WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION

POYNINGS ROAD, POYNINGS

NOTICE IS hereby given that in pursuance of the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, the use of (and parking on) Poynings Road, Poynings from its junctions with The Street and Saddlescombe Road is temporarily prohibited from 29/03/2021

The restriction will be in place between 09.30 – 15.00

This closure is necessary to allow Balfour Beatty to undertake urgent carriageway pothole repairs on behalf of WSCC

Emergency vehicle, Residential and Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times

The alternative route for traffic will be signed on site

This restriction will be effective for a maximum of 5 days from the start date given above

Any queries about the effect of the closure on traffic using the highway please contact West Sussex County Council on 01243 642105

Any queries about the works please contact Balfour Beatty on 01243 642105

Dated 11 March 2021

Symptom-free Covid-19 community testing now available in West Sussex

Adults in West Sussex who have to leave home for work or caring responsibilities can now book a symptom-free Covid-19 test.

As efforts to combat the spread of the virus continue, more local testing is being rolled to help identify as many people as possible who have Covid-19 but not the symptoms.

The pan-Sussex Community Testing Programme launches this week as a partnership between West Sussex County Council, East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council.

It offers free, rapid lateral flow tests to anyone who isn’t showing signs of Covid-19, who can’t work from home and who can’t access testing via other means.

Anyone over the age of 18 can book a test at a participating pharmacy anywhere in Sussex, or at one of two dedicated testing sites, one at the Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre in Brighton and one at Hove Town Hall.

Further details, including how to book, are available on the West Sussex County Council website www.westsussex.gov.uk/communitytesting 

Chair of the Local Outbreak Engagement Board Councillor Amanda Jupp said: “It is encouraging to see the rate of infection fall across West Sussex, but it is still the case that a third of people with Covid-19 may be passing it on without knowing it.

“The ability to test people who need to leave home for work, but who don’t have symptoms, is another important step that will help us return to normal life as soon as possible.

“I’d like to thank our partners in East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council for working with us on launching the pan-Sussex Community Testing Programme, and to the pharmacies who are on board supporting the rollout.”

Dr Tony Hill, Interim Director of Public Health at West Sussex County Council, said: “We know that around one in three people with Covid-19 don’t have any symptoms, so you could be passing the virus on even if you’re feeling fine.

“Symptom-free testing is an additional tool in the fight against the pandemic and keeping West Sussex safe. It will help us to identify more people who have the virus and encourage them and their contacts to self-isolate in order to further protect our friends, families, colleagues and communities. This form of testing is especially important if you have to leave home for work, and you’re unable to access testing by other means.”

More pharmacies will be available across Sussex in the coming weeks, making it even easier to get a test close to where you live or work.

People across West Sussex are urged to continue to ‘act like you have the it’ as the best way to avoid spreading coronavirus, keep West Sussex safe and help us come out of lockdown.

Go to www.westsussex.gov.uk/coronavirus for further information and support.

New food businesses encouraged to register

Mid Sussex District Council is reminding new food businesses that they need to register with their local authority.

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic many have turned to the kitchen during lockdown. With more people cooking and baking from home, some have started to sell to their local community or online as a source of revenue and a potential career. Equally, some catering and hospitality workers have switched to their own kitchen to operate food delivery businesses from home.

Councillor Norman Webster, Mid Sussex District Council Cabinet Member for Community said:

“Selling food that has been prepared at home is an enterprising way to make a living in these difficult times and we want to support new food businesses by providing them with sound, reliable and appropriate advice.

“New businesses may not necessarily be aware but everyone who sells food from their homes on a regular basis is required to register with their local authority. We’re encouraging all new food businesses to register as soon as possible so we can help them with the latest food hygiene and safety guidance.”

The Food Standard Agency has produced a handy online guide for new food businesses to help them stay compliant and protect their customers. You can find full details at www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/starting-a-food-business-from-home.

To register a food business, or to check if a food business is registered with Mid Sussex District Council before deciding to make a food purchase visit www.midsussex.gov.uk/environment/food-safety

Annual Star count

 

 

 

 

Thank you for taking part in the annual star count!

