outlook issue 19 summer 2011

YOUR OFFICIAL SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL MAGAZINE

www.southend.gov.uk

OutlookISSUE 19 Summer 2011

£25m regenerationproject now complete � CENTRE PAGES

PAGE 15

Borough’s beaches scoop

nap hand of prestigious

bathing water awards

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Make a difference to your life, become an Apprentice– call Southend Adult Community College today on01702 445736 or visit www.southend-adult.ac.uk

Email: [email protected]

Southend Adult Community College offers a

wide range of apprenticeship training, enabling

you to gain experience whilst working towards

a successful career. You’ll also get paid a

minimum wage of £95 per week.

You will gain qualifications relevant to your

chosen career, through a mixture between

on-job and off-job training. College

attendance will be either 1 day a week, or

evenings, or 1 week blocks.

Depending on your role all your assessments

could happen in your workplace.

Apprenticeship training is supported by

Government funding and, unlike university

courses, is available FREE if you're aged

16-18.

If you’re over the age of 18 you can become

an apprentice if your employer agrees to share

the cost of your training. If you're interested in,

or have already started a career in any of

these roles, call us. We can help you on your

apprenticeship journey.

Health, Health & Social Care:

• Care worker • Day care assistant

• Healthcare assistant • Dietetic assistant

• Nursing assistant • Care manager

• Home care assistant

• Senior healthcare assistant

• Occupational, physiotherapy or

radiotherapy assistant

Supporting Teaching

and Learning in Schools:

• Teaching/classroom assistant

If you would like further details of Southend AdultCommunity College’s Apprenticeship programmes, call01702 445736 or visit www.southend-adult.ac.ukEmail: [email protected]

“YOU’RE HIRED!”Interested in hiring an Apprentice?..Train and mentor the “perfect” employeeTAKE ON AN APPRENTICE TODAYSkills shortages are a key threat to the future growth of your

business. If you are thinking of recruiting or up-skilling your

workforce, why not take on an apprentice and benefit from

government funded training and recruitment support throughout?

Southend Adult Community College currently offers over 20

Apprenticeship programmes. Apprenticeships are the perfect way to

train your staff and make your business more effective, productive

and competitive, even in uncertain economic times.

Apprentices make a valuable contribution to your business enabling

you to recruit and train new employees or train your existing staff. As

employees, apprentices earn a wage, gain job-specific skills and

nationally recognised qualifications.

HOW DOES IT ALL REALLY WORK? The College offers a free expert support service for employers, to

guide you through the whole process. We help develop your

vacancy advertisement and support your business in finding the

right applicants.

HIRE AN APPRENTICE OR ADVANCEDAPPRENTICE FOR THE FOLLOWINGKEY BUSINESS AREAS:• Business Administration • Customer Service

• Team Leading • Horticulture

• Design and technology • Media and Performing Arts

• Community Development • Health and Social Care

• Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

• Children’s Care Learning and Development

• Advanced ICT support

Make a

difference to

your business

hire an

Apprentice

RememberAs an employer, you cannot fail to be impressed byan Apprentice. They are with you because theywant to learn from your business skills. By investingin them, you are investing in the future potential ofyour business.

Come on and say, “you’re hired” today!

Outlook p2 9/6/11 12:49 Page 1

SUMMER 2011 � Outlook 3Say it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk

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PROJECTS completed under the BetterSouthend banner have already proved tobe a benefit to both visitors and residentsto Southend-on-Sea.

The £25million package ofimprovements to highways and theenvironment is already paying off withreduced journey times, fewer traffic jamsand reports that people are reallyenjoying the enhanced City Beach area.

Indeed, the glorious weather in Aprilwas a fitting welcome to the new facilitiesand was enjoyed by thousands.

We are all the more proud of theseachievements given the fact that theycome at a time when local governmentfinances are under such immensepressure.

To be able to spend money on realimprovements that benefit the wholecommunity while we are looking at otherefficiency savings is a testimony to thecouncil’s financial prudence andplanning.

As I write, the next phase of theregeneration of Southend, the excitingproposed Elmer Square library, is movingforward with the submission of aplanning application.

Work could start on the £27millionlearning and information hub as soon asFebruary next year... another example ofreal progress in the Borough.

Finally, as the dust settles after theexcitement of last month’s localgovernment election, may I thankeveryone who turned out to use theirvote, regardless of which party theysupported.

People all over the world fight hard fortheir democratic rights, and everyonewho voted in Southend showed theyrespect the ability to have a say in howthe area is run.

I have now put together a cabinet ofcouncillors who will work hard togetherto drive forward improvements, balancethe books and deliver services for thepeople of Southend.

They are a talented and committedgroup of people and I look forward toworking with them on your behalf.

Sun shines on£25millionimprovements

Outlook is written, designed and produced by Smith Davis Press in partnership withSouthend-on-Sea Borough Council. The information contained in this publication has beenaccepted from the contributors in good faith, and whilst every effort has been made to ensureaccuracy at the time of going to press, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council cannot acceptresponsibility for any errors, misrepresentations or subsequent changes. Whilst all possible careis taken in the preparation of this publication, no responsibility for loss occasioned by anyperson acting as a result of the material contained herein can be accepted by Southend-on-SeaBorough Council, the authors or the publisher. Southend-on-Sea Borough Council does notendorse any of the products or services advertised within this publication. Printed by PCP.

Outlook is printed onrecycled paper. When youhave finished with thispublication please help theenvironment by passing it onto a friend or recycling it.

Summer 2011

Tailored care services for great granddad . . . . . . . 4

Expert support helps mum meet challenges . . . . 5

New statue is a joy for rail travellers . . . . . . . . . . 6

City status bid delivered to Westminster . . . . . . . . 7

Interactive map is boon for revamped website . . 8

Haunting film drives home road safety message 9

Get fit and have fun this summer . . . . . . . . 10/11

Top comedian’s backing for priory fundraiser . . 14

Exciting new educational complex planned . . . 16

Southend display stars in London exhibition . . . . 17

Dial-A-Ride provides a vital transport service . . . 18

New market returns to famous site . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

What’s On Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20/21

Know your councillors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22/23

N E W S & F E A T U R E S

CON

TEN

TS

for Southend

DO IT ONLINE!Smartphone users –scan the QR codebelow with a barcodescanner app toaccess our website

By Council

Leader

Councillor

NIGEL

HOLDCROFT

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4 Outlook � SUMMER 2011

GREAT-GRANDAD Charles Gibson isused to fighting tough battles. As ayoung man he took part in the D-Day

Normandy Landings and survived the bloodyassault on Sword Beach.

Then when he was 75, he battled his wayback to health after a double heart bypassoperation. Now the former soldier andpoliceman is fighting once again… this timeto retain his independence after enduringmajor surgery following a stroke earlier in theyear.

Fortunately the 89-year-old’s latest struggleis being made easier thanks to an innovativesocial care project being piloted in Southendcalled Home Again.

The service run in partnership by theCouncil and Carewatch Southend enablespatients along with their families to arrangeand tailor the kind of care they need afterbeing discharged from hospital.

Fiercely independentIn widower Charles’ case this means four

visits a day from care workers to his shelteredaccommodation home in Eastwood, wherethey bathe him, dress him, help administer hismedicine and prepare his meals.

Significantly, it means the World War IIveteran who was a member of the elite GordonHighlanders regiment, can continue to live athome surrounded by the treasured items andmemories that mean so much to him.

The alternative would be a permanent moveto a care home – something neither fiercelyindependent Charles nor his family wants.

He said: “The care I am receiving is beyondbelief. It means a lot to me to be living here athome, and to retain my independence but alsobe safe and secure in the knowledge that helpis at hand. I wouldn’t be able to cope on myown but I still want to be as independent aspossible and this is a very good balance.”

As well as providing care, the Home AgainService was also able to arrange for a series ofadaptations to be carried out to Charles’ flat tomake life easier.

His daughter Pamela Wakeman, who lives inLeigh-on-Sea, said: “When dad was in hospitalit was difficult to see how he was going to beable to carry on his rehabilitation at home. Iwork four days a week, so cannot be there forhim all the time. So the Home Again serviceand support and re-enablement package thatwas arranged was ideal.

“It meant dad could remainin the home environment while I was able toretain my own independence and not have togive up everything to be a full-time carer.

“It means he can stay close to his family andenjoy special moments in life with us. Forinstance his eighth great-grandchild is due inthe summer and it is something he will be ableto cherish.”

� For further information about Home Again

call 07500 822818 or out of hours 01245

450995.

AN inaugural weekend cultural event

celebrating great writing down the ages

which has the sea as a central theme takes

place in Chalkwell Park in July.

Entitled Shorelines and billed as “the

world’s first literature festival of the sea”,

the thought-provoking intinerary of

readings, drama, workshops and lectures

is being presented by Southend-based

arts group Metal.

The festival – curated by nationally

acclaimed poet Lemn Sissay and artist

and writer Rachel Lichtenstenin – aims to

“provoke discussion, re-awake senses,

excite the adventurous spirit and discover

new and classic text about the sea”.

Taking part are Sri Lankan-born artist

and writer Roma Tearne, the Nordic

prize-winning author from Iceland Sjon,

the American artist Thomas Joshua

Copper, Chinese Poet Yang Lian and

contemporary cult British authors Iain

Sinclair, Jay Griffiths and Robert

Macfarlane.

Other highlights include an open-air

production of The Tempest, a special

production of The Rime of the Ancient

Mariner and an award-winning adaptation

of Hemingway’s world renowned novella

The Old Man and the Sea.

● Day tickets to all events costs £15

and a weekend pass for access to events

from Friday evening 15 July to Sunday

evening 17 July is £28. Advance tickets

can be booked online from

www.metalculture.com.

