Do you ever try to figure out who’s responsible for fixing a pothole, collecting your bins, or approving a planning application, you’re not alone. Local government can sometimes feel very complex—lots of tiers, not always clear on who does what. That’s where talk of reorganisation and devolution comes in… The idea is that this will [...]
Dear Parish, Welcome to the April edition of my monthly newsletter reporting back what I have been up to here in West Sussex or in Westminster. I’m sending it a few days before the start of the month as it’s been a busy March and I’m conscious some will be away or looking forward [...]
14-2-public-notice Council will make and will be operative at the location and on the dates and times indicated. Please click the following link to see the public notice: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1139/14-2-public-notice_147181225_4036624_bec20ee717.pdf If you have any comments to make regarding the notice or are unable to open this document, please respond with history to this e-mail to ttro@westsussex.gov.uk Please [...]
West Sussex local authorities were expecting a decision from the Government on local government reorganisation in our area by the end of March. The Government issued an update yesterday. They have not made a decision on which unitary solution to apply in Sussex and instead have confirmed they will be running a second consultation on plans [...]
People in West Sussex can now have their say on the future of local government in the county. West Sussex County Council is urging interested parties, including residents, businesses and organisations, to take part in government-run consultations open from today. Views gathered in the consultations will influence ministers’ decisions on the way local government in [...]
‘BRAKE - Road Safety Week’ (16th-22nd November) “Safe vehicles (by this, we mean all motorised vehicles) are designed to prevent road crashes and protect people inside and outside the vehicle if a crash does happen”. BRAKE (The Road Safety Charity) is launching Road Safety Week from 16th-22nd November. The theme this year is ‘Safe Vehicles [...]
🌟 JPYC Autumn Update: Growth, Inclusion & Community Spirit 🌟 As we step into autumn, we’re thrilled to share highlights from a vibrant and impactful quarter at JPYC. Our youth service continues to thrive, with over 100 young people engaged and 96 formally registered. From summer adventures to exciting plans for the months ahead, here’s [...]
Please note that the pathway around the recreation ground at Upper Beeding will be resurfaced in the next few weeks apologies for any inconvenience this causes. It is hoped that works will be carried out after the school run in the morning and before the afternoon run. The works will take 5 days.
Upcoming national test on 7 September 2025 The government will be carrying out a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts system on 7 September 2025 at 3pm. The test alert will be sent to all compatible 4G and 5G mobile phones and compatible tablets across the UK. This follows the first successful national test in April 2023. [...]