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Annual Parish Meeting – Thursday 21st May 2026

You are invited to the Annual Meeting of the Parish and Annual Parish Meeting on Thursday 21st May 2026 at 7.30pm to be held at Fulking Village Hall. The meeting will consider the items set out below. 

AGENDA 

Annual Meeting of the Parish 

26/028/APM    Apologies for Absence 

26/029/APM    Chairman’s Welcome followed by Election of Chair & Vice-Chair 

26/030/APM    Approval of previous years’ minutes Annual Parish Meeting 14th May 2025 

26/031/APM    Co-option 

26/032/APM    Reports from District & County Councillors 

26/033/APM    To consider and approve the Annual Governance Statement 2025/2026 

26/034/APM    To consider and approve the Certificate of Exemption AGAR 2025/2026 

26/035/APM    To consider and approve the Annual Internal Audit Report 2025/2026 

26/036/APM    To consider and Approve the Accounting Statements 2025/2026 

Annual Parish Meeting 

26/037/APM   Chairman’s Report 

26/038/APM   Any other business 

 

 

Bobservation No. 140: Heavenly Thoughts

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I find, having reached what used to be called ‘a ripe old age’, that my opinions regarding many things have given me reason to query those opinions. Firstly, having been a convinced atheist since the age of 20, that there is a possibility that there may be a God of some sort. If only because the universe possibly has no termination I have to accept the possibility of a spiritual being to fill the void. Secondly, Apologies to the late Don Bradman, who I had always considered the nearest to a deity, and this in the sacred realm of Cricket .
I also find living in a world of greed and unacceptance of the plight of people less fortunate than ourselves totally unacceptable. Personally this makes impending death a great deal less concerning.

Parish Council Meeting Thursday 16th April 2026

You are cordially invited to an Ordinary Meeting of Fulking Parish Council on Thursday 16th April 2026 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.  

26/017/OM.            Apologies for Absence. 

26/018/OM.            Declaration of Members’ Interests. 

26/019/OM.            Approve the Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting of 15th January 2026 

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

26/020/OM.            Reports from District and County Councillors.   

26/021/OM.            Matters Arising & Outstanding Actions To clarify and report on actions brought forward from the last meeting 

26/022/OM.      Financial Matters – To receive the report on Council’s income and to ratify payments made since last meeting 

26/023/OM.          Year-end Review of Income and Expenditure 2025 – 2026  

26/024/OM.         North Town Field Lease and Playground Inspections 

26/025/OM.          Fulking Village Hall Update 

26/026/OM.          Correspondence.  To discuss correspondence and respond to correspondence received. 

26/027/OM.     Date of next meeting AGM & APM Thursday 21st May 2026 

 

 

Bobservation No. 139: Wars of Convenience

Convenience
I understand, from a good friend of mine, that the South Downs National Park (SDNP)have approached the authorities concerned with the possibility of converting the recently acquired village hall into a public toilet. This will not, in any way, alter the ownership of the property which would remain in the hands of the village trustees.  The existing chapel building could then be rented out to a supplier of toiletries.(1 April)

Global Insecurity
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Village Hall AGM

THIS WEEK: Friday 6th March. 6:30pm
Join us at Fulking Village Hall for our AGM and update. We’ll give you the latest news on the hall regarding it’s acquisition, what the next steps are and upcoming events. There will be drinks and snacks provided during which we would love to hear your ideas on what we do next with our hall.

AGENDA

1 Apologies
2 Approval of Minutes of AGM 2025
3 Matters arising from minutes
4 Chair’s annual report
5 Financial report and Auditor’s report
6 Election of Officers
7 Discussion of future goals and strategy
8 Any Other Business

Refreshments

Bobservation No.137: Richard Rawlings and the Village

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Richard Rawlings RIP
It saddens me to have to report the death of Richard Rawlings who was a stalwart of Fulking village and a great benefactor of St Andrews, Edburton. I had known Richard for some thirty plus years and the one thing that I like to think we had in common was being opinionated about most things. Socially Richard was amusing and likeable and he will be greatly missed by all the Fulking villagers who knew him well. I count myself as one of those.
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Agenda for Parish Council Meeting Thursday 15th January 2026

You are cordially invited to an Ordinary Meeting of Fulking Parish Council on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 7.30pm to be held at Fulking Village Hall. The meeting will consider the items set out below. 

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.  

26/001/OM.            Apologies for Absence. 

26/002/OM.            Declaration of Members’ Interests. 

26/003/OM.            Approve the Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting of 9th October 2025 and Planning Meeting 25th November 2025. 
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Target Hit

We are delighted to confirm that we have now hit our fundraising target of £85,000 needed to save Fulking Village Hall!
It’s incredible to think that in only 9 months, our community & friends have come together and raised so much money and we would like to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has helped us reach our target.
Whether you attended one of our events, bought raffle tickets, made a donation or your company has become a sponsor, we would like to give a heartfelt thanks to the whole community and beyond who have made this dream a reality!
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