An opposition party leader on Southend Council has renewed calls for a referendum on controversial plans to widen Priory Crescent.
Tory Cabinet members unanimously agreed the proposals on Tuesday despite a storm of protest around the town.
A dispute has broken out about an area of land containing trees on the side of the road which would be affected.
Lib Dem leader Graham Longley, who also represents Blenheim Park Ward, said there were alternatives to the plans and called for a referendum.
Published Thursday, March 7, 2002
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