Some have been asking when Household waste recycling sites will start accepting more items.

The link is to Wednesday’s 27^th Press Release https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/news/household-waste-recycling-sites-to-accept-more-items-from-monday-1st-june/

Vans and pickup trucks with a permit can now enter sites. Trailers are still not allowed at this time, to help ensure social distancing and to limit queues.

Further information on what is happening at the Household Waste Recycling Sites at this time can be found on the links below and these will be regularly updated. Please post these on your website and communicate them through your networks of you haven’t done so already.

https://www.wastepreventionwestsussex.co.uk/

http://www.recycleforwestsussex.org/

The Horsham District council Local plan has been issued which has details of the Mayfield objections. You can see it  HERE

There are reports that there are some instances with suspicious looking vehicles and people appearing to be scoping out dwellings and land last weekend. The two suspicious vehicles are a Ford white transit, BG69 LUL and a blue Subaru estate BG07 SYY.  The white Ford transit was spotted in Twineham again this week so they are still in the area.

Both have been reported to Sussex Rural Police team and may be linked to some recent criminal activity. 

The report above follows a further report that a large group of travellers (19 caravans) arrived recently on land in Crawley, owned by Gatwick Airport.  Sussex Police have confirmed that it’s the same group that visited 2 years ago targeting sites in the Mid-Sussex area.  It’s understood that the group were particularly difficult to deal with and stayed for a lengthy period.  

I’ve also been sent the report below, I’m not sure if the vehicles are the ones mentioned above but it has been reported to the police. 

‘I live on Wineham Lane and we had an unfortunate incident with some travellers yesterday.  We live opposite Abbeylands Farm and they were eyeing up the field opposite.  The farmer put bales in front of the gates but they were fairly antagonistic and passive aggressive, sitting outside our house with binoculars saying they were bird watching whilst clearly sizing up our house, looking through the bushes, etc, not nice people and one of the other guys in a white van who said his dog was lost (and was also here the day before saying his van had broken down), is enormous and my neighbour had a come to with him, pretty threatening.’  

The County Council is continuing to work closely with West Sussex schools to support a phased return of pupils in a safe and managed way.

Detailed discussions have been held with school and academy representatives and unions to consider the government’s position that schools should begin to reopen from next month.

The council’s aim is for the phased return to start from 1 June , in line with national guidance. Schools are showing support for this approach.

Schools’ individual risk assessments are identifying how they can best manage this and maintain the safety of their pupils and staff. Priority places will continue to be given to children who are vulnerable, those with Education Health and Care Plans and the children of key workers across all year groups. The council is also asking schools to prioritise disadvantaged pupils and those who have limited access to online resources in both primary and secondary schools.

It means that the way schools will manage the return of different year groups will vary across the county and may mean that not all of the specified year groups will go back to school at the same time.

Nigel Jupp, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “I would like to thank all of the teachers and school staff across West Sussex who continue to work tirelessly for their pupils. I am also extremely grateful to the children, parents and carers who have adapted so well in very difficult circumstances.

“We are supporting schools to plan for a phased reopening in a safe and managed way for all pupils and staff.

“Throughout the lockdown, our education team has worked together with headteachers, governors and unions. The number of children, including those who are vulnerable, attending school during this period has been above the national average. Everyone involved in education in West Sussex wants what’s best for our children – to keep them safe and keep them learning.”

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

CHURCH LANE, NEWTIMBER

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) Church Lane, Newtimber from junction with West Road is temporarily prohibited from 10/06/20

The restriction will be in place off peak only 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

There is no alternative route.

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 20 May 2020

HIGH BEECHES LANE, 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) High Beeches Lane, Poynings from junction with West Road to junction with Saddlescombe Road is temporarily prohibited from 03/06/2020 at 09.30 until 03/06/2020 at 15.00

The restriction will be in place off peak only 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 15 May 2020

Matt Davey

Director of Highways, Transport and Planning

The SDNPA have produced an interactive business map.  This is a very useful tool which helps community groups and local businesses link together.  There is an email address beneath the map where you can advise the SDNPA of any additions or updates to the businesses that are shown.

https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/connecting-communities-with-local-suppliers-and-support-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/