The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
 
     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 (May 31). 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 Mr Chan Hak-kan. A total of 15 Members attended the meeting including Mr Steven Ho, Dr Junius Ho, Ms Yung Hoi-yan, Mr Lau Kwok-fan, Mr Kenneth Lau, Mr Tony Tse, Mr Stanley Li, Mr Robert Lee, Mr Dominic Lee, Dr Johnny Ng, Mr Dennis Leung, Mr Leung Man-kwong, Mr Lai Tung-kwok and Mr 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 building a smart car park at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park to further alleviate the shortage of parking spaces in the district.
 
     The meeting was convened by Mr Paul Tse. A total of 19 Members attended the meeting including Mr Kwok Wai-keung, Mr Martin Liao, Mr Shiu Ka-fai, Mr Lau Kwok-fan, Mr Lee Chun-keung, Dr Wendy Hong, Mr Leung Man-kwong, Mr Edward Leung, Mr Kenneth Leung, Mr Rock Chen, Ms Judy Chan, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Mr Chan Hok-fung, Mr Benson Luk, Mr Edmund Wong, Ms Carmen Kan, Mr Yim Kong and Professor William Wong.

Ends/Friday, May 31, 2024
Issued at HKT 17:30

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