
If you would like to contact the team please phone Customer
Services on 01702 318111 who would be happy to help.
Alternatively visit the the Council’s website for more information.
The Woodlands and Open Spaces
Team are a small but dedicated
bunch who manage, maintain and
operate a wide range of services
across the District, these include:-
o Hockley, Betts, Grove, Kingley
and New England Woods.
o Sweyne and Cherry Orchard
Jubilee Country Parks.
o Cutting of Grass Verges, sports
pitches and public parks.
o The Preservation and health of
local trees and arboriculture
maintenance works.
o Safety inspections and
maintenance of playgrounds.
o Burials and maintenance of
cemeteries and churchyards.
o The health and welfare of
animals and birds
The team would like thank local
residents and friends groups for
their continued support.
In Focus: The Skylark, in fine voice for Summer
During the First World War, this
plucky little bird remained on the
battlefield. In soldiers’ letters home
from the front, they describe how,
in the brief rest from shelling and
gun fire the little lark would ascend,
his song bringing a moment of
tranquillity to both sides of the trench.
Sadly this little bird is in decline;
the period between 1972 and 1996
saw the loss of 75% of the UK
breeding population. Changes to
farming practices have seen a lack
of suitable nesting habitat, allowing
the birds only a small chance of
raising a successful brood of
chicks. Some farms are now
creating suitable habitats by leaving
unseeded areas of five to ten
metres around the centre of arable
fields. Preferring short vegetation
and areas of grasses in which it can
forage for food, the Skylark finds
refuge in the quieter areas of our
country parks. Many of the District’s
open spaces provide this habitat
and enable the birds to have a
better chance of successful breeding.
Male birds can climb as high as
100m above the fields, singing
initially to attract a mate, then after
to defend his territory. The song will
last for a few minutes but later in
the season this can exceed 20
minutes! Being a ground nesting
bird, both male and female will sing
to attract attention away from the
nest, running along the ground first
before taking flight singing defiantly
when predators approach. Three to
six eggs are laid in June and a
second or third brood may be
started later in the year. The eggs
are coloured yellow/white with
brownish/purple spots at the larger
end.
© Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com)
This Summer we find ourselves a
century on from the First World
War and for me the Skylark’s song
is both the sound of Summer and
one of remembrance.
A good mimic, the Skylark will
often include within its own song
the calls of other birds that share
the local area. So, when you’re out
next, take a moment; lie back,
enjoy the lark’s sweet summer
song and remember.
Richard Bond Woodland and
Open Spaces Supervisor
Summer 2014
Local Economy 9
Boosting business growth
The first ‘Business Summit’ has
been held by Rochford District
Council to kick-start plans for
economic growth in the area.
The event was hosted by the
Council’s Economic Development
Team which provides local
businesses with ongoing support
and advice.
Attendees had the chance to shape
the Economic Growth Strategy that
will drive forward investment
opportunities over the next three
years.
Shaun Scrutton, Rochford District
Council’s Head of Planning and
Transportation, said: “Our aim is to
engage in a healthy dialogue with
businesses regarding their
priorities, our priorities, and how we
can work together to build a
stronger economy for the Rochford
District.
“The Rochford District Growth
Strategy is vital because it will
encourage investment, innovation,
and be the driving force to strengthen
and build upon the entrepreneurial
character of the District.”
This year’s first two Rochford
District Business Breakfasts have
also taken place, with the next one
set for Thursday, October 9.
The networking events, run in
partnership with the Federation of
Small Businesses and Low Carbon
Business, are a chance to hear
about developments in the
Rochford District which could
provide opportunities for economic
growth.
Key speakers have included
Susan Rom, Director at BIZPhit,
Sarah Bell, Innovation & Sector
Development Manager at INVEST
Essex and Jim Wilkinson, Skills
Manager at Essex County Council.
Steve Dyke & Clare Whybrow, NatWest, Rob Robinson, Groundwork,
Susan Rom, BIZPhit, Shaun Scrutton, RDC, Christian Rudbeck, Barclays.
Rochford District Council’s Chief
Executive, Amar Dave, said:
“These Business Breakfasts are a
means for local businesses to
network and to find out what
support is on offer and how
Rochford District Council, and its
partners, can assist local business
growth.”
Local business owner and chair of
Hockley Chamber of Trade,
Jeff Stanton of Waters & Stanton,
Swim School
Now booking at Clements Hall Leisure Centre
Call 01702 207 777 or visit www.rochfordleisure.com
Our Swim School follows the Amateur Swimming
Association’s Learn to Swim Pathway
who attended the event said:
“I have been a long term supporter
of the Business Breakfasts, there is
always something new to learn and
they are a good way of keeping up to
date with new business developments.
