I would like to correct the date of the meeting – the meeting is due to held on Thursday 22nd March 2018 – please accept my apologies for any confusion caused.
In addition West Sussex County Council have just released the following link for the online questionnaire
https://haveyoursay.westsussex.gov.uk/highways-and-transport/build-a-better-a27/
The Build a Better A27 Group have appointed a consultant Systra to look at the various options to improve the A27, consultation on these options is now taking place and as such the Parish Council is discussing this matter at the next parish council meeting which is due to take place on Thursday 27th March at Bracklesham Barn, Beech Avenue, Bracklesham.
It is very important that the Parish Council understands your concerns with regard to the proposals. Today’s edition of the Chichester Observer has several article on this issue:
https://www.chichester.co.uk/news/transport/a27-around-chichester-what-are-our-options-1-8416128
If you would like to see all the documents associated with this consultation they are available at East Wittering Library which is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 1pm-5pm and Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am-1pm.
The feedback form – which needs to be submitted by 29th March, to any of the following:
Chichester Observer offices Suite 3 First Floor, City Gates 2-4, Southgate Chichester West Sussex PO19 8DJ
West Sussex County Council
Chichester District Council
Wittering’s Library
Please note that the scoring system is 0 = limited impact through to 5 = significant impact.
We will have copies of this leaflet available at the meeting.
The Planning Meeting is due to take place on the same evening and representatives from Seaward Homes are attending the meeting to give a short presentation on their plans for the site.
The planning meeting commences at 6.45pm and the Full Council meeting will commence immediately after the planning meeting but no earlier than 7.15pm We hope you will be able to join us.
First Avenue, Batchmere – on Thursday 1 March an outbuilding was broken into and cabling was stolen. If you have any information please call Sussex Police on 101 and quote Serial number 0127 of 01/03.
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
RSPB Events for APRIL 2018
EARNLEY Saturday 7 April
Bird Walk on Medmerry with Chris Vine of the RSPB Chichester Local Group from 9.30 am until early afternoon. Meet in Earnley car park. Bring drink and snack. 01243 262833
CHICHESTER Thursday 26 April
Illustrated Talk by Marcus Ward on the ‘A Year in the Life of Normandy Marsh’ to the RSPB Chichester Local Group at The Pallant Suite, Masonic Hall, South Pallant, Chichester PO19 1SY
at 7.30pm.
Entrance £3-50 01243 262833 wheelchair access
IPING Wednesday 18 April
Day Walk on Iping Common and Stedham Common with Rob Yarham of the RSPB Chichester Local Group. Meet in Iping Common car park, Map Ref: SU852220,
at 10.00 am 01243 26283
SUSSEX WILDLIFE TRUST Events for APRIL 2018
SELSEY Saturday 7 April
Coffee Morning and Open Garden in aid of the Sussex Wildlife Trust at 28 Woodland Road Selsey PO20 0AL from 10.0 am until 12.00 noon. Bring’n’Buy, Cakes, Plants, Books and Raffle.
Entrance £1 01243 602303
CHICHESTER CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS Tasks for APRIL 2018
HEYSHOTT Sunday 8 April
Conservation – Chalk Downland Management with Ian Godfrey of the Chichester Conservation Volunteers on Heyshott Down from 10.00 am.
01243 782501 or 07746 749047
WOOLBEDING Sunday 15 April
Conservation – Dry Stone Walling on Woolbeding Common with Scott Robertson of the Chichester Conservation Volunteers from 10.00 am. 01243 552113 or 07815 021331
STEDHAM Sunday 29 April
Conservation – Heathland Management on Stedham Common with Scott Robertson of the Chichester Conservation Volunteers from 10.00 am. 01243 552113 or 07815 021331
Unfortunately the weather forecast is not in our favour with a 90% chance of rain. Not only will this make this uncomfortable for everyone it increases the risks of slipping and falling, the litter will be wet and most importantly the visibility will be reduced for the vehicles on the road and as we have no pavements it makes it too unsafe. Therefore we have decided to reschedule, a new date will be arranged for mid-march and we hope that you will be able to join us at this time.
Thank you for volunteering and we hope you will be able to join us in March
| Road Name | Batchmere Road | ||
| Village / Town / Parish | Almodington | ||
| Specific Location | Junction from third avenue to junction with Second Avenue | ||
| Type of TTRO | 14.2 road closure | ||
| Reason for TTRO | Operation watershed – install new iron culvert and new road gully | ||
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| The restriction will be effective | 24 hours | ||
| Diversion route (if applicable) | Batchmere Rd, Almodington Lane, Bookers Lane, Bell Lane, Main Rd, Sidlesham Lane & Vis Versa | ||
| Access arrangements | Resident access will be maintained to the north & south of works area | ||
| Applicant name | Tom Elphick – Landbuild | ||
| Applicant contact tel number | 07584 474 609 | ||
| Any other details | n/a | ||
RSPB Events for MARCH 2018
BURPHAM Sunday 4 March
Morning Bird Walk on The Burgh with Chris Furlepa of the RSPB Chichester Local Group. Meet end at T junction at top of hill, Map Ref: TQ042096 at 9.30 am. 01243 262833
NUTBOURNE Tuesday 13 March
Morning Bird Walk on Nutbourne Marsh with Carole Griffiths of the RSPB. Meet end of Farm Lane, Map Ref: SU775054 at 10.00 am. 01243 262833
CHICHESTER Thursday 22 March
Illustrated Talk by Mark Eade on ‘Thailand’ to the RSPB Chichester Local Group at The Pallant Suite, Masonic Hall, South Pallant, Chichester at 7.30 pm.
