Ray is so honoured to be recognised by the Queen
FROM poultry farmer to local politician, man of the people and now Member of the British Empire – Ray Howard has most definitely earned his “Mr Canvey” moniker – tenfold.
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Veteran councillor 'Mr Canvey' awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
A VETERAN councillor who has served Canvey for more than 30 years has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Raft race makes a big splash with spectators
THOUSANDS of spectators lined Thorney Bay beach to watch adventurous sailors test the waters at Canvey’s annual raft race.
Canvey’s coastline ‘set for cash boost’
CANVEY’S coastline could benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds in funding thanks to a Government scheme aimed at creating jobs and boosting tourism.
‘Speeding drivers put the vulnerable at risk’
SPEEDING drivers are putting the lives of vulnerable people at risk, it has been claimed.
Delight as plans for 275 home estate are scrapped
PLANS to build a 275 home estate on island green belt land have been withdrawn...to the delight of campaigners.
Direction to leave notice served on travellers - four days after they arrived
TRAVELLERS have caused concern in the Canvey community after they pitched up on an island nature reserve.
Pumps are improved to stop flytipping from blocking them
A PUMPING system on Canvey has been improved to stop blockages caused by fly-tipping, litter and garden waste.
Thorney Bay housing estate wins backing of council offices after five years of negotiations
PLANS for a brand new estate, offering a mix of houses and flats, has finally won the backing of council officers...after five years of wrangling.
Travellers descend on island - council doing "all we can" to move them on
A group of travellers have set up at a piece of land at the junction of Roscommon Way and Haven Road, Canvey.