Oh dear - now we have a committee!
The Echo reports that a new task force to work on the future of Southend Airport has been set up between Southend Council and Rochford District Council to work together on a new joint policy for its development.
Some quotes from the Southend Councillor responsible for development
"I think it is important the two authorities will now be working together on plans for improving the airport and expanding its services"
"It is all about jobs and prosperity and this has been a long time coming"
"There will be disagreements between us but I welcome this as a positive step forward for Southend"
For the first time we are working together with Rochford to achieve a joint strategy on the airport"
Have we heard all this before, is the current strategy of the airport operators now out of the window and are we back to another period of indecision whilst the committee ponders once every month or quarter.
Would not expect any reports in the near future, bearing in mind Southend Council's track record. The pier is in worse condition now than when it burned down 30 years ago, the Seafront has still not been restored following the landslides of some years ago, Priory Park road widening has died a death, the High Steet and new bus station are disasters.... the list goes on.
Cheers, but with little optimism
Southender