Long may they continue.”
For more information on these
events, and the support service
that the Economic Development
Team offer please visit
www.rochford.gov.uk/business
10 In Focus
Your local Councillors
1. Ashingdon & Canewdon
MRS T J CAPON (Con)
c/o Rochford District Council,
South Street, Rochford,SS4 1BW
CllrTracy.Capon@Rochford.gov.uk
2. Barling & Sutton
T G CUTMORE (Con, Council Leader)
“Hailwood” 9 Highcliff Crescent
Ashingdon SS4 3HN. 01702 544511
CllrTerry.Cutmore@Rochford.gov.uk
3. Downhall & Rawreth
There are 39 Councillors representing
19 wards (or areas) of the District.
Following the local elections in
May the political groupings within
the District Council are as follows:
27 Conservative Councillors
4 Two Green Party and Two
Rochford Residents
Councillors, forming a new
group and the largest
opposition group
3 Liberal Democrat Councillors
3 United Kingdom
Independence Party
Councillors
1 Independent Conservative
Councillor
1 Labour Councillor
On these pages you will find
contact details for the Councillor
who represents you on Rochford
District Council.
Elections for Essex County Council
also took place on the same day.
There are five Essex County
Council electoral areas within the
Rochford District. These areas are
known as Divisions and one
Councillor represents each area.
M J STEPTOE (Con)
297 Little Wakering Rd, Little Wakering,
Barling Magna SS3 0LB. 01702 219594
CllrMike.Steptoe@Rochford.gov.uk
C I BLACK (Lib Dem)
56 Love Lane, Rayleigh SS6 7DX
01268 778973
CllrChris.Black@Rochford.gov.uk
R A OATHAM (Lib Dem)
8 Brixham Close, Rayleigh
SS6 9PG. 01268 785295
CllrRon.Oatham@Rochford.gov.uk
The five Essex County Council
representatives for the Rochford
District are:
4. Foulness & Great Wakering
– Rayleigh North
Councillor Malcolm Maddocks
(Con)
– Rayleigh South
Councillor Keith Gibbs (UKIP)
– Rochford North
Councillor Terry Cutmore (Con)
– Rochford South
Councillor Colin Seagers (Con)
N J HOOKWAY (UKIP)
29 Shepherds Walk, Hadleigh,
Essex SS7 2LP.
07592 145266
CllrNeil.Hookway@Rochford.gov.uk
C G SEAGERS (Con)
2 Wedds Way Great Wakering,
SS3 0DN. 01702 216111
CllrColin.Seagers@Rochford.gov.uk
MRS B J WILKINS (Con)
“Chula Vista” 4 Newstead Road, Great
Wakering SS3 0AB. 01702 218631
CllrBarbara.Wilkins@Rochford.gov.uk
5. Grange
– Rochford West
Councillor Michael Hoy (Green)
Contact details for your Essex
County Councillors are available
at www.essex.gov.uk or by
phoning 01245 430481.
J BURTON (UKIP)
46 Heron Close, Rayleigh, Essex
SS6 9GF. 07540 320 746
CllrJamie.Burton@Rochford.gov.uk
MRS J R LUMLEY
(Lib Dem, Council’s Chairman)
38 London Road, Rayleigh
SS6 9JE. 01268 784147
CllrJune.Lumley@Rochford.gov.uk
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6. Hawkwell North
7. Hawkwell South
MRS L A BUTCHER (Con)
MRS J E MCPHERSON (Con)
07872 937552
CllrLesley.Butcher@Rochford.gov.uk
136 Little Wakering Road, Little
Wakering, SS3 0JH 07973 883818
CllrJo.McPherson@Rochford.gov.uk
P A CAPON (Con)
CllrPhil.Capon@Rochford.gov.uk
8. Hawkwell West
MRS H L A GLYNN (Con)
The Laurels, Lincoln Road, Rochford
SS4 3AF. 01702 547060
CllrHeather.Glynn@Rochford.gov.uk
9. Hockley Central
K H HUDSON
(Con, Deputy Leader)
Lower Hockley Hall Farm, Lower Rd,
Hockley SS5 5LT. 01702 233434
CllrKeith.Hudson@Rochford.gov.uk
MRS C A WESTON (Con)
101 Greensward Lane, Hockley,
Essex SS5 5HG. 07525 714715
CllrCarole.Weston@Rochford.gov.uk
B T HAZLEWOOD (Con)
16 Westminster Drive, Hockley, Essex
