the council officially reversed the decision and the airshow is back on. im honestly still in shock that we pulled this off but thank you for sticking with me through all of it. we should keep an eye on things just to be sure but for now lets celebrate.
Southend Borough Council announced on Monday 14th January 2013 that it planned to cancel the popular Southend Airshow in it's efforts to cut costs.
By scrapping the annual Airshow, which brings thousands of tourists to Southend, the council say they will save £130,000.
The Southend Airshow would have been in it's 28th year. There has been an Airshow every year on Southend seafront since 1986.
The Airshow has always been a popular event on people's calendars which many look forward to from around the UK.
A lot of you are disappointed to see it scrapped.
Sign this petition in support of Southend Airshow and to raise awareness from potential sponsors.
130k is nothing compared to the revenue brought in by tourists. Council is crazy.
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Gary Murray
13 years ago
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Been going since I was a lad. Sad to see it finished like this.
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Sarah Dixon
13 years ago
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My kids look forward to this every single year. Please dont take away such a great tradition for the town.
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Dave Chopra
13 years ago
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This is rediculous. The airshow is the only reason so many people come down here in the summer. Think about the local shops for once.
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Tom Grant
13 years ago
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Can we not get some private sponsors instead of just binning the whole thing? Seems like a lazy decision.
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Julie Moore
13 years ago
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SOUTHEND WONT BE THE SAME WITHOUT IT!! KEEP IT GOING.
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the council officially reversed the decision and the airshow is back on. im honestly still in shock that we pulled this off but thank you for sticking with me through all of it. we should keep an eye on things just to be sure but for now lets celebrate.
Southend Borough Council announced on Monday 14th January 2013 that it planned to cancel the popular Southend Airshow in it's efforts to cut costs.
By scrapping the annual Airshow, which brings thousands of tourists to Southend, the council say they will save £130,000.
The Southend Airshow would have been in it's 28th year. There has been an Airshow every year on Southend seafront since 1986.
The Airshow has always been a popular event on people's calendars which many look forward to from around the UK.
A lot of you are disappointed to see it scrapped.
Sign this petition in support of Southend Airshow and to raise awareness from potential sponsors.
130k is nothing compared to the revenue brought in by tourists. Council is crazy.