T.R.T.A. Representations Accepted
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BECAUSE of representations made on behalf of commercial vehicle operators in the Southend parking meter scheme, the Southend Corporation have made a number of adjustments to their plans, state the Traders Road Transport Association.
Mr. R. F. G. Brown, T.R.T.A. London .secretary, states: "The Southend Corporation published its proposals before discussing them with affected interests. We objected on the grounds that the proposed facilities for loading and unloading in the heart of Southend's shopping area were quite inadequate. Many shops would have been virtually cut off for the whole of the day.
"Our Traffic Officer and members of the divisional staff examined every inch of the roads concerned, the siting of the meters, the extent of the loading bans and the spaces for unloading. As a result representations were made for 30 additional loading, spaces.
" We have now been informed that adjustments to meet our representations have been made in 23 cases and we have been thanked for the assistance given to the Council and its officers.
"Now facilities for the delivery and collection of goods in Southend will be immeasurably better than they might have been.".