SS5 4XD. 01702 201786
CllrBrian.Hazlewood@Rochford.gov.uk
12. Hullbridge
M HOY (Green Party)
3 Abbey Close, Hullbridge SS5 6DL
01702 232614
CllrMichael.Hoy@Rochford.gov.uk
10. Hockley North
11. Hockley West
M R CARTER (Con)
M MADDOCKS (Con)
2 Betts Cottages, Betts Lane,
Hockley SS5 4RE. 07958 707070
CllrMichael.Carter@Rochford.gov.uk
40 Hill Lane, Hawkwell
SS5 4HW. 01702 876014
CllrMalcolm.Maddocks@Rochford.gov.uk
MRS D HOY (Green Party)
3 Abbey Close, Hullbridge SS5 6DL
01702 232614
CllrDiane.Hoy@Rochford.gov.uk
D MERRICK (Con)
7 Louise Road, Rayleigh
SS6 8LW. 01268 770282
CllrDavid.Merrick@Rochford.gov.uk
14. Rayleigh Central
I H WARD (Con)
79 Barrymore Walk, Rayleigh
SS6 8YJ 01268 770895
CllrIan.Ward@Rochford.gov.uk
15. Rochford
14 Somerset Avenue, Rochford
SS4 1QA. 01702 543142
CllrGillian.Lucas-Gill@Rochford.gov.uk
MRS M H SPENCER (Con)
102 London Road, Rayleigh, Essex
SS6 9JA 01268 785 471
CllrMargaret.Spencer@Rochford.gov.uk
J GIBSON (Lab)
39 Millview Meadows, Rochford,
Essex SS4 1EF. 01702 530164
CllrJerry.Gibson@Rochford.gov.uk
MRS J A MOCKFORD (Con)
T E MOUNTAIN (Indpt Con)
8 Broomfield Avenue, Rayleigh
SS6 9EJ. 01268 781028
CllrJoan.Mockford@Rochford.gov.uk
4 Goldhanger Close, Rayleigh
SS6 9RX. 07917 765303
CllrToby.Mountain@Rochford.gov.uk
18. Wheatley
J HAYTER (UKIP)
10 Victoria Road, Rayleigh, Essex
SS6 8EL. 07749 893 859
CllrJohn.Hayter@Rochford.gov.uk
MRS C E ROE (Con)
39 Windsor Way Rayleigh SS6 8PE
01268 777939
CllrCheryl.Roe@Rochford.gov.uk
16. Sweyne Park
K J GORDON (Con)
26 Cambridge Gardens, Rochford,
Essex, SS4 3AU. 07788 610357
CllrKeith.Gordon@Rochford.gov.uk
17. Trinity
D J SPERRING (Con)
3 Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh,
Essex SS6 8AH. 01268 774181
CllrDave.Sperring@Rochford.gov.uk
MRS C M MASON
(Rochford District Residents)
Wistaria Cottage, Englefield Close,
Hawkwell, Hockley SS5 4LE
01702 204377
CllrChristine.Mason@Rochford.gov.uk
13. Lodge
MRS A V HALE (Con)
The Boathouse,
18 Kingsmans Farm Road,
Hullbridge SS5 6QB. 01702 230374
CllrAngela.Hale@Rochford.gov.uk
MRS G A LUCAS-GILL (Con)
J R F MASON
(Rochford District Residents)
Wistaria Cottage, Englefield Close,
Hawkwell, Hockley SS5 4LE.
01702 204377
CllrJohn.Mason@Rochford.gov.uk
J D GRIFFIN (Con)
9 Spring Gardens, Rayleigh,
Essex SS6 7DE. 01268 771105
CllrJohn.Griffin@Rochford.gov.uk
J L LAWMON (Con)
308 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh,
Essex SS6 7LW. 07989 413404
CllrJack.Lawmon@Rochford.gov.uk
19. Whitehouse
R R DRAY (Con)
140 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh
SS6 7JR 01268 742842
CllrRobin.Dray@Rochford.gov.uk
S P SMITH (Con)
10 Hawthorn Way, Rayleigh
SS6 8SP 01268 777364
CllrSimon.Smith@Rochford.gov.uk
Summer 2014
12 In Focus
Meet the new Chairman
We are delighted to introduce
Councillor Mrs June Lumley who is
the new Chairman of Rochford
District Council after being elected
at the Annual Council meeting on
June 3, 2014.
The new Vice-Chairman of the
Council is Councillor Mrs Heather
Glynn, who will assist Councillor
Mrs Lumley during her term.
Councillor Mrs Lumley is a District
Councillor for Rayleigh Grange and
has lived in the Rochford District
for 47 years. She is married to
Chris, until recently also a
Rochford District Councillor, and
has three daughters, three
granddaughters and two
grandsons. Two of her daughters
and three granddaughters live in
Rayleigh and the last daughter and
two grandsons, live in Australia.
