We are seeking to replace our excellent current Assistant Clerk, Charlotte, who is moving on career-wise. The role combines a focus on communications with other support to the Clerk. Key duties include: Administering the Parish website and Thakeham Community Facebook page Publishing news updates and
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COVID-19 Winter Crisis Grants
Sixteen successful applications have already received funds through the £100k Winter Crisis Grant since the start of 2021. The county council is working with Sussex Community Foundation in supporting community groups providing local activities helping families financially impacted by the pandemic. This grant is available
Census – March 2021
The census is coming. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport. The census is a unique survey that happens every 10 years. It gives us a snapshot of all the people and
New Business Spotlight
The first spotlight of 2021 is on : Taania Wood Permanent Cosmetics – a micropigmentation specialist offering permanent make-up, scalp micropigmentation, and paramedical micropigmentation. Find out more about Taania and her business here: Local Business Spotlight.
Sussex Wildlife report on Glebe Field
The Parish Council is very pleased to publish this report, produced by a Sussex Wildlife Trust team led by (current Trust President) Dr Tony Whitbread, which assesses and ‘snapshots’ the ecological and biodiversity character of the Thakeham Glebe Field, based on species surveys in March,
Take part in Star Count from home
The Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) has organised this initiative Just 3% of people in England experience ‘truly dark skies’, and 61% of us live in areas with severe light pollution. That’s why we need your help to map the nation’s view
25 New Houses proposed at Rushfields Nursery
Residents are asked to note that the formal application for development of this site on High Bar Lane has now been submitted. Full papers are available via the HDC planning portal link below. DC/20/2577 Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 25 residential dwellings including
New Abingworth attenuation pond (swale)
Anyone who walks around the Abingworth development will have noticed recent works to create an additonal floodwater attenuation pond (swale) at the eastern boundary of the site – see map. The initial main works are complete and the developer is due to re-seed the banks
Sussex PCC Policing Priorities and Funding Survey
The pandemic has made life difficult for many people and it is also having an impact on public services including our police. Katy Bourne, Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, would like to hear what is important to you to help inform her Police and Crime
West Sussex to remain in Tier 2
Following the governments announcement today (Thursday 17 December), West Sussex will be staying in Tier 2 high alert coronavirus restrictions. Tier 2 is for areas with a higher or rapidly rising level of infections. To help keep West Sussex safe please remember: • You must