Your 5 Lib Dem Candidates for Victoria Ward are clear that: (1) we listen to the views of local residents and campaign on the local issues that concern them; (2) we never have and never do engage in attacking candidates from other parties (either in our literature or on the doorstep); (3) our campaigning is […]

Our Green Parks Campaign 2 Key commitments  In supporting the Burgess Hill vision for the next 20 years Lib Dems in Victoria Ward are determined to defend and fight for more green parks in the area. We are making two key commitments in this election: If the Rugby Club moves from Poveys Close we will […]

Councillor wants Dog Bin reviewLocal Town Councillor Robert Eggleston has branded new dog laws as being“pretty much unenforceable” Whilst welcoming the new laws he says that “their enforcement is hardly possible without teams of council officers on patrol looking for breaches of the rules. That is hardly likely to happen in this economic climate.” Councillor […]

Lib Dems on Burgess Hill Town Council have been playing a full and active part in the 20 year strategic vision for the town. Investment in our town centre economy and investment in the town is vitally important. But I believe that alongside this investment there needs to be a vision for the town that […]

Thank you for your e-mail. Hopefully I can answer all of these!! 1. Not necessarily. It would depend on the nature of the comments, the location of the road and the comments received from surrounding roads. I would suggest though that an even split would suggest to me that going ahead with an initial CPZ […]

I have a few questions from local residents:   1. If a street returns consultation documents and it splits, say, 33% in favour, 33% against and 33% no reply does that mean it does not go ahead.   2. can individual streets opt in and others opt out of the CPZ or is it all […]

TESCO STORE EXPANSION As one of the local Town Councillors for the area in which Tesco is located I have a number of comments to make about the proposed expansion of the store. My local concerns as local councillor relates to the scale of the expansion and its potential impact on the residential community around […]

On Thursday 5th May we get to have a say about the way we elect MPs in this country. We can either stick with “first past the post” or switch to something called “the alternative vote.” At successive elections for the last 50 years no single party has secured the vote of more than half […]

Consultation has begun on a twenty year plan to shape the future of Burgess Hill, with an exhibition and questionnaire for residents and visitors to feedback on the proposals.  The proposals include a revitalised town centre, new housing and employment, as well as developing the green circle and encouraging sustainable transport options. The plan is […]