Councillor Lumley has been a
Member of Rochford District
Council since 2002, representing
Rayleigh Grange Ward. She was
Chair of the Review Committee for
six years, from 2007, and in 2013
she became Vice-Chairman of the
Council. She is also Chair of
Governors of Edward Francis
Primary School in Rayleigh and the
Chair of the Trustees of three local
charities in the District.
District, so that I can better
understand the valuable work that
they do, in particular for people
who are vulnerable and need
additional help and support to
improve the quality of their lives.
“I will not be naming any charities
to support until the end of my year,
but they will be local charities
within the Rochford District.”
Councillor Lumley said after her
election as Chairman of Rochford
District Council: “I am honoured to
become Chairman of Rochford
District Council and thank my
fellow Councillors for the trust they
have put in me by electing me to
the position.
If you would like the
Chairman to attend an
event you are organising, or
visit a group or organisation
you are part of, please get
in touch using the details at
the bottom of the page.
“In my year as Chairman, I want to
meet as many groups and
organisations as I can across the
Past Chairman honours our Citizen of the Year
Rochford District Council’s annual
Citizen of the Year Awards proved
to be yet another success as the
then Chairman hosted a special
event paying tribute to some of the
District’s unsung heroes.
The awards were held on 16 May
to recognise and acknowledge
residents from within the Rochford
District for their valuable hard work,
generosity and outstanding
achievements.
This year’s nominations were
divided into four different
categories:- Citizen of the Year,
Young Citizen, Charitable Support,
and Community Spirit.
Nominations poured in for people
of all ages and in all categories and
the judges were hugely impressed
with the sheer amount of hard work
and dedication of those who
contribute to our community; from
helping out at a local level,
supporting neighbours, friends and
those in need through to our young
citizens who work hard at school
and are an inspiration to their peers.
After a great deal of deliberation,
the judging panel decided that the
Citizen of the Year Award should
be awarded to Martin Butler for his
work with young people. Luke
Polley was named Young Citizen of
the Year for raising a staggering
amount of money for last year’s
Poppy Appeal, the Charitable
Support Award went to Janet Fox
for her charity Hopeworx and the
Community Spirit Award to
Lawrence Cantle for creating
MegaCentre, a valuable resource
for people of all ages within the
wider community.
The former Chairman of Rochford
District Council, Councillor Barbara
Wilkins, said: “I would like to
congratulate the winners, but also
say a huge thank you to all the
© Gillian Sandford
Winners and runners-up for Rochford District Council’s Citizen of The Year
Awards.
other nominees who have achieved
so much and contributed to a
community spirit we can all be
proud of; without these amazing
people the District would not be the
wonderful place it is today”.
To contact the Chairman’s office, please phone the Civic Officer, Lynn Rackley
on 01702 318144 or email lynn.rackley@rochford.gov.uk
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Future of Market Square
How do we attract more
shoppers?
Residents have been asked how
Rochford’s Market Square could be
revitalised to make it more
appealing to shoppers.
The Planning Policy Team set up a
stall on Market Day to talk directly
to residents, shoppers and
businesses about what
improvements could be made.
They also displayed black and
white photographs illustrating the
history of the bustling market town,
including pictures of the cattle
market which used to be held in
the Square, though it is not
suggested that the reintroduction of
a cattle market would be an option!
concluded on May 8, 2014. The
information will be fed back into the
Rochford Area Action Plan, a
document which will be used to
guide and manage development
throughout Rochford Town Centre.
The draft Area Action Plan was
submitted to the Government for
independent examination in
November 2013 and a hearing
session was held on February 19,
2014, before it was decided that we
needed to undertake some further
work to determine a way forward
for the Square.
The Council will use the
consultation to inform this decision.
This, along with other modifications
to the Plan, if accepted by the
inspector, will then be consulted on
for a further six week period.
This all formed part of a public
consultation on the Square, which
Plans adopted
The Allocations Plan allocates
specific sites which are suitable for
future development. It includes
sites for homes, businesses,
schools and open spaces.
This Plan does not automatically
grant consent for the land in
question to be developed, but it is
the Council’s view that these sites
are those most suitable for
development. The Plan is intended
to inform decision-making on
planning applications in the future.
Planning Inspector which found
them both to be sound.
The Allocations Plan has since
been subject to a legal challenge
by a local resident, which the
Council has instructed a barrister to
defend against.
However, despite this challenge,
the Allocations Plan remains part of
the Local Development Plan for the
District and planning applications
can be submitted on this basis.
The Hockley Area Action Plan
sets out detailed policies for
managing and guiding
development in the centre of
Hockley.
Unmanned exhibitions were held
throughout the District from March
3 to 15, 2014, for residents to
submit their questions about the
Allocations Plan.
