Comment

Representation ID: 18593

Received: 30/01/2007

Respondent: Beckley Parish Council

Campaigns to retain the PO, pub and newsagent in Beckley have failed. Villages wished to retain these services but the Parish Council was unable to help them do so. Beckley acts as a satellite to the neighbouring parishes of Northiam and Peasmarsh. With a doctor’s surgery, PO and many other shops in Northiam and a supermarket in Peasmarsh, the return of Beckley shops is difficult to imagine.

Beckley school’s academic attainment and management has been criticised by Ofsted. Parish Councillors want the very best educational opportunities for village children. Unfortunately the Parish Council does not have influence over the school.