This year we had a record number of citizen scientists in Sussex taking part in the Star Count, so thank you if you took part! We are currently updating our Night Blight map and will use this information, plus the results of the Star Count, to understand light pollution across Sussex. Light pollution is not only a very visible sign of wasted energy and associated carbon emissions, but also harms wildlife and impacts on the health and wellbeing of local people through sleep disruption. (Photo of Venus © Steve Geliot)

Our climate emergency work goes beyond dark skies. We are working with partners in the South East Climate Alliance (SECA) and directly with local authorities to support the development of Climate Action Plans. We are objecting to development which does not support the transition to a zero carbon future, such as more oil exploration at Balcombe and we are pushing for better, low carbon development. We are planning a series of talks to explore how planning can support a zero carbon future in the Autumn in the build up to COP26, as part of our ongoing campaign for a better planning system.

POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 3rd March 2021

The next meeting of Poynings Parish Council to be held online using Zoom software on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 at 7pm.

Please contact the clerk on clerk@poyningsparishcouncil.com for Login details.

Agenda

  1. Apologies for absence
  2. Volunteer to run the meeting in the absence of a chair
  3. Minutes
  4. Matters Arising
  5. MSDC and WSDC
  6. Public Participation
  7. Expenditure for Jan and Feb
  8. Planning applications
    a. Demolition of the existing stable barn and erection of a Replacement stable barn (demolish existing) together with sandschool in association with Equine Assisted Learning Centre.
    Downmere Farm Mill Lane Poynings BN45 7AE Ref. No: SDNP/21/00320/
    b. Low level retaining wall and rear garden landscape and new movable deck with integral storage.(Remove existing timber decking)
    Wilton House The Street Poynings BN45 7AQ Ref. No: SDNP/20/04227/HOUS
    Decision
    c. Variation of Condition: Conditions 2 and 4 of Planning Consent SDNP/18/01972/FUL. (Relocation and amendments to proposed detached garage, relocation of proposed summerhouse and relocation of proposed swimming pool.)
    Downmere Poynings Road Poynings BN45 7AG Ref. No: SDNP/20/04053/CND
    Decision 
  9. Passing place
  10. Gas canisters dumping
  11. Gully clearing
  12. Website update
  13. Dog bins
  14. Devils Dyke Sewage outlet
  15. Annual Parish Meeting
  16. Item’s for next meeting’s Agenda
  17. Date of Next Meeting

Clerk to the Council
Mr Colin Warburton
clerk@poyningsparishcouncil.com

National Trust Zoom Meeting

The National Trust are aiming to develop greater understanding of how we can all work together to sustain our environment.

If you would like to join a community zoom Q and A with Helen Osorio from the Local National Trust at 11 am next Tuesday 2 March. Please email samantha_habitat@yahoo.com if you’d like to join and she will send the link.

If you’d like to send any questions ahead of the meeting do, so that Helen has an idea of our interests.

Staff the polling stations

Would you or someone you know be able to help with this year’s elections to the West Sussex County Council and for the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner on Thursday 6th May 2021.

Please tell us if you, other colleagues or adult family members can help to staff the polling stations on Thursday 6th May 2021. Payments for election work are made subject to income tax, but there are no national insurance contributions. Pay rates this year for a duty period of 16.5 hours are as follows: Poll Clerks: £170, Polling Station Stewards: £187 and Presiding Officers: £266.50. Training will be provided.

MSDC must stage covid secure elections in just 9 weeks’ time. We need more staff than usual to make the polls safe for everyone. You will be given suitable PPE to do this type of work, and it must be worn by everyone involved. Please see our public information: how we plan to make voting safe.

If you wish to know more, or if you know of people who can help, please email staffingelections@midsussex.gov.uk
or call us on 01444 477222.

Polling stations will be run safely, but if you need to apply for a postal or proxy vote, apply now.

Many thanks, Terry

Terry Stanley, Deputy Local Returning Officer and Business Unit Leader – Democratic Services

PCC launches public survey on dog thefts

Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne, in partnership with the Association of Police & Crime Commissioners (APCC) has launched today a national survey, designed to understand public perception of dog theft, enforcement and the prosecution of offenders.


The Home Secretary is currently reviewing the issue of pet theft and what future enforcement may look like with potentially tougher penalties for perpetrators.

The responses to this survey will help inform the discussions that PCCs will have on this issue nationally and allow police forces to better understand the public’s views on this crime and how they might improve their response to those concerns.

