It has always been the advice of Horsham District Council that uncontrolled (open) burning should not take place. This predates the current situation, and will continue to be so. Having a bonfire is not prohibited, but it is controlled. There are good health based reasons
Tag: Environment
Ash tree disease impacts West Sussex
Ash dieback (ADB) is a devastating disease that has the potential to kill over 95% of West Sussex ash trees over the next 10 – 20 years. As nearly 21% of all broadleaved trees in West Sussex are ash, this would have a major impact
Summer Bulletin Newsletter
Our latest bulletin newsletter is ready for viewing, residents should receive a copy through their letterbox soon. If you’d like to view online you can see it, and previous newsletters, here.
Join The Friends Of The Glebe Field Group
Are you interested in wildlife, being outdoors, working with other people to help improve the biodiversity of one of our green spaces? Then please come and join our Friends of the Glebe Field group. We are setting up a group to develop and (subject to
Sussex Green Living Recycling Bin
While the Village Hall is closed, the special waste collection bin will be available regularly outside the hall entrance, at times shown on the Parish Council website home page. For other queries about the scheme, contact Parish Councillor Fiona at fionamc-2013@hotmail.com. It is more important
Glebe Field Species survey Saturday 6 June
Please note that Sussex Wildlife Trust are undertaking a species survey in the Glebe Field (The Street, Thakeham) this Saturday 6 June. As well as having its own scientific value, the survey will inform our mowing plans for the field, to benefit its ecology and
COVID update for parks, leisure and venues
Horsham District’s parks and countryside sites are vitally important at this time. However, social distancing, as set out by the Government, is absolutely crucial. The district council has therefore put in place some restrictions. Please go to their website here to find out more about
Waste Services in the District
Household waste collection services All our waste collection services are currently operating as normal. Household Waste Recycling Sites West Sussex County Council-run Household Waste and Recycling Sites remain closed until further notice, following Government guidance. Visit the Recycle for West Sussex website for the latest updates
18 April Litter Tidy event cancelled (CV-19 situation)
For clarity, the annual Village Tidy event that earlier in the year had been planned for Saturday 18 April has been cancelled due to the CV-19 lockdown situation. Owen Richards Parish Clerk
HDC Notice – Please No Bonfires
We have received several reports that some residents are burning garden waste at their properties. Please do not burn garden waste, or any other waste, under any circumstances and be mindful of neighbours and fellow community members. Smoke and smells from bonfires can aggravate respiratory