Both these documents were
adopted at a meeting of Full
Council on February 25, 2014,
following an independent
examination by the Government
These questions have been
collated and responses to a
number of the main issues can be
viewed online at
www.rochford.gov.uk
Day-to-day planning
A Development Management Plan
has been drawn up which sets out
the detailed day-to-day policies
which planning applications will be
assessed against. This includes
policies for new homes, housing
extension limits in the Green Belt,
and equestrian facilities.
examination in December 2013 and
a hearing session was held on
March 26, 2014.
Additional consultation on
proposed modifications to the Plan
will take place for a six week period
before being submitted to the
Inspector for consideration.
The Plan was submitted to the
Government for independent
London Southend Airport
Hopes for 6,000 new jobs
The London Southend Airport and
Environs Joint Area Action Plan
(JAAP) has been prepared jointly
by Rochford District Council and
Southend Borough Council to
respond to the opportunities offered
by the Airport and its surrounding
area.
It is envisaged the Plan will lead to
the creation of about 6,000 new jobs,
through measures including the
provision of a new business park.
It was submitted to the Government
for independent examination in
December 2013 and hearing
sessions to discuss the issues
raised by the Inspector
commenced on April 29, 2014.
Find out more by visiting www.rochford.gov.uk/planning
Summer 2014
14 In Focus
Win your special day
Free ceremony for 200th couple!
Rayleigh Windmill is nearing its
200th wedding booking. To
celebrate this Rochford District
Council are offering one lucky
couple the hire of Rayleigh
Windmill free of charge for their
Wedding.
To be in with a chance of winning
this fantastic prize all you need to
do is book your ceremony at The
Windmill and if you are lucky
enough to be the 200th booking
you will win your hire of the
Windmill free of charge courtesy of
Rochford District Council.
And we are not stopping there,
anyone who makes a booking
before the 200th will also receive a
one off discount of 10% off the hire
charge, but you need to be quick,
the venue has proven to be very
popular.
With seating for up to 20 guests,
Rayleigh Windmill offers an
intimate venue for all Civil
Ceremonies and is situated next to
a stunning sensory garden and the
historic Rayleigh Mount. You will
also have a dedicated event coordinator who will ensure that your
special day runs perfectly.
The landmark building won the
2014 National Museums + Heritage
Award for Customer Service
Excellence. Conveniently, it is also
located near to a host of reception
venues in Rayleigh, including The
Mill Arts and Events Centre which
is adjacent to the Windmill.
To find out more please contact
The Leisure Team at Rochford
District Council on
01702 546366 or via email on
leisure@rochford.gov.uk
Terms and conditions apply.
The stunning Sensory
Garden is great for
your wedding pictures
Trevor Rand, Windmill
Volunteer, receiving
the award
Room setting inside
the Windmill
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The climbing wall – always
very popular
Even the dogs had a great day
Creating new from old, a
girl scout tried her hand
at weaving
Arrows at the ready – everyone
enjoyed the archery
Owl handling went down a storm
Summer 2014
16 Environment
Dress to impress!
Have you ever considered the
value of your clothes?
The ‘Love Your Clothes Campaign’
aims to make the most of the
clothes we already have – and
think about how we buy, use and
dispose of our clothes.
The message was taken to a whole
new level by SEEVIC College
students – who dressed the
window of the Phab charity shop in
Rayleigh High Street entirely with
reused materials. They created a
dress made of clothes pegs, a
display using old records and even
chandeliers made from old forks!
Why not visit
Loveyourclothes.org.uk to find
out how you can reuse materials to:
● Make your clothes last longer
Dress made entirely from
clothes pegs.
● Reduce the environmental
impact of laundering your clothes
This will help reduce the impact on
the environment by reducing the
amount of carbon, water and waste
created through the manufacture,
laundry and disposal of clothing.
It will also help you save money!
The basic principles are:
Care for your clothes
● Choose clothes with easy-care
technologies which dry quickly
● Wash clothing at 30 degrees
● Wash clothing correctly
● Save up to £130 a year by line
drying your clothes
Get creative
● Create brand new looks using
the clothes you already own
● Deal with unwanted clothes
Dispose of rubbish responsibly
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of
waste, punishable by imprisonment
and up to £50,000 fine on
conviction. Every year, it costs vast
sums of tax payers’ money to clear
waste dumped illegally on public
land in the Rochford District.
● Make the most of your wardrobe
● Create a fresh look, repair it,
alter it, accessorise, dye it and
personalise clothing
Recycle your clothes
Even if you’ve decided to part ways
with some of your clothing, you can
still pass it on.
Swapping with friends or family, or
donating to charity gives your
unwanted items a new lease of life.
