JANICE Price (Aug 13) may look forward to the airport expansion, that is her prerogative, but there must be thousands of residents who do not agree, and she does not speak for the community, thank goodness.
I ran a business in “a major business hub town”, (her words) and on retirement I looked for, and found a retirement home in Southend.
I found peace and tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of business hub towns and most of my neighbours share my views.
There is no doubt airports bring noise, congestion and pollution, particularly on take-off. I know Southend has always had an airfield, and light aircraft are often seen over Southend, but to compare this with a major airport is being really naïve.
I compliment Southend West MP David Amess for looking after our welfare, and I hope he will be able to help us retain this “oasis in a busy world”, which we call Southend.
Finally, it will provide jobs, but for whom, will these jobs go to Southend residents? Prosperity goes to the entrepreneurs, not necessarily to the residents. We should have a public inquiry, so that every one can have his or her say.
DERRICK WEAVER
The Broadway
Thorpe Bay