up date on the survey

I spoke to Cllr. David Smith yesterday (Wed.)  by phone, in reply to an  e-mail -- he  assures me that the survey is just the start of a dialogue, in which reps. from each of the 5 areas will meet with the council to discuss the matters raised.......

My ward Cll.  Paul Steedman (Green)  and Cllr. Melanie Davies (Lab. Spokesperson  on Seafront Matters)  both assured me that they would promote my view of the new status quo (viz: new tenants get 5 yrs., sitting tenants stay as they are with no attempt to evict) and to ensure meaningful dialogue with reps. to progress positive ways to reduce the perceived (no real evidence has been submitted) "long standing waiting lists."

i spoke to a beach-hutter from Ovingdean and he was angry at the survey's short-time scale and felt threatened by the whole tone.

Saltdean Residents’ Association  is asking for more beach huts in Saltdean.
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we await the outcome of the survey and meetings for meaningful dialogue.........