Benefits system lets down Southend’s disabled as hundred of refusals are overturned, says councillor
New figures show disabled people in Southend are struggling to get the help they need with hundreds of benefits refusals
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New Southend budget proposals set to be approved next week
Unnecessary double yellow lines on roads off Southend High Street are to be removed and replaced with disabled parking bays,
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Data shows disabled residents suffer hate crimes almost every day – but campaigners say true figures will be even higher
DISABLED Essex residents fall victim to hate crimes at a rate of almost one a day, according to figures released
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Crackdown on those who misuse disabled bays at Basildon Sporting Village
Basildon Council has teamed up with the town’s Sporting Village to crack down on those who park in disabled bays
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Disabled parking bay shortage to get worse as more drivers qualify for Blue Badge
Shortage of Blue Badge bays is likely to worsen as more people with hidden disabilities will be eligible for a
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