Business briefing on the Pier

The event will be held from 8.30-10am at The Royal Pavilion at the end of Southend-on-Sea Pier, giving a unique view of the town from the Thames Estuary.  

The Business Briefing will begin at 8.30am, with registration taking place from 7.20am in the Visitor Information Centre and Pier trains departing every half hour from 7.30am. The event will finish at 10am with trains departing from the Royal Pavilion at quarter past and quarter to the hour. Alternatively, you could take in the scenery and enjoy a peaceful walk down Southend-on-Sea’s most iconic landmark.  

The event will be chaired and facilitated by Murray Foster, Chairman of Southend Business Partnership. It will consist of a presentation by Harry Bunbury from Henry Boot Developments, who will talk about the exciting new development at Southend Airport Business Park.  

This will be followed by Scott Dolling, Director of Culture, Tourism and Property at Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, who will be presenting on the new Thames Estuary Museum, giving updates on how the exciting new project has been developing.  

There will also be the opportunity for you to pose your questions to a panel of council representatives and local business owners.    For more information about the Pier and Pier train, please go to the Visit Southend website.

There is on-street pay and display parking available near the Visitor Information Centre on Western Esplanade (SS1 1EE).  

A good turnout is expected for this event, with restricted places available, so make sure you book your place by emailing nicolamason@southend.gov.uk to avoid disappointment. If you book and are unable to attend, please contact the Economy and Tourism team as soon as possible.