Demand for dogs as pets has increased during the coronavirus pandemic. The cost of some puppies, on Pets4Homes, is currently as high as £3,000, making them a valuable commodity to criminals. 

According to Dog Lost, the UK’s largest lost and found dog service, it is estimated thefts have risen by 250 per cent, with criminal gangs involved.

Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne is spearheading the first national conversation with the public on this issue as public perception and fear is growing to an all-time high. She says:

“Pet theft, dog theft in particular, is a growing concern for the public and their fear has been perpetuated over the last couple of weeks with shocking reports in the media of more dogs being snatched by criminals.

“I am incredibly eager to get more detail around this issue and understand residents’ views and if they feel more could be done to respond to their concerns or for more preventative measures to be put in place to better protect their pets. 

“I’m pleased to see the Home Secretary recognising the devastating impact of this crime and I hope that the results of this survey will give the Government the evidence it needs to take more robust action against perpetrators.”

Sussex Police recorded 31 dog thefts in 2020 but at least 12 of those were disputes over dog ownership between known parties.

Inspector Andrea Leahy from the Sussex Police Rural Crime Team said: “We support this national survey and the team are working tirelessly to collate information and intelligence on this worrying crime. We have dedicated officers covering the county who review every report that comes into us. We would like to encourage the public to report all suspicious circumstances and read our crime prevention advice on our website. We are dedicated to keeping your pets safe and target any persons believed to be involved in this distressing crime.”

The 60-second survey will be open until 17:00 on Friday 12th March.

HAVE YOUR SAY TODAY: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/dogtheft

Natalie McFall

Communications Manager

T: 01273 481561

M: 07710 120632

A: Sackville House, Brooks Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FZ

West Sussex Unwrapped,

Coming to a screen near you… season two of West Sussex Unwrapped

 


West Sussex Unwrapped, brought to you by West Sussex Record Office and Screen Archive South East, is back for a second fun-filled series.

Premiering on Tuesday 16 February, this all new eight-part monthly series builds on the archival treats of last year and offers viewers a mix of films, photos, documents and fascinating facts on a range of West Sussex topics.

This series features:

  • a Royal visit to Crawley in 1958;
  • Women’s Suffrage in West Sussex;
  • a new, computer designed, school in Eastergate in 1970;
  • a glimpse of life at a real ‘Downton Abbey’ at Warnham Court, near Horsham;
  • Scouts, picnickers and ramblers enjoying the majesty of the South Downs;
  • Hurstpierpoint’s famous St Lawrence Fair – dating back to the 14th century;
  • Shoreham Harbour at work in the 1960s,
  • and a visit to the cinema in Haywards Heath – 1920s style.

Duncan Crow, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Fire and Rescue and Communities, said: “Following on from last year’s popular 10-week series, this second collaboration between the Record Office and Screen Archive South East promises to be another thrilling insight into the rich history of the county.

“I have no doubt that it will continue to capture the hearts and imagination of all who view it and will again allow us to live vicariously through the people and places we encounter in the video footage and the archives that are presented to us each month.”

Dr Frank Gray, the Director of Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton said, “The very positive relationship we have with the West Sussex Record Office demonstrates the real value of like-minded heritage organisations working together to share our collections and reveal the county’s multi-media history. At a difficult time for all of us, it’s been a real pleasure putting this series together and reflecting on so many different aspects of our past.”

A new episode will be available every month from February to September.

For more information and to watch the series, visit https://westsussexrecordofficeblog.com/west-sussex-unwrapped-21/

Are you fed-up with doing the same old walks?

Walking in Sussex www.walkinginsussex.co.uk is the website for you! After lockdown of course!

With hundreds of walks to download and print, free, it also has books of walks, contact details for all the walking groups in the county and much more. Whether you want to walk on your own or with a group all the information is there in one place.

John said ‘There is so much walking information on the web but it is difficult to find. Walking in Sussex (part of the Walking in England suite of websites (www.walkinginengland.co.uk) – one for each county in England) has brought it together in one place so whether you are walking from home, or away on holiday, you will be able to find a walk suitable for you’.

With walks from half a mile to twelve miles plus long, and a note of suitability for pushchairs and wheelchairs, everyone can find a walk to enjoy.

So home or away, check out the websites and get walking!

John Harris

www.walkinginengland.co.uk

email: john@walkinginengland.co.uk

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