http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/ Echo /news/readerletters/ en-gb Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:56 +0000 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:56 +0000 http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.echo-news.co.uk/resources/images/1006862/?type=rsslogo http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/ http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/5056125.Only_one_in_50_of_our_new_trees_will_survive/?ref=rss Ahmad Khwaja’s defence of Southend Council’s decision to remove the mature trees at Cuckoo Corner sounded very convincing (Mar 2), and I am certain a lot of people will be wondering what the fuss is about, but he is missing the point. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:20:43 +0000 a87a0c4e76e583a655fde9302a5b2800 http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/5056127.The_clampers_make_the_rules/?ref=rss George De’ath was delighted to see a clamping van clamped, but was less happy to see the driver giving the finger to the proceedings, questioning whether an ordinary motorist at the mercy of the clamping firm would have got away with insulting behaviour (Mar 9). Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:21:14 +0000 8d0b5910647ba1648d63c4c6f2c0f811 http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/5056129.Renaissance_quango_should_go/?ref=rss If the Tories get in government, I wonder if they will keep their promise to cull the quangoes. I hope Renaissance Southend will be first on the list. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:21:42 +0000 84f09a2410f3927c0524268fea0e0102 http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/5051996.Spot_earmarked_for_450_homes_is_liable_to_flood/?ref=rss Further to Mr Warren’s letter about cars stuck in flooded Watery Lane, Hullbridge (Feb 26), I would remind everyone this is the area Rochford Council has earmarked for 450 new houses. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:37:13 +0000 ddf59df9a0be5998336677c756e11e8c http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/5051999.Council_ignored_our_approaches/?ref=rss With reference to your article on the flooding at Woodside Cemetery, Thundersley, (Feb 25) we would like to reply to a comment made by Castle Point councillor Bill Dick. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:37:48 +0000 15ab42ea49e191ce496be3b71c235d6d http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/5052002.Nice_to_see_the_law_enforced/?ref=rss I took a walk along the beach at Shoebury and sat on the sea wall, only to have three fishermen set up their gear on the railings above me. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:38:14 +0000 3d49fb15be21317bd30bec35957f7f6d http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/5052003.Protection_for_works_of_art/?ref=rss May I correct any misunderstanding that may have arisen as a result of Max Orbach’s report on the new sign for St Martin of Tours Church, Basildon. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:38:41 +0000 3f88620a0544887f75983c186fb7578a http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/5052004.We_are_all_working_to_respond_to_residents____estate_concerns/?ref=rss I was shocked and disappointed to read your article “No apologies from housing bosses for Felmores fire” (Echo, Basildon edition, Friday). Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:39:08 +0000 65a3ea5217f55184f306b9e56b2cdd5e http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/5049224.High_price_of_transit_system/?ref=rss It would be almost impossible to create a high speed transit system for Southend. Apart from the enormous cost it would require buses, or preferably trams, to have designated lanes devoid of other traffic. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:48:11 +0000 2231911a083370b657cc202d34186624 http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/readerletters/5049221.Traffic_lights_will_only_make_matters_worse/?ref=rss If Southend Council has a policy of replacing one tree with two that is excellent news, but that has not occurred in my area where in recent years six trees have been cut down and replaced with two. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:47:45 +0000 a23a38a9eb8f719e7c118c083479cbbd