I have been informed by the council that councillor's websites will be closed down shortly,..........
I was going to write a short piece about the recently successful Armed Forces Day event held in Alexandra Park.
Many of you will know of Jean Shaw.
Many of you may recall, that in 2007, a young man drowned in the reservoir at Wishing Tree, causing great distress to his parents, Terry and Valerie Cooper, who are Baird Ward residents.
The sponsored wheelchair push in aid of the Sussex Air Ambulance, took place on 13th March. As much money as possible was collected in from sponsors.
I am very saddened to learn that my good friend and colleague, Cllr Roy Tucker, died last Thursday following a stroke.
Yesterday (19th) I was able to bring my partner home from the Conquest. Although still very weak and in need of care, the signs for a full recovery are good.
I am very pleased that my partner is now awake and able to eat small amounts of solid food. The anti-biotics appear to be working very well.
Hello All,
Early on Sunday morning, my partner suffered a massive seizure and was rushed to the Conquest hospital, where he was resuscitated.
Last Saturday, a members of the Hastings & St Leonards Veterans Association helped a car crash victim support his favourite charity, by pushing him in his wheelchair from Eastbourne town hall all the way to the Stade in Hastings.
Hastings & St Leonards Veterans Association will be hosting Armed Forces Day 2010, in Alexandra Park on Sunday 27th June.
I will be holding my regular monthly surgery on Saturday, but it will be one of the longest I've ever done.
The Sussex Air Ambulance is a very worthy cause and much needed service.
This morning once again found Hastings covered in a thick layer of snow, but under the snow lies ice.
Checking the papers this morning, I came across the New Year Honours List
I would like to wish the wonderful residents of Baird ward and Hastings & St Leonards
It is with great sadness that I, and other members of the Hastings & St Leonards Veterans Association, said farewell to our much loved Vice Chairman, Peter Williams, on Tuesday.
Yesterday, I attended a local church, at the request of a young Hastings family, for the baptism of the latest addition to their young family.
On Thursday 10th September, I visited William Parker school, in Parkstone Road, to present a veterans medal to popular local PCSO, Andy Sawyer
Bank holiday Monday found me hosting a prize draw at the London Trader public house
Saturday 29th found me joining a group of ex-service colleagues from the local Veterans Association.
On Saturday, I travelled to Portsmouth with three other ex-servicemen, to visit HMS Albion, as guests of the commanding officer, Captain Kingwell.
Sunday saw members of the various ex-servicemen and women gather at the park gates in Alexandra Park to commemorate the first Armed Forces Day to be held in Hastings.
On Tuesday, I joined my fellow veterans at Morrison's in Queens Road, for a fundraising day.
This event takes place on Sunday 28th June 2009 at 10:30am, begining at the Park Gates in Alexandra Park.
Last Tuesday, as the Hon Secretary of the Hastings & St Leonards Veterans Association, I was invited to attend the launch of the new Bexhill branch.
Members of Hastings & St Leonards Veterans Association joined the Mayor, last Tuesday to receive a cheque from the Bull Inn.
Dear Residents,
Today I have received a number of phone calls
Members of the Hastings & St Leonards Veterans Association joined regular customers at the London Trader pub on Good Friday for the Easter prize draw
Local Councillor, Richard Vallery-Peters has come up with a novel way to dispose of shredded waste paper
Cllr Richard Vallery-Peters met with the County Councillor responsible for Transport Cllr Matthew Lock in Elphinstone Road on Friday.
Cllr Richard Vallery-Peters joined other local Veterans Association members to deliver surprise Christmas presents to the sick children at the Conquest Hospitals Kipling Ward on Christmas Eve.
Last weekend saw the 3rd annual Seafood & Wine Festival being held on the Stade.
May I take this opportunity to thank all the residents of Baird Ward
Last Sunday afternoon, in glorious sunshine, the standard of the Hastings & St Leonards Veterans Association was paraded before the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex
Due to the recent local elections and electoral regulations, it was not possible to hold my regular monthly surgery.
