Press Release
LegCo Members meet with members of Tuen Mun and Wong Tai Sin District Councils (with photos)
The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) Members met with the new term Tuen Mun District Council (“DC”) and Wong Tai Sin DC members at the LegCo Complex today (19 July). This was the second 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 people’s livelihood.
During the meeting with the Tuen Mun DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including the developments and planning for ancillary facilities of transport infrastructure in the district, and utilizing smart technologies and big data to improve traffic diversion so as to alleviate frequent congestion on major roads; and facilitating the transformation of industrial buildings and capitalizing the geographical advantages of Tuen Mun for the development of various purposes to drive local employment for Tuen Mun residents. They also discussed the strengthening of waste and food waste recycling services in the district as well as stepping up publicity and education, and the support on waste recycling in rural areas, with a view to assisting the public to reduce waste at source.
The meeting was convened by Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding. A total of 21 Members attended the meeting including Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok, Hon CHAN Chun-ying, Hon LUK Chung-hung, Hon LAU Kwok-fan, Dr Hon Hoey Simon LEE, Ir Hon LEE Chun-keung, Hon CHAU Siu-chung, Dr Hon CHOW Man-kong, Hon Andrew LAM Siu-lo, Hon CHAN Yuet-ming, Hon CHAN Yung, Ir Hon CHAN Siu-hung, Hon Lillian KWOK Ling-lai, Hon Benson LUK Hon-man, Hon YANG Wing-kit, Revd Canon Hon Peter Douglas KOON Ho-ming, Hon TANG Fei, Hon LAI Tung-kwok, Hon Louis LOONG Hon-biu and Dr Hon TANG Yueheng.
As for the meeting with the Wong Tai Sin DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including measures to prevent large-scale flooding in the Wong Tai Sin district so as to scale-up its capability in coping with extreme weather; the promotion of long-term development of the local economy, capitalizing the strong religious overtones of the district so as to develop Wong Tai Sin into a religious-themed area and implement the concept of “tourism is everywhere in Hong Kong”, at the same time highlighting local characteristics when organizing activities in the district to attract the participation of more residents and tourists. They also discussed the redevelopment study for Choi Hung Estate and exchanged views on the overall estate design, facilities, etc., in an effort to improve the living environment of the estate.
The meeting was convened by Dr Hon Starry LEE Wai-king. A total of 18 Members attended the meeting including Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun, Hon MA Fung-kwok, Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok, Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka, Ir Hon LEE Chun-keung, Hon YIU Pak-leung, Dr Hon Wendy HONG Wen, Hon Kenneth LEUNG Yuk-wai, Hon CHAN Hoi-yan, Hon Lillian KWOK Ling-lai, Hon Benson LUK Hon-man, Hon Kingsley WONG Kwok, Hon YANG Wing-kit, Revd Canon Hon Peter Douglas KOON Ho-ming, Hon TANG Ka-piu, Dr Hon NGAN Man-yu and Hon YIM Kong.
Ends/Friday, 19 July 2024
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Members of the Legislative Council (“LegCo”) and the Tuen Mun District Council (“DC”) pose for a group photo after the meeting held in the LegCo Complex today (19 July).
Members of LegCo and the Tuen Mun DC discuss the key developments and planning for ancillary facilities of transport infrastructure in the district; as well as the facilitation of industrial building transformation in the district.
Members of LegCo and the Tuen Mun DC exchange views on the strengthening of waste and food waste recycling services in Tuen Mun.
Members of LegCo and the Wong Tai Sin DC pose for a group photo after the meeting held in the LegCo Complex today (19 July).
Members of LegCo and the Wong Tai Sin DC discuss measures to prevent large-scale flooding in the district and the promotion of long-term development of the local economy.
Members of LegCo and the Wong Tai Sin DC exchanged views on the redevelopment study for Choi Hung Estate.