London Southend Airport & Environs JAAP Consultation

The Chamber, at its meeting on 21st July, decided to register its full support for Scenario 3 High Growth. It considers that this is the only one which will provide the wider south east Essex area with a viable and sustainable asset to deliver many of the jobs required in the Regional Plan.

We have seen the response of the Essex Chambers of Commerce and request that it is noted that the Rochford Chamber fully supports that response.

In addition, the Chamber stresses that benefits arising from the plan should be accessible for the Town of Rochford and its businesses and residents. The natural lay-out of the airport and developed areas face towards Southend. Future plans for Rochford itself should aim to provide facilities and services for the airport.

Furthermore, we note in the full plan a requirement under Scenario 3 to carry out a strategic highway and transportation improvement plan for south Essex. We consider this to be vital whatever Scenario is selected.

Finally, I hope this hard copy letter is acceptable, as the on-line system proved harder to access than anticipated.