Mar 04
Due to 2 councillors being away and another being unwell, there are not enough councillors to form a quorum for this evenings meeting.
As such, the meeting is cancelled and a new date will be agreed ASAP.
Kind regards,
Colin
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Colin Warburton
Clerk to Poynings Parish Council
Mar 01
The next meeting of Poynings Parish Council is to be held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 7pm.
Agenda
1) Apologies for absence
2) Minutes
3) Matters Arising
4) MSDC and WSCC
5) Public Participation
6) Expenditure for December 2025 and January 2026
7) Planning application
a) Punnyngs Folly The Street Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AQ SDNP/26/00512/CND The proposed amendments comprise a modest revision to the footprint of the approved infill extension and internal layout alterations. The principle of the development has already been established and the proposed changes do not materially alter the scale, height, massing, use, or overall design approach of the approved scheme.
b) Devils Dyke Car Park Devils Dyke Road Poynings BN1 8YJ SDNP/26/00340/FUL Resurfacing and extension of an existing National Trust car park, including installation of two swing gates, installation of a height restriction barrier, installation of benches and cycle stands, and the relocation of ticket machines.
c) Downmere Poynings Road Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AG SDNP/26/00211/HOUS. Erection of single-storey boot room extension. As part of the works, areas of existing rendered walling will be replaced with brickwork. Additional associated works included.
d) Aviation House The Street Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AQ Ref. No: SDNP/25/04997/FUL. Conversion of existing building to 1no. live/work unit with ancillary office space (Class E), garage, light industrial use (Class E), and storage and distribution use (Class B8) (part retrospective)
8) Village Hall – Events, floor, windows. Update.
9) Litter picking signs
10) Bus stop update
11) Community bus
12) Roundabout
13) Village party
14) Villages working together.
15) Insurance
16) Car parking
17) Items for next month’s Agenda
18) Dates of next month’s Meeting
C Warburton Clerk to the Council
Feb 09
Dear Poynings villagers,
Please let us have your thoughts on a village bus – owned and organised by Poynings Parish Council and driven and run by volunteers from the village. We could have a couple of regular runs each week and “to order” group runs. We’ve listened to the problems faced in terms of public transport in the village, so is this a viable solution? The PC is still pushing for the Number 17 bus route into the village, but the chances are not high.
Please complete the form at https://poyningsparishcouncil.com/index.php/poynings-minibus-survey/ ASAP to help the PC decide if this needs to be progressed, The subject will be on the agenda at the next PC meeting on Wednesday March 4th.
Jan 31
There are a few places left, get your ticket on the door. Cash or Card. Bar opens 7pm for 7.30 start.
It’s looking to be a great evening. Don’t worry, they don’t pick on people 😊
Hope to see you later.
Jan 22
Sit down, pop the kettle on, and read this.
ASK ALBERT is now a regular feature – and frankly, it’s becoming a public service.
Albert, everyone’s favourite agony aunt, is standing by to receive your problems, peccadilloes and petty village grievances… and then share them with a live audience before attempting to solve them. Emphasis on attempting.
📧 Got a conundrum?
Email he***@*************rt.com by Saturday 31st with “Dear Uncle Albert” in the subject line.
Ask for anonymity if you must… or be brave and give the village gossip mill a good workout.
Past letters have included:
Basically: anything goes. Albert is ready. Possibly too ready.
🎟️ But first – you’ll need a ticket.
👉 https://applause.org.uk/p616058
📍 Poynings Village Hall. 📅 Saturday 31st January 2026
What do you get?
People who’ve seen the show say:
⭐ “Truly hilarious.”
⭐ “Extremely entertaining.”
⭐ “A very superior event.”
⭐ “Fantastic night.”
January plans? Sorted.
Do it now. Get your tickets. You know you want to. 😏
Jan 15
Poynings Parish Council is currently in discussions with WSCC and the Number 17 bus company to explore ways to improve the bus service to Poynings. Proposals include upgrading the bus stop, installing a post and base on the opposite side of the road, and clearing the tree that currently obstructs the view when approaching from the Henfield direction. We are hopeful that these improvements can be achieved.
