Object
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2343
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Belfairs Gardens Residents Association
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.