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The Slope.

The pathway from King George V Memorial Walk to Clifton terrace has been closed since there was a land fall on 23rd December Cornwall Council are on the case but I am concerned that this traditional and well used link tot he Towans will be closed for a long time unless we can keep the pressure on the authorities to move the debris. Of course they must ensure it is safe and that the cliff is intact but we know that our bitter experience with footpaths is that they can be closed for years. I will keep up the pressure top get this opened again as soon as possible.

Budget

Cornwall Council are having a number of debates on the budget for next year. I continue to fight for the lease reduction in services, the most efficient and effective management at County Hall and an understanding that making an unrealistic charge now will undoubtably result in a huge increase later - or no services for the public. None of this is easy or straightforward but I will continue to vote for what I believe to be the best for the people of Hayle and of Cornwall. The government continues to slash the amount of money and support coming to Cornwall - we can only be expected to charge the people to replace what the Government has been providing it is totally essential and can be balanced with all the other pressures on us all.

Copperhouse Bus Shelter

Does anyone share my concern about he new shelter Cornwall Council has built outside the Jewellers in Copperhouse? When they decided to build a shelter there I asked for it to be a simple, small, cantilever style which would provide shelter without occupying the pavement. I believe what they have constructed to impede pedestrians and have the effect of moving the 'bus stop' closer top the corner. Now that as part of the work they have filled in the single car lay by a little further up - that is the widest part of the pavement! If you agree with any of this - let me and the Town Council know.

North Quay

The works are rapidly coming to an end! The 'promenade' along the quay walls should be open in a couple of weeks. Regular visitors will have noted that they are opening up the old 'Steam Packet Sluice - but only to enable sea water further up to the old railway line. However this is exposing the brilliant scoria block wall which marked the channel - something we have not seen for many many years.