Question 8: Do you agree with the proposed approach to employment development as set out within the plan? Please explain your answer.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 1940
Received: 08/02/2016
Respondent: Essex Chambers of Commerce
Agree with proposed approach to employment development as it seeks to take advantage of the important opportunities that the central area has over the coming years.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2040
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Stockvale Group
The aspirations and preferred options are supported in relation to the further regeneration, renewal and economic growth in the SCAAP area.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2141
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Southend BID
The aspirations and preferred options are supported in relation to the further regeneration, renewal and economic growth in the SCAAP area.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2187
Received: 15/02/2016
Respondent: Southend BID
Wholeheartedly support the encouragement and expansion of businesses in the Southend Central Area, although note that the issues around transport, access and parking need further consideration and understanding.
Support
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2241
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.
Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) Preferred Approach 2015
Representation ID: 2428
Received: 01/03/2016
Respondent: National Federation for the Blind
With reference to employment opportunities, consideration should be given to the employment of people with disabilities. The Council does have a responsibility under the Equality Act to take the needs of disable people in to account.