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Fulking Parish Council – Meeting Thursday 11th April 2013 at 7.30pm

Please note there is a Fulking Parish Council meeting to be held on Thursday 11th April 2013 in the Village Hall.

You can download a copy of the agenda by clicking the link below.

FPC Meeting – Draft Agenda April 2013

Lady Brook Spring

The recent work carried out at the Lady Brook Spring, just west of the main stream at the Shepherd and Dog, was a complete surprise to the Parish Council.

The PC has recently been in discussions with WSCC Highways about a very different proposal, possibly involving flint work and sympathetic planting along with measures to ensure that safety is improved to reduce the risk of drowning by children and animals. The very stark (some may say hideous) structure that has been built addresses neither safety nor aesthetics – indeed, the new railings (being very open) have vastly increased the risks, as well as being totally out of keeping with the surroundings.

The PC has contacted the Highways department with an urgent request to rectify the situation; we will publish any information on this as soon as we can.

If anybody has any suggestions or thoughts as to how we could make this a special feature of our village, please contact Andrea Dickson – andreadicksonfpc@gmail.com.
Fulking Parish Council

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Fulking Village Hall Gets a Grand!

Fulking Village hall has been awarded £1000 by the BT Awards scheme thanks to Ceri Thayer a member of the Village Hall Action Group.

BT People Awards reward local community groups, charities and organisations where BT people volunteer their time. Our Village Hall is one of hundreds of groups who applied for an award during this round of the scheme and impressed judges with how they would use their grant to make a difference to their group and benefit the local community. The BT People Awards provide a great opportunity for community groups like ours to get some additional help that can make a huge difference.

It is very positive that BT recognises the voluntary work of its people in this way. The Village Hall is going from strength to strength with community events and the VHAG are very grateful for this donation.

Ceri Thayer
Tel: 348

English National Concessionary Travel Scheme

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The administration of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme in West Sussex is changing from 1st April 2013.

If you already have an older or disabled persons’ concessionary bus pass you do not need to take any action. Your current bus pass will continue to be valid and will be renewed automatically.

After 1st April, if you are applying for a new bus pass, or if have any queries about your current pass, then please use the following contact details:

Bus Pass Information Line (local rate): 0845 075 1018
West Sussex Bus Pass, PO Box 212, Waterlooville PO7 6ZN

E-mail: buspass@westsussex.gov.uk
Web: www.westsussex.gov.uk/buses

In the frame for foster caring?

Could you provide a warm and loving home for some of the most vulnerable children in West Sussex? Could you become a foster carer?

Foster Care Fortnight, the annual campaign run by the Fostering Network to highlight the need for more foster carers, takes place this year from Monday 13 to Sunday 26 May.

West Sussex County Council runs monthly fostering drop-in sessions across the county, which are an ideal chance for anyone interested in finding out more about fostering to come along to.

You can speak to officers from the fostering team, and some drop-in sessions have foster carers present so you can speak to them directly and find out more about what being a foster carer is like.

Foster homes offer children a stable family environment while their own parents are unable to look after them. Could you help in providing this vital role?

There are many reasons why a child comes into foster care. Their stay with foster carers could be short-term until they can return to their parents, or it might need to be longer term.

The County Council tries to place children with foster carers in their local area, so they can continue to stay close to their school, friends, people and places they know. This means the Council is always on the lookout for new foster carers to come forward from across West Sussex.

Foster carers come from all walks of life and from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. People from a variety of backgrounds can apply to foster, regardless of their marital status or sexuality.

What is important is skills such as a good sense of humour, patience, energy and the ability to treat children and young people as individuals.

Foster carers receive a comprehensive support package from the County Council, including on-going training and financial allowances to meet the needs of the children in their care.

Are you interested and would you like to find out more? You can visit the website at www.westsussex.gov.uk/fostering for further information and details of all the drop-in sessions, or call 01403 229333.

Fostering drop-in sessions run from 10am to 4pm. The sessions taking place in West Sussex in 2013 are:

Saturday 18 May, Worthing Library, Richmond Road, Worthing, BN11 1HD.
Wednesday 22 May, Horsham Library, Lower Tanbridge Way, Horsham, RH12 1PJ.
Wednesday 19 June, Burgess Hill Library, The Martlets, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NN.
Tuesday 9 July, Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QJ
Friday 16 August, Shoreham Library, St Mary’s Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5ZA.
Tuesday 17 September, Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6HG.
Tuesday 8 October, Worthing Library, Richmond Road, Worthing, BN11 1HD.
Tuesday 12 November, Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1BN.
Tuesday 3 December, Bognor Regis Library, London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DE.

Mid Sussex supports English Tourism Week

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Local residents are encouraged to look out for some fantastic offers this month as Mid Sussex tourist attractions celebrate English Tourism Week.

English Tourism Week 2013 starts on Saturday 16 March and is a week-long celebration of events that showcase the quality and vibrancy of English tourist attractions.

Mid Sussex has many spectacular places to visit including, world class gardens, a heritage steam railway, international award winning vineyards, charming villages and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Mid Sussex District Council is a strong supporter of local attractions and is encouraging everyone to look out for some fantastic discounts this month. Throughout English Tourism Week, the Council will be placing promotional displays in local libraries, information points and leisure centres, so people can find out more about local tourist attractions. Just look for the English Tourism sign to pick up some great offers at venues all over the District.

High Beeches Garden, which is set in 27 acres of magnificent woodland and boasts water gardens full of rare and exotic plants, is offering 2 for 1 on adult admission on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 March.