Old or unwanted reusable clothing
can also be placed out in blue Essex
Textiles bags beside your recyclables
bin on your recycling collection day.
For more information or for a
supply of bags call 0800 7879071.
Alternatively clothing, footwear and
accessories can be placed into any
of the textile recycling banks located
around the Rochford District; for a
full list of recycling banks visit
www.rochford.gov.uk/recycling
or call Customer Services on
01702 318111.
Never BIN done before!
Please ensure that only people
who will dispose of your waste
responsibly are allowed to take it
away; you can ask to see their
waste carrier’s registration details.
These can be checked online at
https://www.gov.uk/findregistered-waste-carrier
A pioneering social experiment is
taking place in Rayleigh which has
never been tried anywhere before.
If you see someone you suspect of
fly-tipping please report it to the
Council by calling Customer
Services on 01702 318111.
It is all part of a three month project
which will see Rochford District
Council team up with The Wrigley
Company and Keep Britain Tidy to
find out if ‘social good’ can
motivate people to put litter in the
bin.
The ‘Charity Bins’ campaign aims
to prevent littering while helping
good causes – and you can play
your part.
Mushroom Theatre Company,
which strives to promote inclusion
in Performing Arts and in society in
general; and Rayleigh, Rochford
and District Association for
Voluntary Service (RRAVS), which
supports and promotes charities
and volunteering in the District.
● Can seriously pollute watercourses
and contaminate land
● Can be a risk to human health
and harm wildlife and livestock
● Is unsightly and encourages
others to dump more waste
● Is seen as a major problem by
over three quarters of
landowners
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Fly-tipping:
● Undermines legitimate waste
management companies who
are undercut by illegal operators
From June, bins in Rayleigh High
Street have turned into ‘Charity
Bins’ and three local good causes
will benefit. These will be Wyvern
Community Transport, which
provides low cost transport for
permanent residents of the
Rochford District and Castle Point
Borough who are unable to use
conventional public transport; The
Every time people put their litter in
the bin, rather than dropping it on
the ground, they will help these
charities get a bigger share of a
£1,500 pot.
If it reduces littering, the scheme
could be rolled out across the UK.
So look out for the
bins – and help your
local charities at the
same time.
Summer 2014
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Are you eco-friendly?
A ‘Re-Think Rubbish’ event is being
held this Autumn and we are
looking for input from local
businesses and individuals.
Do you reuse and recycle old items
and create fun, quirky new things
that you use or sell? If so we want
you to be part of our event!
The event will be held at the Mill
Arts & Events Centre, Rayleigh, on
Thursday, October 30, 2014, and
will showcase all things reuse and
recycled.
It will be a celebration of the fact
that Rochford District Council has
been named the number one
authority in the country, after the
Department for Environment, Food
and Rural Affairs revealed we had
the top recycling rate in the whole
of England, at 66.82 per cent for
2012/13.
We want to thank residents for this
amazing achievement as it could
not have been done without your
help. We hope this event will
explore new ways residents can
reduce, reuse and recycle waste.
There will be performances from
the Mushroom Theatre Company,
recycled arts and crafts, live
needlework demonstrations,
information stands, a recycled
fashion show and much more.
For more information and to
register your interest please call
Customer Services on
01702 318111 or email
recycling@rochford.gov.uk
The Mushroom Theatre Company who recently performed as
‘Clean Crusaders’ as part of an Essex-wide anti-litter campaign.
Joining forces to
tackle litter
Street cleansing alone costs taxpayers over
£800,000 each year in Rochford District. The
social and environmental costs take that figure
even higher, as do the costs to business and
tourism.
“
We know through consultation that cleaner streets,
parks and open spaces are important to you but
with ever decreasing budgets keeping these areas
clean and tidy is becoming a greater challenge.
No single organisation can solve the
problem of litter in isolation and to
see this group run a campaign across
the county is exactly what we need to
see at a regional and national level.
Essex has realised that, by coming
together, they can make a difference
and we commend them for their
leadership and focus.
In the fight against litter we have joined forces with
all the Essex Local Authorities, Essex County
Council, all McDonalds and KFC restaurants in
Essex, Dominos Pizzas, The Helping Hand
Company, The Highways Agency, Rathbone Media
and BBC radio Essex to deliver a campaign to
tackle littering.
Join us in the fight
If you see a heavily
littered area or someone
littering REPORT IT
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The Clean Essex partnership,
where local authorities, businesses
and communities are working
together to tackle the problem of
litter, is setting a fantastic example.