New festival celebrates great literature of the sea

Tailored care services enableCharles, 89, to go home again

It means a lot to me to be livinghere at home, and to retain myindependence but also be safeand secure in the knowledgethat help is at hand.

‘‘’’

A scene from the adaptation of Hemingway’s

The Old Man and the Sea. Photo: Karolina Koziel.

Charles

Gibson at home

in his sheltered

accommodation at

Eastwood. He is

looking at a letter of

commendation relating

to his war-time

military service.


SUMMER 2011 � Outlook 5Pay it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk

RYAN Stean is the apple of his mumAlison’s eye even though he is on the go12-hours a day and his challenging

behaviour can leave her exhausted.The five-year-old has been excessively

hyperactive since his brother Bradley was bornthree years ago and his speech and language isdelayed.

But he gets plenty of expert support asSouthend-on-Sea Borough Council continuesto extend the reach of its multi-disciplinaryteams, being set up across the Borough to offerimproved services for children, young peopleand their families.

Mum Alison Davis, aged 37, said: “WithRyan it’s constant, constant hard work. I canunderstand everything he says but othersstruggle – so he gets extremely frustrated.

“He’s quite clumsy and has no concept ofdanger so when I take him out I have to hold

his hand or use a wrist strap to make sure hedoesn’t run off into the traffic.

“But he’s a lovely, gorgeous boy and I copewell. I love my kids and my life with them. Ilove the challenge of doing my best for them.”

Strengths and needsHelp was offered when Alison first took

Ryan along to the Little Treasures Children’sCentre when he was two. Staff charted hisstrengths and needs under the CommonAssessment Framework (CAF), which nowforms the basis of a rounded support package.

Council staff supported Alison with benefitsapplications and moving the family from anunsuitable privately rented flat to a councilmaisonette with three bedrooms. Alison hascompleted parenting courses and Ryanattended summer play schools with specialfunding.

He has also benefited from speech therapyand undergone tests for Attention DeficitHyperactivity Disorder. He is now attendingprimary school, where his progress ismonitored by a special needs co-ordinator.

Alison said: “Ryan can’t stay still for fiveminutes so I’m a bit worried about what willhappen when he has to sit at a desk inSeptember.

“But I have to say I’ve had fantastic support– it’s been brilliant. We now have a greatroutine and all Ryan’s needs are being met. Hisspeech has improved because he’s at school. Heloves toy cars and cuddles and is good atfootball.

“I’m still with Ryan and Bradley’s dad Alanthough we don’t live together. He’s brilliantand sees them all the time. I’d like to think weall have a bright future because both my boyshave brains. Ryan will do well in life.”

Expert support helps mum tomeet the challenges of herhyperactive five-year-old son

Proud mum Alison Davis with

her son Ryan, left, and Bradley.

I have to say I’ve had fantasticsupport – it’sbeen brilliant.We now have agreat routine andall Ryan’s needsare being met.

‘‘’’

AL ISON DAV IS


WHAT’S on at the cinema? Whattime is the bank open until? Whyare there not more shops that sellnet curtains in Southend? Where ismy local takeaway? What’s theweather going to be like inSouthend this weekend? How do Iget a TV licence?

Questions like these and manymore are all in a day’s work for theCouncil’s Customer Service Centrestaff. They always try to be ashelpful as possible and direct

callers to the right source whereverthey can.

“Dealing with such diversequeries is just part of the job,” saidEllen Butler, who manages theCustomer Service Centre.

“I suppose we should beflattered that some people thinkwe know everything! We don’t, butwe can assure everyone that awealth of information is availablefrom the Council’s website –www.southend.gov.uk.”

Southenders


Quirky questions quiz centre staff

Statue exudes sheer joyCELIA Johnson and Trevor Howardnever got this close in Brief Encounter,the romantic classic 1945 David Leanfilm set on a railway station to theheart-tugging strains ofRachmaninoff’s second pianoconcerto. This passionate and verypublic embrace outside Southendstation shows there is still a certainromance about rail travel.

The bronze statue by Frenchpainter and sculptor René Juliencalled Revénir (The Return) shows ayoung lady being swept off her feetas she greets her lover who has justgot off the train.

In fact the work of art no doubtcaptures the joy of railway

commuters returning home toSouthend from a hard day’s work orvisitors looking forward to a greatday out in the resort. Since Revénirwent on permanent display as part ofthe Victoria Gateway regenerationprogramme, the statue has attracteda lot of positive reviews fromresidents and visitors.

Andy Lewis, the Council’sCorporate Director of Enterprise,Tourism and the Environment, said:“People have said the statue is goodto look at because of the way itcaptures the sheer joy of two peoplegreeting each other. The age ofromance is certainly alive and well inSouthend! “

APOPULAR outdoor gym has scooped a nationalaccolade that recognises innovative projects inspiredby the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Adizone at Shoeburyness is the first facility in the UK to beawarded the coveted Inspire Mark. Southend’s Adizonescheme was set up to run supervised community events at thefacility in Shoebury Park in Elm Road.

Lord Coe, who chairs theLondon OrganisingCommittee of the OlympicGames and ParalympicGames, said: “TheSouthend Adizone Projectis encouraging local peopleto fulfil their potential. Iam proud that with thehelp of partners such asSouthend-on-Sea BoroughCouncil, we are deliveringon our vision to use thepower of the OlympicGames and ParalympicGames to boostparticipation in sport andhealth-related activities.”

Executive Councillor forCulture and TourismDerek Jarvis said: “It is agreat honour for theCouncil to achieve the firstInspire Mark for anAdizone project.

“We are delivering an energetic programme that engagesyoung people into physical activity and provides a platformfor them to share this locally. This is helping build a strongLondon 2012 legacy.”

Keeping

fit is fun

on the gym’s

leg press

machine.

REACHING FOR THE TOP:

a youngster makes

her way up the

Adizone climbing

wall.

First to winInspire Mark

accolade

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SUMMER 2011 � Outlook 7Report it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk

THOUSANDS of residentsthroughout the Borough havebacked Southend’s exciting bid

for city status.People in their droves registeredsupport and threw their weightbehind the City on Sea campaignby leaving online comments orsending in photos of theirfavourite places, as well as takingpart in a local newspaper poll.

The bid, which was puttogether by a partnershipincluding the Council, theSouthend Evening Echo,community leaders andbusiness organisations, wassubmitted at the end ofMay.

City status is beingoffered in a nationalcompetition, which is beingstaged to mark the Queen’s

2012 Diamond Jubileecelebrations. Southend is

going head-to-head with otherlocations throughout the UK to

win the prestigious prize. Adecision will be made next year.

Local people were able to register theirsupport by logging on to the City on Seawebsite (www.cityonsea.com).

Everyone who took part was alsoentered into a draw with lucky winnersset to scoop a host of prizes. Once thebid was finalised, the application wasdriven from Southend to Westminsterand handed to the Cabinet Office, wherea decision on city status will be taken.

City Status Board Chairman StephenHetherington said: “There is no city inEssex, and Southend is the largest urbanarea in the county.

“More importantly, Southend alreadyhas the cultural, educational andcommercial characteristics of a moderncity. Its mixed economy, high quality oflife, large visitor numbers, andexceptional rail, road and air connectionsput it head and shoulders in front of anycompetitor.”

Throughout the summer aspecially-branded Arriva bus will be seenthroughout the Borough keeping peopleup to date on the bid status.

� For more information about the

progress of the bid log onto

www.cityonsea.com.

THE BID’S

HEADING IN THE

RIGHT DIRECTION:

Southend United players

Bilel Mohsni and Craig

Easton give their

support to the City

Status campaign.

RESIDENTS will soon be able to see the latestproposals for the regeneration and economicgrowth of Southend’s town centre and widercentral area.

The submission version of the SouthendCentral Area Action Plan (SCAAP) will bepublished by the Council within the next fewweeks. Over a six-week consultation periodresidents will be able to comment on whetherthe latest version of the SCAAP is sound ornot.

The SCAAP will lay out proposals toencourage town centre retail and commercialbusinesses to prosper, while ensuring itsposition as a cultural hub, education centre ofexcellence, leisure and tourist attraction and

a place to live. It will also set out in detail howand where jobs-creating regeneration andgrowth can sustainably be accommodated inthe town centre, central seafront area andsurrounding neighbourhoods.

The Submission version of the SCAAP willbe available online at www.southend.gov.uk/planningpolicyconsultations or can beviewed at the Civic Centre or at any Southendlibrary.

Hard copies will be available from theStrategic Planning Team on 01702 215004,ext 5408 or by writing to Department ofEnterprise Tourism and the Environment, POBox 5557, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ZF.

Action plan for ‘central area’ set to be unveiled� Representations should be

made using the online

interactive consultation

system at

www.southend.gov.uk/

planningpolicyconsultations

by emailing the response form

to [email protected] or

posting it to the Director of

Enterprise, Tourism and the

Environment, PO Box 5557,

Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ZF.

Thousandsunite toback thebid forCITY STATUS

DELIVERING THE BID TO WESTMINSTER: Deputy Council Leader, Councillor John Lamb,left,

and City Status Board Chairman Stephen Hetherington, right, present the bid submission

to Bob Honey of the Government’s Cabinet Office.



HUNDREDS more people can recycle their food waste now aBorough Council scheme has been extended to two moreblocks of flats in Southend.

Collection caddies are being provided to residents at theBarrington and Quantock flats after a successful 12-week trialat the Blackdown, Grampion and Brecon flats. More blocks willfollow over the next two years.

