Imelda Clancy News Today

CARERS will have their parking permits paid for “forever” in a bid to thank frontline staff for efforts during the pandemic.  Previously, staff had to pay for permits so they could park outside the homes of people they are caring for.  But now, after “years of injustice” and to honour their hard work during the pandemic, council bosses will fork out £1,000 a year to cover permits.  Kerry Smith, deputy leader of Basildon Council, pressed for changes after the hospice looked a...

CARERS will have their parking permits paid for “forever” in a bid to thank frontline staff for efforts during the pandemic.  Previously, staff had to pay for permits so they could park outside the homes of people they are caring for.  But now, after “years of injustice” and to honour their hard work during the pandemic, council bosses will fork out £1,000 a year to cover permits.  Kerry Smith, deputy leader of Basildon Council, pressed for changes after the hospice looked a...

TRIBUTES have been paid to a councillor who lost her battle with bowel cancer. Imelda Clancy, Independent Group chairman of the Licensing Committee and councillor for Langdon Hills Ward, died due to advanced secondary bowel cancer that spread to other organs. Her family says the return of the cancer only presented mild symptoms during her last few weeks of life and after Brexit Day, then she quickly deteriorated and passed away in her sleep peacefully at home on January 7. Her son, Ker...

TRIBUTES have been paid to a councillor who lost her battle with bowel cancer. Imelda Clancy, Independent Group chairman of the Licensing Committee and councillor for Langdon Hills Ward, died due to advanced secondary bowel cancer that spread to other organs. Her family says the return of the cancer only presented mild symptoms during her last few weeks of life and after Brexit Day, then she quickly deteriorated and passed away in her sleep peacefully at home on January 7. Her son, Ker...