THE Chairman of a council has sent out a festive message.

Chairman of Rochford District Council, Carole Weston, said: “Since becoming the Chairman of Rochford District Council in May 2016, I have had the opportunity to meet many local residents and business owners at events such as Wild Woods Day, the Rochford and Castle Point Sports Awards and Crucial Crew.

“I have also been very fortunate and privileged to be invited to lots of events around Essex and the surrounding areas, which has given me the perfect platform to promote our wonderful district far and wide. 

“In the new year I will be hosting our annual Holocaust Memorial Day event; recognising some of our unsung heroes in the Citizen of the Year Awards; and am looking forward to meeting many more of the amazing people who make me so proud to be Chairman of our brilliant district.

“I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”