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Representation ID: 3705

Received: 02/04/2019

Respondent: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council - Parks and Open Spaces

Representation Summary:

Town Centres need to adapt to the changing shopping and leisure habits. It is important that Southend Town Centre is vibrant and inviting as it is the gateway to the seafront. However, retail developments should be in a location that can provide good facilities with high quality civic realm. retails needs to be convenient and able to accommodate and adapt quickly to changing trends such as online shopping and click and collect. Mixed use areas, retail, leisure, business and residential may offer more sustainability.

Full text:

Town Centres need to adapt to the changing shopping and leisure habits. It is important that Southend Town Centre is vibrant and inviting as it is the gateway to the seafront. However, retail developments should be in a location that can provide good facilities with high quality civic realm. retails needs to be convenient and able to accommodate and adapt quickly to changing trends such as online shopping and click and collect. Mixed use areas, retail, leisure, business and residential may offer more sustainability.