Category: Parish Council

Free School Meals

(and support if you are struggling to make ends meet) In my capacity as one of your district councillors, I wrote to the Leader of Mid Sussex District Council asking the District Council to support the County Council in the provision of free school meals during the school holidays. In his reply to me, Cllr …

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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 …

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Calling on all dog walkers

to help with a survey on dog walking behaviour in the heathlands of the South Downs National Park. The survey on dog walking behaviour is aimed at those who walk dogs in the South Downs National Park including dog owners, as well as those who walk dogs for others, such as dog walking professionals.   …

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WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

POYNINGS ROAD, POYNINGS NOTICE IS hereby given that in pursuance of the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, the use of Poynings Road, Poynings from junction with The Street to junction with Mill Close is temporarily prohibited from 08/10/2020 The restriction will be in place 24hrs This emergency …

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Gatwick Airport to introduce charges for vehicles using its forecourts next year

 Revenue will be used to help the airport recover and preserve jobs from the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis  Traffic congestion and emissions at Gatwick and surrounding areas also likely to reduce  Gatwick plans to look at solutions for those who regularly drop off and pick up at the South Terminal …

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MSDC ‘extremely concerned’ by proposed changes to the current planning system

  Mid Sussex District Council has written to Central Government to raise serious concerns about proposed changes to the current national planning system.   The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government is currently consulting on ‘Changes to the current planning system’ and Mid Sussex District Council has responded to strongly object to some concerning …

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A change ahead for concessionary travel in West Sussex

From the end of October, West Sussex County Council will no longer include a free Senior Railcard as an alternative to the Older Person’s Bus Pass. People have until 31 October 2020 to apply for the free Senior Railcard option instead of the bus pass. A county council spokesperson said: “If you currently hold a …

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Consultation on Dog Control Public Space Protection Orders

  Mid Sussex District Council is running a six-week public consultation from 10 September to find out what local people think about dog control measures in Mid Sussex. Mid Sussex has four Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) relating to dog control. The measures are in place to protect the local environment and deter irresponsible dog …

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Vacancy for Councillors

Poynings Parish Council has a vacancy for Councillors and is looking to Co-Opt ASAP.If you wish to express an interest, please contact me ASAP.Kind regardsColin WarburtonClerk to the Council6 Poynings RoadPoyningsWest SussexBN45 7APTel: 01273 857024clerk@poyningsparishcouncil.com

Poynings Character Appraisal and Management Plan and Pondtail Wood

The application for Pondtail Wood has been withdrawn so this frees up some time at the Parish Council Meeting on Wednesday 9th Sept on Zoom at 7pm.Under “Any other Business” the above appraisal will be discussed,  any comments have to be in by 23rd September and all your comments will be welcome. If you would …

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