On February 4, 2026 we joined residents and partners, South Essex Homes , Southend-on-Sea City Council and contractor Taylor Woodrow to host a public information event at discuss the ongoing Better Queensway regeneration project.  Local councillors Cllr Margaret Borton and Cllr Ann Jones were also in attendance.

Southend Community Matters is working with partners to ensure that residents are part of conversations about the project and that they are able to influence how information is shared and how local people can stay informed.

The session was held hosted by local residents at Barringtons and focused on Phase 1 infrastructure works, including the recent removal of the Queensway footbridge and plans to fill the underpass to reduce anti-social behavior. Attendees were shown information about the new four-lane surface-level road, sustainable drainage systems, and enhanced cycle paths linking Victoria Station to the seafront. The event was well attended officials were able to answer residents questions regarding parking and construction timelines.