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The NEW LOOK Easebourne Magazine has landed!

It’s here!

The new look Easebourne Magazine. Featuring brand new businesses, old favourites; MADhurst, What’s Ons,  Books, History,  Hampshire Open Studios, the King Edward VII Estate, Gardening, Church News, Parish Council News, Cowdray Estate, The Midhurst Society and much, much more.

If you subscribed to the previous version you would have already received it in your letterbox. But if not then it’s available now at Easebourne Stores and Cowdray Farm Shop. Full of useful information and contacts. If you’d like a copy or would like to subscribe (£6.00 a year within Easebourne or Midhurst) email easebournemagazine@btinternet.com

The NEW LOOK Easebourne Magazine has landed!2023-07-18T15:12:21+01:00

Park equipment replacements

You may have noticed that some work was taking place in the Park today, replacing the toddler swings, replacing the trampolines and some of the safety matting on other equipment. Thank you for your patience if something has not been available during your visit. There are a few more pieces of work to complete but things should all be fully operational very soon!

 

Park equipment replacements2023-06-28T16:53:02+01:00

Coffee in the Park

Sadly it looks like Tom and The Goatbox will not be joining us in the Park over the summer. Although feedback to him and us was fantastic and people seemed to love him being there, there just wasn’t a sufficient level of business to make it viable for him to continue.

We’re hoping to convince him to come back for specific weekends, maybe Bank Holidays, but we’re also looking at other options.

Coffee in the Park2023-06-24T09:32:14+01:00

SDNPA press release – 22nd June – Road to re-open 23rd June

Here is the latest press release from the SDNPA, issued today, 22nd June:

Work to shore up fire-damaged buildings in Midhurst completed ahead of schedule and road to reopen

“We are pleased to announce that the seven-week programme to shore up the fire damaged listed buildings in Midhurst which began on 15 May will be completed 10 days ahead of schedule.
The work has included shoring up the listed buildings affected and taking down the three large chimneys which were at serious risk of uncontrolled collapse.

The side elevation of the Angel Hotel has also been safely shored up to enable vehicle access to the residents of Angel Yard, which is directly behind the hotel. The final, legally required structural safety inspections have taken place to approve the work, and the hoarding around the scaffolding has been put in place.

This Friday morning (23 June) we will officially hand over to West Sussex County Council as the Highways Authority, to enable them to reopen the road in both directions. West Sussex County Council have confirmed that they will reopen the road late this
Friday evening (23 June)

SDNPA press release – 22nd June – Road to re-open 23rd June2023-07-18T15:12:44+01:00

The Angel Update – SDNPA 15th June

This is the update from the SDNPA issued on the 15th June:”Most recently the work has focused on the three large chimneys of the listed buildings which were left at serious risk of uncontrolled collapse after the fire. All three chimneys have now been successfully taken down to a safe level.

The seven-week programme (from 15 May) is well on track. The next phase of the shoring up will be to complete the internal scaffolding and fixings. Once this is completed, final, legally required structural safety inspections will need to be carried out and the hoarding around the scaffolding built.

Once the hoarding is completed, the National Park Authority will hand over to West Sussex County Council to carry out the necessary road safety and traffic management work so that the road can be reopened in both directions.

We would like to thank the people of  Midhurst who have rallied to support our contractors over the last week. Together we have been working hard to ensure that Midhurst can reopen as soon as possible.”

We have produced an FAQs specifically around the shoring up work and this can be found at www.southdowns.gov.uk/midhurst-fire-updates/

The multi-agency recovery group has also created a more detailed FAQs, prepared by Chichester District Council which includes information about business support and highways issues.

The FAQs can be found here: www.chichester.gov.uk/article/37648/Midhurst-fire-Frequently-asked-questions

The Angel Update – SDNPA 15th June2023-06-27T11:01:45+01:00

Damaged Bus Shelter – update

Following a collision, the bus shelter on the A286 just north of Kings Drive was damaged beyond repair and has since been removed.

