Southend United may shortly go into Administration as HM Revenue and Customs call in a £690,000 outstanding tax bill.
The Blues has a few days to find the money or go into Administration. Failure to pay could result in a drop to the bottom of League One or League Two relegation, the need to sell off players, and would leave a question-mark over the move from Roots Hall to the new Fossetts Farm ground.
The High Court hearing, now set for Wednesday 4th November, is set to decide the fate of the 100 year Shrimpers.
In case you’ve not been following the local press, the town of Southend-on-Sea is bidding to become the UK’s Capital of Culture 2013.
So, what are Southend’s selling points?
- Events such as the Southend Airshow, Southend Carnival and Leigh Art Trail?
- Tourist attractions such as our 7 miles of beaches and our pier?
- Or perhaps our two theatres, new University campus, football team, and our pub and club scene?
Liverpool won European Capital of Culture status in 2008, setting a benchmark for a UK culture capital. Are we as cultured as Liverpool? We’re apparently competing against Manchester, Derby and Durham for the Capital of Culture title, and we’ll know by Spring 2010.
Any thoughts on our bid?
Comments please…
Southend’s historic York Road Market closed on the 17th of October 2009.
Following a Health and Safety review undertaken for the council in September, it was identified that the market, and the 22 shops based there, would have to close. Three days notice was given before the closure.
The report cites rotted roof timbers, the need for re-wiring, the lack of a fire alarm and substandard glazing.
Apparently, the council is in discussion with traders regarding the future of the site, and possible relocation, but it’s feared that many shops will shut for good. Many are speculating that, rather than taking remedial action and re-opening the market, the site may be sold, or turned into a car park.
York Road Market 29 Oct 2009
Comments on the future of the market welcomed…
