Aren’t we lucky to have six concrete eyesore plinths between the Kursaal and Pier Hill in Southend.

Now they are lit up to provide beacons of light that undoubtedly distracts some motorists from keeping their eyes on the traffic.

I have had to avoid two near misses this week.

Who thought these were a good idea? It’s amazing what highly paid consultants, designers and town planners can manage to get approval for when it suits.

At least the end is in sight regarding the traffic chaos, but I am at a loss to why the new promenade will be called City Beach.

Mrs E Tanner
Westbury Road
Southend