SBA Committee meeting

Committee meeting held at the Norman Arms Thursday, 10^th 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 17^th 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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