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Special, The Council - Thursday, 27th June, 2024 6.30 pm

June 27, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting
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Summary

The Council of Southend-on-Sea Council held a meeting on Thursday 27 June 2024, where they observed a minute's silence for the late Ron Price, former Councillor, Mayor, and Honorary Alderman. The meeting also included apologies from several councillors and a brief discussion on declarations of interest.

Minute's Silence for Ron Price

The council observed a minute's silence in memory of Ron Price, a former Councillor, Mayor, and Honorary Alderman, who recently passed away. Councillor Terry led the tribute, highlighting Ron Price's significant contributions to the community and his long-standing service. Councillor Terry stated, Ron Price was a pillar of our community, dedicating decades of his life to public service and the betterment of Southend-on-Sea.

Apologies and Declarations of Interest

Apologies were received from Councillor Darryl Jones and Councillor Evans. Additionally, it was noted that another councillor was running late. There were no declarations of interest from the attending members.

For more details on the meeting, you can refer to the Agenda frontsheet 27th-Jun-2024 18.30 The Council and the Public reports pack 27th-Jun-2024 18.30 The Council.

Attendees

Alan Richards
Claire Shuter
Colin Ansell
Susan Zeiss
Mark Harvey
Profile image for Councillor Stephen Habermel
Councillor Stephen Habermel  Conservative Party •  Chalkwell Ward
Councillor Stephen Aylen
Councillor Martin Berry
Profile image for Councillor Kevin Buck
Councillor Kevin Buck  Conservative Party •  Prittlewell Ward
Councillor Laurie Burton
Councillor Colin Campbell
Councillor Owen Cartey
Councillor Paul Collins
Profile image for Councillor Daniel Cowan
Councillor Daniel Cowan  Leader of the Council •  Labour & Co-operative Party •  St Laurence Ward
Councillor Tony Cox
Councillor Meg Davidson
Profile image for Councillor Alan Dear
Councillor Alan Dear  Conservative Party •  Belfairs Ward
Councillor Matt Dent
Councillor Fay Evans
Councillor Nigel Folkard
Profile image for Councillor David Garston
Councillor David Garston  Conservative Party •  Prittlewell Ward
Councillor Ian Gilbert
Councillor John Harland
Councillor Lydia Hyde
Councillor Anne Jones
Profile image for Councillor Darryl Jones
Councillor Darryl Jones  Deputy Leader of the Southend Reform UK Group •  Reform UK •  Southchurch Ward
Councillor Kevin Robinson
Robert Harris
Katie Gardner
Councillor Stuart Allen
Councillor Susan Badger
Peter Bates
Joe Chesterton
Councillor Irene Ferguson
Colin Gamble
Councillor Sam Allen
Adam Keating
Michael Marks
Councillor Shahid Nadeem
Councillor James Moyies
Councillor Dave Poulton
Councillor Nick Ward
Councillor Maxine Sadza
Councillor Jack Warren
Councillor Daniel Nelson
Councillor Cheryl Nevin
Councillor Lesley Salter
Profile image for Councillor Richard Longstaff
Councillor Richard Longstaff  Green Party •  Leigh Ward
Councillor Jane Norman
Councillor Judith McMahon
Councillor Mandy O'Connor
Councillor Martin Terry
Councillor Ron Woodley
Profile image for Councillor Kathy Murphy
Councillor Kathy Murphy  Non-Aligned •  St Lukes Ward