I've been in contact with the Environment Agency & Canvey Town Council about Canvey Lake. Because of the extreme weather, lakes across the country have been facing the same problems- drying up due to heat and lack of rainfall, affecting wildlife.
I've also spoken to local businessman Rob Turner (who manages Kings Park) who has been setting up aeration units in the Lake. It is clear there needs to be a long-term solution to the problems at Canvey Lake- to this end I have helped set up Multi-Agency meetings so we can make sure we are all working together for the improvement of the Lake. The deceased animals are being cleared on a daily basis and as quickly as possible. While I understand that the sight of dead wildlife is distressing, people should not take out their frustrations on the hard-working staff from the Council or the Environment Agency. I will continue to liaise with the agencies and provide updates to residents.