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Some Village Miscellany

Bin Collection Disruption: See the link on the Mid Sussex District Council’s website for details of the catch-up programme. midsussex.gov.uk/8521.htm

The Community Support Officer has changed temporarily. For the time being the PCSO is Teresa Bevan who can be contacted on 07979 774054 or teresa.bevan@sussex.pnn.police.uk

Fulking Social Comittee has recently purchased 55 stacker armchairs for the much improved village hall at a cost of £350. Other recent expendure has included the village and childrens’ Christmas parties, a donation of £100 towards the Evergreens’ Christmas party and treework to reduce the saplings in the banking of the North Town Field. The final cost of the electrical installation of the two new defibrillators is estimated to be around £550 of which £400 has already been donated.

and finally

This years village fair will be held on Sunday 28 July and anyone who would like to join in would be welcome (with open arms!). If you are interested give Bob Rowland a shout on 271 or email him at bob.pamrowland@btinternet.com

Fulking Attempted Break-in

On 16/01/2013 at approximately 0350 hours police received a call re prowlers on someones drive in Edburton Road, Fulking and an attempt break to car and/or house. Police attended but it would appear there was no trace of these people.

If you saw anything suspicious during that time or if you have any information relevant to this incident could you please call Sussex Police on the non emergency number 101 quoting reference 0097 – 16/01/2013.

Alternatively you could contact CRIME STOPPERS (anonymously) on 0800555111

Regards
Teresa Bevan
PCSO 25866
Hassocks, Keymer and Clayton Areas.

Village Clear-up Sunday 24 March 2013 from 10.30a.m.

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First group starts at the corner of Clappers/Holmbush Lane and moves South.

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Second group starts at the corner of The Street/Clappers Lane and moves North.

Third group meets at the Ram House by the Shepherd and Dog and moves up The Street via North Town Field.

Bring suitable gloves and bin liners. If this time is not convenient, choose you own, but please do your bit.

Planning Appeal – Broadreeds, The Street, Fulking

Fulking Parish Council wishes to advise you of the following planning appeal:

SDNP/12/01455/HOUS:
Broadreeds, The Street, Fulking, West Sussex, BN5 9LU
Demolition of existing garden building/garage and construction of holiday annexe

The above application was refused by Mid Sussex District Council (working as agent for the South Downs National Park), but the applicants have appealed against this decision. The application has therefore been referred to the Planning Inspectorate.

Anybody is entitled to comment on the application, whether or not he or she did so initially – representations should be made as follows:

– either via the planning portal – www.planningportal.gov.uk/pcs
– or by email teamp13@pins.gsi.gov.uk
– or send three copies of the letter to:
The Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/21 Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square,
Bristol BS1 6PN

Comments to be submitted by 16th January, 2013
Reference number APP/Y9507/A/12/2188704/NWF

Information and documents on the application can be accessed via the link below:

http://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=M7O4EGTU1V000

Fulking Features in The Argus

Fulking was featured in The Argus last night.

Every Tuesday The Argus runs a feature called “In Your Street”. It’s a look at the history and current set-up of streets and villages in Sussex.

So reporter Ben Leo visited our village last week and met up with some local residents including Jenny Tooley and Bob Rowland.

We reproduce Ben’s feature here with kind permission. Click the thumbnail on the right for the full version.

Get Ready For Winter

Snow and Ice Clearing

Do’s

  • Follow the Parish Winter Management Plan.
  • Spread salt/grit evenly and at appropriate spread rates.
  • Spread salt/grit before frost to be most effective.
  • Clear any excess salt or grit once the snow/ ice has melted.
  • Inform either the grit bin volunteer or Parish Clerk if the grit is running low.
  • Look out for your neighbour.

Don’ts

  • Use water to melt snow and ice, if there is a risk it will refreeze.
  • Move snow to a location where it will create another risk such as another part of the pavement, road or where people are likely to walk.
  • Use excessive salt, grit or other materials so as to create a new or worse risk once the snow/ ice has melted.

For further details see The Fulking Winter Management Plan here

or for general winter advice visit the Met Office site here

Audit of Parish Council Accounts Year Ended 31st March 2012

The annual external audit of Fulking Parish Council accounts for year ending 31st March 2012 has now been completed.

The annual return is available for inspection. It can be downloaded from the website here or you can request a paper copy from Andrea Dickson, Clerk to Fulking Parish Council on 01444 451060 (cost £1.50)

Notice of Conclusion of external audit 31st March 2012