Noise issues are not at present being dealt with satisfactorily, and there is no guarantee that this will change in the future. Crow-scarers are being employed to shoo birds off the runway, and the noise is very alarming to my dog. SBC keeps no log of complaints but the airport is self-monitoring. Placating letters are sent out to those who complain, but complain to much and you are disallowed and called a vexatious person< Where is democracy?
The transport infrastructure in Southend needs a park and ride facility. Unless this can be built, access to and from the airport will always be fraught with difficulties. Applications are being made for government money to fund changes to the A127, but these changes will not help local people to cope any better then they can at present.