Vikki Morrow, a 37-year-old mother living on Eagle Way in Shoebury, has been dealing with ongoing building works for the past eight months. The construction project aims to build 13 affordable homes on Eagle Way and Anson Chase, causing constant disruption for Vikki and her family.
The works began in January, with metal fencing blocking access to Vikki’s property until September. She has expressed her frustrations, stating that the construction has led to damage to her home, including her back doors falling out of the frame. The presence of metal fencing and scaffolding near her house has also affected her privacy and ability to relax at home.
Vikki has had to endure sleepless nights, worrying about how emergency services would reach her home due to the restricted access caused by the building works. In one instance, she had to call an ambulance for her seven-year-old child, and the emergency crew had difficulty reaching her property.
Southend Council has acknowledged the distress caused to Vikki and is in discussions with the contractor, South Essex Homes, to address the issues raised. Labour Councillor Anne Jones, responsible for planning and housing, has expressed apologies for the disruption and property damage experienced by Vikki and other residents in the area. The council is working to resolve the issues and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Residents’ patience is appreciated, and efforts are being made to address the damage caused by the construction and restore property access. The council is committed to ensuring that residents like Vikki are not unduly impacted by the building works taking place in the area.
