Colin
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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 …
Jan 24
Notice about walking in the Countryside by local Farmer
People are welcome to walk in the countryside following the Countryside Code. But please do not just walk where you want! The footpaths are now increasing in width because of the footfall. A lot of people do not stick to the paths, including locals. People seem they can walk where they think they are entitled …
Jan 15
Vacancy for a Councillor
Poynings Parish Council has a vacancy for a Councillor and is looking to Co-Opt shortly.If you wish to express an interest, please contact myself or a councillor ASAP.Kind regardsColin WarburtonClerk to the Council6 Poynings RoadPoyningsWest SussexBN45 7APTel: 01273 857024clerk@poyningsparishcouncil.com
Jan 07
Poynings Christmas Tree
The village Christmas tree and its shining lights are staying on until February 2nd. While it is customary for Christians in some countries to remove their Christmas decorations on Twelfth Night (Epiphany Eve) those in other Christian countries historically remove them on Candlemas. This year we are adopting the longer model to add cheer and …
Jan 07
Parish Council – Community Covid19 Support
Given the current lockdown and our need to adhere to the government restrictions, at the recent PC meeting the councillors wanted to reassure the residents of Poynings that Poynings Parish Council is here to help. We’re a small community and we’ll all want to look after our neighbours, especially those who may be …