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 Weather and Roads around Devon 12th January 2010
More than 18,000 tonnes of salt has been used on Devon’s
road network since the 30 November, the equivalent of one and a half winters and
nearing the amount of 20,000 tonnes that was used for the whole of last year’s
exceptionally cold winter.
Heavy snow is forecast for Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday, with four
inches expected to fall across widespread areas of Devon and the possibility of
up to 12 inches of snow on higher ground.
The slight thaw we’ve had in some areas can be deceptive and when the run-off
freezes it could leave patches of black ice. People must take extra care when
heading out, even on roads that have been salted. Major roads are our priority
and will continue to be so, but our highways teams are doing everything possible
and are attempting to improve access to schools and are continuing to re-fill
grit bins.”
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.