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introduction to the environment section

Residents of Leigh are fortunate in having such a good environment in which to live and to raise a family. We benefit from having the sea and shoreline to the south and Belfairs Park and woods to the north. In between, the residential streets still retain a feeling of openness despite the efforts of building developers to close up every gap. Leigh also contains four conservation areas which means some of our architectural heritage will be protected.

Incidents of crime are comparatively low though anti-social behaviour is on the increase. Those who value the environment, both natural and man-made, must be vigilant and assertive when it comes to its protection.
In the crime prevention area there are many ways in which concerned citizens can actively play a part to help make Leigh both safer and more enjoyable.

The natural environment however urgently needs more ways in which it can be actively supported.

Due to the growing number of cars and the lack of car parking spaces, residential front gardens are increasingly being concreted over with a resulting loss of plants and shrubs. There is an increasing tendency for cars to be parked on grass verges thereby turning them into rutted and muddy strips. Trees are being felled to provide for wider roads or to enable new buildings to reach right up to the pavements.

Apart from along the London Road, public transport is virtually non-existant; indeed yet more bus routes are to be closed in 2005. The Council seems to have no integrated transport policy. All that happens is that £7million is spent on "improving" the London Road so that cars can move a bit faster to arrive at places where parking spaces are few and expensive.

Belfairs Woods & Nature Reserve, Belton Gardens, Bonchurch Park and Hadleigh Park are valuable resources and make a vital contribution to the quality of life of the local community. These must be protected and enhanced.

We therefore seek to..........
To promote issues of community interest. To encourage the residents of Leigh to participate in local affairs.	To raise awareness on matters which threaten Leigh's character and environment. To publicise local groups