THE regeneration of Southend seems more like degeneration.

Businesses such as Debenhams disappearing, the airport virtually unused, but new homes springing up all over the place and going to use the same road infrastructure as now.

Never mind, the extra council tax will come in handy.

EDDIE CAINE

Burrs Hill Chase, Southend

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