This is where I share updates on the campaign, local issues, and how I’m thinking about the future of Essex County Council.
I’ll publish openly, explain decisions clearly, and keep things focused on delivery.
If something matters to you and I haven’t covered it yet, tell me.
Campaign updates:
- One week to go, what happens if we get this wrong?
We’re now one week away from the election. Squeaky bum… - Independent vs Parties: Why It Matters Locally
One of the questions I’ve been asked quite a lot… - How to Vote on 7 May (Quick Guide)
With the local election coming up on Thursday 7th May,… - How I’ll Do the Job and What I’m Seeing on the Ground
Over the last few weeks, I think something has started… - “Questions to ask candidates”
One thing I’ve tried to do differently in this campaign… - What are we actually voting for on May 7th?
What this election is actually for With the Essex County… - An Independent Voice for Our Area at a Time of Change
There’s something interesting about our part of Essex. Thorrington, Brightlingsea,… - Why This Campaign Will Be Positive
There is always a temptation in elections to focus on…
Policy & Priorities:
- After the election: still here, still watching, and one practical idea for the futureIt has been a little while since I last wrote…
- SEND: What I’ve Learned So Far And What Needs To Change
SEND is one of those areas where, the more you… - Independent vs Parties: Why It Matters LocallyOne of the questions I’ve been asked quite a lot…
- Speeding, Road Safety and Why This Matters Now
If there’s one issue that comes up again and again… - Fix the Basics: Roads, Potholes and Why It Matters More Than You Think
If there’s one thing that comes up more than anything… - Why communication from Essex County Council needs to change
One of the things I hear most often when speaking… - SAH4 Samsons Road: Why I Believe It Should Be Removed From The Local Plan
The Tendring Local Plan Review proposes around 300 homes on… - Early Survey Results And Why I Need More Voices
Over the past few weeks over 100 people across the…
Local Issues:
- SEND: What I’ve Learned So Far And What Needs To ChangeSEND is one of those areas where, the more you…
- Speeding, Road Safety and Why This Matters NowIf there’s one issue that comes up again and again…
- Fix the Basics: Roads, Potholes and Why It Matters More Than You ThinkIf there’s one thing that comes up more than anything…
- “Questions to ask candidates”One thing I’ve tried to do differently in this campaign…
- Why communication from Essex County Council needs to changeOne of the things I hear most often when speaking…
- What are we actually voting for on May 7th?What this election is actually for With the Essex County…
- A genuine question about planning visuals…
Whenever large developments are proposed, the promotional images always look… - SAH4 Samsons Road: Why I Believe It Should Be Removed From The Local PlanThe Tendring Local Plan Review proposes around 300 homes on…
Listening & Survey Results:
- “Questions to ask candidates”One thing I’ve tried to do differently in this campaign…
- Why communication from Essex County Council needs to changeOne of the things I hear most often when speaking…
- Early Survey Results And Why I Need More VoicesOver the past few weeks over 100 people across the…