Cross Street: Your thoughts…
OK, it’s been some time, things are meant to have settled in, The Kings Road changes are done, but, (big but?), what do you all think of Cross Street been closed off?
It adds a large distance to travel to get to London Road, now you have to go via the sea front or cruise suburban streets, It only seems handy for the patrons of the pubs at each end… what do you think?
Perhaps HBC should be asked what they think (they were doing), and why many SBA members thought there were assurances that this would not happen.
Please leave your thoughts in the comments.
Christmas: the meeting, (and some traffic).
A report of the meeting.
It was well attended thanks to Lucy suggesting and distributing leaflets. Thanks to everyone who turned up.
TRAFFIC
The west side of Norman Road is back to 2 hour parking (from 1 hour), thanks to the SBA. And thanks to the council listening, which won’t happen if Sussex take over traffic from Hastings. Protest! See next item.
Parking Management: there has been an agreement in place between HBC and ESCC to manage parking arrangements and share the income generated from on street parking and fixed penalties. ESCC as the Highway Authority are the responsible body and the agreement with HBC allows for the income to be reinvested within the borough for improvements to the local roads. ESCC now wish to terminate the agreement and have issued a notice to HBC to that effect. This means that HBC will have no control over the on street parking costs or enforcement; there will be no effective local control or safeguards over the parking regime. The SBA has fought hard to prevent paid on street parking in St Leonards and there is no guarantee that the current arrangement will stand. HBC are still making representations to ESCC and it is believed that the SBA should support their efforts to withstand the changes. Richard Homewood has offered to attend a meeting to keep the members informed.
Cross Street: Why is this still closed? Why is there no response from the council? Why was it closed at all? Who benefited? This is an essential part of sensible traffic flow and it seems that it is been ignored. Well, pressure time. It would be helpful if individual letters should be sent to Cllr. Jeremy Birch, Leader of HBC, Simon Hubbard, Head of Regeneration and to Rasoul Shahilow, Parking Services Manager. Or phone them, email, whatever. let them know that SBA members are not happy.
CHRISTMAS
The council has no money to ride to the rescue and provide Christmas. Well, …they have a bit, but it needs careful consideration and careful spending.
There is a CHRISTMAS Website where you can leave ideas of what you think might work, see what ideas were raised at the meeting, leave message, volunteer to help…..BUT, PLEASE, do it soon. We are all in this together, and unless we step up it will not happen.
More soon.
VICE CHAIRMAN
Ade Roseje who has Robyns Out of Africa on Kings Road has agreed to be Vice Chair. Full profile, (well, a few details), and a picture coming soon.
SBA Committee meeting
Committee meeting held at the Norman Arms Thursday, 10th June 2010. A few points arising from the meeting :
Norman Road. The parking period on the west side of Norman Road has reverted to 2hrs. This is a result of pressure from the SBA and traders on Norman Road. The council will listen and act, but we have to be proactive and do something. Please also note that this is another reason to stop ESCC taking control of local parking.
Cross Street. A letter was sent to Simon Hubbard following the January meeting. A response was received in March stating that Mr Hubbard has been informed that ESCC Highways Department were intending to carry out a review of the impact of the regeneration in 6-9 months time i.e. Sept.- Dec. This will include the impact of closing the junction at Cross Street. The letter goes on to say that improvement to signage for the car park is in hand. There were also other measures in hand to support regeneration, (note the letter predates the cuts to the borough’s grant from government.) Advice from Rasoul Shahilow is to keep pressing for alterations. Members should continue to press for improvements either by letter or email to HBC and ESCC. Keep the pressure on people. Write and email HBC and ESCC.
Warrior Square. It was noted that there are problems with all day parking in Warrior Square.
Police Forum. A more visible police presence is required and there should be less tolerance with the street drinkers. Bill advised that a new post was being created for a co-ordinator working to take action against anti-social behaviour. The co-ordinator will need to communicate with local groups including the business community.
It was agreed that the association would want to support the co-ordinator to improve.
Contact numbers and a way of keeping track of all incidents will be on this site soon. Only if we keep a record, and let the Police know of all incidents will we effect any change.
Emma Lincoln has been meeting with Terry Drinkwater and reported that trees were being planted and that finger posts were due to be installed. A meeting of the St Leonards Forum was to be held on 16-6 and should be attended by Jeremy Birch who was now Leader of HBC.
St Leonards Festival. The festival is to take place on 17th July. It was disappointing that the association had not been kept fully informed of progress and it was understood that funding had been an issue. Carol who was the association’s representative on the committee had not been receiving communications. It is hoped that the festival will continue to be successful.
St Leonards Leaflet. Carol produced a leaflet advertising local businesses and provided copies. These leaflets are available in a wide area and Carol’s clients are helping to distribute them. Leaflets are available from Carol at Solo in Silchester Road. She is already planning an updated version for later in the year.
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