Southend Pier - Icon or embarassment?

[Mad Cyril]

Are you a fan of the pier?

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Yes...but I think they could do a hell of a lot with it!!

 

[Sherif H]

Inevitably, as soon as the Council build anything there it will get burnt down, or hit by an oil tanker...so is there much point?! :D

 

[Bob Cratchitt]

It is a complete Icon,

a) it shows what was acheived in our Grandfather's day when people took the bull by the horns and actually got things done. No NIMBYs in those days.

b) shows what an apathetic bunch of councillors we have had since 1977, no matter what colour, as each one has done feck all for the pier.

 

[Sherif H]

It is a complete Icon,

a) it shows what was acheived in our Grandfather's day when people took the bull by the horns and actually got things done. No NIMBYs in those days.

b) shows what an apathetic bunch of councillors we have had since 1977, no matter what colour, as each one has done feck all for the town full stop.

Edited accordingly!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

As mentioned before, they should build our new stadium at the end of the pier.

With the pier train, it already has ideal transport links.

 

[MK Shrimper]

It's iconic and should be restored.

 

[SUFC_Al]

It is a complete Icon,

a) it shows what was acheived in our Grandfather's day when people took the bull by the horns and actually got things done. No NIMBYs in those days.

b) shows what an apathetic bunch of councillors we have had since 1977, no matter what colour, as each one has done feck all for the pier.

agree, it's a shame to see it going to waste and it should be a top priority for the council, as should getting the cliffs done once and for all.

 

[Sherif H]

As mentioned before, they should build our new stadium at the end of the pier.

With the pier train, it already has ideal transport links.

Great idea, and economical too...would only add about another £200 million to the cost!

 

[Pubey]

Great idea, and economical too...would only add about another £200 million to the cost!

that's only 800 Billy Paynters!

 

[Firestorm]

As mentioned before, they should build our new stadium at the end of the pier.

With the pier train, it already has ideal transport links.

And a swift boat trip to Chatham for those at the end of their contract..ideal

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Great idea, and economical too...would only add about another £200 million to the cost!

I think you fail to take into account some of the savings you'd make - eg the "land" would be cheaper than Fossets, where someone appears to own a ransom strip.

I therefore think you'll find it would only add another £195 million to the cost.


In addition, I'd look to build the ground far enough out to become a tax haven, enabling duty free shopping. This would boost the adjoining retail outlet. The club would also benefit from not having to pay any taxes, and we'd also be outside the jurisdiction of the English FA, enabling us to overturn all red cards on spurious grounds a la Cardiff and Swansea.

 

[Sherif H]

I think you fail to take into account some of the savings you'd make - eg the "land" would be cheaper than Fossets, where someone appears to own a ransom strip.

I therefore think you'll find it would only add another £195 million to the cost.


In addition, I'd look to build the ground far enough out to become a tax haven, enabling duty free shopping. This would boost the adjoining retail outlet. The club would also benefit from not having to pay any taxes, and we'd also be outside the jurisdiction of the English FA, enabling us to overturn all red cards on spurious grounds a la Cardiff and Swansea.

I don't think the estuary is wide enough to enable us to classify the new water stadium as being in international waters, and therefore a tax haven! Great theory though.

I would also suggest that whilst FF had a ransom strip at the front, perhaps the Port of London authority may say something about taking up a few acres of their busy shipping lanes! :D

 

[Pubey]

I don't think the estuary is wide enough to enable us to classify the new water stadium as being in international waters, and therefore a tax haven! Great theory though.

I would also suggest that whilst FF had a ransom strip at the front, perhaps the Port of London authority may say something about taking up a few acres of their busy shipping lanes! :D

yeah the price of recreational drugs in the area would skyrocket!

 

[OldBlueLady]

As some of you are aware I'm a Southender born and bred, as are both my parents' families, and no matter what I am proud of my town and its heritage therefore to me the pier is completely iconic.

I don't doubt it should be redeveloped, but it should be done in such a way that is in homage to its original purpose and its original design. The marina was the only plan that would have really done it justice. There is potential for regeneration all that's needed is a bit of decent investment and a council that is willing to be brave!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

I don't think the estuary is wide enough to enable us to classify the new water stadium as being in international waters, and therefore a tax haven! Great theory though.

I would also suggest that whilst FF had a ransom strip at the front, perhaps the Port of London authority may say something about taking up a few acres of their busy shipping lanes! :D

The Port of London's authority I believe ends at the Crowstone. They have no rights to be meddling in international affairs.

 

[Davros]

I think you fail to take into account some of the savings you'd make - eg the "land" would be cheaper than Fossets, where someone appears to own a ransom strip.

I therefore think you'll find it would only add another £195 million to the cost.


In addition, I'd look to build the ground far enough out to become a tax haven, enabling duty free shopping. This would boost the adjoining retail outlet. The club would also benefit from not having to pay any taxes, and we'd also be outside the jurisdiction of the English FA, enabling us to overturn all red cards on spurious grounds a la Cardiff and Swansea.

might there not be a problem with the exclusion zone around that boat that sunk with/without the bombs on board...

also, think of all the balls that would fly over the North Bank, and into the drink, never to be seen again after being poached by some chav in a canoe!

 

[OldBlueLady]

The Port of London's authority I believe ends at the Crowstone. They have no rights to be meddling in international affairs.

Indeed that's what I've always understood, I bet there are a lot of people on here that weren't even aware of the existence of the Crowstone or the significance of Crowstone Road.

http://thames.me.uk/s00015.htm

 

[MK Shrimper]

might there not be a problem with the exclusion zone around that boat that sunk with/without the bombs on board...

Not to mention the tons of chemical warfare stuff thats on there as well.....

 

[Bob Cratchitt]

Indeed that's what I've always understood, I bet there are a lot of people on here that weren't even aware of the existence of the Crowstone or the significance of Crowstone Road.

There goes another chance of a poll :'(