In the last couple of days, I’ve written to the Chief Executive of Southern Water on two occasions, about two separate issues in Southampton.
Firstly, I wrote regarding the ‘screening application’ published on Southampton City Council’s Planning Portal yesterday, concerning upgrades to Southern Water’s Portswood Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Local residents are rightly concerned about the impact the upgrade works might have on their community, and so I have requested a meeting with Southern Water to discuss how construction will affect people living close by – in St Denys, particularly on Kent Road – and to find out what they will do to mitigate any adverse impact.
Today, following contact from a number of residents and businesses in and around Shirley High Street, I wrote to Lawrence Godsen again. This time, it was regarding the disruption caused by Southern Water’s ongoing works there, which are reportedly causing major problems for local traders, including access issues, loss of footfall, and plummeting takings.
I’ve asked the Chief Executive to provide urgent clarification as to how the company is supporting the community, particularly businesses, during this time, and you can read my letter in full below.
If you have any concerns at all about either of these issues, please do get in touch with me and I will do what I can to support you and make sure your voice is heard.