Southend High Street to get new store
High Street boost as deal is signed for prominent empty shop One of Southend’s most prominent empty high street units is about to be taken over by a mystery company. Councillors believe the borough’s ailing High Street could be about to experience a renaissance following news a 19,000sq ft unit on the corner of Clifftown Road is about to be taken over on a long lease. As the final legal formalities take place, workmen could be seen clearing the former Poundland. Kevin Robinson, councillor responsible for business, culture and tourism, said: “We know there has been interest on a ...