Recycling Champion Paul Lawrence, 50, who lives in a flat,said: “I’d encourage everyone to recycle when they have tothrow away food but also to think about what they buy in thefirst place. Only get what you need – try not to get tempted bythe offers in the supermarkets.”

More than 8,500 tonnes of food waste in the town has beencollected since 2008 and turned into compost – that accountsfor about five per cent of Southend’s current recycling rate of45 per cent in 2010/11.

� To take part in the weekly blue bin scheme where

you live, ask your managing agent or for more details go to

www.southend.gov.uk/foodwaste.

REVAMPED web pages nowfeature an interactive mapmaking it easier than ever

for the people of Southend to findinformation about Councilservices and charges.

The Council has expanded theon-line Where I Live portal toinclude the Borough map, whichusers can browse to help themtrace the locations of care homes,police and fire stations, cemeteries,crematoriums, leisure centres,parks, recycling centres, schoolsand Council wards.

Icons appear on the map whenselected and a simple click revealsaddresses and even opening times.It is the latest addition to theWhere I Live area, which is a one-stop shop where users simplytype in their postcode to find awhole range of material specific totheir area.

At the click of a mouse, peoplecan also learn about rubbishcollection times, their council taxbanding and check for facilities in

their area like schools andlibraries.

The page features lists ofcouncillors and MPs and links toother useful information on issueslike benefits, transport, health andsocial care, housing and jobs.

Debbie Kennett, from theCouncil’s Web Team, said: “We’vebeen working really hard to makethe site more user friendly and toencourage more people to goonline.

“You can find the Where I Livepage on the Council’s homepageand from there it’s really simple tonavigate around the site. Thepostcode search means you getinformation specific to your area.

“To use the map, all you do isclick Browse the Borough and you’llbe able to find all sorts of facilitiesin the town. It’s really helpful butit’s by no means definitive so we’dlike people to get in touch if theywant other locations included.Click on the feedback link on themap to let us have your ideas.”

Interactive mapmakes webpages moreuser friendly

to give more peoplechance to recycletheir food waste

Caddy schemeextended

The interactive map page on the Council’s revamped website.

� To find Where I Live and the Browse the Borough

map, go to www.southend.gov.uk and follow the links.

Recycling

Champion Paul

Lawrence with a

blue caddy outside the

Quantock flats where

residents now have the

chance to join the

Council’s food

recycling scheme.


SUMMER 2011 � Outlook 9Apply for it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk

ASPOOKY film called GhostStreet is helping to makethe roads a safer place for

teenagers in Southend.The hard-hitting DVD,

endorsed by Road Safety GB, isbeing shown to Year 8 pupils aged12 and 13 in all of the Borough’ssecondary schools by members ofSouthend’s Road Safety Team.

The short film tells theharrowing story of a teenage girlknocked down on an averagestreet, only to wake up on thesame road surrounded by thewalking talking corpses of all theteens ever to have died there.

The film is split into sectionseach covering issues such as rulesfor pedestrians, cycling, wearingseatbelts and dangers of using amobile phone while crossing theroad. After viewing each sectionthe students take part in aquestion and answer discussionsession.

They are also taken in groupsoutside their school for real lifeexamples of how bad driving canput them at risk, and they use aspeed gun to survey the numberof vehicles exceeding the speedlimit. Each pupil taking part in theinitiative is given a road safety keyring as a reminder of what theyhave learned.

Kaye Roberts, Council RoadSafety Manager for Southend,said: “When we talk to groups ofstudents about accidents shown inthe DVD they usually knowsomeone this has happened to.”

Mike Skelly, Deputy Head forWestcliff High School for Boys,said: “The Road Safety Team’sprogramme was very informativeand encouraged pupils to be moreaware of traffic and to avoiddistracting influences whencrossing the road. This is a welldesigned and necessarily hard

hitting programme which willhelp to prevent accidents and savelives.”

Jessica Reeves, a 13-year-oldpupil at Southend High School forGirls, said: “The DVD was quitedramatic and the scary level wasjust right to make us aware ofroad safety issues like wearing a

seatbelt and paying attentionwhen you cross the road.”

Miles Hutcheon, also 13, ofShoeburyness High School, said:“The DVD was more serious thatthe usual road safety presentationsand it made a lot of us gasp. It hascertainly made me think moreabout road safety.”

Hard-hitting film targetsteenage road safety

A harrowing scene

from the schools

road safety dvd

Ghost Street.

Some of the spooky scenes

from the film.

Road Safety Manager Kaye Roberts shows

13-year-old Miles Hutcheon, a pupil at

Shoeburyness High School, how to use a speed gun –

part of the latest campaign aimed at teenagers.



A host of activities and opportunities are available in the Borough t

Members of the

Running Sisters

training club on a

run in Chalkwell

Park are, left to

right, Kathy Shore of

Leigh-on-Sea, East Essex

Tri-Club Coaches Zena

Shean and Janice Brown,

and Rebecca Geoghegan

of Westcliff-on-Sea.

Blues

Bodycare Health

and Wellbeing

Programme members

John and Doreen Harley

and eight-year-old Marcus

Salija pictured in the

stand at Southend

United.

FAMILIES are being urged totake part in a summer of fun,fitness and sporting activities

aimed at boosting the number ofpeople who exercise in the Borough.

Latest figures, published by SportEngland through their Active PeopleSurvey, show that more than half thepeople who live in Southend do notparticipate in any sport or physicalactivity. This is having a directimpact on the health and wellbeingof people and a major impact onchildhood obesity.

So the Council has joined forceswith Sportessex, Southend UnitedFootball Club and a whole host ofother organisations to help givepeople the boost they need. And withthe London 2012 Games just aroundthe corner, what better time forpeople to get on their marks, get setand go for a new more healthy andactive lifestyle.

Hundreds of sportingopportunities are being laid onthrough the summer – many free ofcharge. Everyone from young

children to the over 50s are beingtargeted with events keying in to theGovernment’s Change 4 Lifecampaign.

As well as promoting hundreds ofsporting opportunities that alreadyexist in Southend, the Council andSportessex have also launched anumber of exciting new campaigns.

A major new development isactive+, which is a programme ofone-day leisure and physical activitytaster events, available free of chargeto enable people above the age of 50to become more active and improvetheir well-being.

Other events include Tai Chisessions for beginners andintermediates held at SouthendLeisure and Tennis Centre,Running Sisters which is a six-week progressive trainingprogramme for females over 16 andActive Sports Club – a weekly multisports club for the over 50s.

� For more details email

[email protected] or visit

www.southend.gov.uk/getactive.

Families urged to take part in sport

Outlook p10&11 9/6/11 16:28 Page 1

SUMMER 2011 � Outlook 11Find it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk

WHAT could be a better way to getactive than a summer bike ride taking in some of the Borough’s

best-loved attractions.Cycling is a fantastic way to get fit, enjoy the

great outdoors and the scenery and attractionsSouthend has to offer. A series of attractive andwell designed off-road cycle routes connectingmany of the town’s key attractions have beenset up, with routes catering for leisurely familyrides or experienced cyclists.

This summer Cycle Southend is organisingseveral events. Why not try the simulatedmountain biking North Shore Track atShoebury Fair on 25 June or don your retrooutfits for the Tweed Ride on 3 July.

Cycle Southend Officer Collette Kemp said:“Southend-on-Sea is well known for itsglorious promenades, which are perfect for acycle in the sunshine.

“Not only does being on two wheels give youa sense of freedom and a brilliant form of

exercise, but allows you take in sights at yourleisure.”

One of the most popular routes is theEstuary Trail, which encompasses many of thekey attractions and landmarks such as thepleasure pier and Victorian architecture. Themainly flat seafront trail has breathtaking viewsand is also part of the National Cycle Networkroute 16, which runs all the way to London.

SOUTHEND United FootballClub has teamed up with localschools to encourage childrento become more aware of thebenefits of a healthy lifestyle.

The Blues Bodycare Healthand Wellbeing Programmes areaimed at infants and juniors,linked to the school curriculumand are a fun way of learning.

Every child takes part in fiveweekly sessions and has theirown work book and diary torecord their activities. They alsocollect football stickers for eachactivity they take part in andare awarded certificates fortheir achievements.

Activities on offer for theBodycare Infants include gamesto increase the heart rate,

learning the difference betweenhealth and treat foods andplayground games. Juniors canenjoy sessions about exerciseand its effects on the heart, theimportance of a balanced dietand a fitness test and quiz.

Sarah Potts, Health and Wellbeing Officer for SouthendUnited Community andEducational Trust, said: “TheBodycare Schools Programme isa fun but effective way ofteaching children the benefitsof a healthy and active lifestyle.

“The link with SouthendUnited makes it a fun as well aseducational way of learningabout leading a healthylifestyle.”

Blues Bodycare Programmes

have also been developed forpre school children, over 55sand people who are less able.

Grandparents John andDoreen Harley say they feelfitter and healthier than theyhave for years thanks to the Fitfor Life Sessions.

John, who is 86 and Doreenwho is 83, have been attendingthe sessions at Southend Unitedfor nearly four years and alsoenjoy dancing and walking.

John, of Leigh-on-Sea, said:“We both feel in great shapeand certainly much better thanwe did before we started Fit forLife. It goes to show whateverage you are you can reap thebenefits of physical activity.”

Meanwhile, eight-year-old

Marcus Salija combines hisloves for Southend United withweekly soccer sessions run bythe club.

The St Mary’s Primary Schoolpupil who also takes part in theBlue Bodycare Scheme, spendsevery Wednesday evening atRoots Hall learning new footballskills and enjoying healthyoutdoor activities.

His mum Lorraine said: “Hereally enjoys the coachingsessions and the staff are sowonderful with all those whotake part. It’s great to see himso fit and active at a young age– hopefully it will stay with himfor life.”

