Brighton & Hove News reports:
The Mill Road park and ride was primarily aimed at people outside Brighton and Hove, especially those living in rural Sussex who don’t have regular bus services and who currently park in the city centre.
Latest News of Local Interest
On the market
“We are going travelling for 4-6 months and are looking for someone to move into our home from the 1st of July. The resident cat would appreciate you looking after him during your stay. His upkeep costs would be our responsibility.”
Bobservation No. 91: Housing
Rural Housing Support Grants
I understand that the Government is proposing an annual grant of 20% of the rateable value of rural housing for properties with 4 or more bedrooms. This will be the cornerstone of ‘Levelling up’ to ensure that the responsibility of maintaining a large rural property is rewarded. It is not quite clear, as yet, how this will be implemented for billionaires but some sort of compensation for their contribution to society will have to be found to allay public sentiment. Of course, if this comes to fruition it will form a major part of the Conservative manifesto at the next general election. In the event that this will cause a surge in the demand for larger properties, a ‘help to buy’ scheme will be instigated but only for taxpayers in the 40% bracket of Income Tax. (1.4.22)
Bluebells
By the middle/end of April we should have a really good display of bluebells at Furzefield. As it has been in the past 30 years villagers, their families and friends are most welcome to have a walk around. Please take every care to stay on paths and keep children under strict control. Regrettably no dogs. Best if you give us a shout before you come (tel: 271).
Parish Council Meeting
Dear All,
You are cordially invited to the Ordinary Meeting of Fulking Parish Council on Thursday 7th April 2022 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.
22/019/OM. Apologies for Absence.
22/020/OM. Declaration of Members’ Interests.
22/021/OM. Approve the Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting of 13th January 2022
The minutes, subject to any amendments, to be approved and signed as a true record of the meeting.
22/022/OM. Reports from District and County Councillors.
22/023/OM. Matters Arising & Outstanding Actions To clarify and report on actions brought forward from the last meeting.
1) Clappers Lane Speed Limit Request.
2) Ultrafast Broadband
3) Market Gardens
4) Queens Platinum Jubilee – Green Canopy
22/024/OM. Downlands School Places.
22/025/OM. Ladybrook Spring Update.
22/026/OM. WSCC Road Closures
22/027/OM. Overnight Parking & Rubbish Dumping
22/028/OM. Local By-laws – Parking & North Town Field.
22/029/OM. Village Hall
22/030/OM. Appointment of New Parish Councillor – Tom Kardos
22/031/PM. Planning Application SDNP/22/01214/LDE
Location: Perching Parva Farm Holmbush Lane Woodmancote
Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9TL
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing Use) for the use of an existing building for mixed commercial purposes
22/032/OM. Reports from Outside Bodies.
22/033/OM. Information Items. To receive information and items for the agenda at future meetings.
22/034/OM. Correspondence. To discuss correspondence and respond to correspondence received.
22/035/OM. Financial Matters. To receive the report on the Council’s income and to approve future expenditure.
Date of the Annual Meeting is Thursday 12th May 2022.
Next Ordinary Meeting scheduled for Thursday 7th July 2022.
Bobservation No. 90: Social Comment
Fulking Social Committee
It is possible that there are villagers who are either unaware of the Social Committee or of its purpose. It was formed in the late 1990s by Nick & Jill Bremer and since then has raised in excess of £20,000 by fund raising events such as the annual Fulking Fair. This has been mainly expended on support for work in the North Town Field, childrens’ play area and the village hall upkeep. Because these amenities are not owned by the District Council we have to finance their maintenance. The Committee is an independent organisation with a constitution and all decisions are made through the Chair, currently Sally Brownie. Any decisions, financial or otherwise, made are subject to a democratic vote of the members. Whilst suggestions are always appreciated no other body has any control whatsoever over the Committee. All villagers are welcome to join subject to the approval of the existing members.
Auction of Promises
In support of fund raising the Social Committee will be holding an Auction of Promises in the village hall on Saturday 25 June. Final details are still in the hands of a select team of entrepreneurial experts . It would be great if anyone could offer a suitable Promise prize by getting in touch with Sally, Rosemary, Karen or me. The more exciting the better! One thing I can tell you; theatrical celebrity Richard Linford has very kindly agreed to be the auctioneer.
