They announced similar plans about 2 years ago at Southend, but said it would have to be done in stages and depended on public opinion. Fitting the gates were the first step and then the work seemed to stop.

There was always talk about completely pedestrianising the main seafront, as one of the local councillors has a bee in his bonnet about boy racers.

As for ripping off peoples ideas.......... there have been various monthly club meets going on at Southend seafront for over 10 years so I think you may have got the wrong idea on that one.