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A HUGE development of thousands of homes will bring a new bypass to Southend and Rochford, furious campaigners believe. The new neighbourhood of 7,254 homes has been mooted for greenbelt land between the two towns, with fears the long talked about bypass would have to be included. The route, which could take drivers from Shoebury, through Rochford and past Maldon, has been spoken of in Southend for years. This comes as the Green Party launched a campaign and petition against the development, which would sit between Sutton Road and Star Lane, just north of the A1159 and A13. The petition opposes both the bypass and the new neighbourhood.
A HUGE development of thousands of homes will bring a new bypass to Southend and Rochford, furious campaigners believe. The new neighbourhood of 7,254 homes has been mooted for greenbelt land between the two towns, with fears the long talked about bypass would have to be included. The route, which could take drivers from Shoebury, through Rochford and past Maldon, has been spoken of in Southend for years. This comes as the Green Party launched a campaign and petition against the development, which would sit between Sutton Road and Star Lane, just north of the A1159 and A13. The petition opposes both the bypass and the new neighbourhood.
STARTLING new figures reveal one in five people in Southend have been a victim of bike theft, as cyclists call for more to be done to tackle the crime. A survey carried out by south east Essex Green Party showed that out of the 187 people that took part, 86 per cent feel bike theft is an issue of concern. The respondents claimed that the police and council are not doing enough to tackle it. Figures also showed that 19 per cent of people had previously been a victim of bike theft. It comes as the Echo has reported on a spate of bike thefts across the town since February.
STARTLING new figures reveal one in five people in Southend have been a victim of bike theft, as cyclists call for more to be done to tackle the crime. A survey carried out by south east Essex Green Party showed that out of the 187 people that took part, 86 per cent feel bike theft is an issue of concern. The respondents claimed that the police and council are not doing enough to tackle it. Figures also showed that 19 per cent of people had previously been a victim of bike theft. It comes as the Echo has reported on a spate of bike thefts across the town since February.