Sara Armstrong was elected as East Cliff & Springbourne’s first Green councillor in a resounding by-election win on 29th June 2023.
Sara is a single mum to two grown-up children. She has lived in Springbourne for over 20 years working for local charities, the council and the NHS. She is passionate about championing community issues, and stood to become a councillor because she wants more for our neighbourhood than was previously being offered. She firmly believes that when we work together, we can all thrive.
Sara regularly holds community actions including litter picks, which any member of the East Cliff & Springbourne community can join. The best way to keep updated on these (and Sara’s other news) is to follow her Facebook page.
Latest east Cliff & Springbourne news
- East Cliff & Springbourne Neighbourhood Forum and Area designation approved
In a major step forward for local democracy and community-led planning, last week BCP Council’s Cabinet has unanimously approved the designation of a Neighbourhood Area and the formation of a Neighbourhood Forum for East Cliff and Springbourne, This milestone follows months of dedicated community engagement, with three consultation processes and over 200 responses – a clear sign of the appetite for greater local influence and collaboration. - Sara Armstrong explains the benefits of the proposed East Cliff & Springbourne neighbourhood plan
Green Councillor for East Cliff & Springbourne Sara Armstrong says: “As we approach the close of the consultation in this stage to agree the boundaries of our Neighbourhood Plan and enable a Forum, I’ve been asked by residents about the benefits of Neighbourhood Planning. Neighbourhood plans can benefit communities in many ways.” - Fenced-off play equipment in King’s Park: Sara Armstrong receives reply from Council boss
Sara Armstrong, Green Councillor for East Cliff & Springbourne, has received a response from BCP Council’s strategic lead for Green Space & Conservation, in response to concerns she raised on behalf of residents about fenced-off play equipment in Kings Park. - Sara Armstrong discusses plans for £10,000 prosperity grant for Springbourne
Earlier this month Councillor Sara Armstrong met with her East Cliff & Springbourne ward colleague Cllr Moriarty and BCP Council officers from Greenspaces and Economic Development to discuss the use of the Prosperity Fund in the ward. £10,000 has been allocated to enhance the Springbourne district area. Improvements will focus on the area around the pocket park at Springbourne Library. - Sara Armstrong and Alasdair Keddie support launch of Friends of Knyveton & Spencer Gardens
The Friends of Knyveton and Spencer Gardens launched itself as a constituted community group this evening, at the Eastcliff & Springbourne Residents Group Meeting. Councillor Sara Armstrong (East Cliff & Springbourne) said: “Reclaiming the park as a community is an important step in combating the type of ASB that has blighted this part of our neighbourhood for decades.” - Sara Armstrong investigates possible responses to East Cliff’s sex industry
Yesterday Councillor Sara Armstrong (East Cliff & Springbourne) spent the day in Brighton hearing about how other areas in the UK and some communities in Norway, are tackling prostitution. Sara said: “The sex industry has existed in East Cliff – the Southcote, St Francis and Knyveton areas – for as long as I can remember. The reasons for it are complex and the impacts are far reaching.”
Contact Councillor Sara Armstrong
sara.armstrong@bcpcouncil.gov.uk [council issues]
sara.armstrong@bcp.greenparty.org.uk [Green Party issues]
01202 794326
Councillor Sara Armstrong’s regular surgeries for East Cliff & Springbourne residents
Every last Tuesday of the month [excluding public holidays]
10.30am – 12 noon, at Springbourne Library
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BCP Cllr Sara Armstrong for East Cliff and Springbourne – Following Sara on Facebook is the best way to get frequent updates on her councillor activity.
East Cliff & Springbourne green view – community newsletters
Sara Armstrong’s community newsletter, detailing her activities, is delivered to homes across East Cliff & Springbourne by her team of volunteers.
View issues as PDF documents here to catch up with Sara’s work.
East Cliff & Springbourne Green View – Autumn/Winter 2024/25 | Issue 2
East Cliff & Springbourne Green View – Spring 2024 | Issue 1
East Cliff & Springbourne Green View – May/June 2023 | Issue 0 (by-election special)
East Cliff & Springbourne Green Party newsletter – April 2023