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Planning Meeting – Sunnyacres

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You are cordially invited to an Extraordinary Meeting of Fulking Parish Council, on Thursday 23rd March 2023 at 7.00pm via Microsoft Teams where the meeting will consider the items set out below. The public is invited to this meeting so please contact Trevor Parsons – Parish Clerk on 07767 422733 or at parishclerk@fulking.net if you would like to join this meeting.  

Mark Hind – Chairman  

Following the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, and regarding regulations on Access to Local Government Meetings, members of the public are advised that they have a right to film/record the meetings of Fulking Parish Council. Members of the public are also advised that by attending a meeting of Fulking Parish Council, they give their consent to being filmed/recorded by other members of the public, if such activity is taking place. 

AGENDA 

Public Participation: There will be a period of 15 minutes set aside at the beginning of the meeting for the public to ask questions or make comments on items on the Agenda. Comments on items not appearing on the agenda can be made at the chairman’s discretion.  

23/030/PM.          Apologies for Absence. 

23/031/PM.          Declaration of Members’ Interests. 

23/032/PM.          Planning matters- SDNP/23/00198/HOUS 

Location: Sunnyacres Clappers Lane Fulking West Sussex BN5 9NJ  

Proposal: Erection of a three bay oak framed garage with clay tiled roof and wood cladding 

23/033/PM.        Any other business. 

Date of APM & AGM to be Thursday 18th May 2023. 

Fulking Parish Council Ordinary Meeting – 16th March 2023

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Dear All, 

You are cordially invited to the Ordinary Meeting of Fulking Parish Council on Thursday 16th March 2023 at 7.30pm to be held at Fulking Village Hall, the meeting will consider the items set out below. 

Trevor Parsons – Parish Clerk  

AGENDA 

Public Participation: There will be a period of 15 minutes set aside at the beginning of the meeting for the public to ask questions or make comments on items on the Agenda. Comments on items not appearing on the agenda can be made at the chairman’s discretion.  

23/018/OM.            Apologies for Absence. 

23/019/OM.            Declaration of Members’ Interests. 

23/020/OM.            Approve the Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting of 12th January 2023 and Planning Meeting on 2nd February 2023. 

The minutes, subject to any amendments, to be approved and signed as a true record of the meeting.  

23/021/OM.            Reports from District and County Councillors.   

23/022/OM.            Matters Arising & Outstanding Actions To clarify and report on actions brought forward from the last meeting.   

  • SDNPA Planning Appeal    

23/023/OM.            Council Elections 

23/024/OM.            Reports from Outside Bodies & Correspondence 

23/025/OM.             Information Items.  To receive information and items for the agenda at future meetings. 

23/026/OM.            Playground Update 

23/027/OM.            WSCC Watershed & Drainage update 

23/028/OM.            Clerk Pay Review.    

23/029/OM.             Financial Matters. To receive the report on the Council’s income and to approve future expenditure.  

Date of the Annual Meeting is Thursday 18th May 2023.  

Next Ordinary Meeting provisionally scheduled for Thursday 13th July 2023.   

 

Bobservation No. 102: Good Fortune

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Fingers of God - sun shining through cloudGood Fortune
With the news of the Turkish earthquake and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the proximity of Spring is a very good time to reflect on the good fortune of those who live in the Downland villages. It is only by  accident and luck of the draw that we have come to enjoy the stability and peace of the South Downs. Even though I am now living in Henfield my attachment to Fulking is undiminished and I find a new wave of enthusiasm emanating from the Fulking Social Committee under the leadership of Sally Brownie. I like to think that I continued where Nick and Jill left off and have now successfully passed the baton to Sally. These things do not just happen; they require a great deal of time and thought to make them succeed. Without like minded support from the Committee nothing would be possible.

Fulking Fair 2023
Inviting stallholders to the fair and letting them have a free pitch with a voluntary donation, based on success, usually means being inundated with offers. This year is quite different and the response has been very disappointing. Please rack your brains for anyone you know who would like a pitch for Fulking Fair at Perching Sands Farm, Sunday 16 July and let me or Sally know.

Bobservation No. 101: Joyce Harris RIP

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Finger post highlighting Paythorne Farm

Joyce Harris
Another Fulking village stalwart departed. Joyce and her late husband Brian were leading lights in the village and at St Andrews for many years. Her determined goodwill led the ‘church mice’ and she was a dedicated parishioner who was greatly missed when she became unable to participate due to ill health. Very recent years have seen a passing away of many of the older villagers and it is up to the present generation to fill their shoes. Joyce’s funeral will be at St Andrews on Friday, 24 February at 11am.

Fulking Social Committee
Sally has certainly kicked off the New Year positively with organising the monthly Thursday evening get-together. It is in the village hall for villagers from the local Downland parishes. Turnout for the first one was very encouraging as were the ideas put forward. There is little doubt that this getting together is very welcome particularly for newcomers. Let’s hope that action matches the enthusiasm.

Fulking Fair 2023
I am delighted to have been asked to start off the organisation of this year’s fair which will be on Sunday July 16. It will move, together with vehicle parking from the North Town Field to Perching Manor Farm. Many thanks to David and Angela for making this possible. It is hoped that the additional space will make the organisation simpler and more profitable. There should certainly be room for as many stalls and games as we can get. Over the next months volunteers are going to be very much sought after. RSPCA fun dog show will again be the focus. If you would like a pitch contact me at bob.pamrowland@btinternet.com.

