James Duddridge, Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, has met with local businesses during a round table event at the Hive with the Foundation of Small Businesses.
During the meeting a number of issues were raised by the local businesses including the idea of the A127 becoming a motorway, a Shoebury Bypass and the High Street.
Following the meeting James said,
"It was great to meet with local businesses to discuss the issues that affect them everyday, Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and contribute massively in employing local people."