On the market

Three-bedroom house in Poynings

“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.