Category: Announcements

Village newsletter

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New recycling scheme

There’s a great recycling scheme organised by Terracycle in Henfield which recycles many items which the council doesn’t. See below the shops which accept the different items. For those who don’t or can’t make it to Henfield, Fulking and Poynings will have a wheelie bin in their respective bus stops where you can drop off …

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Urgent Ask your MP to act

                      We’ve just heard that MPs will be debating the government’s damaging proposals to deregulate planning on Thursday 8 October – tomorrow.   The debate relates to the proposals set out by the government in its recent ‘Planning for the Future’ White Paper and ‘Changes to the current …

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Housebuilding by Algorithm: A Major Threat to Sussex’s Countryside and Communities

Will you object to your MP?   The threat of the Government’s proposals   You are probably aware of the highly contentious planning reforms that the government has published for consultation for changes to the current planning system and planning for the future.   Developers are failing to build the 300,000 homes a year the …

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A planning shake-up

Communities coming together to shape their local area and protect green spaces is a key tenet of the planning system. But the government is proposing changes that would drastically undermine the voice of the community, reduce the scope to provide genuinely affordable homes in rural areas, and fail to protect nature. Last week, the CPRE …

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Bob’s Café open today

Takeaway cream teas at Bob’s Cafe today Friday July 17th 11 -1 and 4 -5

Keeping calm and carrying on – 75th anniversary of VE Day

   This Friday marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day and West Sussex County Council is asking residents across the county to join in on this very special occasion.     Whilst gatherings and events will obviously not be possible, there are still many ways of getting involved.     The county council’s Record Office …

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Rushfields Update

  Plant Centre Update The plant centre is still Closed we will not be able to open until the government ease the lock down restrictions, we have no more information as to when that is likely to be. Please be aware that when that when we are able to open, there will be a limit of …

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Oil price

This weekend’s rate is £0.1810 ppl* for the Poynings Heating Oil Club, plus VAT. Same as last week.https://www.oil-club.co.uk/

Make History

If you have stories to tell about Poynings, the West Sussex Record Office is asking residents to document their experience during the coronavirus. Learn more. 

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