London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper

This opportunity cannot be missed, standing still is not an option. Economic growth of the area is at stake. The airport is the catalyst, without development of this site Southend will remain a seaside resort and a seaside resort only - doesn't give many employment opportunities. Its no good giving good further education to school leavers if they up sticks and move out of the area!

This opportunity cannot be missed, standing still is not an option. Economic growth of the area is at stake. The airport is the catalyst, without development of this site Southend will remain a seaside resort and a seaside resort only - doesn't give many employment opportunities. Its no good giving good further education to school leavers if they up sticks and move out of the area!

This opportunity cannot be missed, standing still is not an option. Economic growth of the area is at stake. The airport is the catalyst, without development of this site Southend will remain a seaside resort and a seaside resort only - doesn't give many employment opportunities. Its no good giving good further education to school leavers if they up sticks and move out of the area!

The environmental consequences of expanding must be thoroughly investigated, noise pollution, fuel pollution and their effect on nature. Still, I believe that by expanding Southend this will hopefully alleviate the already overstretched Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow particularly on short haul European routes.

The environmental consequences of expanding must be thoroughly investigated, noise pollution, fuel pollution and their effect on nature. Still, I believe that by expanding Southend this will hopefully alleviate the already overstretched Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow particularly on short haul European routes.

The environmental consequences of expanding must be thoroughly investigated, noise pollution, fuel pollution and their effect on nature. Still, I believe that by expanding Southend this will hopefully alleviate the already overstretched Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow particularly on short haul European routes.

Development of the airport and the lengthening of the runway has been proposed many times before. Without a positive decision one way or the other, little enthusiasm can be expected from prospective investors and developers to bring businesses to the current limited facility and its surrounding area.

Development of the airport and the lengthening of the runway has been proposed many times before. Without a positive decision one way or the other, little enthusiasm can be expected from prospective investors and developers to bring businesses to the current limited facility and its surrounding area.

Development of the airport and the lengthening of the runway has been proposed many times before. Without a positive decision one way or the other, little enthusiasm can be expected from prospective investors and developers to bring businesses to the current limited facility and its surrounding area.

The gain from Scenario 3 out weighs any losses for the Southend Area. As the area's population continues to rise due to new housing, the extra employment is a must.