<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[The unadulterated views of James Courtenay                  Deputy Leader of Southend Council]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://jamescourtenay.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[jamescourtenay]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://jamescourtenay.wordpress.com/author/jamescourtenay/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Southend Tie-in event]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>I attended the very well organised Southend tie-in event yesterday in Southchurch Park, where I was pleased to meet up with some Blenheim residents and see the good work that was being put on by many different groups and organisations.</p>
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<p>South Essex Homes were present with a number of stalls dealing with various issues and encouraging residents to step forward and tell them what issues they have in their block/street.</p>
<p>I understand that whilst the event was supported/sponsored by Southend Council and South Essex Homes (amongst others) the actual organisation and running of the event was by volunteers from various residents and tenants across the town &#8211; it was well run and organised and by all accounts even better than previous years! I look forward to hearing more about future events.</p>
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