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I hope everyone has had a chance to find out about all the issues during the biggest consultation exercise the town has ever seen. The plans we have been consulting on add up to the biggest project the town has ever known - the transformation of Hastings & St Leonards.
We have been discussing;
Implementing these plans can change the whole image of Hastings and can revive the town’s fortunes. But they also aim to make sure no one is left out. Put together these plans make a unified vision for a new Hastings & St Leonards.
Leaflets have been put through every letterbox outlining what this all means. Public meetings have been held along with consultation events in local neighbourhoods. We have put up stalls in the shopping centre and in supermarkets to discuss ideas with townspeople face to face. The Hastings Observer did its bit giving over a page a week to explain the different plans.
There has been a big response. You have filled in forms, sent back the tear-off slips and let us know what you think.
Now the task is to sharpen up the plans in the light of what you have told us. Of course we need to let you know how particular comments have been dealt with and allow everyone the chance to consider any amendments to the strategies.
Early in the new year we hope to hold a major public event in the town to confirm the key plans - but of course as the projects are ongoing so public discussion and involvement will be ongoing.
Transforming the outlook for our borough won’t be completed in a year or two; it might take up to ten years. And the most important ingredient for success is maintaining the commitment and participation of local people. The big public consultation during the last part of 2002 has only been the start.
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Pictures courtesy of Bob Mazzer, and Zap Productions
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This page last updated: 09/04/2003