The following letter was published in the Echo this week:

"I read in the Echo that there were at least two congestion “hotspots” in Southend.

"I always wonder about the area outside schools. For example, West Leigh Infants and Juniors is on a very busy junction. I wonder if they are thought about when looking at congestion?

"Children are often out playing in that playground and cars just sit at the traffic lights for ages.

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"One wonders what these children are breathing in. Does anyone actually check?

"We talk about congestion charges and I think I’m persuaded by it if I’m honest. I am worried about future generations and the harm we are doing to them.

"Anything we can do to get more environmentally-friendly transport in Southend has to be good.

"While ULEZ is an annoyance, that’s what it is doing in London - making sure people have cars which consider the environment. This is a good thing."

V M GRIFFIN

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