Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3417
Received: 22/03/2019
Respondent: Emily French
Whilst I am pleased to see the plan recognises that there is a high density of houses and lack of tree cover and open space and acknowledgement of London Roads commercial focus there is little mention of Hamlet Court Road which has declined significantly over the years . Hamlet Court Road has a number of empty or frequently changing outlets which is detrimental to the area. Perhaps it is an issue with the rates but also more needs to be done to attract businesses and shoppers here.
I am pleased to see mention of policing and making Southend a safer environment which is needed. Again, on Hamlet Court Road this is an issue which needs addressing. Particularly around Hamlet Court Road this is an issue which needs addressing . Particularly around the public toilets where there is a large space and benches which attract public drinking and daily drug deals. It is unsafe and unsightly and I can't understand why it has not been addressed if the culprits are so visible and there everyday!
Litter is another major issue in Westcliff, I work in Leigh and walk through Chalkwell and frequently see litter pickers/ street cleaning units but little or no presence in Westcliff. London Road shops often leave their rubbish outside too which should not be allowed.
Westcliff deserves the same community focus that neighbouring towns and more attention that is currently receives. Thank you for your time and effort that has gone into the local plan consultations.
Whilst I am pleased to see the plan recognises that there is a high density of houses and lack of tree cover and open space and acknowledgement of London Roads commercial focus there is little mention of Hamlet Court Road which has declined significantly over the years . Hamlet Court Road has a number of empty or frequently changing outlets which is detrimental to the area. Perhaps it is an issue with the rates but also more needs to be done to attract businesses and shoppers here.
I am pleased to see mention of policing and making Southend a safer environment which is needed. Again, on Hamlet Court Road this is an issue which needs addressing. Particularly around Hamlet Court Road this is an issue which needs addressing . Particularly around the public toilets where there is a large space and benches which attract public drinking and daily drug deals. It is unsafe and unsightly and I can't understand why it has not been addressed if the culprits are so visible and there everyday!
Litter is another major issue in Westcliff, I work in Leigh and walk through Chalkwell and frequently see litter pickers/ street cleaning units but little or no presence in Westcliff. London Road shops often leave their rubbish outside too which should not be allowed.
Westcliff deserves the same community focus that neighbouring towns and more attention that is currently receives. Thank you for your time and effort that has gone into the local plan consultations.