That's easy for you to say...

In the February issue, two Eastbourne residents voice their objections to the proposed change in speed limit from 70 to 50 kph for sections of Marine Drive.

They themselves enjoy the protection of a 50 kph speed limit within Eastbourne, but seek to deny that to residents of the bays who often have to cross Marine Drive, walk alongside it, or cycle along it.

The extra time the Eastbournites would take to get to Seaview with a 50 kph limit would at the very most be one minute.

The realities of tight bends and dense traffic means the savings would be substantially less than that.

Do they really begrudge that minuscule extra travel time so that bay residents could

feel and be safer?

Perhaps the complainants could try cycling along Marine Drive with buses, trucks and 4WD’s hurtling past at 70 kph.

One of them suggests that implementing any change would be undemocratic because more submitters in the proposal opposed it than supported it.

This is hardly surprising since the population of Eastbourne far exceeds that of the bays.

Democracy is certainly rule by the majority - but with the protection of the minority.

Andrew Edgar Lowry Bay

What's Happening Hair!?

April 'round hair!

Now as April is here and summer is becoming a memory the beachy waves take a back seat and the Autumn styles come out to play! I've been excited to see what 2023 autumn has had to offer in terms of new trends and the world has not disappointed!

My job is to not only give you a look which makes you feel fantastic, whether is a blow wave, fringe trim to a new colour or dramatic chop. My job is to also make sure the Eastbourne community is keeping up with and aware of tricks and trends that are happening around the globe

As the northern hemisphere says goodbye to Autumn, we say hello, and learn all about the good the bad and the interesting from the Fall just passed! This year has been all about a new and modern twist on the good old classics including a chignon, side part and side bangs Let's take the ponytail to start with, a classic everyone knows all too well, but how can we jazz it up this 2023? By adding volume in the base and the ends of the pony! When you've got your hair in the tie, back comb the underside strands of the pony and curl and flick the tips to add character to the look This is a great day-2 hair style in between washes where your hair has a little more grip and grunt to hold the curls and backcombing,

The next style which is walking all over fashion week is the low chignon bun This is the low pony in the bun world and boy oh boy is it rocking! The great thing about a chignon bun is it suits all face shapes and can be dressed up, dressed down, worn sleek with clips on a night out, or in a messy style for when you're heading out for coffee! This is one of the best styles that looks hard but is amazing! If you want to know how to create the look yourself then feel free to ask me next time your in the salon!

Next ECB meeting:

7.15pm Tuesday 20 June, 2023, East Harbour Women’s Club, 145 Muritai Rd.

The agenda for the meeting will be posted on huttcity.govt.nz and on the Board’s website eastbourne.nz a few days before the meeting.

Annual walkabout

Thank you to the residents who met with the Community Board during its annual walkaround on Saturday, 22 April. The walkabout is a chance for residents and resident associations to meet with the Board. We covered many topics and issues from Point Howard to Burdan’s Gate.

Community Engagement Fund

The first round of the 2023 Community Engagement Fund is open for Eastbourne trusts, clubs and societies. Applications must be received by 8 May, and the ECB will announce the successful applicants by 22 June. See huttcity.govt.nz for more information.

Contacting the Eastbourne Community Board (ECB)

Residents are welcome to contact Community Board members about other concerns. Members may ask for a report from officers for the next meeting. You can also contact us on the Eastbourne Community Board Facebook page and the eastbourne.nz website. You can subscribe to the Board’s update emails at eastbourne.nz/newsletter

Belinda Moss (Chair) belinda.moss@huttcity.govt.nz

029 494 1615

Bruce Spedding (Deputy Chair) bruce.spedding@huttcity.govt.nz

021 029 74741

Frank Vickers frank.vickers@huttcity.govt.nz

027 406 1419

Murray Gibbons murray.gibbons@huttcity.govt.nz

04 562 8567

Emily Keddell emily.keddell@huttcity.govt.nz

021 188 5106

Tui Lewis (Ward Councillor) tui.lewis@huttcity.govt.nz

021 271 6249