� For information about the

programmes call 01702 341351.

Great wayto take inthe viewsand get fit

All ages achieve their exercise goals at United

h this summer for residents to exercise and enjoy the great outdoors

Enjoying

a bike ride along

the seafront are Cycle

Southend Officer Collette

Kemp, right, and mum

Caroline Lee with sons

Harrison, aged 10, left,

and seven-year-old

Connor.

� For details about cycling in Southend visit

www.cyclesouthend.co.uk or call 01702 215003.

Outlook p10&11 10/6/11 11:33 Page 2

12 Outlook � SUMMER 2011 SUMMER 2011 � Outlook 13View it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk

LANDMARK regenerationprojects costing £25 millionhave changed the face of

Southend with traders, residentsand visitors already reaping thebenefits.

Work on four Better Southendschemes designed to create jobs andattract inward investment of £250million was completed on time bythe end of March.

The £5 million Cuckoo Cornermakeover has increased capacityon the main roundabout fromtwo to three lanes. Peak-hourbottlenecks at Priory Crescenthave all but disappeared, savingbetween five and 10 minutes onjourney times.

Improvement work at theProgress Road junction, which cost£5 million, has already cut trafficqueues by between 50 and 80 percent and travel times by 15minutes. The gateway junction hasbeen increased to three lanes andhas new traffic signals.

Family friendlyEngineers have been fine-tuning

the signals at the £7.6 millionVictoria Gateway, where a newpublic space has been createdlinking the railway station with thejunction. More bus stops are inoperation and a good balance tothe traffic flow is already reported.

No delays are being experiencedat the single-lane £7.6 million CityBeach, where a new family-friendlyarea has been completed at MarinersSquare has a walk-throughfountain.

John Lamb, Deputy Leader of theCouncil, said: “The new City Beachscheme looks fantastic and the seafront is already beginning to see anincrease in visitor numbers, withfamilies enjoying the facilities wellinto the evening.

“I am incredibly proud of theBetter Southend project and I havebeen delighted with the number ofpositive comments we have receivedsince the schemes were completed.”

The biggest makeover in

Southend’s history has had thethumbs up from entrepreneurPhillip Miller, who owns AdventureIsland, Sea Life Adventure,Southend Radio and severalrestaurants.

The Executive Chairman of theStockvale group of companies said:“We have been hearing lots ofwonderful comments from visitorsabout how much they have enjoyedthe fountains and lights of CityBeach, so that’s really made adifference to people’s experience ofSouthend.”

Real blessingSimon Patterson, chairman of

the Seafront Traders Association,said: “It’s a lot better than it used tobe and the fountain is a realblessing, especially for children. It’smore family friendly and will meana better experience for everyone soit’s good for traders and will bebetter for business.”

All four schemes have now beenentered into the Local GovernmentNews Street Design Awards and theRoyal Town Planning InstitutePlanning Awards.

£25m regeneration project dramatically improves the town for residents, traders and visitors

Improvements to

gateway junction

at Progress Road

have significantly

cut congestion.

Cycle lanes are a

key part of the

new transport

plan at Progress

Road.

New signage and a

statue add finishing

touches to the

Victoria Gateway

scheme.

Southend just got awhole lot better

New

public space

links the railway

station with the

Victoria Gateway

junction.

Xyiara

Wilkes, aged

four, of Southend,

enjoys the new

walk-through fountains at

City Beach while on a day

out with other youngsters

from the Centre Place

Family Centre

nursery.

The main roundabout

at Cuckoo Corner now

has increased capacity.

Below right, the

roundabout at night.

A raised decking

area is another

feature at City Beach.

Decorative

concrete boulders

mark a shared space

for pedestrians and

public transport

at Victoria

Gateway.

� Check out your route before you travel by logging on to

www.bettersouthend.com and click to view live images of

the A127 from Progress Road to Victoria Gateway.

New bus shelters and

pavements at Victoria Gateway.

Outlook p12&13 10/6/11 11:42 Page 1


A“buy a brick” scheme tohelp fund the restorationof Southend’s 12th

century Prittlewell Priory isgiving people the opportunity tosecure their own piece ofhistory.

A public path will link a brandnew visitor centre to the ancientGrade 1 listed priory – andmembers of the public are beinginvited to sponsor each of thebrick setts that will pave thePriory Park walkway.

Depending on the size of theheritage stone pavers, it costsbetween £50 and £500 to haveone of them silver engraved witha suitable personal message. It ishoped the brick sponsorship willraise around £40,000 towards the£1.8 million cost of therestoration by the Council’sMuseums Service.

The balance is being fundedwith a grant from the HeritageLottery Fund and by the CoryEnvironmental Trust, Friends ofSouthend Museums and theCouncil.

The number of bricks that willform the 30-yard long pathwaywill be anything between 1,000and 2,000 – depending on thesizes that attract the mostsponsorship. The larger paversalso feature the priory’s historiclogo carefully reconstructed froman image found on 13th centurytiles unearthed duringarchaeological digs at the site.

Prittlewell Priory, which waspresented to the town in 1917,

re-opens in spring 2012 withdisplays of the building’s history,while the new visitor centre willprovide learning space, a giftshop and modern publicconveniences.

Comedian and broadcasterPhill Jupitus, who lives in theBorough and is supporting thesponsor a brick appeal, said: “It isa wonderful park and building –and a chance for everyone to bepart of Southend’s history.”

Peter Vadden, Group Manager

for Culture Improvement andDevelopment, said: “This is awonderful opportunity tosupport an important part ofSouthend’s heritage. Sponsorscan create a very special, personalmessage that could, for instance,celebrate a birth, commemorate aloved one or just secure yourfamily’s own place in history.”

� For more details of the scheme

or to obtain an order form phone

01702 215011.

BOROUGH residents,

councillors and council

officers joined family and

friends for the inauguration

of Southend’s 92nd Mayor.

Councillor David Norman,

pictured above, took over as

the Borough’s first citizen

from Councillor Ann Holland.

The retired trade union

officer, who represents

Victoria Ward, was first

elected to the Council in

1965 at the age of 21.

Councillor Norman has

pledged his commitment to

rebuilding civic pride during

his time in office.

A TREASURED green space

in the centre of Southend

has reopened to the public

following major

regeneration. Warrior

Square Gardens has been

revitalised thanks to £1.5m

funding from the Health &

Communities Agency.

The gardens now feature

new pavements, planting

beds and landscaping

features, including a shaded

lime walk, entrance plaza

and a floral walk.

The centrepiece of the

garden – a new kiosk of

striking design – is set to

open later in the year.

Simon Leftley, the

Council’s Corporate Director

of Adult and Community

Services, said: “We hope

that this regeneration work

will see the gardens

re-emerge as an important

town centre amenity for

workers, visitors, shoppers

and students.”

New Mayorinaugurated

Revitalisedgardens

Sponsored path leadsto priory’s restoration

An artist’s impression showing how the

sponsored public path and new visitor

centre at Prittlewell Priory will look.

Comedian

Phill Jupitus

is giving his

support to the

buy a brick

scheme.

Outlook p14 9/6/11 14:21 Page 1

FIVE Southend beaches have won prestigiousBlue Flag awards – more than any other seasidetown on the East coast of England and the

second highest number in the UK.It is the first time the town has scooped so many

of the awards from Keep Britain Tidy for beachesand bathing water, which offer visitors greatfacilities and a litter free, safe, environment.

Judges awarded Blue Flag status toChalkwell, Jubilee and Three Shells beachesas well as East Beach at Shoeburyness andShoebury Common Beach. All fivebeaches were also awarded Quality CoastAwards by Keep Britain Tidy along withWharf Beach at Leigh-on-Sea andThorpe Bay Beach.

Derek Jarvis, Executive Councillorfor Culture and Tourism, said: “KeepBritain Tidy says the east of England’sseaside resorts are some of the best inthe world and the Blue Flag is thehighest bathing water accolade inEurope – only 16 have been awardedacross the Eastern region.

“So for Southend to be awarded five –more than any other resort in the east – is atruly fantastic achievement because theseawards are not just given, they have to beearned. This is the first time we have applied forfive awards and our confidence in the quality ofour bathing waters has been well and truly justified.”

Southend businessman Phillip Miller, who ownsthe Three Shells Beach café, said: “This is fantasticnews for Southend and well deserved. We do all wecan to help ensure that the Three Shells Beach is awell-maintained, safe and enjoyable place for familiesto visit.

“It is Southend’s beaches, and the fact we are thewarmest and driest place in the UK, that make ussuch an attractive place for visitors so this is greatnews for our town.”

Phil Barton, Chief Executive of Keep Britain Tidy,said: “With 25 beaches in the East of England

receiving 16 Blue Flags and 16 Quality Coast Awards,what better way to holiday in the area than to visitone of the local award-winning beaches.

“The continuing high standard of these beaches aretestament to the hard work carried out by beachmanagers throughout the year in order to provideclean and safe beaches for everyone to enjoy.”

SUMMER 2011 � Outlook 15Say it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk

THE annual CommunityTie-In Event for South EssexHomes tenants is beingexpanded this year soeveryone in the Borough canjoin in the summer fun andfind out what local serviceshave to offer.

The big family day out atSouthchurch Park onWednesday 3 Augustbetween 11am and 4pm isfree of charge and organisedby Southend Tenants andResidents Federation andTenants Voice Association.

A host of activities willinclude a bouncy castle,music by local bands, dancedisplays and face painting,with Disney charactersmingling with the crowds todelight the younger ones anda “mini Crufts” dogcompetition with fivecategories.

