Box 9 - Bexhill Aim and Objectives
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19750
Received: 30/01/2009
Respondent: Land Securities plc
Agent: CgMs Consulting
The strategy direction for Bexhill town centre is "to strengthen the identity of Bexhill and for it to become one of the most attractive places to live on the south coast, attractive to families, the young and elderly alike, within an integrated approach to securing a more prosperous future for the Bexhill and Hastings area". In particular, the Council recognises that Bexhill has suffered in recent years from competition from other centres and, as a consequence, has a relatively weak commercial market.
Comments:
Land Securities is firmly committed to economic investment in Bexhill. Notwithstanding the current economic climate, Land Securities continues to receive interest from various retailers who wish to be located in Bexhill. The improved retail provision in the Bexhill area is crucial given the neighbouring centres are all expanding. Ravenside Retail Park can provide large retail units which are very limited in the town centre. The town centre's growth could be focused in providing small to medium sized retail units which are more in keeping with the Conservation Area status of the town.
Support
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 20146
Received: 20/01/2009
Respondent: Trinity College
Agent: Bidwells
Trinity College supports the aims and objectives for Bexhill (subject to changes proposed in our other representations).
Support
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 20253
Received: 29/01/2009
Respondent: SEEDA
SEEDA supports the shared vision for Bexhill and Hastings to encourage people into work, to increase educational attainment and upskilling of the population in general and to provide appropriate and adequate employment space to secure a sustainable economic future.
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 20402
Received: 29/01/2009
Respondent: Sussex Wildlife Trust
Bexhill has a number of wildlife sites which should be protected and enhanced. The objectives do not cover the environment (other than built).