Vote Neil Speight.
For more than two decades, I have called Stanford-le-Hope home.
During that time the demands and pressure on our communities in Stanford and Corringham have grown - but the support and infrastructure provided by Thurrock Council has not.
The demolition and debacle over Stanford rail station exemplifies how poorly this part of the borough has been treated. We have seen our community grow, but we know there is more work to be done.
My vision is rooted in your everyday needs — safer streets, stronger local businesses, better infrastructure and a future we can all be proud of.
I am running again because I believe we need more local focus not less.
Other candidates may focus on national issues that Thurrock's council chamber can't affect. They will be dragged into dogma and inaction.
I pledge to continue to stand up as your voice.
To challenge and demand more for you, your parents and your children.
We now have the added challenge of incorporation with Basildon. I will ensure that the voice of Stanford and Corringham is not lost.
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Three things I will strive to achieve from day 1
Driving improvement through actionable, targeted policy and community-centered growth in Stanford South.
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More local power
I will be pressing and working with Thurrock Association of Forums (TAF) to reboot a Stanford-le-Hope Forum with the ultimate aim of creating a Stanford & Corringham Parish Council which will fill the gap created by the merger with Basildon.
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Ensuring our station is rebuilt properly
The debacle around Stanford rail station is disgraceful. The time for talking has to stop. The time for rebuilding is now. We don't want a world travel hub, we want a station with protection from the weather, safe access, a shop/cafe and a useable ticket office.
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Improving our environment
It's time our towns got some TLC. We need a dedicated environmental team to clean up and maintain our paths, our alleys, our verges and our public spaces. Hardie Park and Corringham town parks must be maintained better. They are the green lungs of our community.
Neil 4 Stanford South is more than a campaign by one man seeking election. It's my belief our community has been let down and our voices have not been listened to. I have enjoyed success on a number of levels for both individuals and community organisation in the former Stanford West ward. The mandate of a second election success will be a clear marker that Stanford and Corringham has a voice - we are not nodding dogs to political dogma. I will continue to be a powerful voice for you.
I live here. I work here, I enjoy my leisure time here. I am 100 per cent committed to this community.
I pledge to be your strong voice. Challenging and standing up for residents in Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham, where I live and work.
Neil Speight is an independent councillor on Thurrock Council, an award-winning editor and investigative journalist, a stalwart supporter of the south Essex community in general and a keen activist and campaigner on behalf of a varied array of local organisations and charities.
He has lived and raised a family in Stanford-le-Hope, where he has lived for more than 22 years.
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