However, this has done little to allay fears with bosses worried a last minute change could see hundreds descend on Southend. According to the Facebook group, a “specific location will be revealed hours before the event”, planned to start at 6pm. Martin Terry, councillor in charge of community safety, said: “We have to wait for the intel, but if an event like that is going on, it’s almost guaranteed we will see the roads closed again. “We have to put community safety first. Disruption is far better than having a serious injury caused by these drivers.” Mr Terry insisted traders would be given notice of any closures, after frustration circled at the last minute announcement last week.