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The county’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, has launched a public consultation today (Monday 28 July) inviting residents to have their say on how people who commit anti-social behaviour (ASB) are dealt with.

Community remedy, which is part of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act (2014), is designed to introduce simpler and more effective powers for tackling lower level crimes. It is also designed to provide victims, should they want it, a say in how an offender will make amends for the matter if the crime warrants an out of court settlement.

From October this year victims of crime will be able to choose from a list of options and police officers will be responsible for ensuring the reparation is administered. This may include compensation for damage caused or repairing the damage themselves, such as removing graffiti.

Mrs Bourne is seeking the opinions of residents and partners on what these options should be in Sussex, to ensure they reflect the views of local people and businesses.

Once the consultation is completed the Commissioner will work with Sussex Police to develop a community remedy that both reflects the wishes of local people and is practical, effective and proportionate.

Commenting on the consultation Mrs Bourne said: “This new legislation supports the priorities in the Sussex Police & Crime Plan, which sets out a more locally-driven and victim-centred approach to criminal justice.

The results of a recent poll on my website showed that anti-social behaviour is one of the biggest concerns for local people, with littering, drug and alcohol misuse, and inconsiderate driving and parking topping the list of issues local people are experiencing most often.

“I am determined to ensure that the community remedy in Sussex reflects the views of local people. Policing and crime in Sussex is everybody’s business and I urge as many people as possible to have their say by responding to the consultation.”

The consultation will close at midnight on 30 September 2014. A survey can be completed online athttp://www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk/, which gives respondents a list of options to consider as well as space for further suggestions.

Hard copies are being distributed at a number of public engagement events around the county and can also be requested from the Commissioner’s office by calling 01273 481561 or in writing to: Office of the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, Sackville House, Brooks Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FZ.

Yesterday application 14/00457/OUT went before Chichester District Council Planning Committee who unanimously resolved to oppose the application.  The applicant have already lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate as the District Council had not made its decision within the required time limit.

By opposing the application it means the District Council will be opposing the application on three points:

1. Density of dwellings
2. Traffic
3. Unsustainable in particular the lack of local employment

The Parish Council working with local residents associations will continue to vigorously object to this application.

However, the applicants have already submitted a further application please take the time to review this application  14/01806/OUT and submit your comments.

You are invited to
meet your local councillors and share a drink with them
The Annual Meeting
of Parish Electors of Earnley
is to be held on Thursday 29th MAY 2014
in the Community Room
at Bracklesham Barn Beech Avenue PO20 8HU
At 7.00pm
In the coming year, we intend to develop a Community Led Plan but we need your help to guide us.
Representatives from West Sussex County Council & Chichester District Council will be present to help answer your questions. What is important to you and what would you like to see in the future?

There will also be a presentation from the Flood Prevention Group on the work achieved and that to be completed.

We also have an exhibition by Poppy Scott, Home Energy Efficiency Officer, giving advice on Tariff Comparison, Oil Clubs and Energy Efficiency measures.

The evening will begin with the Chairman’s review of your work over the past year, We hope that you can help us to formulate our goals for the coming year.

We look forward to seeing you. If require any further information please do not hesitate to
contact the Parish Clerk.

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION

Almodington Lane, Bracklesham Bay

 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

Almodington Lane, Bracklesham Bay between Bookers Lane and Eaton Lane is temporarily prohibited from 22^nd April 2014.

 This closure is necessary to allow BT safe access to replace telegraph pole

 It is anticipated the works will be completed in 1 day.

Emergency vehicle, Residential and Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

 This notice will be effective for a maximum of 5 days from the 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 A-Plant Lux Traffic Control on 0370 0500792

Dated 8^th April 2014

Geoff Lowry

Head of Highways and Transport

 

The Parish Council is working with the local District and County Councillors to resolve the many issues relating to the inadequacies of the local sewage network served by the Sidlesham Water Treatment Works. District Councillor Graeme Barrett has registered a formal complaint to the Consumer Council for Water. Local Councillors and Chichester District Council Officers have also met with representatives from Southern Water.

To support the work currently being undertaken by local Councillors on your behalf, residents and businesses in the Parish are requested to provide a catalogue of incidents affecting your properties and businesses over the past couple of years. With this evidence, a clear case can be put to Southern Water from which remedial action can be planned and taken, thus safeguarding your properties in the future.

The problems being experienced by Earnley residents are similar to those of residents in the adjoining Parishes of Birdham, East Wittering/Bracklesham and West Wittering, those served by the Western Sector of the network.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could, as soon as possible, provide examples of incidents affecting your homes or businesses to Southern Water Customer Services   and copy to Consumer Council for Water referencing Incident Reference Number 140103-000019.