The RAF will play a big partin the proceedings with amodel Tornado jet forchildren to play in and a flypast during which they willstage a teddy bear drop-in.

The day will end with theRAF performing a SunsetCeremony by sounding TheLast Post.

As well as all theattractions, public servicessuch as the NHS, Police, andthe Council will all have “dropin” display areas withinformation about a largerange of issues as diverse ashousing needs and roadsafety.

Sam Elliott, ResidentInvolvement Officer for SouthEssex Homes, said: “This willbe the 11th Community Tie-InEvent and this year we wantto open it up to all residentsof Southend so they canenjoy a family day out andhave access to information ina friendly and informalsetting.”

� For more information

contact Mike Chapman on

01702 308620 (answer phone)

or Resident Involvement Team

on 01702 236137.

Five Blue Flags are agreat beach wave

SummerCommunityTie-In Eventextended toeveryone inBorough

SummerCommunityTie-In Eventextended toeveryone inBorough

COVER PICTURE:

four-year-old Olivia

Cook celebrates

with a Blue Flag on

Three Shells Beach.

The popular Jubilee

beach is one of five

in the Borough which

will be flying Blue

Flags this summer.

Outlook p15 9/6/11 16:44 Page 1


Bank Holiday waste and recycling collections

NORMAL COLLECTION DAY REVISED COLLECTION DAY

Monday 29 August Tuesday 30 August

Tuesday 30 August Wednesday 31 August

Wednesday 31 August Thursday 1 September

Thursday 1 September Friday 2 September

Friday 2 September Saturday 3 September

THE derelict Farringdon car park in thecentre of Southend will soon bedemolished to make way for an exciting

project that brings together library users andstudents under the same roof.

The Elmer Square site is to be transformedinto a 21st century Central Library andLearning Resource Centre.

The dual role £26.9 million project – one ofthe first of its kind in the UK – brings togetherthe Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, theUniversity of Essex and South Essex College ina close partnership.

It will replace the town’s ageing CentralLibrary and at the same time provide youngpeople in further and higher education withcutting edge learning facilities.

Subject to planning approval, building workon the new complex should start in early 2012and it is scheduled to open its doors inOctober 2013.

Expansion plans“It could not have come at a better time,”

said Simon May, the Council’s Library ServicesManager. “The Central Library is a 70sbuilding that needs replacing, the universityhas a much increased presence in Southendand the college’s expansion plans have so farbeen restricted through lack of space.

“Getting together to build a combinedCentral Library and Learning Resource Centreto be used by the public and students was the

obvious way forward in an area that issues oneof the highest numbers of books in terms ofpopulation while having a fast growing studentcommunity.”

Simon added: “The combined library andlearning centre will be almost a cradle to gravefacility that can be used by everyone from eightmonths old to 80 and beyond.”

As a student facility as well as a library, thebuilding will be in use around the clock andwill boast state-of-the-art facilities.

Gallery size doubledThey will include a café, Focal Point digital

gallery, online resources, exhibition space forlocal semi-professional and amateur artists, ahi-tech e-book service and a facility for libraryusers to issue and return books themselves, aswell as the existing online catalogue service.

Its spacious new home will mean the librarywill be able to increase its stock of books. Thebooks for the University and College will sharethe same public area and will be available tolibrary users who will be able to take themfrom the shelves and read them on thepremises.

The new Focal Point gallery will be twice thesize of the current gallery – located in theexisting library building – and will host majorexhibitions of national significance.

Funding for the project is made up of £12.5million from the Council, £4 million from thecollege and £10.4 million from the university.

Architects ADP have won the contract todesign the new building and the maincontractors are expected to be announced inJanuary 2012.

Residents, students and library staff had anopportunity to have their say about thedevelopment when current plans for the newscheme went on display at the university’sSouthend campus and at the Central Libraryduring two public consultation events in April.

Mark Murphy, Strategic Project Manager,said: “It’s an interesting and challenging projectbecause we have to plan for the long-termrequirements of four users – the library,university, college and Focal Point. The newlibrary will be more conveniently located in thecentre of town near the High Street and publictransport links.”

Fantastic assetSimon Leftley, the Council’s Corporate

Director for Adult and Community Services,said: “The new library will be a fantastic assetto the people of the town – a place for peopleof all ages.”

Dr Tony Rich, Registrar and Secretary of theuniversity, said: “This is a vital development toenable the university to provide the bestpossible learning facilities for its growingnumber of students in Southend.”

Jan Hodges, Principal and Chief Executive ofthe college, said: “Our future students willbenefit immensely from these facilities.”

A library for the21st Century

£26.9m complex will house student learning resource centre

An artist’s impression

showing how the

planned new Central

Library and Learning

Resource Centre

will look.

Outlook p16 9/6/11 17:01 Page 1

SUMMER 2011 � Outlook 17Pay it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk

SOUTHEND’S contribution to the historicexhibition that marks the 60th anniversary ofthe Festival of Britain is proving to be a

stunning promotion for the resort.Millions of people from around the world are

expected to visit the exhibition at London’s SouthbankCentre which opened on Good Friday and runs until 4September to celebrate the original 1951 post-warcelebration of the nation. Inspired by the themes ofthe Festival, the new celebration features four separate“lands” – People of Britain, Land of Britain, Seasideand Power and Production.

The Borough Council, in conjunction withSouthend-based arts group METAL, was asked tocontribute to the anniversary celebrations and theirlargely floral exhibit, A Great Day Out on Sea, takespride of place in the Seaside land.

The floral exhibit, which is sprinkled withcockleshells, was lovingly created by the Council’sParks Technical Team. It takes visitors on ahorticultural journey along Southend seafront, fromits formal Victorian gardens to the historic cocklingindustry at Leigh-on-Sea.

The bright colours and sub-tropical plants popularwith the Victorians provide a stark contrast to thenative maritime plants found growing along thecoastline. The seaside display also includes a 70 metrestretch of urban beach by the Thames, fairgroundrides and beach huts, as well as scores of periodpostcards and 1950s swimwear loaned by the Council’sMuseums Service.

Paul Jenkinson, Parks Technical Officer, said:“Southend has fantastic parks and gardens and ourFestival of Britain seaside display has already attracteda lot of positive interest. It’s also promoting Southendas tremendous place for a great day out.”

TWO lucky readers can

scoop a £130 voucher

towards an exciting course

at Southend Adult and

Community College.

The voucher can be

used to pay for, or

contribute to, a course

from a huge range of

personal interest

programmes at the

college. But it does not

include accredited courses

like NVQs and

apprenticeships.

All you have do do is

answer the following

question:

Where in the Borough is theworld’s first literature festival of the sea being held in July?

The answer can be

found in this issue of

Outlook. To enter the

competition please send

your answer on a

postcard, along with your

name, address and

day-time telephone

number, to:

College Competition,Media andCommunications,Southend-on-SeaBorough Council, CivicCentre, Victoria Avenue,Southend-on-Sea,SS2 6ER, or [email protected]

While you’re sending

your entry, please let us

know your thoughts on

what you like and what

you would like to see in

Outlook.

The closing date for

entries is Friday 29 July.

Terms and conditions

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information.

Chance toWIN£130towardsa collegecourse

COMPETITION

Exhibition is proving a

stunning promotion

Bright colours and sub-tropical plants provide

a “Victorian” element to the planting.

A GREAT DAY OUT ON SEA

A view of

Southend-on-Sea’s

contribution to the

exhibition which is

marking the 60th

anniversary of the

Festival of Britain.

� Southend’s profile at the Festival will be further

boosted in August, with a special weekend

celebrating the town. The event, called Bringing

Southend-on-Sea to London in Association with the

Southbank Centre, on Saturday 6 and Sunday

7 August will feature Regatta-style activities and

end-of-pier shows with an artistic twist. For more

information visit www.metalculture.com

Outlook p17 9/6/11 14:38 Page 1


THE new Belfairs High School building atLeigh-on-Sea will open its doors to welcome1,350 students at the start of the newacademic year in September 2011.

Built on land next to the existing school inHighland Boulevard, the £31.7 million project –funded by Building Schools for the Future andthe Council – provides cutting edge 21stcentury teaching facilities under one roof forlearners of all ages and the local community.

The complex will be handed over onschedule to Belfairs High School in July so thatthe original school buildings can be vacated intime for the big move to its newpurpose-designed home.

The new energy-efficient Belfairs media artsspecialist school will replace an ageing schoolthat is split up into several separate units

spread across the site. A new gym has beenbuilt next to the existing sports hall and thewhole complex will be a fantastic facility forthe local community.

Dedicated workshop

Eight classrooms in the new building, in aself-contained area with separate access, willbe used exclusively for adult education as partof Southend Adult Community College.

In addition school students will be able tolearn about motor vehicle repair andmaintenance in a dedicated workshop trainingfacility that is currently some distance awayfrom the main part of the original school.

When the new school is up and running,demolition of the existing school willcommence as a carefully phased programme

to avoid health and safetyhazards for everyone usingthe new building.

Once cleared, theexisting school site will belandscaped to provide astunning sloped vista ofplaying fields and openspaces.

Mark Flewitt, ExecutiveCouncillor for Children andLearning, said:“Students in the existing schoolhave to move between buildings somedistance apart.

“The new school is a compact site, offeringstate-of-the-art facilities, mostly under oneroof, and in a light and pleasant modernenvironment that is also energy efficient.”

ANEW, improved Dial-A-Ride service is beinglaunched in Southend for people who struggle touse public transport because of disability or

health problems.From 4 July, Access Anyone Ltd, a Southend based

family-run company will provide the service in partnershipwith the Council.

Access Anyone operates a fleet of 25 wheelchair accessiblevehicles and is looking to expand available booking hours,

provide a dedicated transport to work scheme and operate daytrips for eligible users.

