Do you agree that these are the main issues facing Rochford Town Centre?

Comment

Representation ID: 15729

Received: 24/09/2009

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Cooper

The implication in the issues regarding the amount of land used by the town centre car park is that this could be put to better use.
OK, but I believe much business comes into Rochford town centre for this very reason ie the convenience of central parking. Take it away and many will go elsewhere to shop. Lack of parking will also drive away would be business starters.

Comment

Representation ID: 16044

Received: 28/10/2009

Respondent: Mr Robert Hurst

main issues are:
1.Having a Police Station that is closed outside of normal office hours. Lack of police in town to deter loitering by youths in the square. Feeling of being unsafe after dark because of this.
2. Non enforcement of the 'Do not Enter' box at the entrance to West St causes DAILY road blockages through tailbacks. Has been like this for too long!
3. Too many charity shops, creates a run down appearance.
4. Trying to create a cafe culture in a pedestrianised town square is not what we need, we need more interesting shops

Comment

Representation ID: 16260

Received: 06/11/2009

Respondent: Rochford Parish Council

Agree these are main issues, and wish to comment that the speed limit through Rochford Town should be 20mph.

Comment

Representation ID: 16623

Received: 27/11/2009

Respondent: Mr Brian Whistler

Agree these are the main issues particularly dealing with speed of vehicles through town centre and stopping queuing into market square.

Support

Representation ID: 16650

Received: 30/11/2009

Respondent: Arriva Southern Counties

We would agree with the bus service comments in this section. Passenger shelters are a basic requirement for town centre stops to encourage users of buses.

We would be pleased to work with the Council to improve bus stop signage and stop information.