Hockley is a village not a town as claimed by the consultants. Hockley has evolved over the years and has its own charm. Much of the historic centre of the village was town down in the sixties therefore to allow complete destruction would have the effect of creating a new village.

The Eldon Way Industrial Estate was built to provide local employment with good transport links both by rail and bus, far better the proposed relocation to Saxon Park at Cherry Orchard Way.

The report does not mention the Foundary Industrial Estate which is very run down, if these units were relocated to an improved Eldon Way Estate then this site could be used for housing adding to the flats already built along Station Approach.

The proposal to relocate the clinic and post office sorting office gives rise to the potential loss of these services if they do not wish to move.

Leisure and youth facilities should be retained at Eldon Way this is an ideal site away from residential areas and with good public transport links.

The proposal to site a large clinic and youth facilities at the junction of Woodlands Road and Spa Road would create further traffic problem in this area.

The proposal to close Woodlands Road to traffic will create further problems at the Hockley Rise/Southend Road junction.

Most of the shops west of the village next to the woodyard in Main Road are empty, these have always suffered poor parking and unloading facilities and would be better changed from retail to residential.

I question the need for a larger supermarket which gives potential for loss of trade for smaller shops. If redevelopment is allowed it could result in expensive premises that may result in small local businesses being unable to survive.

Therefore any redevelopment of Hockley should be gradual with retention of as much of character of the village as possible.

About five years ago Hockley was enhanced with paving, trees and planting also the services was taken underground improving the area greatly. I would like to see this type of enhancement continued.