Lee-on-the-Solent is one of the finest coastal towns on the South Coast with a close community spirit and a village atmosphere; I have been fortunate to live here with my family for over 30 years.
I have a particular affinity with Daedalus as I served there during my time in the Royal Navy; it was therefore particularly gratifying to be able to assist in 2003, as the Chairman of the Daedalus Action Group, in the prevention of the use of the site as an Asylum Seekers Open Processing Centre so that the site could be preserved for the future benefit of the local community. I hope during my tenure as Councillor for West Lee to help capitalise on this and instigate some action to perfect that plan.
It is essential that to achieve this the Daedalus site is developed in a structured, coordinated and sympathetic fashion and that the needs, particularly the infrastructure, and concerns of local communities are taken into account. The phase 4 Visionary Framework was completed in early 2009 and may be viewed on Daedalus-SEEDA website:-
http://www.daedalus-seeda.co.uk/site/seeda/current-news/phase-4-consultation-report-completed?.
I am married with two children and five grandchildren and in full-time employment with the Ministry of Defence at Whale Island in Portsmouth.
Elected as a Councillor in May 2008 to represent Lee West Ward, I will not only represent local people to the very best of my ability but proactively become involved in issues and proposals which affect the local community whether for its benefit or otherwise.
I enjoy being your Ward Councillor and have helped many local residents resolve some of their issues effectively. If you think I may be able to help with local concerns, please contact me. My telephone number is 02392 793063 and my email john.beavis@gosport.gov.uk
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