LegCo Members meet with members of Tai Po and Central and Western District Councils (with photos)

The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) Members met with the new term Tai Po District Council (“DC”) and Central and Western DC members at the LegCo Complex today (31 May).  This was the first meeting held between LegCo and the DCs after the improvement of the district governance system. They discussed and exchanged views on issues closely related to the people’s livelihood.  Going forward, LegCo Members will gradually meet with members of other DCs across Hong Kong to promote interactive exchanges.  They will also collaborate with the DCs, which advise the Government on district administration, and proactively put forward suggestions to the Government at the policy level to better serve the people of Hong Kong.

During the meeting with the Tai Po DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including the request for expediting the construction of a vehicular bridge near Kwong Fuk Bridge to mitigate traffic congestion during peak hours in the vicinity of Tai Po Hui; the progress of the construction project of Pak Shek Kok Station on the East Rail Line, and explored the overall planning of topside and nearby facilities; as well as improving the ancillary facilities of Lam Tsuen River to create spaces for leisure, fitness and recreational activities, so as to improve the quality of life for the residents.

The meeting was convened by Hon CHAN Hak-kan.  A total of 15 Members attended the meeting including Hon Steven HO Chun-yin, Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu, Hon YUNG Hoi-yan, Hon LAU Kwok-fan, Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung, Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen, Hon Stanley LI Sai-wing, Hon Robert LEE Wai-wang, Hon Dominic LEE Tsz-king, Dr Hon Johnny NG Kit-chong, Hon Dennis LEUNG Tsz-wing, Hon LEUNG Man-kwong, Hon LAI Tung-kwok and Hon SHANG Hailong.

As for the meeting with the Central and Western DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including the sustainable development of the Central and Western District Promenade to create a well-connected and barrier-free access harbourfront space; the establishment of a tram museum to enhance the public and tourists’ knowledge in the development of trams and promote tourism in the community; and installing an automated parking system at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park to further alleviate the shortage of parking spaces in the district.

The meeting was convened by Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun.  A total of 19 Members attended the meeting including Hon KWOK Wai-keung, Hon Martin LIAO Cheung-kong, Hon SHIU Ka-fai, Hon LAU Kwok-fan, Ir Hon LEE Chun-keung, Dr Hon Wendy HONG Wen, Hon LEUNG Man-kwong, Hon Edward LEUNG Hei, Hon Kenneth LEUNG Yuk-wai, Hon Rock CHEN Chung-nin, Hon Judy CHAN Kapui, Ir Hon CHAN Siu-hung, Hon CHAN Hok-fung, Hon Benson LUK Hon-man, Hon Edmund WONG Chun-sek, Hon Carmen KAN Wai-mun, Hon YIM Kong and Prof Hon William WONG Kam-fai.

Ends/Friday, 31 May 2024
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Members of the Legislative Council (“LegCo”) and the Tai Po District Council (“DC”) pose for a group photo after the meeting held in the LegCo Complex today (31 May).

Members of LegCo and the Tai Po DC discuss the request for expediting the construction of a vehicular bridge near Kwong Fuk Bridge and the progress of the construction project of Pak Shek Kok Station of the East Rail Line.
 

Members of LegCo and the Tai Po DC exchange views on improving the ancillary facilities of Lam Tsuen River.

 
Members of LegCo and the Central and Western DC pose for a group photo after the meeting held in the LegCo Complex today (31 May).

Members of LegCo and the Central and Western DC discuss the sustainable development of the Central and Western District Promenade and the establishment of a tram museum.

Members of LegCo and the Central and Western DC exchange views on installing an automated parking system at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park.