<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[The unadulterated views of James Courtenay                  Deputy Leader of Southend Council]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://jamescourtenay.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[jamescourtenay]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://jamescourtenay.wordpress.com/author/jamescourtenay/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Happy New Year]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been a little quiet on the blog over the Christmas period, but have still been active with various residents&#8217; concerns.</p>
<p>Here is a question for you avid blog readers &#8211; Morrisons, do many residents use it over the other side of the A127?</p>
<p>My colleague, Mark Flewitt, in St Laurence Ward is keen to see what is going on there and supporting local residents who are objecting to the changes proposed.</p>
<p>There is a planning application to change the use of the three units that are there (currently occupied by a hairdressers and another business) and use them for a Morrisons&#8217; Cafe. There is a pub at the end of the parade of shops there that is concerned about the impact it will have on its day time trade.</p>
<p>I would be interest to know if Blenheim Residents use Morissons there or the businesses nearby? I want to support local businesses, but also take into account want residents want (a Cafe or other retailers there?)</p>
<p>Happy New Year!</p>
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