Stuart Hughes
Ladies
and Gentlemen. For the past 21 and 19 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
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Work to commence on a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan for Sidmouth
I am setting up another round table in July 2012 to start the process of
looking at an comprehensive TMP (Traffic Management Plan) for Sidmouth.
Two representatives will be invited to attend from the Town and District
Council's the Chamber of Commerce, Hospitality Association, Vision Group for Sidmouth and one representative from ALL the Emergency
Services, Police, Fire and Ambulance and bus operators Stagecoach and Axe
Valley.
The members of the group will look at everything to do with Traffic Management
including the provision of Park and Change, Pedestrianisation/Partial
Pedestrianisation, Residents Parking, Car Parking etc
The recommendations from the round table will go out for public
consultation before being submitted to the County Council
I do hope that everyone will have an input as traffic management is the key to
many issues here in Sidmouth.
First meeting 17th July at 2.30pm Woolcombe House
Sidmouth has its say on Local Plan
Almost 200 local residents attended the Town Council's Annual Assembly
held at Sidford last night 19th April with the main item being the Local
Plan..with members of the Town Council acting as facilitators a 30 minute break
out session was held to discuss whether they agreed with the proposals being put
forward for the town by East Devon District Council and if not where they felt
the employment land should be sited, housing figures, park and change
etc...............A brief feed back from all the tables was given and now ALL
the responses will be debated in full at the Town Council meeting to be held at
6.30pm on the 21st May at the East Devon District Council's Council Chamber at
Knowle with a recommendation from the meeting to the District Council's
Development Management Committee.
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. (Update completed and open www.stowford.net )
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. (Update a new Round Table to look at a comprehensive TMP for Sidmouth will meet in July 2012)
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. (Update both now included in the Local Transport Plan and College link should be provided this year 12/13)
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.