Me contentious...... I think not!!

At least my favourite book man missed me..... My local knowledge has been enhanced Michael by being a regular subscriber to your blog.

That's not to say my chuckles have not been raised to loud laughter at some of the excellent banter emanating from our blogmaster ECR and the comments he raises from his subscribers of which I'm one. I'm afraid I don't have the information or intimate knowledge of the local council and its members to be able to comment on the 'goings on' that seem to happen and of which those 'in the know' are a party to either knowingly or by accident.

I did say I'd comment on the happenings or non happenings prior to my absence from the scene. They seem to have completed the shrouding of the Marina cafe site in scaffold, tin sheet and polythene so I hope the clock will move faster for the replacement of the building than is usual for the area, 'cos it is listed, isn't it and will be replaced exactly as it was?

The Pleasurama site having completed the access road and roundabout to NOWHERE! Has come to a standstill with nothing being allowed to occupy the site over the summer period, because its not safe to let people into the area. A seafront prime site has been left with piles of rubble to welcome both us residents and the visitors. There were people taking names of prospective buyers of the new Royal Sands development a few weeks ago. Simulations of the intended buildings and services were being shown. The concrete cliff front has been painted as far as the development ending; with the rest, just left. Why?
The same above for the excellent railings which end for some reason abruptly. Why?
Where the painting has taken place, a cracked area has been left with the new top walkway 'temporarily' fenced off. I've put the word in itallics and quotes because the last lot of temporary fencing in the area lasted a long, long, long time! I'm told the cracked area on the concrete cliff face is the result of instability of the cliff behind it. But, the area has been renewed and the top walkway resurfaced prior to being given a coat of paint on the front. Hasn't it? Why?
I'm intrigued to know what the prospective customers of the flats and amenities that the Royal Sands offers are going to do about insuring their lovely new properties? It would appear the whole site will be uninsurable if the means of escape from either flood, fire or any other mishap is not available. The hotel and retail premises will obviously be in the same boat, won't they,? Why?
I think I've raised enough questions for today, hopefully somebody out there has some answers to all of even some of the questions I've asked? Back tomorrow with some more personal comments and the questions they raise.

Where's he gone....?

........ECR where are you........ anybody know, have the bailiffs caught up with him?

Pleasurama happenings...?

Went for a walk along the front and peered over the top of the cliff. The cliff face onto the Pleasurama site has been covered in scaffold so they obviously won't be burrowing as I suggested in a previous posting? But, as noticed by our friend ECR with photo provided; the multicoloured graffiti has spread to the car park area and looks very technical in red and white with crosses, circles and measurements instructing someone where to go and what to do! I notice the road is closed and presume these are works required to allow access to and from the site? Being forever the optomist; this preparatory work will all be completed in time for the summer and for people to walk or motor along the front in both directions? Work will continue in safety behind the hoardings during the coming season to present something spectacular for us and our visitors. Now that's sensible forward planning for you. I await comment from our friends in the know. In the meantime I'll continue to observe and dream of the joys to come; with many others, the goings on from the safety of the cliff top...