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In this edition, Cllr Tony Cox raises concerns about the Better Queensway project, detailing its timeline and the millions of pounds at risk. The Essex Chamber is working closely with the new local government in support of businesses plus why you are advised to avoid Southchurch Road for the next 20 weeks. Southend police continue to keep our city safe by taking a hardline on troublemakers.

Additionally, catch up on my favourite charity, the Southend Hospital Charitable Foundation's Spotlight Appeal. Southend, your support has been outstanding, with just over £150,000 to reach its £600,000 target. Read about the Spotlight Appeal and the many heroes who are making this incredible effort possible and how you can get involved.

As always, we aim to keep you informed and engaged with the issues shaping our town’s future if you feel you would like to engage with residents, please feel free to contact me.

For this month's Oracle competition, there’s a beautiful noise, comin’ up from the South East Essex streets, got a beautiful sound, it’s got a beautiful beat. Paraphrasing the lyrics to Neil Diamond’s million-selling 1976 single, hit stage show It’s A BEAUTIFUL NOISE with Fisher Stevens – a joyful celebration of the music and a tribute to Neil Diamond is coming to Palace Theatre, Southend on Friday, 13 September. Southend Theatres has given 2 x pairs of tickets to give away. For more information on this show please visit the Palace theatre website.

To enter simply visit: oraclepublications.co.uk competition page, competition ends 31 August 2024.

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CONTENTS Southend's Better Queensway 9/10 Local Issues by Cllr Tony Cox

Essex Chambers of Commerce

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Keeping the city safe

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Police Watch

Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal 26/27 Charity

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LOCAL ISSUES

Southend's Better Queensway:

A Troubled Journey

By Cllr Tony Cox Leader of the Conservative Group cllrtonycox@ southend.gov.uk

Regular readers of the Oracle will be aware of the Council’s Better Queensway project, which is a large-scale multi-phase regeneration project of a large section of central Southend, mainly comprising and including Quantock, Malvern, Pennine, and Chiltern tower blocks, the Essex Street and Short Street car parks.

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the Government regulator that Swan Housing was effectively bankrupt.

This ultimately led to Swan Housing Association becoming part of Sanctuary Housing Association in February 2023.

Partnership with Swan Housing

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In April 2019, the Council procured Swan Housing Association as Joint Venture Partner to secure planning and deliver the regeneration project.

In December 2021, it was revealed by August 2024

In trying to pursue this unviable pipe dream, £9.2 million of costs were racked up, and the Council faced the prospect of handing back nearly £20 million of Government funding.

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After previously getting themselves into this mess, last month, the Administration revealed their plans to alleviate the crisis. To be clear, this is a crisis, as when I was Leader last year, the Administration was warned that these costs, if the project collapsed, would have to be paid back, causing certain bankruptcy for the Council.

So, what are the Administration’s plans to tackle the crisis? Unbelievably, it is to carry on with the unviable scheme!

No Guarantees The latest report confirms that there is no guarantee that a single breeze block will be laid or a single home built but will plough ahead in closing the perfectly good Queensway road

underpass to build the new road which will reduce the Queensway junction from eight lanes to four, have a 20mph speed limit, speed bumps, traffic lights, and a roundabout all at ground level.

Financial Shortfall This still doesn't resolve the problem. To build a new road will cost approximately £21 million. After paying back the £9.2 million debt, this leaves a shortfall of approximately £11.5 million.

Borrowing Costs This money will have to be borrowed.

The borrowing costs will cost the taxpayer over £600,000 per year. It is simply economics of the madhouse.

We are only a few months into this new Administration. With the prospect of the Administration lasting until 2026, what could possibly go wrong!

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The new government has signalled that it is abandoning the term ‘levelling up’ and that devolution to local level is back on the political agenda. The Chambers is heavily involved in speaking for business as we begin to move, we hope, towards an Essex-wide deal that works for Southend and brings more local control over how the county and the city develops. On this and other issues affecting Southend and the wider county we will want to build effective working relationships across the political spectrum.

Southchurch Road – Cadent Gas Works In other news, we have been made aware

by Cadent, the owners and maintainers of Essex’s gas network, that there will be upcoming gas works taking place along Southchurch Road, from 22 July for 20 weeks.

