The East of England Regional Assembly (EERA) says that The Southend relief road is considered of significant strategic importance to secure the regeneration of the area.
As you will be aware Southend forms part of the Thames Gateway, which is both a regional and national priority for economic and social regeneration. Importantly both road and rail transport infrastructures play key parts of the strategy for the area.
Say \"Yes\" to a Relief Road for Southend which goes entirely through the Borough of Southend.
Why
This route will not destroy the Green Belt of Rochford District.
It will not destroy wildlife
It will not pollute the environment outside of an existing urban conurbation.
Rochford District Council and Essex County Council will not oppose this route.
The scheme will be greeted with delight by many motorists in Southend.
Southend forms part of the Thames Gateway, which is both a regional and national priority for economic and social regeneration.
It will secure the regeneration of Southend.
Say \"Yes\" to a Relief Road for Southend which goes entirely through the Borough of Southend
We have only ended up with this situation because Southend is doing nothing to help itself:
BUS LANES - NO
RED LINE ZONES - NO
CONGESTION CHARGING - NO
PARK AND RIDE - NO
RADICALLY DEVELOPING IT OWN HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE - NO
Is Southend Council looking at ways to improve public transport and persuade us motorists back onto buses and trains. - NO It is still possible to re-introduce trams in and through Southend, the routes are still there. Is Southend Council doing anything - NO