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 BuckleyResident 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 TuckResident 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-WilkinsonResident with Estuary for 23 years.
Background: Currently a private one to one 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 OgunbiyiResident 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 PaveleyResident 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 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 McDonaldResident 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
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 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.