It was really good to meet with Sidley organisations, businesses and stakeholders at All Saints School last Friday. This regular meeting which I chair provides an opportunity for all those involved in the Sidley community to share information, raise issues and work together for the benefit of its residents.
At this meeting, we discussed road safety issues in Sidley and the lack of safe crossing points to the GP surgery and across Ninfield Road to the nursery. It is hoped that with the increase in housing in Bexhill some CIL or Section 106 money from the developers could be used to improve active travel routes in the town. Cllr Azad is also exploring other funding options with local partners.
Sussex Police also discussed the work they have been doing to tackle shop-lifting and anti-social behaviour. They reported that by joint working with the County Council, they have successfully curtailed the activities of a particular group of young people who had been involved in robberies and anti-social behaviour. They reminded everyone that all crime needs to be reported via 101 or on their website so that evidence can be gathered. Sharing information on social media does not provide formal evidence and cannot lead to arrests.
The Sidley Community Hub project is progressing well and is currently waiting for pre-contract approval from the district council. Their contractors are ready to start, and they expect to break ground in early summer which is very positive news.
The Pelham is also about to start work on developing the top floor of their building which will complete the renovation of this building which supports so many community groups and organisations. Their new youth centre is up and running and their facilities are being used by other youth organisations in the town.
I am fully committed to supporting all the positive work and activities in Sidley which support residents of all generations.
