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Letters
Green spaces in need of protection
I WAS interested to read the letter from Maureen Jarvis describing the ‘murky trails’ she has encountered in the planning process in last week’s paper.
3 commentsA case here for not passing new plans
I WOULD like to make a supporting comment to Mr Wise’s letter regarding the over- development of our town.
There’s no choice in world of water
SOUTHERN Water (now owned by Greensands Investments) is about to raise its charges by a whopping 8.2 per cent - the highest rise in Britain.
1 commentLack of clearance work by council is snow joke
I FEEL I must write to voice my disgust at the council’s lack of snow clearing in both Downs Farm and Ore village itself the other Sunday morning.
Heroes show true grit to help elderly couple
MY wife and I are in our late 70s, I’m her full time carer and she is totally disabled and confined to bed 24/7.
Sorry, paper forms are available from planning
I WANT to make a sincere apology to all concerned for an error I made regarding the current consultation on the Development Management Plan, in my letter that appeared in the Observer (February 10).
‘The old Mall and Bush...’
MY mother and I lived several miles from Buckingham Palace in Shepherds Bush. We went to the Mall and I watched in awe at the procession and all the amazing coaches.
Icy walk causes a slip
A NUMBER of people, including myself, slipped and fell badly while attempting to ‘walk’ down Wallingers Walk, which runs between the West Hill and Castle Hill Road, during the treacherous icy conditions last week.
1 commentShort-term licences make the job so hard
IN reply to Jeremy Birch’s letter about St Mary-in-the Castle, the key to running an arts and community programme here is continuity.
A caring pair
WE would like to thank the two ladies who stopped to help our daughter, Bethany, when she was hit by a car in Ore on the way home from school on February 1.
Red tape rules, not OK as we slide on the ice
LAST Tuesday morning (February 7) a thin layer of ice had covered Lower Park Road.
Good Samaritans who staved off dog disaster
I WANTED to express my very grateful thanks to the couple of good Samaritans who helped me out recently.
Federation’s road support is a mystery
THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) locally has put its weight behind the Link Road project, claiming, without any back up evidence, that jobs, regeneration and prosperity will not happen without it (Observer, January 13).
1 commentRecycling for cystic fibrosis sufferers
I AM always looking for ways to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Trust as my daughter has this life limiting condition which causes sticky mucus to clog her vital organs such as her lungs and digestive system.
Former mayor is a hard act to follow
REFERRING to your article on Richard Stevens standing down as Liberal Democrat Councillor for Old Hastings (Observer, January 20), may I take this opportunity to thank Councillor Stevens for his tireless work for the people of Hastings.
Police’s most urgent need is manpower
YOUR article about the Labour candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner reminds us all of the appalling decision to replace police authorities with elected police commissioners.
Generous shoppers boost Uganda trip
I WOULD like to thank all the staff and customers of Asda, Silverhill who gave generously when I bag-packed at the checkouts recently ahead of my trip to Uganda.
Sydney’s service to English-Speaking
LET me add to the excellent pieces about Sydney Litherland last week and mention his involvement with the English-Speaking (ESU) 1066 (Hastings) Branch.
Why do we want to rebuild the pier?
THE other day I was driving the seafront past the pier and thought ‘How did we ever get to this?’
3 commentsLatest on the fight to save the pier
ON behalf of Hastings Pier and White Rock Trust, I would like to respond to Ian David Baker’s letter in last week’s Observer.
‘I’ve been led on many murky trails’
I MOVED to my first time buyer’s flat two years ago having been told it was in the heart of a Conservation Area as it is right by the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus and its grounds which is described as the major element of the conservation area in the 2004 Hastings Local Plan.
A fine Mass to get into
IN reply to Richard Smart’s letter (Observer, January 27), I’m sorry that you found the door locked to the church you visited.
Wildlife habitats are being choked
I AM sure that most residents of Hastings enjoy the occasional bird song and a walk on the wild side.
1 commentGetting us out of a not so fine mess
WE humbly request this letter of thanks to all those frontline street wardens and cleaning crews and their managers.
Tunnels for dormice a ‘dubious’ measure
I CAN’T be the only reader who was puzzled by your report in the Observer (January 20) that the proposed Bexhill-Hastings Link Road is to be provided with ‘dedicated tunnels for dormice’.
