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Filed under Southend. Being a councillor in a Borough where spending reductions need to be made, the video makes a very interesting watch.

Mr Coates spoke to an audience of residents and councillors on the Isle of Wight about how to cut library spending without cutting libraries. He presents, it would seem a much more simplified version of managing libraries and at a much greater level of value for money.

Mr Coates presents a typical management structure where the chain starts with library staff flowing up nine layers until we eventually get to the councillor.

He strips the layers of management down to just four, and rather the chain ends with individual library managers. Mr Coates says:. With this new arrangement each library manager should be free to decide what to order, how to handle reservations and when to arrange transfers from other libraries.

Their budget will be allocated monthly and they will have the responsibility to their own local community for providing for and meeting their needs. The library manager is also free to manage the staff budget and arrange opening hours to suit the local community, the use of volunteers and other outreach activities. These seem sensible ideas and is the sort of thinking which is needed up and down the country in these harsh economic times. This successful individual proves that cuts can be made without affecting the provision of services.

Filed under Big Society , Southend , Video. Tagged as Libraries. Dog fouling is persistent problem for Southend residents, and Councillors in Kursaal Ward are issuing a plea with people living in the area to make sure they are vigilant in keeping the streets clean.

The Councillor team of Cllrs Louise Burdett, Blaine Robin and Kursaal Ward Conservative Candidate, Neil Austin are ramping up the campaign against dog fouling in the ward to raise awareness and encourage responsible practice in cleaning up after these pets. Prospective Councillor, Neil Austin, who is a lecturer at South East Essex College has been out talking to residents as part of his campaign and was surprised to find how often the issue was raised.

Councillors Louise Burdett and Blaine Robin have been campaigning on the issue for some while to ensure that as much as possible is done to remedy the problem. They presented a petition on the issue, with over signatures to the Council last July but it is clear that renewed action is required. The ward Councillor team will be continuing to fight hard on the issue as needed in Council and through their communications with residents to make sure the situation improves. Stephen was a leading player in the London bid to host the Olympic and Paralympics Games.

Stephen spoke about the events locally in Southend and the impact that they would have on the local community. For example Stephen spoke about the Velodrome which will also be used before the Games starts, he mentioned the white water rafting course on the River Lea and of course the mountain biking at Hadleigh. Filed under Olympics , Southend. Local Councillors in Kursaal Ward have been working hard to support the case for Selective Licensing powers for Southend Council, which mean they would have the authority to close down residential properties that did not meet stringent standards.

Conservative Councillors have been pressing for the scheme to start in Kursaal ward, in order to protect the standard of living for residents. Under the scheme, landlords who do not comply with a certain set of defined standards could have their properties shut down to residential lettings.

Properties with being rented out, as a minimum would have to be well maintained and cared for or they risk being subjected to fines. Private landlords would also have a duty to take responsibility for the behaviour of their tenants, so reducing the intake of antisocial individuals who are then left to their own devices likely causing problems for neighbours in the area.

It is recognised that this will be an important first move for improving the quality of living the town, particularly in more disadvantaged wards such as Kursaal where there is at present a high proportion of shared accommodation, flats and bedsits. Within the selected area all rented properties, not just Houses in Multiple Occupation HMOs , can fall within the selective licensing remit if Anti Social Behaviour is present.

Through his work in Kursaal Ward, Neil Austin has been able to identify the clear need for moves such as Selective Licensing to improve quality of life for many residents. It is also a basic right for people in the area to have a property that meets good quality standards and provides all the modern conveniences that can be expected.

There is work to be done, and Selective Licensing is a positive first step to offering that protection to our community.

Private residents concerned with the standard of their rented property, or with any housing issues can speak to their local councillors. Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Ref: Waugh Att: 3, Hartlepool Southend. Free kick taken right-footed by Simon Francis Southend from right wing, passed. Free kick taken left-footed by Scott Malone Southend from right channel, resulting in open play.

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