Our Resident Voice and Influence Panel are made up of our residents who volunteer their own time to help keep Estuary accountable.
Take a look to see who they are and contact us if you think you would like to join them!
Chair, Lynda BuckleyLocated in Leigh-on-Sea, resident with Estuary for 30 years.
Chair of the Panel since 2024.
Background: Currently a receptionist for the NHS; Lynda's background is in secretarial and admin.
Hobbies and Interests: volunteering, reading, music, the cinema and visiting historic places.
Bob TuckLives on the Woodgrange Drive Estate, has been a resident with Estuary for 45 years.
Background: Currently an Estuary reception bank employee; Bob started as part of the Grounds and Maintenance Team and went on to be manager, carrying on in this team until retirement.
Hobbies and Interests: Going on holidays and caravan trips, loves cooking and eating out, music, and is a family man with a large extended family.
Louise Haines-WilkinsonLocated in Chelmsford, a resident with Estuary for 23 years.
Background: most recently a private one to one assistant for a child with complex needs, providing additional support for the family. Previously a nursery manager, and has worked with children and vulnerable adults for over 30 years; has been Designated Safeguarding Lead in these roles.
Hobbies and Interests: Walking, reading, singing and has a love for animals.
Fatou OgunbiyiLives on the Woodgrange Drive Estate, a resident with Estuary for 24 years
Joined Resident Voice and Influence Panel in 2024
Background: Works part-time as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / Activity Coordinator at Rochford Hospital. Just completed a Masters in Business Management and a further PGCE.
Hobbies and Interests: Busy and valued member of her local Gambian community and mosque; advocates community cohesion and outreach, enjoys fashion, entrepreneurship and exploring new cultures and countries
Kayleigh PaveleyLives on the Woodgrange Drive Estate, has been a resident with Estuary for 19 years.
Joined RVIP in 2023.
Background: Currently a carer/PA for a private client with a background in Adult Social Care.
Hobbies and Interests: Enjoys watching true crime, and spending quality time with her partner and three children.
Evelyn Parks Located in Maldon, Evelyn has been a resident with Estuary for 11 years
Joined RVIP 2024
Background: Has run two successful businesses in the hair and beauty industry; founded and ran an online radio station and been a radio presenter.
Hobbies and Interests: Volunteer as a Samaritan.
Les McDonaldLives in Burnham-on-Crouch and a resident with Estuary for 17 years.
Previously involved with Scrutiny at its concept, re-joined in 2024.
Background: Retired from a career in Aviation & Health and Safety.
Hobbies and interests: Socialising, driving, and travel; a family man who enjoys his homelife.
Resident with Estuary for 6 years, lives in Great Dunmow
Joined RVIP in 2025
Background: Previously a youth worker; now volunteering with Essex Police as a custody visitor and mediator.
Hobbies and interests: Loves music, attending gigs, watching football and other sports and travelling.
Marita HiggsShared Owner in Loughton, Marita has been with Estuary for 2 years
Joined RVIP in 2025
Background: Childcare, has been a private nanny for 23 years.
Hobbies and interests: Gardening, walking and cooking healthy meals.