On Saturday I attended the Mayor of Hastings Ball
More good news for residents!! Following lobbying by Cllr Richard Vallery, the often vandalised bus shelters in Malvern Way and Parker Road are to be refurbished.
The bus shelter in Linley Drive, which has long been the target of vandals, has now been refurbished.
I am very pleased to pass my sincere congratulations
Following the successful Breaking The Cycle presentation at the White Rock Theatre
Residents of Elphinstone Road contacted their local Councillor, Richard Vallery, to raise their concerns about speeding traffic..........
Work will start in early January to replace kirbstones on the southern side of Ochiltree Road
Residents of Elphinstone Avenue returned home from work on Monday to discover that double yellow lines had been painted outside their houses.
Residents of the Fallowfield sheltered housing scheme in Linley Drive enjoyed a slap up fish and chip lunch on Wednesday
On 13th August this year, a young man drowned in Wishing Tree reservoir.
I am pleased to be able to inform you that at full council this evening, I submitted a motion to oppose any further closures of sub post offices within the borough boundary.
The bus stop next to the playground in Linley Drive is to be refurbished. After a 6 month campaign by local Councillor, Richard Vallery, council officers have now signed a works order with a specialist contractor, who will carry out the works. This will involve replacing the vandalised panels with a new type of vandal proof material.
Are you in favour of allowing cycling in the town centre or not?
The Broomgrove Residents Association has achieved yet another milestone.
The Royal Mail, with the agreement and support of the Government has decided that a large number of sub post offices are to close.
The second Seafood & Wine Festival took place this weekend
This week saw the launch of the new Baird Ward Newsletter. The Baird Ward Bullett will be delivered on a regular basis to homes in the ward, to keep you up to date with the issues in the area. There is an email address and a reply slip so you can send your concerns directly me at the town hall.
Councillors & Officers of Hastings Borough Council travelled to Crayford on Wednesday, to visit the Grosvenor Materials Reclaimation Facility
I would like to say a BIG AND HEARTFELT THANK YOU to the wonderful residents of BAIRD WARD for their support.
Important Press Release
This morning, Cllr Vallery accepted an invitation from William Adams, affectionately known to all in the Old Town as 'Wilf', to go aboard the Senlac Jack RX1066
Yesterday evening, I strolled down to the Old Town to watch a friend take part in The Great Sea Boot Race, as part of the Old Town Carnival Week. This is one of the many events.
Many of you took the time and trouble to come along to the Broomgrove Community Centre last Thursday evening.
The Oasis befriending team, based in Malvern Way, celebrated their tenth birthday yesterday.
The Ore Valley Forum will be meeting at the Broomgove Community Centre on
Here is the promised update, regarding the Twin Bin project.
In this weeks Observer, editor Peter Lindsey challenges me to speak out.
Many of you have concerns about the Twin Bin Scheme, which is shortly to be introduced by the Council.
Many of you use the bus stop by the playground in Linley Drive to get the bus into town, and like me, are appalled at the state of it.
Earlier today I was told the sad news that Gordon Hobson, Chairman of the Hastings Week Committee had died in his sleep.
You may have read on the Observer website, an article relating to the options regarding the Conquest Hospital.
The Torfield School Charity Bedpush took place this aftenoon
During the next week, residents of Baird Ward will receive a residents survey form through the door.
On Monday evening I joined the hallowed ranks of the famous Winkle Club!
Do you live in the Broomgrove area of Baird ward, particularly in the Malvern Way and Chiltern Drive area?
Many of you will be aware of the proposals regarding the future of the Pilot Field.
On Wednesday, our lovely Mayor, Cllr Maureen Charlesworth became a victim of crime.
Today I attended the memorial service in Alexandra Park to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict.
