Colin
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Apr 03
Asda Volunteer shopping card
Asda’s have launched a dedicated volunteer shopping card to help the many people self-isolating and unable to go out to buy their shopping. Customers can buy these shopping cards online, top up and give to their family member, friend, or NHS volunteer to pay for their shopping without the hassle of using cash or bank …
Apr 03
Small business Grants
MSDC has now received an initial £28m from Government to distribute to certain types of businesses via grants in line with the Chancellor’s announcements. We are writing to businesses we believe are eligible and are working with business associations but please help get the word out. Businesses will need to register online for …
Apr 03
West Sussex Library Services still available online
Let us entertain you! Struggling with self-isolation? Then the West Sussex Library Service want residents to join them online. Anyone who is currently not a member of their local library, can join for free at www.westsussex.gov.uk/elibrary. Once a welcome email has been received, they will have access to the e-library service, where there …
Apr 01
Truffles – 9am today (NOW) in the car park.
You’ve Just got time to catch the Truffles van today if you missed it yesterday, which was a great success. Fulking shepherd and dog 8.45Poynings playing field 9amShoreham Long shore pub 9.45Lancing miller and carter 10.15Sompting Howard road 10.30 and whippet car park 10.45High salvington shop 11.30Angmering community Center car park -12.15 Please note these …
Mar 31
Dispersing Groups/Gatherings
I have had questions regarding what to do if residents raise concerns that they have seen groups/gatherings. The link below is Sussex Police page and an FAQ on ” Can I disperse groups of more than 2 people”. https://www.sussex.police.uk/police-forces/sussex-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/coronavirus-our-response/ Volunteers – how to help safely There have been a number of communications around keeping volunteers …
Mar 31
National theatre Life
For those of you who want a change from Netflix, wine, chocolate etc, don’t forget you can watch every Thursday the much-loved National Theatre Live productions, free to stream on YouTube for seven days. One Man Two Guvnors is funny. (You can still have the wine and chocolates!) Also, you can see what other shows …
Mar 31
WSCC Message
Message from Paul Marshall, Leader of West Sussex County Council to Residents I know these are challenging, worrying and unprecedented times for everyone in West Sussex, the whole country and indeed the whole world. Our priority is to make sure we protect the vulnerable members of our community, working with colleagues across the NHS and …
Mar 31
Observe speed limits
Roads may be quieter, but the speed limit is the same – that’s the message from the county council’s road safety team. With reduced traffic during the coronavirus outbreak, Sussex Police contacted the West Sussex Road Safety team to say some drivers had been tempted to drive too fast. Roger Elkins, county council Cabinet Member …
Mar 30
Truffles Mobile Delivery
Truffles are coming to Poynings tomorrow at about 9am and will be at the playing field Please ensure our vulnerable residents are made aware and let them be first… Only take what you need, this isn’t a stockpiling opportunity, and keep you distance from each other. If it works it will become a regular visit, …
Mar 30
Charges suspended in Mid Sussex car parks
Mid Sussex District Council is suspending parking charges in its car parks from Monday 30 March until further notice due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The move follows an announcement by West Sussex County Council on Thursday that social care and NHS workers can now park free-of-charge in West Sussex County Council on street spaces. …