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The meeting was arranged by the Collectivité and the referents for the Saint-Jean district. At the end of the afternoon, around twenty residents turned up at the accommodation center. The purpose of the meeting was simple: the elected representatives wanted to respond to the proposals put forward by residents in a survey carried out at the end of 2023 at the initiative of the neighborhood referents. The list of concerns and suggestions ranges from parking and traffic problems to the proliferation of stray cats and noise pollution caused by party venues. A vast program.
The master of ceremonies is none other than territorial councillor Fabrice Querrard. He is assisted by vice-president Marie-Angèle Aubin and councillor Jonas Brin. Also seated in the audience are the Collectivité's fourth vice-president, Maxime Desouches (albeit as a resident), and territorial councillor Dimitri Lédée. Questions quickly flowed in and discussions got underway.
The most animated debate undoubtedly concerned parking and noise pollution. Although the issue of stray cats took up much of the time...
Parking at the heart of the debate
When it comes to parking, as with noise pollution, local residents have no qualms about criticizing the various establishments located on Saint-Jean beach (and Ti Saint-Jean). Employees and customers are invading the parking spaces around Villa Créole, the Centre Vaval and along the pond. Eden Rock, Nikki Beach, La Guérite - they're all there. The Gyp Sea too. But unlike the other representatives of these chains, the Gyp Sea's general manager, Yohan Adam, saw fit to take part in the neighborhood meeting. So, while he cashes in a little for the others, he also has the opportunity to outline the improvements his establishment has undertaken to suit the neighbors. From the purchase of a villa with a dedicated staff parking lot, to the renewal of all sound systems, to regular internal memos, he makes every effort to keep his neighbours happy.He does his utmost to convince residents of his desire to integrate more serenely into the life of the neighborhood. "You're not the one causing the most problems," admits one resident. For the others, however... "Do all the establishments have enough parking spaces for their employees and customers? "asks one meeting participant. "Will there be controls? "adds another. The answer remains relatively vague.
The noise pollution "triangle
On the subject of noise "pollution", Maxime Desouches cites a "triangle of nuisances" located "between Guérite Plage, Sayolita and Modjo". One of the gendarmes attending the meeting then clarified that "noise pollution starts when there is a disturbance in the neighborhood, regardless of the decibel level". And Maxime Desouches insists: "People are fed up! "
Parking always comes up in the discussion. Both in terms of the "infernal" situation on the Plaine des Jeux due to vehicles parked "anywhere", and in terms of the problems of obstructing traffic in front of Nikki Beach. This valet parking business is no longer possible," complains one man. Between customers leaving their cars anywhere and cabs stopping anywhere, it's just not possible anymore. "
On the question of abandoned vehicles, Fabrice Querrard replies that they can legally remain parked for seven days before being ticketed. While Eden Rock also takes a beating, discussions turn to waste management and the local authority's plans for various areas (Super U entrance, improved water purification system, etc.).
The meeting ended with a drink and a few galettes. An opportunity to continue the debate, face to face.