Fulking Parish Council – Planning Meeting – Thursday 2nd February 2023

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You are cordially invited to an Extraordinary Meeting of Fulking Parish Council, on Thursday 2nd February 2023 at 7.00pm via Microsoft Teams where the meeting will consider the items set out below. The public is invited to this meeting so please contact Trevor Parsons – Parish Clerk on 07767 422733 or at parishclerk@fulking.net if you would like to join this meeting.  

Mark Hind – Chairman  

Following the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, and regarding regulations on Access to Local Government Meetings, members of the public are advised that they have a right to film/record the meetings of Fulking Parish Council. Members of the public are also advised that by attending a meeting of Fulking Parish Council, they give their consent to being filmed/recorded by other members of the public, if such activity is taking place. 

AGENDA 

Public Participation: There will be a period of 15 minutes set aside at the beginning of the meeting for the public to ask questions or make comments on items on the Agenda. Comments on items not appearing on the agenda can be made at the chairman’s discretion.  

23/015/EM.          Apologies for Absence.   

23/016/EM.          Declaration of Members’ Interests. 

23/017/PM.          Planning matters- SDNP/23/00054/LIS 

Location: Arbor Vitae The Street Fulking West Sussex BN5 9LU  

Proposal: Porch extension to detached studio building at front of site  

Date of the next Ordinary Meeting: Thursday 16th March 2023 

Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 12th January

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You are cordially invited to the Ordinary Meeting of Fulking Parish Council on Thursday 12th January 2023 at 7.30pm to be held at Fulking Village Hall, the meeting will consider the items set out below. 

Trevor Parsons – Parish Clerk  

AGENDA 

Public Participation: There will be a period of 15 minutes set aside at the beginning of the meeting for the public to ask questions or make comments on items on the Agenda. Comments on items not appearing on the agenda can be made at the chairman’s discretion.  

23/001/OM.            Apologies for Absence. 

23/002/OM.            Declaration of Members’ Interests. 

23/003/OM.            Approve the Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting of 13th October 2022 

The minutes, subject to any amendments, to be approved and signed as a true record of the meeting. 

23/004/OM.            Reports from District and County Councillors.   

23/005/OM.            Matters Arising & Outstanding Actions To clarify and report on actions brought forward from the last meeting. 

  • Playground Repairs

23/006/OM.            2023 – 2024 Precept 

23/007/OM.            WSCC Road & Drainage Repairs 

23/008/OM.            Small Acre Update 

23/009/OM.             Village Hall Update 

23/010/OM.             Reports from Outside Bodies. 

23/011/OM.             Information Items.  To receive information and items for the agenda at future meetings. 

23/012/OM.              Correspondence.  To discuss correspondence and respond to correspondence received. 

23/013/OM.              Financial Matters. To receive the report on the Council’s income and to approve future expenditure. 

23/014/OM.               To set a date of Annual General Meeting of the Council and Annual Parish Meeting:  

Date of the next Ordinary Meeting: Thursday 13th April 2023. 

 

Bobservation No. 100: A New Year’s Wishes

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Bobservation No.100*

The New Year 2023
I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year and can only say I do hope it is better than 2022! It has been a sad year for Fulking , the passing away of Baz Parmar, Mick Gaule, Nick Bremer and Sheena Trist all of whom, in their various ways, were important contributors to village life. Externally Covid has continued to harass us, although not as badly as at its peak and village social life has been gradually getting back to normal. This has culminated with the very successful village annual Christmas party, with which Sally has really taken over the reins of directing the Social Committee with great enthusiasm and a very good band of helpers.

My New Year’s Wishes
My hopes for 2023 are: 1. Ukraine winning the war against Russia. 2. The Government agreeing to talk to striking unions about pay. 3. An end to Covid. 4. Inflation reducing to a low single figure. 5. The needy receiving social benefits that enable them to live reasonably. 6. An end to Tax havens and all tax evasion. 7. Demolition of the Houses of Parliament and building a completely new House of Commons in the centre of England. 8. An end to the House of Lords and the aristocracy. 9. A technical reduction in the size of the Royal family and a modernisation of the Monarchy to include normal taxation. 10. A total return to remaining in Europe. 11. The church being reasonable about the sale of the Village Hall. AND 12. ENGLAND WINNING THE ASHES!.

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Bobservation No. 99: Friends Departed RIP

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Watercolour by Nick Bremer- view from stile across meadow at Perching Sands

‘Baz‘ Parmar

My very good friend Baz passed away on the 4 November. He fought a quite horrific type of cancer some years ago and until quite recently had been clear. Regrettably he suffered another bout which eventually proved to be fatal. A quiet, modest, helpful and unassuming man who had been a most successful orthodontist, my respect for him was great. He was part of one those remarkable Asian families who came to Britain as a result of the crisis caused in East Africa by Idi Amin. We should all consider these national advantages before criticising any form of immigration to our shores.

Nick Bremer

So hard to know what to say about the passing away of an old chum. Both Nick and Jill contributed more to the social life of Fulking than anyone in the past 30 years and were my inspiration for getting involved in this wonderful village. Nick was a fine artist who designed and produced the so attractive village pictorial signposts. Even though old age has made it necessary for us to move to Henfield we still have a fine watercolour of the bluebells at Furzefield that we commissioned Nick to create, reminding us of happy days with them in Fulking. Wonderful sense of humour, golf addict, terrible cribbage player, great friend and colleague on the Parish Council. See you next Tuesday you old devil!