I am James George MORRISON, ward resident, Infrastructure Engineer, hybrid-worker and charity fundraiser, hoping to become Labour’s first ever councillor for West Leigh in the Southend-on-Sea 2024 local election on Thursday 2 May.

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I live on Darenth Rd, behind where Wings & Wheels used to be (in fact that's where I bought my wife's engagement ring - albeit a temporary toy one!)

After thinking, ‘Politics is broken, but what can I do?’, I joined The Labour Party and quickly became an active and passionate doorstep campaigner. Across Southend and Leigh, I’ve listened to what people want from their elected representatives. I'd like to bring some political balance to the ward and work with the two sitting Conservative councillors for West Leigh as an alternative place to turn for the electorate.

Labour has a long-term plan to get Southend’s future back: five fully funded local missions.

🗑️ INTRODUCE A FREE BULKY WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE

🕳️ FIX MORE POTHOLES AND PAVEMENTS

👮‍♂️ TACKLE ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

🎉 ATTRACT MORE VISITORS TO SOUTHEND

📚 PROTECT LIBRARIES AND FAMILY CENTRES



It’s now time to stand and take action for a better council - a better future. Let’s build a City we can be proud of.