James Duddridge, Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, has received official confirmation from Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State from the Department for Transport, that Southend has been added to the pilot scheme for driving tests within the community, tests start from 14th May 2012. Driving Tests will operate from The Tickfield Centre which is located on the Tickfield Industrial Centre
James said
“I am delighted that Southend has been added to the pilot scheme and am pleased to confirm that tests are being offered from 14th May which is fantastic news.
“Tests in Southend will initially be available two days a week on a Monday and Friday. This will be kept under review and may evolve depending on the level of demand.
“You can now book to take your test in Southend and I look forward to the new test centre being of use to not only my constituents but those within neighbouring constituencies.”
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