Question 5: Do you agree with the proposed Central Area Strategy set out above? Please explain your answer

Support

Representation ID: 1938

Received: 08/02/2016

Respondent: Essex Chambers of Commerce

Agree with the proposed Central Area Strategy as set out

Comment

Representation ID: 2036

Received: 02/02/2016

Respondent: Mr Michael Victor Davies

An important question is- Will current and future generations thank us for the new plans in years to come? High-rise developments like these may be typical of a large city, but I'm not sure that many residents of Southend want to live in a 'City by the sea'. I think they'd want Southend to retain some of its 'seaside town' charm. London is only an hour's train ride away; let's keep it that way, and not let London engulf the area. A vibrant, but charming town is the best thing to aim for, in my view.

Comment

Representation ID: 2039

Received: 02/02/2016

Respondent: Mr Michael Victor Davies

Have the Council considered a Park & Ride for Southend, to ease the long traffic queues along the A127 at busy times? It works well in Chelmsford and other towns.

Support

Representation ID: 2070

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Stockvale Group

Support the Council in their aspiration to (i) improve Competitive Performance (ii) Reduce the cost base (iii) Diversify away from retail uses (iv) grow the local economy and/or population, which is a strong theme in the preferred option principle.
Recognise that the High Street should be a social place that makes creative use of public space with a vibrant evening economy.

Support

Representation ID: 2172

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

Support the Council in their aspiration to (i) improve Competitive Performance (ii) Reduce the cost base (iii) Diversify away from retail uses (iv) grow the local economy and/or population, which is a strong theme in the preferred option principle.
Recognises that the High Street should be a social place that makes creative use of public space with a vibrant evening economy

Support

Representation ID: 2240

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend BID

Southend BID received a 100% consultation responses having sent the Pro Forma out to 50 plus business consultees. The results of these can also be found in the tables in Appendix 4. Overwhelmingly the business consultees supported the SCAAP aspiration for Southend to be a prosperous, vibrant, safe cultural hub and City by the Sea. 94% of respondents supported that. In relation to the SCAAP's aspirational growth in homes in the Central Area 74% of the consultees supports the Councils vision. In relation to the job growth within the SCAAP area 90% of the respondents supported the Councils aspiration.

Support

Representation ID: 2323

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: A Bowhill

The Strategy is supported and every effort should be made to bring forward various identified sites particularly for new residential

Comment

Representation ID: 2333

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Belfairs Gardens Residents Association

Too broad to comment

Support

Representation ID: 2362

Received: 15/02/2016

Respondent: Southend & District Pensioner's Campaign

Yes we agree