We now have approval from the insurance companies involved to proceed with it’s replacement. This has already been ordered and we are expecting installation towards the end of July or early August. We will try to bring that forward if we possibly can.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Damaged Bus Shelter – update2023-06-15T16:40:12+01:00

The Angel Update – SDNPA 7th June

We apologise for the delay in uploading the latest press release from the SDNPA, issued on the 7th June:

“Work has continued apace on the scaffolding to support the façade of the Angel Inn and the adjoining listed buildings with contractors now working extended days until 7pm.

The seven-week programme (from 15 May) is currently on track.

Unfortunately, we are saddened to report that the contractors, who are working long days to get the work completed as soon as possible, are facing a daily barrage of shouting and abuse from a small section of the public. This has meant that the contractors, who were staying in a local business in Midhurst while doing the work, have now been forced to move to accommodation outside of Midhurst, increasing their travel time and meaning less revenue to local businesses.

Last night there was an attack on the security guard by two members of the public, who we understand used cutters to attempt to enter the compound. The incident resulted in the security guard being taken to hospital for an injury sustained. The incident is now being investigated by Sussex Police. Additional security has been provided, including regular dog patrols.

We continue to be committed to securing the listed buildings as safely and as quickly as possible, which will enable West Sussex County Council to reopen the road. While we fully understand the frustrations felt by the local community and businesses, we cannot ask hard-working contractors to face daily abuse and physical attack. We are therefore making a plea to everyone to let the contractors get on peacefully with the much-needed work.

We will continue to provide weekly updates on progress.  Once the work is completed, we will hand over to West Sussex County Council, as the Highways Authority, to reopen the road.”

We have produced an FAQs specifically around the shoring up work and this can be found at www.southdowns.gov.uk/midhurst-fire-updates/

A more detailed FAQs, prepared by Chichester District Council which includes information about business support and highways issues. The FAQs can be found here: www.chichester.gov.uk/article/37648/Midhurst-fire-Frequently-asked-questions 

The Angel Update – SDNPA 7th June2023-06-19T07:57:16+01:00

Summer in Easebourne Park

Easebourne Park was looking fabulous in the sunshine today, with the new Roundhouse Roof and  our Eco-loo.

It takes a lot of work to keep the Park looking as good as it does. Some of this work is carried out by contractors but a lot of smaller jobs are undertaken by an amazing team of volunteers – Friends of Easebourne Parish – who trim, chop, tidy, plant, water and litter pick!

Lead by Frank, it’s a small team but they do a fantastic job keeping the Park (and other areas of the village) looking it’s best for everyone else to enjoy. If you can lend a hand with some of their tasks, please do get in touch with the Parish Council or frepsec@btinternet.com

Summer in Easebourne Park2023-07-18T15:12:52+01:00

The Angel Update – SDNPA 2nd June

Work to install support scaffolding is well under way and on schedule.

This week specialist contractors have completed scaffolding on the side wall of the Angel Inn. Contractors are also making good progress on installing the scaffolding to support the façade of the Angel Inn.

Next week work will begin to install support scaffolding on the adjacent building and contractors will be working longer days until 7pm.

A number of chimneys will then have to be demolished, or removed down to a safe height, as they are at risk of uncontrolled collapse.

The seven-week programme (from 15 May) is on track, and we will continue to provide weekly updates on progress.  Once the work is completed, we will hand over to West Sussex County Council, as the Highways Authority, to reopen the road.

We have produced an FAQs specifically around the shoring up work and this can be found at www.southdowns.gov.uk/midhurst-fire-updates/

The multi-agency recovery group has also created a more detailed FAQs, prepared by Chichester District Council which includes information about business support and highways issues. The FAQs can be found here: www.chichester.gov.uk/article/37648/Midhurst-fire-Frequently-asked-questions  

Please note the SDNPA is dealing specifically with the shoring up of the buildings and the relevant planning issues only.

The Angel Update – SDNPA 2nd June2023-06-11T15:40:53+01:00
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