LegCo Members meet with members of Kwai Tsing and Sham Shui Po District Councils (with photos)
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Legislative Council (LegCo) Members met with Kwai Tsing District Council (DC) and Sham Shui Po DC members at the LegCo Complex today (May 23). They held in-depth discussions and exchanged views on issues related to community development and public concern.
During the meeting with the Kwai Tsing DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including the ageing water mains in the district and ways to expedite the water works in Kwai Shing Circuit and Tai Wo Hau Road; improving the planning of ancillary transport facilities in Kwai Tsing, including proposals for additional parking spaces and restructuring of bus routes; as well as enhancing barrier-free facilities in the district to address residents' needs for elevators to access uphill areas.
The meeting was convened by Dr Junius Ho. A total of 17 Members attended the meeting, including Dr Chan Han-pan, Ms Doreen Kong, Mr Stanley Li, Mr Robert Lee, Dr Tik Chi-yuen, Ms Nixie Lam, Mr Dennis Leung, Mr Kenneth Leung, Ms Chan Yuet-ming, Mr Chan Yung, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Ms Joephy Chan, Ms Lillian Kwok, Mr Benson Luk, Mr Tang Fei and Professor Lau Chi-pang.
As for the meeting with the Sham Shui Po DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including developing in-depth local tourism through the promotion of district characteristics and better use of harbourfront resources to boost the local economy; establishing an ecosystem for the arts, culture and creative industries in Sham Shui Po to provide development opportunities for young people and support the development of such industries in Hong Kong; as well as building a smart community by leveraging technology and innovative design to advance ageing in place, with a view to transforming Sham Shui Po into an elderly-friendly community.
The meeting was convened by Dr Lo Wai-kwok. A total of 18 Members attended the meeting, including Mr Jeffrey Lam, Mr Vincent Cheng, Mr Tony Tse, Ms Doreen Kong, Dr Tik Chi-yuen, Ms Nixie Lam, Dr Wendy Hong, Mr Leung Man-kwong, Mr Kenneth Leung, Ms Chan Yuet-ming, Mr Chan Pui-leung, Mr Chan Yung, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Ms Chan Hoi-yan, Mr Benson Luk, Mr Kingsley Wong and Mr Lai Tung-kwok.
Ends/Friday, May 23, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:45
Issued at HKT 18:45
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