Andrew Moring, Executive Councillor for Corporate SupportServices, said: “We’re delighted to be able to offer this service in

partnership with Access Anyone. They, like us, are committed toexcellence and making sure people are able to get out and about intheir communities.

“Access Anyone want to create a Dial-A-Ride communityservice while producing monthly newsletters and helping peopleget out on trips to clubs and theatres.”

To use the service, people must have a current membershipand meet eligibility criteria covering a range of registered,permanent and short-term disabilities, which prevent themfrom using mainstream transport.

� For more information on the Dial-a-Ride service and

the eligibility criteria go to www.southend.gov.uk/dialaride or

contact Access Anyone on 01702 527992.

Struggling to use public

transport?

Dial-A-Ride

service user Janice

Redmond of Leigh-on-Sea

is welcomed aboard one of

the wheelchair accessible

vehicles by Jim Milligan,

Director of Contracts for

Access Anyone Ltd – the

company who operate

the service.

New energy efficient high school will open itsdoors to 1,350 pupils at start of academic year

Outlook p18 9/6/11 16:52 Page 1

SUMMER 2011 � Outlook 19Report it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk

EXTENDED opening hoursare already on the cards atthe new open-air Southend

Market just a few months after its launch.

Traders currently set up theirstalls at York Road on a Friday andSaturday. But Geraud Markets(UK) Ltd, who have a three-yearcontract to run the market onbehalf of the Council, areconsidering opening on Thursdaystoo if the demand is there.

Stallholders returned to thetown centre site in April – 18months after the former indoormarket there was demolishedwhen a safety report revealedserious structural defects.

Ten traders now operate on 17

pitches using brand new pop-upstalls, which are erected by sitestaff before they arrive. Themarket already has a butcher, fruitand vegetable seller, two ladies’fashion stalls, jewellery and craftstands and a food outlet.

John Connolly, Geraud’sBusiness and Contracts Manager,said: “It’s got the makings of agreat market. It’s in an excellentlocation, well placed in the towncentre, with easy access from thecar parks and for the disabled.

“We started a similar sizedmarket in Ipswich in 2007 withseven traders. That now has 65.With the excellent support we getfrom the Council, we thinkSouthend can be just as successful

and I’d like to think we can attractat least 50 traders to the site.”

Trisa Mahoney, who runs Food,Glorious Food at the market, said:“The people of Southend havebeen telling us how great it is tohave their market back so we’rehoping more people come along.”

Council Corporate Director ofSupport Services Sally Hollandsaid: “We were determined not tolet the famous old market die sowe’re delighted the new one isnow up and running. It will taketime to re-establish but early signsare encouraging.”

� For more information about the

market, call 0151 233 2165 or

email john.connolly@

groupegeraud.co.uk.

THE Council’s customerservice centre has beenofficially accredited byCustomer Service Excellence(CSE) for the second time.

CSE – the body whichhandles and assesses therecognised quality standardon behalf of the government– renewed the seal ofapproval for the customerservice centre in recognitionof the level and quality ofprovision it provides to thepublic. The centre was foundto be fully compliant in 55 of57 areas of assessment andpartially compliant in theother two areas.

Staff at the busy centrehandle on average morethan10,700 face-to-face andtelephone enquiries a week.

THE Council’s Internal AuditService (IAS) has won thecoveted Cliff Nicholson Prizefor innovation and excellencein public sector auditing.

The Chartered Institute ofPublic Finance andAccountancy awardrecognised how the IASworked successfully inpartnership with other publicsector organisations throughthe Borough’s Local StrategicPartnership SouthendTogether to help assessresidents’ experiences ofservices and identify how bestto help Southend’s keystrategic partnerships workmore effectively.

RESIDENTS were invited tohave their say on a Europeaninitiative to make greenareas and public spaces inthe town more accessible tolocals and visitors.

The Council wants tocreate a network of greentrails and spaces across theurban and rural areas ofSouthend as part of the EU’sUrban Habitats project.

Outline plans went ondisplay at two exhibitionsand the public wereencouraged to providefeedback on the proposals.

Excellenceonce again

Joint servicescoops award

Proposal forgreen trails

It’s happy returns for

Southend Market

Trader

Trisa Mahoney

serves up another

tasty hot dog from her

Food Glorious Food

stall at Southend

Market in York

Road.

Outlook p19 9/6/11 15:19 Page 1

Until Sat 16 Jul 2011TWO SHORESCentral Museum and Planetarium,VictoriaAvenue, Southend-on-SeaExplore the life and times of the East Coast in thisnautical themed exhibition.Tel: 01702 215011.

Every Friday and SaturdaySouthend Market at York RoadSouthend Town Centre, Southend-on-SeaSouthend town centre is hosting a new marketon the York Road Market site.There will be stallsselling a variety of goods and produce everyFriday and Saturday between 9am and 4pm.Tel: 0151 233 216.

Sat 25 and Sun 26 Jun 2011ARMED FORCES WEEKEND Sat 25th June – 10am-4pmChalkwell Park,Westcliff-on-SeaSun 26th June – 10am-4pmMarine Parade, Southend SeafrontA celebration of our Armed Forces Past, Present,and Future, featuring displays from localveteran’s associations, cadet units and currentArmed Forces, with arena performances frommilitary and civilian groups. Tel: 01702 215120.

Sat 25 Jun 2011ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA –CONCERT IN THE PARKPriory Park,Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-SeaThe Rotary Club of Rayleigh Mill’s open airclassical concert featuring the RoyalPhilharmonic Orchestra with Grand FireworksFinale.Wine, champagne, beer and food on sale– or bring your own picnic! Tel: 01268 780738.

Sat 25 Jun; Sat 9 and 23 Jul;Sat 13 and 27 Aug; Sat 10 and 24 SepSOUTHEND-ON-SEA FARMERS MARKET Southend Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea9am-4pmThe ever popular Farmers Market takes place onthe 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month inSouthend High Street.The market boasts anexcellent range of products, including rusticbreads, succulent sausages, free range eggs,delicious jams and chutneys and much more.Tel: 01277 362 414.

JULY

Fri 1 – Sat 16 Jul 2011ARTSIDE - SOUTHEND TOWNCENTRE ARTS TRAILSouthend Town Centre, Southend-on-SeaARTSIDE transforms the centre of the town into apulsating art platform, and includes artexhibitions and events taking place on andaround Southend High Street.Tel: 01702 215120.

Sat 2 Jul 2011SOUTHEND SUNLIGHT AND MOONLIGHTCOLOURTHONChalkwell Park,Westcliff-on-SeaSunlight Colourthon 3pm-5pmMoonlight Colourthon 8pmWalkers of the ‘Moonlight Colourthon’ will walk ahalf marathon (13.1 miles) at night, dressed asbrightly as their imagination will allow them to!This year’s event takes in the waterfront alongSouthend Seafront and Westcliff ’s picturesquecliff tops with their brisk sea breezes, drops downoverlooking the famous pleasure pier and thentravels through the exclusive Chalkwell HallEstate, past Old Leigh Village with its quaintcottages and fisherman’s sheds returning backthrough Leigh itself, finishing back at ChalkwellPark.The walk is open to entrants aged 16 or over.

To compliment this is the ‘Sunlight Colourthon’which is aimed at the under 16’s or anyone whofeels the half marathon is a bit too much.

It consists of completing as many laps as possibleof a predetermined circuit within the given time.Tel: 07010 752750.

Every Sat and Sun to Sun 28th Augand Mon 29 Aug, Sun 4, 11, 18 and25 Sept 2011SUMMER PERFORMANCES AT SOUTHENDBANDSTANDSouthend Bandstand, Priory Park,Southend-on-Sea, 3pm-5pmCome along to Southend Bandstand this summerand enjoy this fabulous opportunity to hear agreat variety of music performed by manytalented local performers. Admission is free andall events take place between 3pm and 5pm.Although a limited number of seats will beprovided, members of the public are welcome tobring their own seating. Parking is available inPriory Park. tel: 01702 215011 ext 5624.

Wed 6 Jul 2011LAURA ISAACSON & MASA TAYAMA –CELLO & PIANO Southend Civic Centre,Victoria Avenue, Southend12:15pm-1pm.Tel: 01702 215011 ext 5624.

Sat 9 Jul 2011 – Sat 1 Oct 201153RD ESSEX OPEN SHOWBeecroft Art Gallery, Station Road,Westcliff-on-SeaThe county’s very own Royal Academy-stylesummer exhibition. tel: 01702 215011.

Sat 16, Sun 17 Jul and Sat 3,Sun 4 Sep 2011ART ON THE RAILINGS Pier Hill, Southend-on-Sea, 10am-4pmCome along to Pier Hill where local artists will

be displaying and selling their artwork on therailings.This open air art exhibition will alsofeature live art demonstrations, entertainmentand children’s workshops.Tel: 01702 215120.www.artontherailings.co.uk

Sunday 24th JulyTHE ANGLO-SAXON WORLD OF BEOWULF4pm – Priory Park,Victoria Avenue,Southend-on-SeaAn exciting large scale show in the Dell at PrioryPark. Professional and amateur performers willbring the ancient story to life in the open air,accompanied by Southend Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs,singing to an original and highly atmosphericscore. Main event starts at 4 pm withentertainment prior.The performance is free andsuitable for all the family. Bring some chairs anda picnic and make the most of a wonderfullymystic and theatrical afternoon in the park.Tel: 07917 207540.

Tue 26 – Sat 30 Jul 2011LIVE THE DREAM Central Museum and Planetarium,VictoriaAvenue, Southend-on-SeaExperience Olympic sports, craft activities, greatfun for all the family.Tel: 01702 215011.

