Coronavirus Council Updates

March 26, 2020 in News

The Council are issuing daily updates to residents on their website which be can be accessed here

https://www.rochford.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-information-and-advice

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.