”
Phil Barton
Chief Executive of Keep Britain Tidy.
www.rochford.gov.uk
e-mail customerservices@rochford.gov.uk
phone 01702-318111
SITA Rochford Love Clean Streets mobile app
LITTERING
It’s not pretty
A FINE FROM £75
Summer 2014
18 Out and About
Who...? what...? when...? where...? how...?
Clubs and Groups
Southend Wado Kai
Traditional Wado Ryu keeping to
the original teachings of its
founder Hironori Ohtsuka
Where & When: Mondays 7pm
Great Wakering Memorial Hall,
7pm Fridays St Andrews Church
Hall, Ashingdon
Contact: Tony Brooker
07806 795967
Active 50+
Roche Art Group
Dates for your diary
All abilities catered for at this
friendly club, with good lighting
and facilities and a variety of
media
Summer Holiday Activities July
23 – August 29
Rayleigh Windmill Heritage
Open Days September 13 & 14
Rochford Art Trail September
18-27
Half Term Holiday Activities
October 27-31
Rochford & Castle Point
Sports Awards November 6
When: 7.30pm and 9.30pm
Wednesday evenings
Where: St Teresa’s Church Hall,
Ashingdon Road, Rochford
SS4 1RF (entrance via school
gates with hall located to the rear
of the church)
A fun exercise session for all
abilities, to increase the heart
rate and tone
How much: Reasonable fees
apply, details on request
When: 9.30am Fridays
Contact: John 07933 263930
Where: Hawkwell Baptist Church
Art Classes
How much: £4 per session
Classes suitable for beginners
and more experienced students
Booking: No need to book just
come along and join in!
Contact: Active Life, Sarah
07740 626226
www.activelife.uk.com
Nordic Walking
When: 10am until 12pm, and 1pm
till 3pm Mondays and Tuesdays
Where: Women’s Institute Hall,
Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh
A fun walking session using
poles to increase your work out.
No experience necessary!
Contact: 01702 615475
paulalcock43@yahoo.co.uk
When: 11am Tuesdays
Council and Committee
Meetings
Where: Cherry Orchard Jubilee
Country Park
Booking: Booking essential
Contact: Active Life, Tina
07758 223955
www.activelife.uk.com
All meetings will take place at the
Civic Suite, 2 Hockley Road,
Rayleigh, SS6 8EB
starting at 7.30pm.
Review Committee
Badminton
Tuesday, July 8
The club are anxious to recruit
experienced players
The Executive
When: 7.30pm until 9.30pm
every Monday evening
Development Committee
Where: The David Cox Sports
Hall, Fitzwimarc School, Rayleigh
Full Council
Contact: Fitzwimarc Badminton
Club, Mike Worship
01268 771914
worships@talktalk.net
Wednesday, July 16
Events
Hawkwell Parish Council
Summer Fayre
A family day out, with a variety of
stalls and entertainment
When: 12pm until 5pm Saturday,
July 12, 2014,
Where: Rochford Hundred
Rugby Club, Magnolia Road,
Rochford,SS4 3AD
How much: Entry is free, just
turn up!
Magic at the Barn 10th
Anniversary Spectacular
An amazing family-friendly weekend
of magic, variety and comedy,
supporting local Havens charities
When: Saturday, July 12 and
Sunday, July 13. Free entry to
festival from 3pm. Main show
7pm - 9:30pm approx
Where: The Barn, Shopland
Road, Rochford
How much: £15 adults, £10
children, family ticket £40
(2 adults & 2 children) Booking
essential
Booking: 0845 515 9400
mail@magicattehbarn.co.uk
www.magicatthebarn.co.uk
Family Bowling Days
Thursday, July 24
Tuesday, July 29
For information contact Member
Services on 01702 318140
Come along as a family and
learn to play bowls!
When: Sunday, July 20, Sunday,
August 31, Sunday, September
14, all 2.30pm
Where: Rochford Bowling Club
Contact: Jacqui Swan
01702 781262
Family Theatre
Professional theatre shows for
children and families, which are
fun, entertaining and affordable!
When: 11am and 2pm Sunday,
July 13: Shoe Baby
2pm Sunday, September 21:
You’re Not My Friend Anymore
2pm Sunday, October 12:
Fireside Tales with Granddad
11am and 2pm Sunday,
November 9: The Magic Porridge
Pot
Where: Mill Arts & Events
Centre, Rayleigh
How much: £3.50 per ticket
Booking: Rochford District
Council Customer Services
01702 318191
Have Your Say!
Rochford District
Matters
We are reviewing the content of
Rochford District Matters, and
we’re keen to know what you
would like to see in your Council
newspaper.
Do you like the current format?
Should we change the name? Is
it too long or too short? Is there
something missing that you
would really like to see
included?
