An MP is encouraging residents to share their views and experiences over the course of the pandemic to help shape the town's Covid-19 recovery plan.

The online survey, set up by James Duddridge MP, the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, asks local people to give their take on the Government's response to the pandemic, the National Health Service, policing and crime, as well as share their local priorities for the town.

Commenting, James said:

"As we embark on the largest vaccination programme in British history, it's right that we begin to look at what people's priorities are for our town once this pandemic is finally over.

"Usually we would be out knocking on doors to hear the views of residents, however, given the current lockdown restrictions, that is not currently an option, therefore I would encourage residents to have their say by taking part in this online survey."

For more information and to take part in the survey, visit www.jamesduddridge.com/recoveryplan.