Object

Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015

Representation ID: 2343

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Belfairs Gardens Residents Association

Representation Summary:

Vulnerable groups' need transport and the statement that car travel is to be discouraged is discriminatory against those of us who cannot get on public transport and need cars for accessibility to all areas of the town and the profoundly disabled who use nothing else, not only motability cars but blue badge users and those taken by friends or taxis. Also need to be relief areas for guide and assistance dogs.
The Southend Local Transport Plan 3 to 2026 notes as a Key Fact p87 the expected rise in population over 65 and that all public transport should be accessible by 2017 which does not appear likely. It also notes the lack of buses along the seafront.