Meetings Cancelled

It is with regret that we have taken the decision to postpone our forthcoming council meetings. Following the announcement by the Home Office for proposals to house asylum seekers at the Northeye site in Bexhill, it has been reported that a large number of protestors intend to confront councillors both outside the Town Hall and in the meeting. Whilst we completely empathise with our residents’ concerns about this proposal, our highest priority must be the safety of councillors, staff and the public. Having reviewed the limited capacity at the Town Hall we do not feel that it is a safe place to facilitate a meeting of this importance. We intend to organise a public meeting at a more suitable venue in due course. We will do our best to enable a safe environment for residents to air their views. The Town Council continues to work closely with Rother District Council to understand all of the facts and represent the people of Bexhill.