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Malcolm Glover

‘It is with sadness and a heavy heart that I lost my rock of 20 years, Malcolm Glover. We moved into Poynings in 2015, and he loved the village life and community, and always liked to stop and talk to people. He had a lovely sense of humour and that I will cherish. He was …

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POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The next meeting of Poynings Parish Council is to be held on the Village Hall on Tuesday 8th November 2022 at 7pm. Agenda Apologies for absence Minutes of last meeting Matters Arising MSDC and WSCC Public Participation Expenditure for August and September 2022 Planning applicationsa) SDNP/22/02252/FUL |Installation of 30 solar panels on ground mounted consoles | Rushfield Paddock …

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Thanks a Tonne – Council praises recyclers

Mid Sussex District Council has thanked the residents taking part in a new food waste collection trial after they recycled more than 29,000 Kilograms (29 Tonnes) of food in the first four weeks. Residents in the trial areas have embraced the new collection system by placing any food waste they have into a dedicated food …

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Future remains bright for West Sussex County Council’s solar power projects

The County Council’s investment in low carbon, renewable energy is continuing to pay dividends according to the latest annual report. Over the past decade the authority has steadily increased the amount of clean, green electricity it generates by installing solar panels on its buildings and schools and using surplus land to develop two solar farms …

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Supporting West Sussex households with the cost of living this winter

West Sussex County Council is working in partnership to support people and families who are struggling the most with the rising cost of living. The County Council is using its £4.8 million Household Support Fund, from Government, to provide a package of financial and practical assistance to people this winter. Working closely with district and …

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Time to apply for West Sussex primary school places

For children starting school in West Sussex next year, it’s now time to apply for places. Applications are now open for children who start in reception at primary and infant schools in September 2023. The quickest and easiest way is to apply online and the deadline for applications is 15 January 2023. Children born between …

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POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL EO Meeting 5th Oct 2022

PARISH COUNCIL EXTRAORDINARY MEETING An Extra Ordinary planning meeting of Poynings Parish Council is to be held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 5th October 2022 at 7pm. Agenda 1) Apologies for Absence2) Minutes3) PlanningPlanning applicationsa. SDNP/22/04225/CND | Variation of condition no. 1 on 10/03771/FUL to allow the year-round use of the marquee. | The …

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Miss Lucy Kate Dalrymple

6th February 1962 – 1st September 2022 For anyone whose knew her, Lucy Dalrymple’s funeral will be held Monday 26th September 11.30 at St. John the Evangelist, Newtimber Church.Family flowers onlyDonations in memory of Lucy to St Catherine’s Hospice, Crawley or MacMillan Cancer Support https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/01-09-2022-lucy-kate-dalrymple 

Households could buy own windfarm for £1,000 to lower energy bills

An energy company is offering households the chance to reduce their bills by buying their own share of a wind farm. Ripple energy, a new start-up, allows households and businesses own small shares of large-scale wind farms and solar parks. The firm has a co-operative model where the energy generated will be much cheaper than the …

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Could you be eligible for the Warmer Homes programme?

The County Council is urging residents not to miss out on funding to make their homes more energy efficient. The Government-funded Warmer Homes programme is offering energy efficiency measures such as insulation, solar panels and air source heat pumps to eligible households on a first come, first served basis. The funding is available subject to …

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