Here be rats

I have had several reports of rats in Warrior Square. Apparently they can be quite brazen.

Whatever the merits of these little furry animals, they do spread germs. Having them around unfettered in a town centre public park is unacceptable. Warrior Square is used, often by youngsters and families, it is also home to a cafe.

Cafe customers must enjoy seeing wildlife whilst enjoying outdoor dining, yet cannot help but be appalled by the sight of vermin scurrying around them. As for users of the park, everyone is aware of the health threats posed by these animals.

Added to this I the sense of neglect and decay that the presence of rats convey.

The rats, I am told, nest in the bushes adjacent to Chichester Road and under the decking nearby.

I have asked the Council to look into this, although I understand that another victim of the draconian cuts is pest control.

I hope that public health does not suffer because of austerity.

What a waste

This is what £623,875 will get you - what a waste

I still marvel at how the previous Conservation administration managed to trash a perfectly good Victorian park in a conservation area and spend £1,800,000 of our money doing it. What we have now is a grassy area; not that I dislike grassy areas. But, we had a shelter, shrubs, and grassy areas before, as well as nice iron railings.

And how did the damnable kiosk cost more than twice the price of a four bedroom house to construct?

This only demonstrates that you cannot trust the Tories with your money. Their spendthrift ways are a slap in the face for many hard-pressed families. Not only are they wasteful, but their ideas are a combination of barmy and unsuitable.

Wasteful, useless, and shameless. And trashing our heritage to boot. You cannot trust the Conservatives in Southend-on-Sea with your money. 

Worth every penny of the £1,800,000 spent her - ha ha ha