Transport boss Roger Weaver has slammed contractors for not completing work to revamp Southend town centre quickly enough.

Mr Weaver, cabinet member for transport at Southend Council, said he was angry contractors Alfred McAlpine were not on course to get the work finished by November 22.

A spokesman for McAlpine said they were looking into the causes for the delay.

Published Tuesday October 22, 2002

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