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 …
Category: Parish Council
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 17
Christmas bin collection dates
For those of you that have lost the label that was put on your bin last week, here are the Christmas collection dates.Don’t forget, they are coming this Saturday. Black Rubbish bin collection Saturday 19 December 2020 Blue Recycling bin collection Monday 28 December 2020 Black Rubbish bin collection Monday 04 January 2021 Blue Recycling bin collection Monday 11 January 2021 There will …
Dec 07
Census 2021 will provide a snapshot of modern society
Households across Mid Sussex will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941. It will be the …
Nov 17
Festive Rubbish and Recycling Collections
As you know, each year Mid Sussex District Council alter rubbish and recycling collection dates to accommodate the Festive Bank Holidays and provide some additional services to help people best manage their rubbish at this time of year. Please find below, two leaflets providing more information on our Christmas rubbish and recycling collections for …
Nov 17
Applications now open for the Micro Business Grant Scheme 2020/21
Mid Sussex District Council is offering grants to micro businesses in the district to fund projects that will support their growth. The scheme has proven successful in previous years, with over 40 businesses supported through the scheme in 2019/20. The Micro Business Grant Scheme boosts the local economy by encouraging sustainable business growth and …
Nov 06
Kerbside collection service for small electrical items
MSDC, in partnership with our contractors Serco and the ‘Recycle your Electricals’ campaign, will be launching a new kerbside collection service for small electrical items and household batteries from week commencing 23 November. This service will reduce the need for Mid Sussex residents to transport their small electricals to another location and reduce the likelihood …
Nov 06
Bringing Christmas Home’ to Mid Sussex
Christmas will be very different this year and Mid Sussex District Council’s ‘Bringing Christmas Home’ campaign aims to support local traders and has a strong community focus. The new ‘Bringing Christmas Home’ campaign celebrates our communities and our local businesses, with a clear message that it can still be a magical experience. Despite …
Nov 06
POYNINGS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The next meeting of Poynings Parish Council to be held online using Zoom software on Wednesday 11th Nov 2020 at 7pm. Contact the clerk for login details prior to the meeting. Agenda Apologies for absence Minutes Matters Arising MSDC and WSDC Public Participation Expenditure for Aug 2020 and Sept 2020 Planning applications a. The Gatehouse. …
Oct 29
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 …