You can send any ideas about
how Rochford District Matters
could be improved by emailing
communications@rochford.gov.
uk, via Twitter @RochfordDC,
or in writing to
Communications Team
Rochford District Council
South Street
Rochford
SS4 1BW.
Please note that although events are checked before going to press, they are subject to change. We recommend you visit our
website at www.rochford.gov.uk or contact the organisers to check before going to an event.
Got an event? We can put it on RDM Online, visit www.rochford.gov.uk
The inclusion of any company’s advertising in any of our publications, on our website or in our buildings should not be seen as an endorsement of that
company’s products, events, and/or services, nor is it a select list of businesses that we use. We reserve the right to refuse, entirely at our own
discretion, to publish an advertisement or to withdraw the advertisement without notice.
Summer 2014
Safer District 19
Think before you post
The popularity of social media has
really taken off since Facebook
was first launched in February
2004. For many, Social Networking
is now as natural as having a face
to face chat, however, the
Community Safety Team has seen
a rise in intimidating comments and
threats being posted and reported
to them.
Bullying UK suggest: “Don't get into
arguments online, this is called
flaming and it can get nasty. If you
break the rules of whichever site
you're on then the content is likely
to be removed and you might have
your membership terminated.
You're not allowed to upload
anything which is offensive or racist
and which promotes physical harm,
so don't make threats to anyone.”
How to report online bullying or
abuse
Most social networking sites have
rules which prohibit abusive
CARS –
Community
Speed Watch
A Community Speed Watch has
been launched to accurately
capture speed data on some of
our local roads to start to
address concerns being raised
about road safety issues. These
are now active in Canewdon,
Ashingdon, Rochford and
Stambridge (CARS). If you can
spare 1-2 hours a month and are
interested in being involved in
these areas please contact PC
Michelle Rawson at Rayleigh
Police Station.
michelle.rawson@essex.pnn.
police.uk or
phone 101 ext 490535.
Remember,
watch your speed!
behaviours that include bullying,
harassment, impersonation and
identity theft. On the Bullying UK
website there are details about how
to make a complaint. You should
copy the terms and conditions of
that particular social networking
site which have been breached and
take a screenshot of the comment
or photo as evidence. Use the
reporting process outlined at:
http://www.bullying.co.uk/cyberb
ullying/what-to-do-if-you-rebeing-bullied-on-a-socialnetwork/
Selfies
The popularity of Selfies, the
practice of taking a photo of
yourself and or others and then
posting them onto social networks
has recently seen the Pope posing
outside the Vatican at Easter and
President Obama and David
Cameron at the memorial service
for Nelson Mandela. For many
these are fun and harmless images
but for others what is posted can
be much more sinister. A trend to
text naked images to someone
special which is then posted by the
receiver on a social networking site
can cause all sorts of implications
and it could be illegal depending on
the age of the person involved.
It is important to be aware that an
adult or young person involved in
sharing sexual videos and pictures
may be committing a criminal
offence. Specifically, crimes
involving indecent photographs of a
person under 18 years of age fall
under Section 1 of the Protection of
Children Act 1978 and Section 160
Criminal Justice Act 1988. Under
this legislation it is a crime to:
• Take an indecent photograph or
allow an indecent photograph to
be taken;
• Make an indecent photograph
(this includes downloading or
opening an image that has been
sent via email);
• Distribute or show such an
image;
• Possess with the intention of
distributing images;
• Advertise; and
• Possess such images.
An Ofcom survey in 2011 showed
41% of young people between 12
and 15 had a smart phone.
Statistics from the children’s charity
Beatbullying3 suggest more than
one third (38%) had received a
sexually explicit text or email, while
25% had received an offensive
sexual image.
If you are concerned that your
child or a young person known to
you has been affected by such
actions you can seek advice at
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Free home safety checks
for eligible Rochford District residents
As part of the free home safety
checks, Trading Standards Officers
carried out Portable Appliance
Testing (PAT) on small domestic
appliances including kettles,
toasters, slow cookers, irons and
heaters in order to prevent and
reduce accidental dwelling fires.
Any item that failed the PAT test was
fixed or replaced free of charge
which ensured residents were not
left without essential appliances.
The Community Safety Team in
partnership with Essex County
Council Trading Standards will be
holding a series of free one day
home safety checks throughout
2014. To be eligible for a free home
safety check you must be aged
over 65 years or require additional
support due to a learning disability
or mental, physical or sensory
impairment.
If you meet the criteria and would like to be included in a future
free home safety check please email
communitysafety@rochford.gov.uk or
phone Sophie Manus on 01702 318120.
You can report Anti-Social Behaviour online at www.rochford.gov.uk
Summer 2014
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facilities differ
differ between
between locations.
locations.

Summer 2014 edition - Rochford District Council

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