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I thought readers might be interested to know exactly what myself and the other Hastings and St Leonards Labour councillors have done so here’s a brief list of what we have done in the last few months.

One area of particular concern to me and other members of the group has been support for our BME residents and asylum seekers coming to this country to escape persecution and even death in their own country.

This list is not exhaustive, so contact me if you want more information

COMMUNITY SAFETY

1. forced the council to abandon plans to cut front line staff such as street wardens and environmental community officers;
2. brought back the “grotbusters” post
3. introduced a ban on drinking in the streets for Central St Leonards;
4. more street lighting;
5. a gate on Clarence Road to put a stop to illegal activities;
6. ensured that there was extra street cleaning, removal of fly-tipping and cut backs of vegetation where it was getting in the way of pedestrians;
7. more dog bins;
8. drain cleaning for the ward;
9. lots of small road repairs potholes and loose surfacing;
10. worked with the police and residents to improve community safety.

PARKING

1. made the council realise that a “one size fits all” approach to parking in Central St Leonards simply would not work;
2. better parking for Warriors Square;
3. ensured that there would be no parking charges in King’s Road.

HERITAGE

1. renovation work for Christchrch (Renaissance House and Magnet Centre) Warrior Square, Marine Court and Marina Colonnade;
2. made sure that the extension to the Museum and Art Gallery was built;
3. made improvements to parks and gardens in our area;
4. served enforcement notice on owners of Marine Court to make their repaint and renew the exterior;
5. legal protection for Summerfield Woods to make sure it was not built on.

I have been telling council staff they need to consider the views of residents who want to see Summerfield Walled Garden back in use. I also supported the renovation of Summerfield’s Ice House.

OTHER WORK

1. regular surgeries with residents to hear their concerns and offer advice;
2. member of the Gensing and Central St Leonards Community Forum;
3. made sure residents were in the loop when it comes to regeneration plans;
4. helped residents object to planning applications;
5. helped in obtaining funding for playgroups, playgrounds and the Whiterock skateboard/BMX park;
6. supported the public arts project in Southwater Road at the front of Warrior Square station, currently still in progress;
7. supported renovation of many of the flats in Central St Leonards and Southwater Road;
8. supported new GP surgery and sheltered housing at Marlborough House.

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