The unadulterated views of James Courtenay Deputy Leader of Southend Council

Happy New Year

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I’ve been a little quiet on the blog over the Christmas period, but have still been active with various residents’ concerns.

Here is a question for you avid blog readers – Morrisons, do many residents use it over the other side of the A127?

My colleague, Mark Flewitt, in St Laurence Ward is keen to see what is going on there and supporting local residents who are objecting to the changes proposed.

There is a planning application to change the use of the three units that are there (currently occupied by a hairdressers and another business) and use them for a Morrisons’ Cafe. There is a pub at the end of the parade of shops there that is concerned about the impact it will have on its day time trade.

I would be interest to know if Blenheim Residents use Morissons there or the businesses nearby? I want to support local businesses, but also take into account want residents want (a Cafe or other retailers there?)

Happy New Year!

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