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6.3
Representation ID: 3374
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
At the moment things are very car centric and this impacts on quality of life when the town is busy. We need to change the mindset and encourage greener transport - enhance cycle lanes, restrict cars to the seafront, provide train information and offers to get there.
At the moment things are very car centric and this impacts on quality of life when the town is busy. We need to change the mindset and encourage greener transport - enhance cycle lanes, restrict cars to the seafront, provide train information and offers to get there.
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6.4 Provide for park and ride facilities to serve Southend. Where do you think these should be and in what format
Representation ID: 3375
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
Park and ride could be available at train stations to bring people to other parts of the borough.
Park and ride could be available at train stations to bring people to other parts of the borough.
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5.1
Representation ID: 3376
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
Yes this makes sense as it is much larger and has the potential to become better in terms of quality if it is done right.
Yes this makes sense as it is much larger and has the potential to become better in terms of quality if it is done right.
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a. do you think a greater mix of uses should be allowed such as retail, cafes and bars
Representation ID: 3377
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
There are variations in the quality of this type of establishment - we don't want to be going for the lowest common denominator as this just cheapens the town and oftentimes it is a short term fix. For example, there are always lots of food businesses springing up that don't stay for long. Incentivise quality community based options such as ones that really engage locally, Project 49 being a good example. The knock on effect of having more residential accommodation in the town must be considered in terms of noise affecting the new residents.
There are variations in the quality of this type of establishment - we don't want to be going for the lowest common denominator as this just cheapens the town and oftentimes it is a short term fix. For example, there are always lots of food businesses springing up that don't stay for long. Incentivise quality community based options such as ones that really engage locally, Project 49 being a good example. The knock on effect of having more residential accommodation in the town must be considered in terms of noise affecting the new residents.
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b. do you think the town centre should be refocused into specific themes, for example
Representation ID: 3378
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
No a good mix of everything is preferable.
No a good mix of everything is preferable.
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5.4 Do you think the Westcliif and Leigh shopping centres should continue in their current formats or do you think there should be changes
Representation ID: 3379
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
Westcliff is full of low value establishments and we don't want to see any more of this. Leigh is fine it just needs better parking!
Westcliff is full of low value establishments and we don't want to see any more of this. Leigh is fine it just needs better parking!
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5.5 Encourage and promote further enhancements to the public realm, such as improved paving, seating, tree planting and landscaping. What do you think the priorities should be and where
Representation ID: 3380
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
Who could argue with planting more trees? It makes for a calmer and more pleasant atmosphere - greening of all our spaces should be encouraged.
Who could argue with planting more trees? It makes for a calmer and more pleasant atmosphere - greening of all our spaces should be encouraged.
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4.1 Allocate and promote new sites for additional tourism/leisure developments in the central seafront area or elsewhere in the Borough. Where do you think these should be focussed
Representation ID: 3381
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
There is a balance to be struck and I would argue it has already reached its peak in the seafront area.
There is a balance to be struck and I would argue it has already reached its peak in the seafront area.
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4.2 Promote further hotel and tourist accommodation. Should this continue to be directed to areas in the town centre, seafront and airport or should other areas be promoted
Representation ID: 3382
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
The town centre and seafront are already heavily over subscribed.
The town centre and seafront are already heavily over subscribed.
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4.4 Improve accessibility to the central seafront areas for all users. How best do you think this could be achieved
Representation ID: 3383
Received: 14/03/2019
Respondent: Southend Borough Council - Regulatory Services
Stop promoting the car over other means of transport. This will help to reduce pollution as well as creating a safer environment.
Stop promoting the car over other means of transport. This will help to reduce pollution as well as creating a safer environment.
