Aug 28
The number of cases across the county has been increasing over the past few weeks. In the 14 day period of 10 to 23 August 88 people across the county tested positive, compared to 51 people in the period 4 to 17 August. The overall rate per 100,000 population across the county remains below the England rate. Over …
Aug 20
A special Council meeting took place on Wednesday 19 August to formally approve the new operating arrangements to ensure the leisure centres could re-open as soon as possible.
Aug 18
Testing – We still need everyone to play their part in preventing the spread of COVID-19. One of the key elements to understanding where the virus is in the county, is to make sure that if you develop any symptoms you get tested. Testing is FREE and simple to organise. Visit NHS Coronavirus (COVID-19) or call …
Aug 18
The High Sheriff of West Sussex has launched a unique award to celebrate residents who have shown exceptional acts of kindness during the coronavirus pandemic. The Special Recognition Volunteer Award is aimed at any resident in West Sussex who has acted in a voluntary capacity throughout lockdown and beyond. Nominations can come from those who …
Aug 17
The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has prepared a new Character Appraisal and Management Plan for Poynings Conservation Area. These documents periodically review the continued need and purpose of conservation area designation, are recommended in Government guidance and have proved useful tools for effective development management. Poynings Conservation Area has been designated since 1984 and has …
Aug 14
The following application will be discussed at the next Parish Council meeting on the 9th September 2020, please contact the Parish Council if you have any comments or wish to join the meeting on Zoom. Location: Punnyngs Folly. The Street. Poynings BN45 7AQ Proposal: Side Dormers and Conversion Ref: SDNP/20/03125/HOUS https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage Where comments can be …
Aug 12
For those of you that saw the attempt to build on Pondtail Wood a few years back may be interested to know that an application has gone in for an Agricultural building in the wood. As this is in the Parish of Poynings, but the Postal address is Albourne (Hassocks), it does not show up …
Aug 07
In light of forecasted high temperatures continuing next week, Mid Sussex District Council have allowed Serco (our waste collection contractor) to begin emptying bins from 6am on Monday 11, Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 12 August. So, if you normally put your bin out in the morning, it will have to be out by 6am next …
Aug 06
Ash dieback (ADB) is a devastating disease that has the potential to kill over 95% of West Sussex ash trees over the next 10 – 20 years. As nearly 21% of all broadleaved trees in West Sussex are ash, this would have a major impact on the county’s landscape, wildlife and habitats. Although there is …
Jul 28
Recent post from Action Fraud on the latest scam this one is around fake PayPal emails. As we are all doing more online this is an important share this. https://www.facebook.com/143794692304919/posts/4346424028708610/?sfnsn=scwspmo&extid=BjbUhLNXmKJJO2am The emails lead to genuine-looking sites that steal your personal information. If people receive one, report it by emailing to Report@phishing.gov.uk