Borde Hill Garden near Haywards Heath, described as ‘One of the country’s truly great gardens’ by Country Life Magazine, will be offering a £2 reduction on the regular adult price for Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March. For families there is also an adventure playground with one of the longest zip wires in Sussex.

The Priest House in West Hoathly, a beautiful 15th Century Wealden Hall on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, is also offering 2 for 1 on adult admission for the duration of English Tourism Week.

To obtain these and other great offers, simply quote the code ‘ETW13’ on arrival at a participating attraction to receive the discount.

“Mid Sussex is one of the most beautiful parts of the country and English Tourism Week is the perfect opportunity for us to remind people just why it’s so special,” said Councillor John de Mierre, Cabinet Member for Economic Development. “We are so fortunate to be surrounded by areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, like the High Weald in the north and the South Downs National Park in the south.

“We have so much beauty right on our doorstep that it’s easy to take for granted but I urge people to get out there and make the most of it. Our local attractions are offering some terrific deals for English Tourism Week so this month is the ideal time to pay them a visit. Look out for more information on local offers and discounts at selected locations across the District.”

For more information about English Tourism Week or tourist attractions in Mid Sussex contact, Lucie Venables, MSDC Participate Mid Sussex Officer, on 01444 477012 or email Lucie.Venables@midsussex.gov.uk.

A273 Northbound at Pyecombe – Notice of Night Closure

Road_Closed_Sign WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION

A273 NORTHBOUND, PYECOMBE

NOTICE IS hereby given that in pursuance of the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, the use of

A273 Northbound, Pyecombe, at the approach to the junction with D157 London Road, is temporarily prohibited from 20.00hrs to 06.00hrs on the 25th, 26th and 27th March 2013, with the last closure ending at 06.00hrs on 28th March 2013.

This closure is necessary to allow for essential carriageway maintenance.

It is anticipated the works will be completed in 3 nights.

Emergency Vehicle access will be maintained at all times.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Residential vehicular access will be maintained at all times.

The alternative route for traffic will be via the A23, A2300, A273 and vice versa.

This notice will be effective for a maximum of 5 days from the date given above.

Any queries about the effect of the closure on traffic using the highway please contact West Sussex County Council on 01243 642105.

Dated 11th March 2013

Geoff Lowry
Director for Communities & Infrastructure

A Call for Mid Sussex District Councillors

front_MSDC_Logo Make a difference – be a Councillor

Mid Sussex District Council is encouraging local people who want make a difference in the community to consider standing for election as a County Councillor.

West Sussex County Council elections are being held on Thursday 2 May. Mid Sussex District Council runs all elections in the Mid Sussex area and is holding a briefing on Thursday 7 March at 6pm to provide information to anyone who is considering standing for election as a County Councillor.

The evening briefing will be held in the Mid Sussex District Council Chamber in Haywards Heath and is open to all prospective candidates and electoral agents. The Mid Sussex Returning Officer and elections staff will be on hand during the evening to talk through the election arrangements, distribute nomination packs and answer any questions.

“Local councillors represent the views of local people and make sure that the interests of the community are taken into account,” said Tom Clark, Returning Officer for Mid Sussex. “If you are concerned about your local area and want to ensure that the community get the right services then being a Councillor could be the perfect role for you.

“You don’t have to be affiliated to a political party; politically neutral candidates can simply stand as an independent. All that is needed is a desire to make a difference and help to shape the future of the local community. If you are interested in becoming a Councillor, come along to our evening briefing to find out more.”

Those looking for more information should read ‘Be a Councillor’, an online brochure produced by the Local Government Association. The electronic guide explains what councillors do, how councils work and what is expected of a councillor. There are answers to a range of frequently asked questions and other local Councillors explain why they chose to represent their local community. Prospective candidates can download the brochure at www.midsussex.gov.uk/elections.

Anybody living in West Sussex is eligible to stand for election in the 12 County Council divisions within the Mid Sussex area and candidates are not required to pay a deposit. However, anyone who intends to stand on behalf of a political party would need to be authorised by that party.

For more information about the County Council election briefing call the Mid Sussex District Council elections team on 01444 477003 or email elections@midsussex.gov.uk.

For more information please contact Martin Faulconbridge on 01444 477478 or Martin.Faulconbridge@midsussex.gov.uk

Road Closures

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Carriageway Patching to_Clappers Lane. Fulking: ref#_9110137

West Sussex Highways will shortly be improving the surface of Clappers Lane. This work will commence on the 25th February 2013 and will last 2 days.

This process will involve removing the surface layer of tarmac, then replacing with new material.

Due to the large plant used to surface the carriageway a road closure will be in operation to enable us to safely carry out these works in a timely manner. This closure will be in place along the whole length of Clappers Lane, and will be in force between 0800 and 1700. A signed diversion via A281, Poynings Road will be in place.

Before the work starts ‘advance warning’ signs will be erected stating the start date, duration and marking the extent of the works. We shall do our utmost to minimise the impact of the works and you can help us by following this advice:-

On the day of the works please don’t park on the road unless you have off street parking.
Access to your properties will be maintained where possible: however during periods when materials are being laid access may be limited
For safety and cleanliness reasons please do your utmost to keep children and pets away from the area of work
When driving on the new surface please keep to the signed temporary speed limits and avoid heavy braking to allow the surface to stabilise

Whilst work is being carried out we would ask that you follow any instructions given by the expert personnel on site. If you have any concerns about access please speak to the site foreman who will be happy to help you.

Please note that the date of this work may change in exceptional circumstances.
Yours faithfully
West Sussex Highways