The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) Members met with the Wan Chai District Council (DC) and Tuen Mun DC members at the LegCo Complex today (October 23). They held in-depth discussions and exchanged views on issues related to community development and people's concern.
During the meeting with the Wan Chai DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including leveraging the commercial and tourism strengths of Wan Chai District through organising featured events to attract visitors, create business opportunities and drive local economic development; enhancing barrier-free facilities and organising leisure, culture and recreational activities while continuously attending to the needs of the elderly in their daily travel and community life to build an elderly-friendly community; as well as elevating the quality of existing public open spaces in the district and expanding promenade areas to provide more leisure venues incorporated with new elements.
LegCo Members will continue to liaise closely with the DC and the Government on issues regarding stimulating the economic development of Wan Chai District, strengthening support for elderly services and creating a friendly living environment, and further developing promenade, with a view to conveying public views.
The meeting was convened by Dr Hoey Simon Lee. A total of 32 Members attended the meeting, including Ms Elizabeth Quat, Mr Shiu Ka-fai, Mr Chan Chun-ying, Mr Stanley Ng, Mr Chau Siu-chung, Dr David Lam, Mr Lam Chun-sing, Ms Nixie Lam, Mr Dennis Leung, Mr Rock Chen, Mr Chan Yung, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Ms Chan Hoi-yan, Ms Joephy Chan, Ms Carmen Kan, Professor Chan Wing-kwong, Mr Aaron Bok, Ms Christine Fong, Mr Chu Lap-wai, Mr Ng Wun-kit, Mr Wu Yingpeng, Dr Webster Ng, Mr Lam Wai-kong, Captain Lothair Lam, Professor Alex Fan, Mr Andrew Fan, Mr Albert Chuang, Mr Jonathan Leung, Mr Ray Wong, Ms Elaine Chik, and Dr Thomas So.
As regards the meeting with the Tuen Mun DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including enhancing local transport facilities and introducing technologies to reduce congestion caused by traffic accidents and facilitate traffic diversion; exploring the positioning and impacts of Lung Kwu Tan reclamation and the re-planning of Tuen Mun West as a "Smart and Green Industrial Port"; and increasing the provision of community facilities, particularly recreational and sports facilities and healthcare services.
LegCo Members will continue to follow up with the DC and the Government on matters relating to the transport planning in Tuen Mun District, the implementation progress of the Lung Kwu Tan reclamation and Tuen Mun West development, and the provision of additional community and recreational facilities. Members will also continue to reflect public views through the relevant Panels.
The meeting was convened by Mr Holden Chow. A total of 33 Members attended the meeting including Dr Chan Han-pan, Ms Elizabeth Quat, Dr Junius Ho, Mr Chan Chun-ying, Mr Chau Siu-chung, Mr Lam Chun-sing, Ms Nixie Lam, Mr Andrew Lam, Mr Dennis Leung, Mr Rock Chen, Mr Chan Yung, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Ms Chan Hoi-yan, Ms Joephy Chan, Mr Kingsley Wong, Mr Tang Fei, Ms Christine Fong, Mr Wu Yingpeng, Mr Ken Lee, Captain Lothair Lam, Mr Andrew Yao, Professor Alex Fan, Mr Chan Cho-kwong, Ms Kwok Fu-yung, Mr Albert Chuang, Mr Chong Ho-fung, Mr Jonathan Leung, Mr Ray Wong, Ms Julia Lau, Mr Lau Ka-keung, Professor Michael Ngai and Dr Thomas So.
