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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 …
Dec 31
POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting of Poynings Parish Council to be held online using Zoom software on Wednesday 6thJanuary 2021 at 7pm.Please contact the clerk for Login details. Agenda Apologies for absence Volunteer to run the meeting in the absence of a chair Minutes Matters Arising MSDC and WSDC Public Participation Expenditure for Nov …
Dec 28
Real Christmas tree recycling points open from 30th December
Mid Sussex District Council has arranged for Christmas tree recycling points to be located across the district to help residents dispose of their real Christmas trees when the festive fun is over. The Council has arranged for 24 temporary Christmas tree drop-off points in towns and villages across the district, so there will be a …
Dec 22
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A casual vacancy exists in the Office of Councillor for Poynings Parish Council. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if, within 14 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays) TEN electors of the electoral area give notice in writing …