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cause disruption for local businesses and residents in the busy summer months. More information on the project specifics can be found on their dedicated cadentgas.com/major-projects/ southchurchroad.

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Essex County Council has developed an advice pack specifically for Essex businesses to help them reduce their carbon footprint. You can find the Business Advice pack at www.essexclimate. org.uk/essex-business-advice-pack.

The pack has been developed following recommendations from the Essex Climate Action Commission’s report ‘Net Zero: Making Essex Carbon Neutral’ and in consultation with a range of Essex businesses and key professional bodies.

The pack demonstrates how businesses can transform, mitigate, and adapt to climate change.

A reminder that the Chambers’ flagship event the Festival of Business will take place on 13 November at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Find out how you can get involved in the most anticipated business extravaganza in Essex at www. festivalofbusiness.co.uk.

There are many other activities and events so do have a look at the Chambers website or get in touch:essexchambers.co.uk or call us on 01702 560100

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POLICE WATCH

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he policing of Southend seafront this summer is succeeding in limiting unruly behaviour and maintaining the city’s family-friendly atmosphere, says Superintendent Leigh Norris, who leads Operation Union.

The operation, which is now in its fourth year, sees officers conducting dedicated patrols of the busiest areas of Southend and Old Leigh between the end of May and beginning of September. They are there to help the public, provide a visible deterrent, and diffuse any potential flashpoints.

So far this year, officers on Union patrols have made more than 60 arrests for offences including possession of drugs, theft, and assault.

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Officers have also conducted 174 stop searches, 86 of which have led to the discovery of illegal items. One man was arrested after being found in possession of 30 wraps of a class A drug. More than 50 of the searches led to the discovery of cannabis.engagement events in more places than ever before and the feedback from local residents has been encouraging. Maintaining the trust of the local community remains my top priority.”

Union Officers Ensure City Safety

Union officers work in collaboration with Southend-on-Sea City Council, the British Transport Police (BTP), the c2c railway, Greater Anglia and seafront businesses to make sure that anyone who comes to the city and causes trouble is swiftly and decisively dealt with.

Monitoring Ensures Safe Summer

Activity on the trainlines and roads into the city is closely monitored by BTP and Essex Highways, and the council’s CCTV team and community safety officers have their eyes on the streets watching out for watching for anyone acting suspiciously. Supt Norris said his team have been quick to search and arrest people who are misbehaving: “Thousands of people of all ages come to Southend every summer to enjoy the beach and attractions. We want everyone to have fun and but not in a way that negatively impacts anyone else.

Commitment to Safety and Order

“Unfortunately, there are occasions when a tiny minority of individuals decide that they want to spoil things. We’ve been clear that anyone who steps out of line by behaving anti-socially or committing crime will be removed from the area and we’ve kept that promise.”

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INGREDIENTS (Serves 8) • 75g blanched almonds • 3 medium free-range egg whites • 100g caster sugar • 75g light brown soft sugar • 50g toasted flaked almonds FOR THE CUSTARD • 300ml whipping cream • 3 medium free-range egg yolks • 3 tbsp caster sugar • 1 tbsp cornflour • 50ml amaretto FOR THE APRICOTS & CARAMEL SAUCE • 400g tin apricots in syrup • 4 tbsp caster sugar • Grated zest and juice ½ lime • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4.

Spread the almonds out on a baking tray and roast for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely, then whizz coarsely in a food processor (be careful not to over-process the nuts or they’ll turn oily and cause your meringue to collapse). If you don’t have a food processor chop the nuts very finely with a sharp knife. Turn down the oven temperature to 120°C/100°C fan/gas ½.

Using a saucer or small bowl, draw 4 x 10cm circles on 2 sheets of non-stick baking paper (8 circles in total). Turn over and put on top of 2 baking sheets. Put the egg whites (reserve the yolks for the custard) in a large clean heatproof bowl with both sugars. Using an electric hand mixer, whisk briefly to combine. Set over a pan of barely simmering water (don’t let the water

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Pour the mixture back into the pan and put over a medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring all the time, until thickened. Strain through a sieve into a clean bowl and cover with a piece of cling film touching the surface to prevent a skin forming. Cool, then chill until cold and thick.

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