Essex Highways Service has received a commendation from Her Majesty's Coastguard Service for allowing local Canvey based coastgaurd, Gary Foulger, time off to volunteer.

Along with Councillor Ray Howard, Rebecca raised this issue with Essex Highways some time ago. Thanks to their efforts Gary will now be allowed to volunteer for HM Coastguard when called upon, rather than using up his holiday allocation while working for local highways contractors. 

Commenting on the commendation, local MP Rebecca Harris said: 

"Gary is a real community hero who gives up a great deal of his time, along with many others, to keep our coastline safe. It is right that the Essex Highways Service have recognised the value of his role as a coastguard and that they in turn have been formally recognised and thanked for supporting him."