Jackie has lived in Castle Point for over 36 years and has been an active member of the community.

She is a qualified local government accountant and work for several years for a large London Borough as the Housing Group Accountant.

She then moved on to lecturing in accountancy before starting a family. All her three children attended local schools and SEEVIC (USP) college. Her oldest daughter currently works at Canvey Library, her son as a Labour Party Organiser and her youngest daughter is a fitness instructor.

Jackie taught Mathematics at USP for several years and was a governor at three local schools. She was part of the Labour Administration of Castle Point Borough Council which produced the most recent Local Plan which meant that the Greenbelt has been protected since 1998. She was also Chair of the then Finance Committee, which means she has seen and understood Finance from both a councillor’s and Finance Officer’s perspective.

She is concerned that any house building in Castle Point should be on Brownfield sites and should be for affordable housing. Sadly, all the young people are moving away due to the lack of housing, whilst more and more 5 bedroom houses are built.

We need more bobbies on the beat whilst antisocial youth behaviour is on the increase, but equally she supports more provision for youth facilities.

Castle Point needs better.

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Freddy has been a steadfast resident of Benfleet since 1973, where he has built his life alongside his wife and raised his family. Over the years, he dedicated himself to serving both his community and the workforce. With a career spanning decades, Freddy first made his mark at Royal Mail, where he honed his skills and demonstrated his commitment to his colleagues. Later, he transitioned to Tesco’s Pitsea, where he spent a remarkable two decades, during which he not only excelled in his role but also emerged as a trusted Senior Union Representative.

Upon retiring from his formal employment, Freddy didn’t rest on his laurels; instead, he continued his advocacy work, representing shop workers as an integral part of the Usdaw Union. His dedication to the rights and well-being of workers has been unwavering, earning him respect and admiration within the Labour community.

Freddy has also served as the Chair of Castle Point Labour, demonstrating his commitment to broader political engagement and social justice. Currently, Freddy serves as our Trade Union Liaison Officer, a role in which he continues to champion the rights of workers and the importance of organized labour in our society. His involvement in organising campaigns aimed at safeguarding and enhancing our essential public services underscores his deep-rooted commitment to the welfare of our community. Freddy’s wealth of experience, coupled with his tireless advocacy, ensures that he will be an invaluable asset in representing the interests and concerns of our residents, ensuring their voices are heard loud and clear in the corridors of power.