Thousands of brochures and leaflets were snapped up by visitors to the exhibitions, and 4000 local people gave their views and ideas to us, during the four week consultation about the Future of Hastings & St Leonards.
Over 35 local events and exhibitions were held during November 2002 to find out what people thought of the plans which aim to tackle the physical regeneration of the town and its social and economic problems.
The five plans which made up the consultation are:
This aims to build new neighbourhoods on the disused land around five stations across the town, and building new stations at West Marina and Glyne Gap so that all the sites could be linked by a metro. The scheme could put Hastings on the national map as an example of how environmentally friendly neighbourhoods can be built to create 21st Century communities.
Over 80% of people supported the Millennium Community plans
A 30 year vision for the town through physical improvements including a new country park, a country avenue and a new university centre in the heart of Hastings and making the most of the promenade and the sea.
Over 75% supported the main Masterplan ideas
To improve housing, community facilities and the physical environment for its residents.
Over 85% supported the proposals for a new Housing Renewal Area
Sets out the problems, solutions and targets to tackle crime, housing problems, improve health, education and community facilities over the next 10 years.
Over 80% agreed with the solutions set out in the Community Strategy.
Aims to increase everyone’s access to all kinds of culture including music,arts, dance and any other recreational activity that people enjoy.
Over 75% rated the cultural strategy as good or very good.
Council Leader Jeremy Birch, said:
"This was the biggest consultation that the town has ever seen and residents’ responses and interest in the ideas for the future of Hastings & St Leonards were really enthusiastic."
"We received well over 1300 written replies as well as comments from people attending the events. All these will be taken into account as we develop each project."
"I believe we are arriving at a general consensus about how our town can be revived. The big task now is to turn these strategies and plans into a living reality and really start the transformation of Hastings & St Leonards."
Congratulations to Caryl Hosein who won the hamper in our prize draw after she filled in our Community Strategy questionnaire.
More results on this web site soon and full results will be available in June.
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