From 1 December 2019 anyone using a West Sussex household waste recycling site (HWRS) will need to provide proof of residency in West Sussex. WSCC is introducing this new measure due to restrictions put in place by neighbouring authorities, and the numbers of non-West Sussex
Tag: Environment
Parish leases Thakeham Glebe Field
The Parish Council has now concluded a 10-year lease on the Glebe Field, located in the historic Conservation Area around The Street. We are delighted to be able to ensure that this beautiful space will remain a key green asset for our rural community. Our
Thakeham Gardener’s Club Plant Sale
Thakeham Gardener’s Club Plant Sale Saturday 12th October 2019 From 2pm sharp at Thakeham Village Hall A wide range of plants at great prices starting from 50p per plant. We also have a cake stall with opportunities to buy beautiful home made cakes. Entry 50p each
New Recycling Collection Point
A new bin is now located in Thakeham Village Hall for recyclable items that can’t go in with your normal household recycling. Accepted items include: toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes plastic milk bottle tops ballpoint pens, felt tips, highlighters, markers health/beauty bottle trigger heads, pumps, tubes,
High Bar Lane Playpark
Update regarding the park on High Bar Lane. The Parish Council agreed on 17 June that recently received CIL funds could be spent on further refurbishments of the park on High Bar Lane. This includes a new rubberised floor surface to replace the current wood-chipped
Abingworth Tree Works
Following discussions with HDC Arboriculture team and the Parish Council, Oakford Homes have applied for and obtained planning permission (DC/19/0407) to undertake further essential tree works around the development. This mainly involves precautionary surgery to reduce tree spread for safety reasons, but it includes felling
Village Spring Clean Sat 13 April 10am
The annual Thakeham Village Spring Clean is taking place on Saturday 13 April, from 10am. Please make a note for your diary – further details are below. Give a couple of hours and make a big difference to how the community looks. Bring the kids
Village Tidy 7 April
The annual Thakeham Village Tidy is taking place on Saturday 7 April, from 10am. Please make a note for your diary – further details are below. Give a couple of hours and make a big difference to how the community looks. Bring the kids – it is a
Recycling – doing more!
In light of checks showing that more than 50% of what is being put in green-top household waste bins could actually be recycled, HDC have issued this request. Please help us to recycle more We need to reach the national recycling target of 50% by
New Allotments
The Abingworth development will finally bring allotments to the parish. To register interest in a plot, contact the Clerk.