2012 News Archive

7/1/2012 - Gay Street Closure
Gay Street will be closed during the day for the week of 9th January for essential road repairs. Official noticeAcrobat icon

11/1/2012 - Notice of Parish Council Election
An election will take place on Thursday 16th February 2012 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councillor Parker. Closing date for nominations is 20th January 2012. Official noticeAcrobat icon

18/1/2012 - Noticeboard Vandalism
Due to vandalism of the Noticeboard in the main recreaton ground, off Link Lane, it will not be possible to post notices, including Agendas, at this location until further notice. All Agendas continue to be available on the noticeboards in the Lower Street Car Park, Bus Stop opposite Sainsburys, Nutbourne and via the Meetings and Minutes link on the left.

25/1/2012 - Parish Council Election
One nomination has been received for the election of a Parish Councillor on 16th February.The official notice is posted on the Noticeboards

25/1/2012 - Digital Switchover
The date for the Digital Switchover in this area has now been confirmed as 29th February 2012. The Switchover Help Scheme is run by the BBC and is there to help everyone aged 75 and over or those eligible disabled. If you know someone who may be eligible, make sure they get the help they are entitled to and tell them to call free on 0800 40 85 900

25/1/2012 - Parish Council Election
One nomination has been received for the election of a Parish Councillor on 16th February. Official notice

31/01/2012 - Register Support for Faster Broadband in Your Area
West Sussex – Better Connected and its private sector partners will be working to provide access to broadband in all parts of the County by April 2015 and access to superfast broadband to 90% of premises by the same date. This means that by April 2012, every house and business will have the opportunity to connect to the internet via broadband using a commercial supplier. West Sussex – Better Connected are now encouraging all residents and business in West Sussex to register support for faster broadband online at www.westsussex-betterconnected.org.uk. Registering your support does not commit you to sign up to any new service. Communities that demonstrate the strongest support are likely to be included in the earlier stages of the Broadband Improvement Programme.

31/1/2012 - Parish Council Election
The election for the vacancy of Parish Councillor is uncontested and Mr Martin Dale is duly elected. Official Notice

03/02/2012 - Hippo Salt Bag Distrbution
Horsham District Council have advised that the forecast from the Met Office for the next 2 to 5 days predicts that the snow for Saturday will be accompanied by rain and followed by warmer temperatures and more rain. They feel that it is unlikely we will experience the disruptive and prolonged conditions of previous years. HDC will therefore continue to monitor the situation but will not be starting the mass distribution of bulk bags of salt at this present time.

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16/02/2012 - DC/11/0952 Land North of Highfield, Stane Street, Pulborough
This application for 103 dwellings at will be considered by Horsham District Council at the Development Control (South) Meeting on Tuesday 21st February 2012.The Recommendation for the Committee is to grant outline consent subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure contributions in respect of air quality monitoring, community facilities, transport infrastructure, education, fire and rescue and the provision of open space, fire hydrants and a public footpath. Any member of the public wishing to speak at the meeting must contact HDC on 01403 215598 by midday on Friday 17th February The full agenda and relevant reports may be found at www.horsham.gov.uk/council/agendas-reports