Entrance members £2-50/visitors £5-00 01243 262833 wheelchair access
ARUNDEL Saturday 24 March
Morning Bird Walk around The Dover with David Hart of the RSPB Chichester Local Group.
Meet at far end of the lane, Map Ref: SU061064 at 9.30 am 01243 262833
SUSSEX WILDLIFE TRUST Events for MARCH 2018
CHICHESTER Tuesday 27 March
Illustrated Talks by local wildlife enthusiasts/photographers to the Sussex Wildlife Trust, Friends Meeting House, Priory Road, Chichester at 7.30 pm
Entrance members £3-00/visitors £4 01243 262833 wheelchair access
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION
Bookers Lane, Earnley
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) Bookers Lane, Earnley from junction with Bell Lane to Almodington Lane is temporarily prohibited from 08/02/2018 09:30hrs until 09/02/2018 15:30hrs
The restriction will be in place day-time only 09:30hrs to 15:30hrs
This closure is necessary to allow BT to carry out overhead works on telegraph poles Emergency vehicle, Residential and Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times
The alternative route for traffic will be signed via Bracklesham Lane, Clappers Lane, Bookers Lane
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 BT 03700500792
Dated 19/01/2018
Matt Davey
Head of Highways and Transport
Calling all farmers, foresters, growers and producers, small rural businesses, visitor economy providers, rural community organisations and local authorities in the Coast to Capital LEP area.
With deadlines fast approaching, this workshop is an opportunity to find out more about the capital funding that is currently available to help you grow your business.
Meet representatives of the Rural Payments Agency/Defra, the local LEADER delivery team, the Coast to Capital Growth Hub, and the Rural West Sussex Partnership and learn about the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) from 10.00am to 1.00pm on Monday 19 February at Slinfold Village Hall, or Thursday 22 February 2018 at Dial Post Village Hall.
Find out if you are eligible and how much funding you could receive from one of the current rural funding opportunities; whether the RDPE Growth Programme, which currently has an Expression of Interest deadline of 31 May 2018 or local LEADER rural funding which is available for smaller grants across West Sussex and Surrey and a longer deadline. The funding teams will be able to advise what is best for your business and project requiring funding.
Afterwards, spend some time networking or meet the representatives for a 1-2-1 discussion about your particular capital funding needs and any questions you may have about the application process.
Monday 19 February 2018
10.00am – 1.00pm
Slinfold Village Hall, The Street, Slinfold, West Sussex RH13 0RP
Book your place on Eventbrite at https://rural-funding-19feb2018.eventbrite.co.uk
or
Thursday 22 February 2018
10.00am – 1.00pm
Dial Post Village Hall, Worthing Road, Dial Post, RH13 8NS
Book your place on Eventbrite at https://rural-funding-22feb2018.eventbrite.co.uk
These events are being organised by the Rural West Sussex Partnership whose aim is to bring together the key organisations that develop strategy and policy in West Sussex to ensure the best use of resources across the county to deliver projects and services in rural areas.
MORE INFORMATION
Where can I check that my business or organisation is in a designated rural area in the Coast to Capital region?
Check the location of your business or organisation against the RDPE Growth Programme map for the Coast to Capital LEP area on https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rdpe-growth-programme-rural-maps
For specific detailed geographic EAFRD/LEADER eligibility information, you will need to use the Defra Magic Mapping website at http://magic.defra.gov.uk
Details of how to find your location and add the EAFRD/LEADER eligibility overlays are available from your local Business Navigator at http://www.c2cbusiness.org.uk
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
For information on location, public transport options and parking, please visit http://slinfoldvillagehall.co.uk/location.html and http://www.dialpostvillagehall.co.uk/
What funds can I apply for?
The RDPE Growth Programme is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and three capital-only streams are currently open for expressions of interest, Business Development (general capital projects), Rural Tourism Infrastructure, and Food & Drink Processing, with minimum grants ranging from £75,000 and £100,000, at a notional 40% grant rate for commercial applicants.
LEADER awards grants from £2,500 to £50,000 (some projects may be funded in excess of £50,000) – mainly for capital projects. A maximum of 40% of total costs is a typical award. However, different grant rates apply, depending on the applicant and the nature of the proposals.
Can I book if I do not have access to Eventbrite?
If you are unable to make a booking through Eventbrite, please email your details and preferred date to
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