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. - £103,400 extra for East Cliff & Springbourne secured by Sara Armstrong
Since being elected two years ago, hard-working Green Councillor for East Cliff & Springbourne, Sara Armstrong, has brought £103,400 of extra investment into our area. Sara has personally written and worked with local groups to make applications, resulting in securing grants, and Community Infrastructure funding levied from developers. This is supporting projects that matter to local people – from safer parks and better bins, to improved green spaces and community facilities. - Local residents audit East Cliff, and action follows
East Cliff conservation area walks led by Councillor Sara Armstrong continue to draw residents eager to make a difference. These on-the-ground audits have spotlighted long-standing issues, and Sara’s persistent lobbying of Council staff is paying off. June’s walk saw real progress: graffiti reduced, fences fixed, accessible beach toilets reopened, lighting fixed, and new bins on… Read more: Local residents audit East Cliff, and action follows - Friends of Knyveton & Spencer Gardens making a big difference
The Friends of Knyveton & Spencer Gardens were formed last year, with local Green Councillor Sara Armstrong leading on winning a £50,000 grant. Now, all Knyveton Gardens entrances have new signage, a new bin has replaced one damaged by fireworks, and the sensory gardens have had a ‘haircut’ with flowering plants returning. A Nature Walk, a table tennis table and children’s activity items are on the way. There’s more voluntary work going on in the park. Renovations to the community shed continue, alongside general upkeep. Meanwhile Spencer Gardens had a Spring trim. - King’s Park play equipment will be replaced in £200,000 investment
The wooden play equipment and zip wire at King’s Park, installed in 2016, has sadly been removed due to safety concerns after rotting. Happily, BCP Council has a plan for change. Local Green Councillor Sara Armstrong has received confirmation from staff of a £200,000 investment to completely redesign and rebuild King’s Park play park. - East Cliff & Springbourne roads improvement requests go forward
Following regular work by local Green Councillor Sara Armstrong with BCP Council Parking and Enforcement staff, requests from the East Cliff & Springbourne community for parking, access and road safety improvements at Shelbourne Close and Victoria Place are being taken forward for possible funding. However only 20-25 such requests are granted each year in BCP. - Sara Armstrong presses East Cliff beach concerns with BCP Council bosses
Following discussions with residents, East Cliff hoteliers, and a recent beach litter-pick [pictured], local Green councillor Sara Armstrong has written to BCP Council bosses. She highlighted concerns in East Cliff over: disposable BBQs, inadequate facilities, general neglect of public spaces, parking enforcement and management, accessible toilets and beachfront access, and inaction over restoring the long-disused East Cliff lift.
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
Follow Sara Armstrong on social media
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.
