Colin
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Feb 22
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 …
Feb 12
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 …
Feb 12
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 …
Feb 12
MSDC confirms any decision on potential future use of the Clair Hall site will be informed by new public consultation.
On 13th of January the Council confirmed that it reopened the Hall for use by the NHS as a vaccination centre with the Hall available for as longas the NHS needs it. Meanwhile MSDC proposes to undertake feasibility studies to identify practicable, community options for the future use of the Clair Hall site and to undertake a new …
Feb 12
Small electrical collections prove a big hit!
Mid Sussex District Council has collected over 16 tonnes of broken electricals in just ten weeks. A new kerbside collection service of small electrical items and household batteries was launched by Mid Sussex District Council in late November 2020. Since the service launch, some twelve weeks ago, over 16 tonnes of unwanted small electricals and …
Jan 27
How to protect your dog.
As there have been various reports of Dogs being snatched locally, here is an article from the Sunday Times. Avoid leaving them tied up outside a shop, making them vulnerable and tempting for opportunist thieves Don’t leave them alone in the car, even for a few minutes. Thieves can easily break in. Make sure they …
Jan 26
Introducing the new Specialist Enforcement Unit
A new police unit has been launched to track and catch dangerous and wanted criminals using the Sussex roads network. The Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) will carry out disruption and enforcement operations on roads across the county, targeting those involved in serious, organised and violent crime. The SEU, a mix of highly-trained police officers and …
Jan 24
Virtual Coffee
Good morning/ Afternoon just sharing an open invitation to join a local virtual coffee morning. 11:45 this Monday 25th January. Come and put a name to a face and say hello to neighbours. A performance to start from local musician Mick Hughes, a quick whizz across the screen for each of us to say one …
Jan 24
Star Count
A velvety black sky scattered with shining stars is a sight we should all have the opportunity to see. But too often, light pollution obscures our view of stars. Just 3% of people in England experience ‘truly dark skies’, and 61% of us live in areas with severe light pollution. That’s why we …
Jan 24
The census is coming.
By taking part, you can help inform decisions about services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport. It’s important that you fill in your census questionnaire because it gives us the most detailed information we have about our society. Without the information you share, it’d be more difficult to understand our community’s …