I have read the Plan and commentary with great interest.

I think the document is clear and well presented and pinpoints most of the Opportunities and Challenges the borough faces.

One comment: the development at Fossets Farm (Southend United) is only mentioned in one paragraph. I understand the uncertainty over the development. However, if the development does go ahead it would be substantial and affect the thousands of locals who regularly attend the matches and other events. I feel it is an oversight not to include the potential of this development in a greater fashion. The additional comment about the impact on the High Street is worrying to me. In my opinion the High Street needs to evolve and not be protected by undermining developments elsewhere. Surely the developments need to complement each other?

As the town only has one significant sporting location in the borough it would be helpful for the council to get behind the development, as other Councils and public bodies have up and down the country. I would welcome the Plan to show a more positive view of our one and only publicly supported sport/team.