The Footbridge is being replaced so this footpath will be closed for 5 days from the 20TH JUNE 2016. The closure is necessary whilst the footbridge is replaced by WSCC Volunteer Ranger team. A copy of the Temporary Closure Notice in respect of Footpath 18P can be found on this link. Footpath FP18P, or by clicking …
Category: Parish Council
Jun 05
Pondtail Wood Information evening
Tuesday 7 June – 7.30pm Upstairs room at The Royal Oak, Poynings. Pondtail Wood – Poynings Many have been working to prevent the further destruction of these woods that we thought were protected by the National Park. If you want to know more about the current situation and how we hope to resolve it, join …
Jun 02
WSCC Household Waste Recycling consultation
Have your say on proposed changes to their Household Waste Recycling Sites (HWRS). This consultation runs until 12 June. They are proposing changes to save around £2million, because the County Council continues to be faced by significant reductions to the funding it receives from central government, which along with your council tax, pays for the …
May 27
Pondtail Wood
Stay vigilant this weekend – if you see trucks or Travellers entering Pondtail Wood, phone 999 immediately to inform the Police! Breaches of the Stop Notice should still be reported to Mike Airey as usual on 07884 165 867 or email airey2005@btinternet.com
May 24
SheepWatch UK
• SheepWatch UK is a new initiative which is trying to help people work together to reduce the number of attacks on sheep by dogs, support responsible dog ownership and enable stress-free dog walks • The initiative is working closely with the Kennel Club, Farmers Unions, Police Forces, the National Sheep Association and others • …
May 22
The Queen’s birthday
Don’t forget that anyone over the age of 50 can apply for tickets to attend an afternoon tea event on June 10th at the Copthorne, Effingham Park Hotel, to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. This is a ticket only event for Mid Sussex older people, which will be opened by a Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex. Tickets …
May 19
Wild About Mid Sussex
Local residents will be able to come face-to-face with some fascinating animals, reptiles, insects and birds at the Wild About Mid Sussex event on Saturday 4 June 2016. Held on the first day of Burgess Hill Summer Festival, ‘Wild About Mid Sussex’ is a free wildlife exhibition celebrating the wonderful countryside that surrounds the towns …
May 16
Pondtail Wood Update
Local people came out in force today [16 May], along with reps from Sussex Wildlife Trust and Friends of the Earth, to protest against the illegal felling of Pondtail Wood on Muddleswood Road (opposite Singing Hills Golf Club) and the illegal bringing in of hardcore to create a hard surface entrance, decimating the woodland and …
May 11
Pondtail Wood Stop Notice
As you may be aware, the new owners of Pondtail Wood, opposite Singing Hills Golf Club, have had a temporary Stop notice placed on them by the South Downs National Park due to the felling of trees and laying of hardcore. The notice has been placed on the gates to the woodland and the landowner …
May 10
Local County Councillors
Do you wish to meet you local County Councillors. You can on Tuesday 17 May 2016 7pm Albourne Village Hall, The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DJ For more information Click Here