Monday, 28 February 2011
beach chalet policy consultation
a verbal update on the beach chalet policy consultation with take place at the next Cabinet Member Meeting for Culture, Recreation and Tourism rather than a report on the agenda. the meeting of the Culture, Recreation & Tourism Cabinet Member Meeting is
Friday, 11 February 2011
RE: CURRENT SURVEY
RE: CURRENT SURVEY
I made a formal complain about this survey viz: “The Beach Chalet Letting Policy Survey has been limited to 28/01/11 09:00 to 11/02/11 17:00 -- the letter to tenants has only delivered on feb 4th. -- this breaches standard policy for the time allowed to duration -- and no pre-consultation with tenants as to introductory remarks or content of questions.:"
I had my conversation with Cllr David Smith after submitting my complaint. I am thus hopeful that meaningful dialogue will continue.
Having said that, though, the issue (viz: those residents of Saltdean on the Lewes side (east of Longridge Avenue) would be denied from applying for a hut ) is buried in the survey question 3 that emphasises " Do you think NON Brighton & Hove residents with existing tenancies should be allowed to continue to rent a chalet?"
-- that is a disgraceful leading question, as many "Brighton & Hove residents" do not realise that East Saltdean is NOT in B&H.
That parochial agenda carefully fails to mention that much of B&H Council budget provides services to NON Brighton & Hove residents eg parking! A simple extension to the boundaries allowing leaseholders to include East Saltdean post codes would be sufficient to temper that parochialism.
I made a formal complain about this survey viz: “The Beach Chalet Letting Policy Survey has been limited to 28/01/11 09:00 to 11/02/11 17:00 -- the letter to tenants has only delivered on feb 4th. -- this breaches standard policy for the time allowed to duration -- and no pre-consultation with tenants as to introductory remarks or content of questions.:"
I had my conversation with Cllr David Smith after submitting my complaint. I am thus hopeful that meaningful dialogue will continue.
Having said that, though, the issue (viz: those residents of Saltdean on the Lewes side (east of Longridge Avenue) would be denied from applying for a hut ) is buried in the survey question 3 that emphasises " Do you think NON Brighton & Hove residents with existing tenancies should be allowed to continue to rent a chalet?"
-- that is a disgraceful leading question, as many "Brighton & Hove residents" do not realise that East Saltdean is NOT in B&H.
That parochial agenda carefully fails to mention that much of B&H Council budget provides services to NON Brighton & Hove residents eg parking! A simple extension to the boundaries allowing leaseholders to include East Saltdean post codes would be sufficient to temper that parochialism.
Thursday, 10 February 2011
The Friends of Shoreham Beach (FoSB)
refreshing web-site, with nice pics on the flora and fauna ....
much more pleasant than analysing leases......
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.........
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.........
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
fill in the survey and tell them what for
fill in the survey and tell them what for --
as one tenant told me:
"This survey is a 'politics of envy document', clearly designed to gain support for an agenda already held by the council and councillors.
I do not accept it as substitute for a face-to-face meeting, as promised by the committee on 7th Dec.
No plan to evict exiting tenants can be morally justified and may not be legally possible.
Due to long useage I believe we have gained a legal 'right to remain' "
as one tenant told me:
"This survey is a 'politics of envy document', clearly designed to gain support for an agenda already held by the council and councillors.
I do not accept it as substitute for a face-to-face meeting, as promised by the committee on 7th Dec.
No plan to evict exiting tenants can be morally justified and may not be legally possible.
Due to long useage I believe we have gained a legal 'right to remain' "
Friday, 4 February 2011
Beach Chalet Letting Policy Survey
see council web site -- we got the letters today feb 4th -- surely a breach of any normal consultation protocols --
it is a wind-up -- rush to evict -- no pre-consultation to consider content of the survey -- at least, the stones are ready to throw when the barricades are set up----
it is a wind-up -- rush to evict -- no pre-consultation to consider content of the survey -- at least, the stones are ready to throw when the barricades are set up----
Beach Chalet Letting Policy Survey runs from 28/01/11 09:00 to 11/02/11 17:00
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