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London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 5981

Received: 29/03/2009

Respondent: Mr Derek Waddy-Smith

Representation Summary:

This is not a 'Masterplan'. It has no basis in facts as proper, independent assessment has been undertaken or results presented. How many projected jobs will be created? in what areas? How many posts will be filled by members of the local community? Which companies will fill the industrial estate when offices lie empty? Are you suggesting that these will be companies with international trading capabilities because they will be close to an airport? What are you suggesting? How much will all this expansion cost and what else could be done with the money to improve the area?

Full text:

This is not a 'Masterplan'. It has no basis in facts as proper, independent assessment has been undertaken or results presented. How many projected jobs will be created? in what areas? How many posts will be filled by members of the local community? Which companies will fill the industrial estate when offices lie empty? Are you suggesting that these will be companies with international trading capabilities because they will be close to an airport? What are you suggesting? How much will all this expansion cost and what else could be done with the money to improve the area?