Tue 26 Jul 2011 – Fri 23 Sep 2011ON YOUR MARKSCentral Museum and Planetarium,VictoriaAvenue, Southend-on-SeaA new exhibition looking at wonderful stories,

stunning stamps, unusual ephemera andcostume from some of the most memorableOlympics in recent years.Tel: 01702 215011.

Wed 27 – Sun 31 Jul 2011ESSEX AUTOGROUP SOUTHEND CRICKETFESTIVALGaron Park, Eastern Avenue, SouthendPutting the Fun back into Festival Cricket! The5-day Championship match and Sunday Pro-40Match will be held at Garons Park, with a rangeof family and children’s entertainment.01245 254051 or 01245 254001/01245 254010.

Thurs 28 Jul, Thurs 11,Thurs 25 Aug 2011PADDLE STEAMER KINGSWEAR CASTLEAFTERNOON CRUISESouthend Pier,Western Esplanade,Southend-on-Sea, 2pm-3:30pmAn afternoon cruise from Southend Pier.Kingswear Castle was built in an age when a tripon a paddle steamer was prized for the health-giving properties of wide-open decks withplenty of fresh air.There are two saloons belowdeck, and there is a bar and buffet serving tea,coffee, wines, beers, other light refreshments andsnacks.Tel: 01634 827648.

Sat 30, Sun 31 Jul 2011CIRCUS WEEKENDAdventure Island,Western Esplanade,Southend-on-Sea, noon-6pmRoll Up! Roll Up! The Circus has rolled into townat Adventure Island, with free live entertainmentsuch as Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, Balloon Modellersand Magicians, there is something for everyone.Tel: 01702 443400.

Sat 30 and Sun 31 Jul 2011JAZZ ON THE WALKWAYSouthend Pier,Western Esplanade,Southend-on-SeaEnjoy a swinging lunchtime of Jazz over theThames Estuary on the world’s longest pleasurepier.Tel: 01702 215120.

Sun 31 Jul 2011LEIGH-ON-SEA FISHING FESTIVAL Old Leigh Town, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea 11am-4pmThis popular annual event celebrates Leigh’sfishing industry and heritage. Free cockle tastingand events demonstrating the connection ofman, boat and sea. Stalls will also provide variousshellfish, fresh native oysters and rock oysters.Tel: 01702 716288.

What’s On SeaA GUIDE TO KEY SUMMER EVENTS IN SOUTHEND


The

Anglo-Saxon

World of Beowulf

is a dramatic

open-air show which

is sure to light up

Priory Park in

July.

Cadet

units will be

taking part in

displays during the

Armed Forces

Weekend at

Chalkwell Park

in June.

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Sun 31 Jul 2011LONDON TO SOUTHEND CLASSIC VEHICLE RUNPriory Park,Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-SeaApproximately 200 pre-1970 vehicles will set outfrom London and follow a route toSouthend-on-Sea where they will be on displayin the beautiful setting of Priory Park, bringing atouch of nostalgia with them.Tel: 01702 215120.

AUGUSTFri 5 – Sun 7 Aug 2011PUPPET FESTIVALSouthend Pier,Western Esplanade, Southend-on-SeaPunch and Judy, marionettes and glove puppetsput on a show for kids and parents who want tore-live their childhood. tel: 01702 215120.

Sat 6, Sun 7 Aug 2011TUDOR FESTIVALSouthchurch Hall Museum, Southchurch HallClose, Southend-on-Sea, 10am-3pm

Southchurch Hall becomes the domain of theTudors. Discover aspects of life in those times,from food and entertainment to weapons andcustoms, brought to you by skilled re-enactors.Tel: 01702 215011.

Wed 17 Aug 2011TEDDY BEAR’S PICNICSouthchurch Hall Museum, Southchurch HallClose, Southend-on-Sea, 10am-3pm.Tel: 01702 215011.

Sat 20 Aug 2011SOUTHEND CARNIVAL PROCESSION Southend Seafront, Southend-on-SeaBringing together a cavalcade of colour, lights andmagnificent fireworks, the Southend Carnival is aunique and exciting family event.The illuminated

carnival procession on Southendseafront also includes a

spectacular Fireworks finale.

Wed 24 Aug 2011MUSIC DAYSouthchurch Hall Museum, Southchurch HallClose, Southend-on-Sea, 10am-3pm.Tel: 01702 215011.

Sat 27 Aug 2011ITALIAN FESTIVAL Southend Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea10am-4pmVisit our ever-popular Italian Market.The marketwill be at the top of Southend High Street all day,offering a fantastic variety of authentic Italianproduce including cured meats, cheeses, pasta,nougat, biscuits and olive oils and vinegars. Keepan eye out for roaming entertainmentthroughout the day.Tel: 01702 215120.

SEPTEMBER

Fri 2 – Sun 4 Sep 2011POLISH FESTIVALSouthend Seafront, Southend-on-SeaThe Polish festival celebrates the very best ofPolish culture and art, and the specialrelationship between Southend-on-Sea andSopot, Southend’s Polish twin town.There will bean action packed programme of arts, music,dancing, film screenings and a Polski Picnic withlive bands and performers. Circus skillsworkshops, stilt-walkers, bouncy castles,community theatre, Polish food and drink,traditional Polish crafts and information stalls.Tel: 01702 215120.

Sun 4 Sep 2011LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA RESEARCHSOUTHEND BIKEATHON Shoebury East Beach, Shoeburyness,Southend, 9:30amStarting from Shoebury East Beach,the bikeathon will take you along thesea front before taking you out to thebeautiful, rural surrounding towns.You

can choose to cycle either 13 miles (one lap) or26 miles (two laps), so it is suitable for cyclists ofall abilities.Tel: 020 7269 9009

Sat 10, 17, 24 Sep 2011BIG SATURDAY NIGHT OUTAdventure Island,Western Esplanade,Southend-on-Sea, 18:00The UK’s Top Tribute Acts, Live DJ, Competitions,Costume Characters, Illuminations and Half PriceWristbands after 6pm, what more could you askfor! Tel: 01702 443400.

Sun 11 Sep 2011HERITAGE OPEN DAYSouthchurch Hall Museum, Southchurch HallClose, Southend-on-Sea, 10am-4pmTel: 01702 215011.

Sat 17, Sun 18 Sep 2011TALK LIKE A PIRATE WEEKENDAdventure Island,Western Esplanade,Southend-on-Sea, noon-6pmAh Harr, me hearties! Swashbuckling Pirates haveinvaded Adventure Island to celebrate “Talk like aPirate Day”.There will be a host of free liveentertainment such as Jugglers, Stilt Walkers,Treasure Hunts and much more! Tel: 01702 443400

� For more details on up and comingevents and ones that did not make thislisting log onto the Council’s eventswebsite at www.visitsouthend.co.uk.

Apply for it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk SUMMER 2011 � Outlook 21

COUNCIL DIARY■ Council: Thursday 23 June, 6.30pm.

■ Children & Lifelong Learning Scrutiny:Monday 4 July, 6.30pm.

■ Economic & Environmental Scrutiny:Thursday 7 July, 6.30pm.

■ Council: Thursday 14 July, 6.30pm.

■ Development Control:Wednesday 17 August, 2pm.

■ Development Control:14 September, 2pm.

All meetings are held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue,Southend-on-Sea.Details of all Council meetings areavailable at www.southend.gov.uk

Youth Council meetings take place onthe first Wednesday of every month inthe Council Chamber at the CivicCentre, 5pm-7pm.

Tilbury

Brass Band

will be playing at

Southend Bandstand

this summer – along with

other top performers

providing a great

variety of musical

entertainment.

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BLENHEIM PARK

Cllr James Courtenay (Con)44, Bournemouth Park Road,

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5LP

Tel: 01702 611669

[email protected]

Cllr Graham Longley (LD)28 McDivitt Walk,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 5UD

Tel: 01702 520234

[email protected]

Cllr Duncan Russell (LD)15 Lindisfarne Avenue,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3NR

Tel: 01702 480713

[email protected]

EASTWOOD PARK WARD

Cllr Trevor Byford (Con)2 Badgers Close,

Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0AP

Tel: 01702 437724

[email protected]

Cllr Andrew Moring (Con) 554 Woodgrange Drive,

Southend-on-Sea SS1 3EL

Tel: 01702 585957

[email protected]

Cllr Chris Walker (Con)256 Rayleigh Road,

Eastwood SS9 5XL

Tel: 01702 528027

[email protected]

LEIGH WARD

Cllr Alan Crystall (LD)16 Cliff Parade,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1AS

Tel: 01702 474047

[email protected]

Cllr Barry Godwin (LD)63 Steyning Avenue,

Southend-on-Sea SS2 4TW

Tel: 01702 589318

[email protected]

Cllr Peter Wexham (LD)119 Vardon Drive,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3SH

Tel: 01702 715981

[email protected]

KURSAAL WARD

Cllr Louise Burdett (Con)144 Alexandra Road,

Southend-on-Sea SS1 1HB

Tel: 01702 430309

[email protected]

Cllr Judy Mcmahon (Lab)37A Pleasant Road,

Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2HQ

Tel: 01702 462489

[email protected]

Cllr Blaine Robin (Con)71 Butterys,

Southend-on-Sea SS1 3DT

Tel: 01702 610095

[email protected]

MILTON WARD

Cllr Dr Maria Caunce (Con)Fairlight Lodge, 37 Park Road,

Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7PQ

Tel: 01702 430684

[email protected]

Cllr Nigel Folkard (Con)25 Hayes Barton,

Thorpe Bay SS1 3TS

Tel: 01702 582828

[email protected]