Last night, 530 residents packed into the White Rock theatre
The annual Albany Charity Taxi Run took place on Wednesday in gloruous sunshine.
The regular monthly surgery at the Broomgrove Centre is still proving to be successful. From next month
The latest on this ongoing saga.
Are you free on Sunday 1st July? Come along and give your support.
At todays annual council & mayor making
Your local Councillor, Richard Vallery, has been voted Councillor of the Month by the Local Government Association! I am absolutely gosmacked. I didn't even know the award existed
Those of you who live in the Malvern Way area know of the old Malvern Public House by the shopping parade.
At last nights meeting of the Planning Committee, I attended as a member of the public.
Following an incident yesterday evening at the Malvern Way shopping parade,
I have met with Mr Mawford, the Chief Executive Officer of Hastings Borough Council
Last night I attended the meeting of the Traffic Management Committee
Last nights meeting of the Council Cabinet proved to be a VICTORY FOR RESIDENTS!
I would like to express my sincere congratulations to
As promised here is a quick update on the recycling fiasco
On Wednesday morning I met with Peter Lindsey, editor of the Hastings & St Leonards Observer
Many of you have taken the time and trouble to contact me regarding this issue
Just a quick update on the situation
Many of you will have read about the recycling fiasco in the Observer
The work by Network Rail
As many of you know, I have been actively campaigning
I was shocked to learn of the sudden death of Derek Norcross
PUBLIC MEETING AT BROOMGROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE
On Friday I met with representatives from Network Rail
Terry Keen, young Michael, Paul Bolton and myself, completed the sponsored walk on Sunday. We walked from Eastbourne town hall to Hastings town hall, a distance
Tomorrow morning, I and a few others
Yesterday I told you about the progress I had made
Many of you are rightly concerned about the waterculvert in Quantock Gardens
Today saw the much awaited opening of the new East Hastings Children's Centre in Chiltern Drive
Today, Paul Bolton and I spent the morning
In 2005 a unique design of fishing boat arrived in Hastings. A catamaran to be exact. Now I know...
Many of you may be aware of recent changes at the Broomgrove Community Centre. I will not comment...
Fellow Councillors & Residents joined Cllr Richard Vallery today, when he visited the Council...
The demolition of the maisonettes in Broomgrove is now well underway, with two blocks down and four...
Residents of Fallowfield in Linley Drive have now got their much needed Ambulance Bay. After...
Quantock Gardens/Waterside Close
Disabled children from London descended on Hastings on Wednesday for a day out at the seaside,...
Following intensive lobbying by Richard Vallery, the leaseholders of the shopping parade have been...
Last night regulars of the Ashburnham Arms proved they were game for a laugh by organising a game...
Top fundraisers Terry Keen and Molly Northen present a cheque to Hastings lifeboat volunteers, for...
The shopping parade in Malvern Way has long been a bone of contention for many local residents who...
Following last nights planning board, an unexpected presentation was made to the Mayor, Cllr Pam...
This topic concerns everyone who lives in Hastings & St Leonards, not just Baird. But here I...
This morning I met with the residents of Fallowfield in Linley Drive with officers from the...
At last nights budget council meeting, the Local Performance Plan was approved by the Council. In...
Residents in the Fallowfield sheltered housing complex in Linley Drive have expressed concern that...
During the Summer of 2005, a major road traffic survey took place by the Highways department. As a...
Pilot Road residents will be pleased with the new parking restrictions to be implemented soon,...
At the recent full council on the 19th October, Richard was nominated to the Planning Board and...
This year the whole country commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Hastings...
Mick West, Chairman of the Broomgrove RA, came to me and reported that 9-11yr olds were now to be...
Residents in Pilot Road are concerned about traffic safety, as a result of traffic calming measures...
Following an invitation from Mr Mick West, Chairman of the Broomgrove RA, I attended an...
Following a complaint by a resident I visited the childrens playground in Linley Drive along with...
Success for Residents