<?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[Better bus services]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>Just a short note to say I&#8217;m pleased to confirm improvements to two of the more popular bus stops in Blenheim &#8211; the two closest to the A127 on Bridgewater Drive.</p>
<p>The plan is to improve accessibility for everyone by replacing the verge at the stops with a hard standing and providing a raised bus boarder (higher kerb for easier access for wheelchair and pram users as well as those who find climbing up difficult). Work to commence shortly.</p>
<p>There are also plans for the London bound Kent Elms A127 stop (for the X30) again with a raised bus boarder, and also a shelter.</p>
<p>More &#8216;Better Bus Area&#8217; projects to follow elsewhere in the ward soon.</p>
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