I am very pleased to read that Speckled Wood in Ore appears likely to be completely protected as a public (and wildlife) amenity. Just want to express my pleasure, and my appreciation that the Council is frequently pulled in different directions due to demands for more housing from Westminster, plus the risk of being sued by landowners, etc. I hope that that last bit of land off Victoria Avenue can also be kept for the enjoyment of all, and that things can be squared with the landowner (who seems to have been trying to sell the land for more than eight months). One of the glories of Hastings is the amount of greenery amongst the housing - the little wild bits. Went for a walk in Speckled Wood on Tuesday and it was full of birds. I'm glad that it's going to remain that way.