The meeting will open with a talk by Gillian Metcalfe, chair of the Southend branch of the NSPCC.

After a short refreshment break, the second part of the meeting will update residents on the latest developments affecting the ward, as well as offering the chance to raise matters of local concern and to question the ward councillors, who attend regularly.

For further information about Chalkwell Ward Residents Association, please visit their website at https://www.chalkwell.org.uk or find them on Facebook