Looks like airport could be on its way to expansion!

We understand that the courts have refused leave for a judicial review of the planning application decision relating to the airport runway extension.  We have yet to receive formal confirmation of this judgement. 

Received today from Chief Exec Southend BC.  I understand the applicant could appeal this in some way requesting a verbal hearing.

Garon Park Pool Competition Sell Out

The British Gas Diving Competition was a sell out! That’s a fantastic start for the new Garon Park Swimming and Diving Venue in Southend on Sea.

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News photos | Tom Daley and his partner Peter Waterfield (right) in the 10m Synchro Event during the British Gas National Cup at Southend Swimming and Diving Centre, Essex.

News photos | Tom Daley and his partner Peter Waterfield (right) in the 10m Synchro Event during the British Gas National Cup at Southend Swimming and Diving Centre, Essex.

Fancy a swim?

We had a sneak preview of the new pool at Garon Park today. It’s due to open on Monday 15th and it’s looking really fantastic, some youngsters were doing demonstation dives, rather them than me, and their coach was delighted with the new facility as indeed were we. This is possibly the best dive facility in the UK,  and with the children’s pool and the normal pool it should prove a very popular destination. It was in 2005 that the decision was taken to move the pool to Garon Park where it now shares a new entrance with the Leisure Centre. The 27 bus will run until 22.30 Monday to Saturday and between 9 – 18.30 on Sundays. There will be special swim offers and discounts for residents.

Success for the Prime Minister in Europe

David Cameron secures a 2.9% limit in EU  budget increase- see more at link-

Success for the Prime Minister in Europe.

Adding a certain something!

Southend is set to plant palm trees along our Seafront to soften the landscape. Many residents have over the past few years suggested that Palm Trees would improve the seafront.  Some will be fitted in along the existing eastern cycle path whilst many more will go in as part of the new cycle path that is planned to run westwards from the Pier to Chalkwell. The new western section will be built parallel to the southern promenade. The palm trees, which will be selected for climate and exposure, will be carefully located so as not to obscure views for residents. Work should commence this spring but will probably stop over the summer season, commencing again in the autumn.

In March 2011 when City Beach is completed it will be posible to cycle from Chalkwell to East Beach, off road, which is a fantastic opportunity for those who wish to cycle for fun, excersise or as a family but are not too happy doing so on road.

The Palm Trees  will not be going into City Beach as this will has a very full seperate landscape scheme as well as an off road cycle route which will link the eastern and western sections..