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- Save saltdean lido
 11th March 2010 - Simon Burgess had urgently distributed a newsletter across Saltdean encouraging local residents to attend the very poorly advertised 'public exhibition' on proposals to re-develop the iconic Saltdean Lido. "I feared what the proposals might consist of but I had never imagined they would be so inappropriate. At the very least I had expected some swimming to remain on site, possibly undercover, but instead only 'wet play' is on offer- presumably just a few inches of water....
- Save our Guest Houses
 10th March 2010 - Simon Burgess chaired the St.James's Area Local Action Team tonight at which the problems cause by the St.James's Street gas works were discussed. The works started ten days ago and are due to last three months. "There was understandable anger from guest house owners in Madeira Place who were not consulted or given more than a few days notice by the council or Southern Gas that buses would be diverted for three months down Madeira...
- Saltdean childcare
 1st March 2010 - Boomerang Kids of Saltdean Barn held the official opening of their extension. Simon had recently invited and accompanied Helen and Mary to a reception at No.10 for 'Community Heroes', to mark the incredible work they have done in getting a much needed nursery open in what was a dilapidated but listed barn. "It is a wonderful building with so much old timber making for a warm caring environment. The staff are all deeply committed to...
- Hospital Development
 10th January 2010 - Simon attended the Hospital Liaison Group which was chaired by local councillor Craig Turton. Simon was a local councillor for the area when the buildings were erected at the rear of the site, over ten years ago, which had a major impact on local residents. "At the time residents did not want to totally resist the development so when the development went ahead we, local councillors, persuaded the hospital to pay £1m for the residents parking...
- New life for Aquarium Terraces?
 27th January - Simon was invited in his role of Chair of the St. James's Area Action Group and as parliamentary candidate to hear architect David Kohn's plans for a new beachfront restaurant. The event was organised by Sussex RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) with many local architects listening to his ideas and enthusiasm for creating a new restaurant that will hopefully respect its historic setting much better than the building erected in the 1990's which and has stood...
- Having fun whatever your age - can you help?
 30th December 2009 - Simon was invited along with Chris Cooke, Chair of the Eastern Road Partnership, to see the good work of the Somerset Day Centre in St. James's Street. Simon had worked as a volunteer, and in the NHS, in day and residential care over 15 years. "It was great to see everyone having such fun, with the average age of members being 84 it shows you really are never too old to have a good time. The...
- The best way to remember
 16th December 2009 - Simon gave a reading at the Sussex Beacon Christmas Carol Concert on Tuesday and is urging local residents to donate to the Sussex Beacon this Christmas. "The Carol Concert was a wonderful way of celebrating the work of the Beacon and was particularly poignant for me this year because today was the funeral of a hard-working tenants representative, Nick Tew, who spent his final days at the Beacon. Tenant representatives like Nick deserve our deep gratitude...
- 222 trees planted in an hour
 5 December 2009 - Tree O'clock in East Brighton Park. Simon joined Friends of Sheepcote Valley as they planted 222 trees between 11am and noon as part of a national event aimed at setting a new record. "The friends of groups like the ones for Sheepcote Valley, Telscombe Tye and Wild Park make a great difference to the valuable conservation and enhancement of our green spaces. When I can make the time I always enjoy joining the groups for some...
- Queen's Park School Extension
 30 November 2009 - Both my children went to Queen's Park nursery and primary (my youngest is still in his final year) so it's close to my heart. It was a pleasure to attend the recent opening of its new lobby and nursery extension. Just before the opening there was a power cut so the singing by the pupils was 'a capella' and the opening was held by torchlight. I'm sure it added to the sense of occasion for the...
- Peacehaven & Saltdean get in the Christmas spirit
 14 November 2009 - Simon helped out with the tombola at the Peacehaven Mini-market for a couple of hours and then visited the Saltdean Christmas Fair. "The bad weather didn't keep people away from either event, which are not just useful for Christmas shopping but are also a chance to see many locally hand made craft items. The sense of community at both is something we should all be proud of."...
- St. James's gets the intensive treatment
 28 October 2009 - An 'Action Day' was held this week for the St.James's Street area. It shows how all the effort being put into the action group (Simon Burgess is the Chair), the Local Action Team (Chaired by Chris Cooke) and the businesses group (Chaired by Zoe Delicata of kemptown Tools) is paying off. "Their is much better co-operation now from the council and the police in responding to local residents and traders concerns. Well done particularly to Chris...
- Saltdean Residents Association
 25 October 2009 - Both Simon and Des attand many resident and tenant meeting across the constituency. Many volunteers give of their time for the benefit of their local communities - Simon attended the quarterly SRA meeting on Saturday; "Saltdean residents don't get the services they deserve because they have a local government boundary that splits them down the middle - Brighton & Hove one side and East Sussex and Lewes District the other. I fully support their calls to...
- Eastern Road and Tarner Cleanup Day
 22 October 2009 - Simon Burgess has attended both the Eastern Road and Tarner Partnerships since their inceptions. “Both local partnerships involving local residents, the Council, Police and other local services have made a real difference to both areas. It has been a real pleasure to be involved and days such as these cleanup days bring everyone together from residents, local services and children from local schools (including my son). Well done to everyone involved and I was only sorry...
- Albion win at home - at last!
 15 October 2009 - Seagulls fan Simon Burgess was at the Gillingham match at Withdean this week when the Albion won 2-0 finally breaking poor home form. He posted live updates of the score on his Facebook page from his Blackberry. "I had a bit of a knot in my stomach before the match as I couldn't bear to think of us losing against Gillingham. It was a good match with us attacking a lot, there were lapses in our...
- Stamp out Dogma
 10 October 2009 - Mind Out, with the backing of Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, held an awareness raising walk from Brighton Pier to the Peace Statue under the banner 'Stamp out dogma'. Plenty of outrageous footwear was worn to press home the message and the Barulho Samba Band made sure a positive note was heard. Des Turner MP and Simon Burgess, Labours Parliamentary Candidate for Brighton Kemptown, took part in the walk; Des said; "Ensuring people know that 1 in...
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