A GOVERNMENT minister has paid a visit to Southend

John Lamb, leader of Southend Council and Sir David Amess MP for Southend west, met with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury

The Leader of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, Councillor John Lamb and Sir David Amess MP met with the Chief Secretary of Treasury, the Rt Hon David Gauke MP to discuss regional development and infrastructure investment in Southend.

Mr Lamb discussed with the minister issues concerning local investment and regeneration in Southend including the Queensway development and the Airport Business Park in Southend.

Mr Amess said: "Much progress was achieved at the meeting to boost Southend's economic growth and transport connectivity.”