Cllr Jonathan Garston (Con)23a Clifftown Parade,

Southend-on-Sea SS1 1DN

Tel: 01702 335017

[email protected]

PRITTLEWELL WARD

Cllr Mary Betson (LD)11 Byfield,

Eastwood SS9 5TG

Tel: 01702 524026

[email protected]

Cllr Mike Grimwade (LD) 94 Eastwood Old Road,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4RS

Tel: 01702 520642

[email protected]

Cllr Ric Morgan (LD)5 Hobleythick Lane,

Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0RP

Tel: 01702 432361

[email protected]

CHALKWELL WARD

Cllr Richard Brown (Con)16 Cherrybrook,

Thorpe Bay SS1 3QZ

Tel: 01702 584003

[email protected]

Cllr Stephen Habermel (Con)6 Leas Gardens,

Southend-on-Sea SS0 8JL

Tel: 01702 478354

[email protected]

Cllr Ian Robertson (Con)68 Thorpe Hall Avenue,

Thorpe Bay SS1 3AU

Tel: 01702 584580

[email protected]

BELFAIRS WARD

Cllr Stephen Aylen (Con)16 Woodside, Belfairs,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4QU

Tel: 01702 527747

[email protected]

Cllr Fay Evans (Con)192 Highlands Boulevard,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3QX

Tel: 01702 558657

[email protected]

Cllr Lesley Salter (Con)4 Chadwick Road,

Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8LS

Tel: 01702 432364

[email protected]

Your Councillors

The Council normally has 51

Councillors elected to represent

you. There are 17 wards, each

with three elected members.

See the map to find out which

councillors represent you.

To find out which Ward you are in please visit

www.southend.gov.uk/whereilive

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SUMMER 2011 � Outlook 23

WEST SHOEBURY WARD

Cllr Tony Cox (Con)Flat D Mill Lodge, West Road,

Shoeburyness SS3 9DP

Tel: 01702 297039

[email protected]

Cllr Liz Day (Con)5 Withypool,

Shoeburyness SS3 8BH

Tel: 01702 586185

[email protected]

Cllr Derek Jarvis (Con)66 Leitrim Avenue,

Shoeburyness SS3 9HF

Tel: 01702 292744

[email protected]

WESTBOROUGH WARD

Cllr Paul Collins (LD) 219 Green Lane,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 5QN

Tel: 01702 512239

[email protected]

Cllr Martin Terry (Ind)66 Victoria Road,

Southend-on-Sea SS1 2TF

Tel: 01702 619655

[email protected]

Cllr Dr Vel (Ind)41 Leasway,

Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8PA

Tel: 01702 711299

[email protected]

VICTORIA WARD

Cllr Margaret Borton (Lab)85 Rochester Drive,

Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0NJ

Tel: 01702 348817

[email protected]

Cllr Ian Gilbert (Lab)18 Avenue Road,

Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7PW

Tel: 01702 339765

[email protected]

Cllr David Norman (Lab)41 Vernon Road,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2NG

Tel: 01702 470215

[email protected]

WEST LEIGH WARD

Cllr Nigel Holdcroft (Con) 7 Sylvan Way,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3TU

Tel: 01702 214008

[email protected]

Cllr Gwen Horrigan MBE (Con)15 Hazelwood Grove,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4DE

Tel: 01702 524333

[email protected]

Cllr John Lamb (Con)77 Vardon Drive,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3SJ

Tel: 01702 483908

[email protected]

ST LUKES WARD

Cllr Peter Ashley (Con) 15 Appledore,

Thorpe Bay SS3 8UW

Tel: 01702 589152

[email protected]

Cllr Sally Carr (Con)42 Marcus Avenue,

Southend-on-Sea SS1 3LA

Tel: 01702 586231

[email protected]

Cllr Paul Van Looy (Ind)825 Southchurch Road,

Southend-on-Sea SS1 2PP

Tel: 01702 615658

[email protected]

THORPE WARD

Cllr Alex Kaye (Ind)470 Woodgrange Drive,

Southend-on-Sea SS1 3ED

Tel: 01702 588432

[email protected]

Cllr Mike Stafford (Ind)124 Parkanaur Avenue,

Thorpe Bay SS1 3JD

Tel: 01702 586265

[email protected]

Cllr Ron Woodley (Ind)91 Tyrone Road,

Southend-on-Sea SS1 3HD

Tel: 01702 588662

[email protected]

SOUTHCHURCH WARD

Cllr Tony Delaney (Ind)76 Burlescoombe Road,

Thorpe Bay SS1 3QB

Tel: 01702 586973

[email protected]

Cllr Ann Holland (Con) 7 Silchester Court, Silchester

Corner, Gt Wakering SS3 0PX

Tel: 01702 580855

[email protected]

Cllr Brian Kelly (Con)10 Withypool,

Shoeburyness SS3 8BH

Tel: 01702 585015

[email protected]

ST LAURENCE WARD

Cllr Mark Flewitt (Con)11 Borman Close,

Leigh-on-Sea SS9 5UJ

Tel: 01702 510463

[email protected]

Cllr Ted Lewin (LD)19 Little Thorpe,

Thorpe Bay SS1 3RN

Tel: 01702 586359

[email protected]

Cllr Adam Jones (Con)18 Park Street,

Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7PA

Tel: 01702 437166

[email protected]

SHOEBURYNESS WARD

Cllr Mike Assenheim (Ind)76 Elm Road,

Shoeburyness SS3 9RD

Tel: 01702 291720

[email protected]

Cllr Roger Hadley (Con)33 Mountbatten Drive,

Shoeburyness SS3 8UY

Tel: 01702 294945

[email protected]

Cllr Anne Chalk (Ind)94 High Street,

Shoeburyness SS3 9AS

Tel: 01702 295449

[email protected]

Find it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Cabinet■ Nigel Holdcroft (Leader)

■ John Lamb (Deputy Leader with special responsibility forRegeneration and Enterprise)

■ Derek Jarvis (Culture and Tourism)

■ Mark Flewitt (Children and Learning)

■ Lesley Salter (Adult Social Care, Health and Housing)

■ Tony Cox (Public Protection, Waste and Transport)

■ Andrew Moring (Corporate Support Services)

■ Jonathan Garston (Planning)

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24 Outlook � SUMMER 2011 Book it – do it online: www.southend.gov.uk

A GENTS Lorus chronography twotone bracelet watch, worth £100,pictured above, is the top prize inour Summer competitionsponsored by Sarah Beth Jewellersin The Royals Shopping Centre.

The runner up will receive aunisex bench black plastic braceletwatch, worth £50, and the thirdprize is a ladies sterling silverdouble heart pendant and chain,worth £35. There are also 30 £10gift vouchers up for grabs forothers who have the right answersto the following two questions:

How many Blue Flags have beenawarded to beaches in theBorough?

What is the name of the newbronze statue outside the towncentre railway station?

To enter please send youranswers on a postcard, along withyour name, address and day-timetelephone number, to:

Jewellery Competition, Mediaand Communications,Southend-on-Sea BoroughCouncil, Civic Centre, VictoriaAvenue, Southend-on-Sea,SS2 6ER, or [email protected].

The deadline for entries isFriday 29 July. Term andconditions apply – seewww.southend.gov. uk/outlook.While you’re sending your entry,please let us know your thoughtson what you like and what youwould like to see more of inOutlook magazine.

Sarah Beth Jewellers is anindependent jewellers offering awide range of watches, jewelleryand gifts for all tastes andbudgets. For more informationvisit www.sarahbeth.co.uk.

● The winner of our Springcompetition is Tricia Cowdrey ofShoeburyness whose prize is a TW Steel unisex watch.

THE athletics track atSouthend Leisure andTennis Centre is up and

running again thanks to thecompletion of a £200,000package of improvements.

The centre, managed byParkwood Community Leisureon behalf of Southend-on-SeaBorough Council, is a designatedPre Games Training Camp(PGTC) for the 2012 LondonOlympics and Paralympics.

The recent resurfacing of the400-metre eight lane track aswell as the improvements madeto the field event facilities willhelp the centre attract athletesto train in preparation for theOlympics and other majorsporting competitions.

Now runners and hurdlerswill benefit from the new-looktrack which provides improveddrainage and a water resistantsurface that gives competitors abetter grip.

The track is on the same siteas the recently opened £13.5million world-class SouthendSwimming and Diving Centre.

The facilities have publicaccess for disabled users to takepart in coaching and casualsports usage. The newswimming pool has a speciallydesigned changing area whichincludes hoists, toilet, sink,changing bed and shower, whileother areas have been madeaccessible for changing withadapted showers etc. This level

of access enables the centre to befully committed to providing thehighest quality PGTC facilities tomeet the needs of Paralympicscompetitors.

These PCTC facilities are alsoavailable for members of thelocal community who havedisabilities.

Kate Trueman, Leisure andSports Manager, said: “The trackhad to be closed for threemonths while the new surfacewas laid, but it has re-openedand is ready for use by the localcommunity. It also provides the

opportunity for competitions tobe held, and the facility to hostother nations for their PGTCpreparations. The old track hadbecome badly worn, so laying anew surface also gave us theopportunity to improve othertrack and field facilities andprovide a first rate sportingvenue.”

The new track is available forhire at competitive rates forschools, community groups andindividuals. To book, please callSouthend Leisure and TennisCentre on 01702 215011.

New athletics track is up and running

Trying out the new track are Southend-on-Sea Athletics Club members, left to right,

Tom Metcalf, aged 14, Aaron Kaye, 18, and 19-year-old Natalie Woodhouse.

Hurdler

James

Mclean, aged

20, in action on

the new

track.

Lorus braceletwatch prizeworth £100

COMPETITION

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