BBC should seek to clarify the status and progress of the South Brentwood Growth Corridor Masterplan referenced in criterion i in paragraph 5.102. BBC should consider providing further narrative in the paragraph to explain this.

3. Effective.

Clarification is sought with regards to the status and progress with South Brentwood Growth Corridor Masterplan referenced in criterion i in paragraph 5.102. BBC should consider providing further narrative in the paragraph to explain this.

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iv. The A127 Task Force has representation from all South Essex authorities including BBC. This Task Force will oversee much of the public affairs interaction between the Councils and Government to ensure that the route is seen as strategic and as a potential candidate for re-trunking in order to bring about the long-term improvement required for an area of South Essex with over 600,000 residents. The planning and design work for any improvement of this scale will of necessity require a short-term, medium and long term phasing. Whilst the A127 is the main focus ECC would be looking to work collaboratively with BBC and other councils in the area on the impact on the A128 and the M25 Junction 28 scheme.

3. Effective.

It is recommended that reference is made to the A127 Task Force. This has representation from all South Essex authorities including BBC. This Task Force will oversee much of the public affairs interaction between the Councils and Government to ensure that the route is seen as strategic and as a potential candidate for re-trunking in order to bring about the long-term improvement required for an area of South Essex with over 600,000 residents. The planning and design work for any improvement of this scale will of necessity require a short-term, medium and long term phasing. Whilst the A127 is the main focus ECC would be looking to work collaboratively with BBC and other councils in the area on the impact on the A128 and the M25 Junction 28 scheme.