Parking Bays for the Disabled

If you are a holder of a 'blue badge' because of  some form of disability you may be able to apply for a special parking bay outside or near to your home. If you think you may be eligible and would benefit from such a bay please let me know and I will set the 'wheels in motion'. 

Withdean Community Groups

We value our links with all community groups in Withdean ward and this morning all three Withdean Ward Councillors, Pat Drake, Ken Norman and myself met with the chairman of the Westdene and Withdean Community Association (WWCA) to talk about the many community issues that arise from time to time.

We had a very productive discussion centred around the many and varied aspects of life and developments in the ward. We have set out a clear way forward that should be of benefit to as many residents as possible.

We are very happy to meet with with any existing or new community groups so that the whole of the Withdean community benefits from our new roles in the administration of Brighton and Hove City Council.

The Old Bowling Green, Westdene

A small problem has been brought to my attention regarding the use of the Old Bowling Green just west of the Westdene School playing field. The green is situated between Barn Rise and Dene Vale and is an ideal and valuable communal play area that is very well used by many children from the immediate area.

Some children who play football set up their goal posts in the north/south direction near to the actual road of Barn Rise which creates the problem of wayward shots on goal ending up hitting parked cars or cars that are driving by. I do not wish to see these important activities curtailed and hope that those who make use of this facility take care and postion their goal posts in the east/west rather than the north/south direction. 

I hope this will assist in helping everyone to enjoy this facility equally and safely.