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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (December 15) that Tin Sau Road Swimming Pool in Yuen Long District has been temporarily closed for cleaning and superchlorination following the discovery of a small amount of vomit in the pool.

     It will be reopened at 7pm today.

     The department appeals to swimmers to be considerate and to keep the swimming pools clean. They are advised not to swim after a full meal and should use the toilet facilities if necessary before swimming.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (December 15) that due to big waves, red flag have been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.

The following is issued on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Board:

     The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Tuesday (December 17) to consider two applications for new issue and renewal of liquor licences.

     â€‹The applications are (not in order of discussion):
 
Kowloon:
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STAGE ONE BAR in Prince Edward
City University of Hong Kong – Faculty Lounge in Kowloon Tong

     The meeting will be held at 9.45am in the conference room, Room 102, 1/F, 258 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

     The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today (December 15) commenced the public consultation exercise for the 2025-26 Budget.

     The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, said, "In light of a continuously uncertain external environment, a complex and changing global political and economic landscape, and the structural adjustments taking place in Hong Kong's economy, we must manage public finances more prudently. Meanwhile, it is equally important to drive our economic development forward. At the present stage, both development and stability are central to our progress.

     "I invite members of the community to share their views on the new Budget. As we work together, Hong Kong will reinforce its strengths and achievements, and accelerate advancement towards better goals amid challenging external conditions and evolving socio-economic circumstances."

     Members of the public can share their views through various channels, including visiting the website www.budget.gov.hk, or by email (budget@fstb.gov.hk), phone (2810 3768), fax (2147 5770) or post (Budget Consultation Support Team, 24/F, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong), etc.

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (December 15) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.