The number of Covid-19 cases in West Sussex remains higher than the national average and the latest data, as of Saturday November 20, further reinforces that the pandemic is far from over.

Some areas within West Sussex are currently experiencing some of the highest Covid-19 rates in the country amongst young people.

To help tackle high case rates, a Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) has been deployed in Mid-Sussex located at Haywards Heath until Thursday December 9. 

This is to give easier access to those that need a Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.

If you need a PCR test, please book your test in the usual way through the NHS Test and Trace site (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/get-tested-for-coronavirus/) or by calling 119.

We are also encouraging people to regularly test with the rapid lateral flow device (LFD) even if they don’t have symptoms.

You can collect your test kits by visiting Asymptomatic testing – West Sussex County Council (www.westsussex.gov.uk/communitytesting )

Please remember to register your result.

If you receive a positive result, from an LFD test, it’s important that you follow this up with a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.

For more information about getting tested please visit our website  www.westsussex.gov.uk/communitytesting.

Please continue to follow the hands, face, space and fresh air guidance, which was crucial to bringing us out of previous restrictions, to help reduce the numbers of positive cases.

Please visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/coronavirus to find the local Covid-19 cases summary

An Extraordinary meeting of Poynings Parish Council to be held in the village Hall on Monday 29^th November 2021 at 7pm.

Agenda

1. Apologies for Absence
2. Minutes
3. Planning

New planning applications
a. SDNP/21/05346/HOUS | Erection of a double garage with extended hardstanding | 1 School Cottages Poynings Road Poynings BN45 7AL
https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=R1DX0BTUMO600&activeTab=summary

b. SDNP/21/05652/HOUS | Erection of single storey extension to east elevation, creation of new doorway to western elevation, and internal remodelling | 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 | Shepherds Hey The Street Poynings BN45 7AQ (southdowns.gov.uk)

c. SDNP/21/05567/FUL | Erection of a barn for the storage of forestry equipment and machinery and dry storage of materials produced on site |.Pondtail Wood Muddleswood Road Albourne West Sussex.
https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=R21HHITUN0K00

Mr John Digby
Chair of the Council

Mid-Sussex District Council and Balfour Beatty will be delivering a fibre optic duct network increasing digital connectivity into the villages of Fulking and Poynings over the coming months of November through to January, as a result of these works lane closures and road closures will be required.         

Apologies for the short notice, they have had to realign permits due to external issues and will now be working this Saturday and Sunday on Poynings Road with traffic light controlling the flow.             

Colin PPC Clerk

Due to personal reasons, the Meeting for tonight has been cancelled.

The new date/venue will be published as soon as possible.

Colin Warburton
Clerk

Sad to say that Peter Griffiths died on Saturday. He had not been particularly unwell but as you may know, he has long suffered with his shoulder and had been living somewhat in the twilight after his wife’s death. He gave long and notable service as our County Councillor and I know the Downland villages were always close to Peter’s heart.
There will be a memorial service for Peter in the Spring. As soon as I have more details, I will update you