Due to the Coronavirus and social distancing, the regulations for Parish councils have been changed so that until 7 May 2021, Parish Council Meetings can be help remotely. The Annual Parish Meeting has been cancelled this year and the Chair can continue to next May, although councils may elect a chairman at an earlier meeting …
Category: Parish Council
Apr 03
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 …
Apr 03
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 …
Mar 31
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 …
Mar 31
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 …
Mar 31
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 …
Mar 30
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, …
Mar 30
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. …
Mar 30
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 …
Mar 30
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 …