The next meeting of Poynings Parish Council is to be held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 2^nd March 2022 at 7pm.

Agenda

• Apologies for absence
• Minutes
• Matters Arising
• MSDC and WSCC
• Public Participation
• Expenditure for December 2021 and January 2022
• Planning applications
  Shepherds Hey The Street Poynings BN45 7AQ
  SDNP/21/05652/HOUS | Erection of single storey extension to east elevation, creation of new doorway to western elevation, and internal remodelling. (AMENDED DRAWINGS RECEIVED 02.02.2022)
  https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=R2BD5XTUFFR00&activeTab=summary
  b. . Aviation House. Poynings BN45 7AQ SDNP/21/06370/PRE | Retained employment floorspace (441sqm) divided into two units with flexible space and erection of 5 flats (4 x 2 bed and 1 x 1 bed) including a revised parking layout.
  Pre – application advice given.
  c. Wilton House The Street Poynings BN45 7AQ Commencement of underground drainage for approved extension planning ref: SDNP/20/00832/HOUS (Amended under: SDNP/20/03137/NMA) |
  Decision:
  Licencing Application.
  Poynings Grange Farm
• Dark skies
• Vice Chairman
• Standing Orders
• Queens Jubilee 2022 update
• Fibre Broadband update
• Items for next month’s Agenda
• Date of next month’s Meeting
  
  Colin Warburton – Clerk
  Tel: 01273 857024

There’s something irresistible about gazing up at a vast sky sparkling with stars. All you really need are warm clothes and a clear, dark sky which is why West Sussex is a particularly good choice. A good reason not to leave many lights on when it’s dark.

The area in and around Poynings is particularly beautiful and the Devils Dyke is even mentioned at https://www.experiencewestsussex.com/stargazing-at-devils-dyke/   

POYNINGS ROAD, POYNINGS
NOTICE IS hereby given that in pursuance of the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, the use of (and parking on) Poynings Road, Poynings from junction with Henfield Road to junction with Mill Lane is temporarily prohibited from 11/02/22 09:30am until 11/02/22 15:00pm
The restriction will be in place off peak only between 09.30-15.00
This closure is necessary to allow Balfour Beatty to undertake urgent carriageway pothole repairs on behalf of WSCC
Emergency vehicle, Residential and Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times
The alternative route for traffic will be signed on site
This restriction will be effective for a maximum of 5 days from the start date given above
Any queries about the effect of the closure on traffic using the highway please contact West Sussex County Council on 01243 642105
Any queries about the works please contact Balfour Beatty on 01243 642105

SADDLESCOMBE ROAD, NEWTIMBER
NOTICE IS hereby given that in pursuance of the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, the use of (and parking on) Saddlescombe Road, Newtimber from junction with Devils Dyke Road is temporarily prohibited from 11/02/22 09:30 am until 11/02/22 15:00pm.
The restriction will be in place off peak only between 09.30-15.00
This closure is necessary to allow Balfour Beatty to undertake urgent carriageway pothole repairs on behalf of WSCC
Emergency vehicle, Residential and Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times
The alternative route for traffic will be signed on site
This restriction will be effective for a maximum of 5 days from the start date given above
Any queries about the effect of the closure on traffic using the highway please contact West Sussex County Council on 01243 642105
Any queries about the works please contact Balfour Beatty on 01243 642105

To Celebrate the Queens platinum jubilee, Poynings Parish Council are having a village picnic in the Village Hall.
We will be lighting a beacon (not sure if the Queen will be doing it in person), there will also be a piper and a local band to keep you entertained.

More details to follow, watch this space!

Mid Sussex District Council, in collaboration with ShopAppy.com, is inviting local shops and traders to join the collective local shopping and business website at no cost for the first 12 months.

 High Street shops and local businesses across the UK face an uncertain future as more and more consumer spend goes to the online giants.  Mid Sussex is now fighting back with the launch of local virtual high streets making it easier for people to shop closer to home. The Council is enabling our independent shops and businesses to join the collective, local shopping and business website Shopappy.com at no cost, for the first 12 months.

ShopAppy.com traders will have a virtual presence which boosts their shops and services, making it easier for everyone to support their own local High Street from the comfort of their sofas, as well as visiting in person. To sign up just contact Jane Stewart at shoplocal@shopappy.com or call her on 07770 655 302.

Councillor Stephen Hillier, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth explained: “We are really pleased to be able to offer 12 months free to our local businesses who sign up to this innovative platform as part of our support for local Mid Sussex businesses.

“ShopAppy gives local High Streets a presence on the internet, giving traders a chance to tell everyone about their goods and services. Whether the spend is on the High Street or online, shoppers can pick up purchases or have them delivered knowing their spend will go to local businesses. The key thing is for shops and traders to get signed up as soon as they can to the online local marketplace and take full advantage. Once we have a good number signed up, we will work with ShopAppy to promote the site to residents and encourage them to support our local economy.”

Traders on the platform are also supported throughout the year to join in high profile national campaigns run by ShopAppy, such as ‘Love Local Day’. Mid Sussex District Council are supporting this year’s campaign and encourage people to nominate their favourite local business online by 12^th February 2022. All local businesses can take part, not only those signed up to the site. Just visit ShopAppy.com/love-local-day-2022 for details.

The founder of ShopAppy.com, Dr Jackie Mulligan, says: 
“We’re very excited to be working across Mid Sussex and partnering with the Council on the launch of ShopAppy.com here. It could not be a more critical time for businesses to work together and make it easier for local people to spend closer to home. When we spend local, our spend stays local and it’s better for the planet – so whether you use ShopAppy to browse and go in person or to book something or shop online, you can easily help the area in which you live – because where you spend matters for local jobs, local businesses and the community.” 

This initiative is being made possible by the Government’s Welcome Back Fund with funding from the European Regional Development Fund.