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Representation ID: 3303

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Economic Development & Growth

Representation Summary:

I think we should develop an identity for each of the retail areas and then work to match the offer to the identity. We could then target retailer base on the identity, the audience the infrastructure that we have invested to support it. This should be implemented in a phase approach working with Southend and Leigh first before moving to Hamlet court road, Shoebury etc

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I think we should develop an identity for each of the retail areas and then work to match the offer to the identity. We could then target retailer base on the identity, the audience the infrastructure that we have invested to support it. This should be implemented in a phase approach working with Southend and Leigh first before moving to Hamlet court road, Shoebury etc

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New Local Plan

a. do you think a greater mix of uses should be allowed such as retail, cafes and bars

Representation ID: 3304

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Economic Development & Growth

Representation Summary:

yes, we need to be more creative in the town centre usages to support urban living, students, visitors and tourists.
One of the biggest benefits of the town centre is access so what other services would benefit from this:
Business, health, education, leisure

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yes, we need to be more creative in the town centre usages to support urban living, students, visitors and tourists.
One of the biggest benefits of the town centre is access so what other services would benefit from this:
Business, health, education, leisure

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b. do you think the town centre should be refocused into specific themes, for example

Representation ID: 3305

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Economic Development & Growth

Representation Summary:

b) the current high street is too long and shoppers do not shop the whole length generally. therefore we need to work out who comes where and why.
This information should be used to inform the decisions made.
With GA at the top of the high street this is an important area for commuters but how do we better manage the flow of people off the train to maximise the retail opportunity they offer.
Visability of the zone is most important

Full text:

the current high street is too long and shoppers do not shop the whole length generally. therefore we need to work out who comes where and why.
This information should be used to inform the decisions made.
With GA at the top of the high street this is an important area for commuters but how do we better manage the flow of people off the train to maximise the retail opportunity they offer.
Visability of the zone is most important

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