The orders can be in place for a maximum of two years and must be reviewed by the courts after 12 months, with orders issued to under-18s to be reviewed more regularly. The courts can also call for a range of activities to take place such as educational courses, sports club referrals, relationship counselling, anger management, mentoring and drug rehabilitation under the orders. Breaching the order will be a criminal offence, punishable by a maximum prison sentence of two years if convicted. It comes after a number of knife attacks including killings in Southend and south Essex. Luke Bellfield, 18, from Rayleigh was murdered in a knife attack near the Peterboat in Old Leigh on February 25.
Ron Woodley, cabinet member for transport, said: “This administration promised to deliver £10million investment into our highways and pavements each year for the next five financial years, and I am delighted to announce that we are meeting that figure for the first financial year. “This capital investment means we will have repaired and resurfaced 54 roads and 76 pavements this year alone, making a significant difference to the borough’s roads and pavements and a real step-change compared to previous years of under-investment. “I would like to thank our highways team for working hard to enable us to make this huge level of investment into the borough’s roads and pavements.
The group has not called for the Southend Pass, which allows for three hours parking in various zones across the borough for an £8.50 monthly fee, to be axed. Mr Cox added: “The money for the Southend Pass is already allocated for a year so lets the outcome of that. “The principle of the Southend Pass is sound but it does need tweaking.” Paul Thompson, from Southend Seafront Traders’ Association, said: “Visitors are coming to Southend as they are unaware of the hiked pricing charges. The problem is that these visitors will not come back, and they are telling us they are being ripped off by Southend Council.”
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ELDERLY residents and dementia patients will be able to exercise and relive memories thanks to high technology bikes at care homes and hospitals. A total of 12 Motiview bikes, licences and smart televisions have been purchased to support residents to be more physically and cognitively active across mid and south Essex. The pilot scheme is being used at Basildon Hospital, and a host of care homes across south Essex. The high technology exercise bikes which have video and sound, allow the users to take cycle trips through familiar surroundings and relive childhood memories. When not in use for cycling the Smart TV can be used for Zoom calls with family and friends as well as other activities. Health bosses say the benefits improve both physical and mental wellbeing, which is why they are piloting this initiative at a number of sites.