Unfortunately the timetable for relaxation of Covid lockdown restrictions on public meetings does not allow the Parish Council to hold its traditional informal Annual Parish Meeting this April. But we expect to be resuming in-person PC meetings in the Village Hall during the summer, and
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Bacons Land bluebell walk April-May
A big thank-you to Rob Lewis, owner of the Bacons Land woods, for confirming that the permissive route off the footpath, through the spectacular bluebell woods, will be available again to local residents in April and May. (Subject obviously to everyone observing the social distancing
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