Ukraine
I am sure I am not alone in expressing my horror at the appalling and very unnecessary invasion of Ukraine. It is at times like this that we should all reflect on how fortunate we are to live in such a wonderful village.
Meet with Sussex Police PCSO
Fulking Parish Council are delighted to invite Sussex Police to Fulking Village Hall on Saturday 5th March between 10:00–11:00am.
Come along to find out more about policing in our community
Perching Birds
The story of how a local farm changed its farming methods and the effect on birdlife
Henfield Birdwatch are organizing a talk on Friday 25th February at 7.30pm in the Garden Room of Henfield Hall. The event is free for members and £3.00 for non-members. Refreshments will be available.
Bobservation No. 89: Changes in Henfield
Changes in Henfield
Over the last 30 years the changes in Henfield have been remarkable. Some of these are; The Health Centre which has become Henfield Haven and moved from Hewitts to its present location, the petrol station was tiny, the Tea Gardens were a very good Indian Restaurant, Setyres was a used car lot, the RPS food & wineshop was a Winerack, there was a Building Society and four different bank branches one of which is now the Vet, none of the housing estate to the north west of the Health centre existed, two pubs have gone, the video shop is a thing of the past, the Chinese no longer sells fish & chips, both the gentleman’s outfitters and the electrical retailers have closed, the fishmonger has gone, the forge and blacksmith has moved from the high street, the art shop was a cook shop, car parks were free, the solicitors above what was Lloyds bank moved to Hassocks and the large building is still empty. I just thought it might bring back memories, hopefully pleasant!
Fulking Fair 2022
This year’s fair may well need to be supported very well if we are to raise funds relating to the village hall, details of which will be forthcoming from the Chair of the Parish Council, Mark Hind. There will need to be as many villagers taking part as possible helping to make it successful. We need helpers to do all sorts of jobs most of which are not at all onerous and generally very good fun. Please get in touch with me tel 271 or email bob.pamrowland@btinternet.com and we can discuss what you might like to do.
Fulking Social Committee
I have now officiaIly handed over the Chair of the Social Committee to Sally Brownie who, in the short time she has been in Fulking, has shown an enthusiastic attitude that will well suit her for the post. She will provide much needed new ideas for the development of the social side of the village but will need your support.
Parish Council Meeting
You are cordially invited to the Ordinary Meeting of Fulking Parish Council on Thursday 13th January 2022 at 7.30pm to be held at Fulking Village Hall, the meeting will consider the items set out below.
Trevor Parsons – Parish Clerk
Please note Councillors are asked to undertake a Lateral Flow test before attending. Members of the public will be required to wear Face Masks and warm clothing is recommended as the windows will be open for ventilation.
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.
22/001/OM. Apologies for Absence.
22/002/OM. Declaration of Members’ Interests.
22/003/OM. Approve the Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting of 8th October 2021 and extraordinary meetings 30th November 2021 and 16th December 2021.
The minutes, subject to any amendments, to be approved and signed as a true record of the meeting.
22/004/OM. Reports from District and County Councillors.
22/005/OM. 2022 – 2023 Precept
22/006/OM. Matters Arising & Outstanding Actions To clarify and report on actions brought forward from the last meeting.
- Market Garden – Dogs Barking
22/007/OM. MSDC and SDNP representative – Councillor Gary Marsh
22/008/OM Ladybrook Spring
22/009/OM Clappers Lane Speed Limit request
22/010/OM. Ultrafast Broadband
22/011/OM. Village Hall
22/012/OM. Queens Platinum Jubilee – Green Canopy
22/013/OM. To discuss a suitable memory to Tony Brooks.
22/014/OM. Reports from Outside Bodies.
22/015/OM. Information Items. To receive information and items for the agenda at future meetings.
22/016/OM. Correspondence. To discuss correspondence and respond to correspondence received.
22/017/OM. Financial Matters. To receive the report on the Council’s income and to approve future expenditure.
22/018/OM. To set a date of Annual General Meeting of the Council and Annual Parish Meeting:
Date of the next Ordinary Meeting: Thursday 8th April 2022