Category: Parish Council

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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. …

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Closing certain businesses and venues – GOV.UK Updated information on premises closure

As a country, we all need to do what we can to reduce the spread of coronavirus. That is why the government has given clear guidance on self-isolation, staying at home and away from others, and asked that schools only remain open for those children who absolutely need to attend. On 23 March the government …

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Walking in Green Spaces

From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Forestry Commission, Environment Agency, and Natural England People walking through green space. The government’s priority is to save lives and the best way to protect yourself and others from illness is to stay at home. However, exercise is still important for people’s physical and mental wellbeing, so …

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Free on-street parking for social care and NHS workers during coronavirus outbreak

  Social care and NHS workers can now park free-of-charge in West Sussex County Council on-street spaces during the coronavirus outbreak. It follows a central Government announcement that local councils in England should provide free parking in on-street parking bays and council-owned car parks for both groups of key workers. Roger Elkins, Cabinet Member for …

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