Fightling talk from new Mayor

THE new Mayor of Newhaven, Cllr Dennis Forsdike, has pledged to back town regeneration bids and fight North Quay incinerator plans.

Cllr Forsdike, a design draughtsman, replaces outgoing Mayor David Fitton. He has worked in Newhaven since 1989 and set up home in the town with his wife Helen in 1995.

Cllr Forsdike has been a town councillor for four years, and prior to moving to Newhaven, lived and worked in West Sussex where he served on Arun District Council.

He said: 'I am very much looking forward to the next year and the challenges that it presents.

'The last year or two have seen some real improvements taking place in Newhaven. The West Quay development demonstrates the best of what can be achieved and has transformed the riverside from its previously semi-derelict state.'

He added: 'During my year, I will be giving as much support, encouragement and assistance as I am able, in the hope that this good work can be repeated throughout the town.'

To mark the 60th anniversary of the Dieppe raid the Mayor will welcome visitors to Newhaven from Canada and France for a commemorative service on August 11 and represent Newhaven at services in Dieppe.

The town council is urging people to write and object to the Local Waste Plan and it's implications for Newhaven. And there are concerns the town could be used to site a sewage treatment works after Telscombe Cliffs was rejected as a possible location.