Footballers don’t follow same rules
HASTINGS Borough Council (HBC) recognises that protection and enhancement of the environment is essential to sustaining a high quality of life in Hastings and St Leonards.
Hospital experience better than most
ALL too often these days, one reads in the national press of the poor quality of medical service provided in NHS hospitals, particularly for older patients. Having just spent five days in the James Ward at the Conquest Hospital, I can definitely say that such strictures do not apply there.
Town’s generosity is greatly appreciated
THE members of the Rotary Club of Hastings would like to thank the residents of the town for their generous response to our annual appeal.
Do volunteers get the short straw?
HASTINGS councillors with the inevitable photo opportunity, were recently crowing over having sent a final notice to Ravenclaw Investments, owners of Hastings Pier - something they could have done many years ago, before the fire?
Allotment ideas are very outdated
THE idea that an allotment is just for growing vegetables is much outdated, and became redundant when fruit trees and flowers were added to the contract as options.
Spare a thought for staff surrounded by tragedy
IN response to the three pages of Woodlands editorial last week I feel compelled to respond.
1 commentBarking mad about the amount of dog mess
I AM writing to ask what the council is doing about the appalling dog fouling situation in town? I thought it had obtained a “poover” but I can see no evidence of it being used, at least not in my area.
1 commentConcern over planning application approval
IT was with concern I read Mr Roberts’ letter in the Observer last month regarding the approval of a planning application for three houses on a vacant site in Market Street.
Something magical about Marine Court
I WOULD like to agree with Jeanie Witcombe’s letter in the Observer (January 27) regarding Marine Court.
Building deserves a long-term future
JUDGING from recent correspondence and Observer comments, it would seem likely that blunder number 3 is about to descend on our borough in respect of the future of the St Mary-in-the-Castle building, which has twice been the victim of the whims of our borough council.
Council has been ‘upfront and open’
I AM sorry that in her letter last week Barbara Rogers was unhappy.
Library work is vital
RE: your article about the redevelopment of the library service (Observer, January 6).
New routes boasts cycling for families
HASTINGS Urban Bikes (HUB) welcomes the opening of the new route, the Bulverhythe Link, between Glyne Gap and St Leonards, jointly funded by Sustran’s Lottery bid and East Sussex County Council.
5 comments‘We’re doing all we can in hard times’
LINDA Hollands (letters, January 13) asserts that ‘Hastings is in a losing battle, with only itself to blame’ in relation to one two recent shop closures, namely JJB Sports (who sublet to Past Times just for the Christmas period) and Next. Early Learning Centre are also closing shortly which is disappointing.
1 commentSalvation Army band gets great response
MAY I through your newspaper express my sincere thanks for the support and generosity, both financially and verbally, of the public to our band over this Christmas period.
So many denied the chance to ice-skate
AS a locally-based tour operator, I have over the past 24 years, now taken almost 6,000 people from Hastings, Bexhill and Battle, to Holiday on Ice’s annual January show at the Brighton Centre.
Pass on bad news of ferret distemper
I AM a ferret owner and member of a group of owners on Facebook who have been discussing the issue of ferret distemper.
Wait outside church proved to be in vain
WITH news of a few shops closing in the town, one can wonder what is happening to our churches in the town.
1 commentLearners are being driven into my arms
I WRITE in response to the letter from Stanley Mounsey published in the Observer (January 6) and the Ofsted report for Sussex Coast College published on the same day.
A real community spirit prevails here
FOLLOWING the piece about our lovely Marine Court in the Observer, January 6, I wanted to give you my view as a resident.
I am leaving owing to disgust at council
YOU are much too kind to Hastings Borough Council in your report ‘New tenant needed for St Mary-in-the-Castle’ and editorial on the issue.
1 commentWorks completed ahead of schedule
I WAS a bit disappointed to read M Graves’ letter (Hastings Observer, January 20) bemoaning the delays to ‘our’ Stade scheme.
Invest in town so as to attract shoppers
COME on Hastings Borough Council, use your initiative for once.
Don’t blame the seagulls - it’s all the waste food we leave
WHY, oh why, does everyone keep blaming our seagulls for the mess in this town?
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