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Bobservation No. 142: Climate Change

At last, the natural effect of Climate Change and Global Heating is becoming more and more obvious. Those who claim it is not and will not happen are looking more ignorant. Of course, the principal culprit is fossil fuel which has financially powerful supporters. This means that if a really serious global move towards solar and wind power is to be made then the time has come. Even the remarkable transition by China still has a long way to go until coal is no longer necessary. At village level solar panels, external heat pumps and electric vehicles seem to be the only way forward at present. All of these are relatively expensive and in many cases beyond the financial reach of many people. Perhaps a really low rate of interest loan nationally would assist this. Another thought would be to finance this at parish or County Council level. In the specific case of any improvement to Fulking village hall I hope that Climate Change will be serious consideration.

Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 9th July 2026

You are cordially invited to the Ordinary Meeting of Fulking Parish Council on Thursday 9th July 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.  

26/039/OM.            Apologies for Absence. 

26/040/OM.            Declaration of Members’ Interests. 

26/041/OM.            Approve the Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of 16th April and Annual Meeting 21st May 2026 

26/042/OM.            Reports from District and County Councillors.    

26/043/OM.            Planning Application. 

SDNP/26/01983/FUL | Erection of two storey, 4 bedroom self-build dwelling | Willow Farm Clappers Lane Fulking West Sussex BN5  9NJ 

26/044/OM.          Matters Arising & Outstanding Actions To clarify and report on actions brought forward from the last meeting 

  • NTF Lease 
  • Village Hall 
  • Market Gardens     

26/045/OM.          NTF Safety Inspections 

  • RoSPA Report 
  • Inspections 
  • Tree Survey 

26/046/OM.         Financial Matters – To receive the report on Council’s income and to ratify payments made since last meeting        

26/047/OM.          Correspondence.  To discuss correspondence and respond to correspondence received. 

26/048/OM.     Date of next meeting Thursday 8th October 2026 

Bobservation No. 141: Summertime

This time of year brings all of benefits of living in Fulking to the fore. Residents will be aware of the many advantages there are to be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside.

This, however, can be of little comfort to those who through ill-health, age or lack of income are unable to enjoy these seasonable attributes. It may be that one of your neighbours fall into this group who are unable to enjoy these benefits.

Could I ask you just to consider your neighbours situation and if you could offer the disadvantaged some assistance in enjoying what we have in Fulking not only will their lives be improved but you will feel a better person for anything you can do to help.

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

Image: The Telegraph

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