Stuart Hughes
Ladies
and Gentlemen. For the past 19 and 17 years respectively I have been honoured
by your support in working for the Sidmouth Sidford Ward/Division on East Devon
District and Devon County Councils.
I believe that over those years the record shows the results achieved on your behalf on a wide range of issues. I have always sought to stand up for what is right for both the individual and for the wider community and have always listened to the opinions of LOCAL residents.
I pledge to devote myself to making sure that all the people in this community continue to have the representation they so rightly deserve and I am always available should you wish to raise an issue with me.
I am respectfully yours Stuart
You can read Stuarts 2009 County election manifesto by clicking here
Latest News on Park and Ride for Sidmouth 4th JUNE 2010
It now looks as though at long last Sidmouth will be
getting its Park and Ride site (the first in East Devon) and having championed
the cause (see Towards and Beyond 2013) for so many years I am delighted that it
now looks as though it will become reality.
The first hurdle was crossed several years ago in getting the concept of Park
and Ride in the Local Plan and subsequently in the emerging LDF.
The recent planning application by Persimmon for over 100 dwellings on land to the north of Woolbrook Road made no mention and didn't identify a Park and Ride/Park and Change facility and having taken this issue up with County Officers they have recently met with the applicants who have offered a site/piece of land on the south side of Woolbrook Road which the County could secure the ownership of. This 0.8 hectre site could provide parking for up to 200 cars and would unlock other issues in Sidmouth such as Pedestrianisation/Partial Pedestrianisation, a comprehensive traffic management plan for the town and a regular bus/hopper bus service to serve the East Devon District Council offices.
Everyone should throw their weight behind BAY FM
I have recently thrown my weight behind BAY FM's (Exmouth) campaign to
be granted a full-time Community Radio License that will enable it to broadcast
52 weeks a year instead of the two it broadcasts at present every year and which
coincides with the Exmouth Festival. Community radio stations play a key role in
communicating information and keeping local people up to speed on what is
happening in their community. Exmouth's population almost doubles during the
summer and the station plays a key role in letting visitors know what's on. I am
pleased to see that the station will continue to broadcast on the World Wide Web
(click on link below) however the ultimate goal is to broadcast on FM.....Want
to help Andy Green and his dedicated team? Then email a letter of support to studio@bayfm.co.uk
I shall be contacting our MP Hugo Swire to get him on the case........BAY
FM LIVE
Towards & Beyond 2013
I shall continue to support the development of affordable/shared equity housing on the remaining land at Stowford Rise. However the amenity land and wooded area behind High Meadow must be safeguarded. The long awaited & much needed Community Centre along with Children's Centre must also be provided and I am pleased to say that this is now moving a step closer.
I shall both support and promote measures that will improve the safety, environment and quality of life for residents. The Woolbrook 20mph zone has already seen a reduction in vehicle speeds. I shall also continue to promote Community Safety issues such as CCTV for the town centre through the Sidmouth Local Action Group & East/Mid Devon Community Safety partnership (CDRP).
Climate change poses the greatest threat to Sidmouth and further erosion in the vicinity of Pennington Point/Alma Bridge will leave eastern town exposed to flooding from a severe south easterly storm. I shall continue to raise this issue and press for the much needed coastal protection scheme. Pedestrianisation (full/partial) and Park and Ride are two issues that I shall continue to champion the cause for and which now feature in the Vision Groups 'Vision for Sidmouth' document. These two measures go hand in hand towards providing a quality shopping experience for local residence and visitors alike by removing vehicles from the town centre. The Traffic Management Round Table that I set up has been meeting to work up a bid for the 2012 - 2017 Local Transport Plan.
Sharing Your Caring. I shall also continue to fight and seek the support of the Town, District and County Councils for/to:
The creation of further employment opportunities in the Sid Valley and to maximise the full potential of World Heritage Site status (Jurassic Coast). Including the provision of an Interpretation Centre.
Phase 2 of the Sidford to Sidmouth cycle route with link to Fortesque Road, providing a safe off road route to the town has recently been completed. I am now promoting and working towards a link into Sidmouth College and for the further extension of the scheme from Sidford to Sidbury.
Work in partnership with other local authorities and organisations for the benefit of Sidmouth, i.e. County and P3 Parish Paths Partnership.
Promote and support activities for the youth of the Sid Valley & Youth Council.