Southend Borough Council announced on Monday 14th January 2013 that it planned to cancel the popular Southend Airshow in it's efforts to cut costs. By scrapping the annual Airshow, which brings thousands of tourists to Southend, the council say they will save £130,000. The Southend Airshow would have been in it's 28th year. There has been an Airshow every year on Southend seafront since 1986. The Airshow has always been a popular event on people's calendars which many look forward to from around the UK. A lot of you are disappointed to see it scrapped. Sign this petition in support of Southend Airshow and to raise awareness from potential sponsors.