Comment
Town Centre Masterplans
Representation ID: 883
Received: 14/02/2008
Respondent: Mrs S Watkins
MARKET SQUARE
I really don't understand what is wrong with Rochford Square as it is, there is no need to pedestrianise it at all, even with a small child it is perfectly safe and provides quick parking for people who just want a few bits of shopping on the way home. We need the shops we have and they rely on the passing trade of these people. Don't destroy the town centre for the sake of a few councillors who want to make it more upmarket - without the town centre as it is, the town will lose it's sole as Southend already has! Let's not be as short sighted as they were.
MARKET SQUARE
I really don't understand what is wrong with Rochford Square as it is, there is no need to pedestrianise it at all, even with a small child it is perfectly safe and provides quick parking for people who just want a few bits of shopping on the way home. We need the shops we have and they rely on the passing trade of these people. Don't destroy the town centre for the sake of a few councillors who want to make it more upmarket - without the town centre as it is, the town will lose it's sole as Southend already has! Let's not be as short sighted as they were.