In addition, we have asked whether the route could be extended to the church to allow the bus to turn around and stop at the bus stop by the car park. As the route was previously reduced at Partridge Green because it was considered too long, we appreciate that this request may be challenging. However, it was agreed that evidence of local demand would strengthen our case.
We would therefore be very grateful if you could complete the following survey as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support
. https://poyningsparishcouncil.com/index.php/number-17-bus-in-poynings-survey/
Jan 12
ASK ALBERT is now a regular feature. Their own agony aunt Albert loves to hear all about your problems and will delight in sharing them with the audience before attempting to answer them.
email he***@*************rt.com with your conundrum before Saturday 31st with ‘Dear Uncle Albert’ in the subject field. Please ask for anonymity if you don’t wish everyone to know your name and sordid business. Or you could choose to be bold and give us all an opportunity to liven up the village gossip and social media pages. Previous letters to Albert have included topics as diverse as marital issues (mostly about malfunctioning and irritating spouses), local and often pointless village concerns and village interlopers. Anything goes – we look forward to the deluge!
But of course, you will have to get your tickets first at https://applause.org.uk/p616058
You will have an evening of comedy, audience interaction, songs, games and mayhem topped off with a sprinkling of Magic. And you will also be supporting Poynings village hall.
Do it now!
Jan 04
So, you are probably wondering what to do in January, that doesn’t involve spending a fortune going to Brighton or the Caribbean.
All you have to do is get a ticket to see Victor and Albert in Poynings Village Hall on Saturday 31st January 2026. SORTED.
You will get an evening of riotous comedy, audience interaction, songs, games and mayhem topped off with a sprinkling of Magic. And you will have that lovely feeling that you are supporting the village hall.
Here are some comments by others who have seen the show:
Fabulous.
Loved. Loved, loved your show.
Truly hilarious.
Extremely entertaining.
A very superior event.
Fantastic night.
So, do it now, get your tickets at https://applause.org.uk/p616058 , You know you want to! And you get to catch up on the Christmas gossip 😊
Jan 04
The next meeting of Poynings Parish Council is to be held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 7pm.
Agenda
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes
3. Matters Arising
4. MSDC and WSCC
5. Public Participation
6. Expenditure for Oct 2025 and Nov 2025
7. Planning applications
a. SDNP/25/03989/TCA|T1- Hawthorn hedge across rear boundary of car park, reduction in height to 1.5m. T2- Single large sycamore tree: reduction in height to 1.8m. T3- Group of 3 smaller sycamore trees: reduction in height to 1.8m. T4- Another group of 3 sycamore trees: reduction in height to 1.8m. T5- Two ash trees: full removal as both showing signs of ash dieback. T6- Norwegian maple: a crown raise by 4m on the north side. T7- Single sycamore tree: targeted pruning as it is encroaching onto a telegraph pole. Royal Oak Inn Poynings BN45 7AQ
Decision
b. SDNP/25/04042/TCA|T1 – Lime – Crown lift. Glebe Cottage The Street Poynings West Sussex BN45 7AQ
Decision
8. Asset register, Standing orders, Code of Conduct, Risk assessment. Financial Risk assessment. Update
9. Budget/Precept 2025-2026
10. Annual Parish Meeting
11. Village party and other events.
12. Update on Village Hall – floor etc
13. Cemetery wall
14. Litter picker volunteers.
15. Bus stop
16. Items for next meeting’s Agenda
17. Dates of next month’s Meetings
C Warburton
Clerk to the Council
Dec 18
I hope you have all packed your presents and posted your Christmas cards.
If not, here’s a great idea. Get someone a ticket to see Victor and Albert in Poynings Village Hall on Saturday 31st January 2026. It will be their best present ever!
They will get an evening of riotous comedy, audience interaction, songs, games and mayhem topped off with a sprinkling of Magic. And you will have that comforting feeling that you are supporting the village hall.
Here are some comments by others who have seen the show:
Fabulous.
Loved. Loved, loved your show.
Truly hilarious.
Extremely entertaining.
A very superior event.
Fantastic night.
So, do it now, get your tickets at https://applause.org.uk/p616058 , don’t forget one for yourself 😊
