North Mill Bridge Road Closure
WSCC Highways have confirmed that the bridge will be closed from 8pm tonight to remove concrete barriers and complete lining work. All being well, the road will be reopened once the lining work is complete this evening. A diversion will be in place and signs will be put out to deter the use of Hollist Lane.
North Mill Bridge Repairs Almost Complete
The following has been received from West Sussex Highways regarding the repairs to the North Mill Bridge. Not long to go until back to normal.
Works have progressed well on the bridge this week and, all being well, it is anticipated that they will be completed on 1 April.
We have planned a road closure the evening/night of the 1 April to remove the concrete barriers and complete the new lining on the bridge. This lining scheme will remove the centre line and mark the edge of the carriageway so as to provide further warning to motorists of the narrower width.
North Mill Bridge Update 24/3
Easebourne Parish Council received the following update from West Sussex Highways this morning –
I can confirm that the stone for North Mill Bridge is being delivered to site today and the concrete barriers will be moved overnight to provide the necessary working room for the stonemason. We anticipate the work will be completed towards the end of next week. Once the bridge repairs have been carried out the lining work on the road itself will be undertaken overnight and the lights will be removed from site.
Missing defibrillator equipment
We are missing some equipment from the defibrillator cabinet located in the phone box on the A286 near Egmont Road. Have you used it? Have you seen it? Please urgently get in touch with us if the answer to either of those questions is a yes!
Subsidised Fruit Trees!
Would you like a high quality apple or cherry tree at a heavily subsidised price?
Newly formed Greenheal is a local environmental charity offshoot from Easebourne and Lodsworth Parish councils and is focused on delivering projects which enhance and protect the environment in our parishes. Greenheal is making available high quality apple and cherry fruit trees at the heavily discounted price of £15 per tree. Each tree comes with planting instructions and you can order one via the new Greenheal website www.greenheal.org.uk or you can contact Elaine Roberts Grimsey on 07976 722109. The trees will be ready for collection from 10am on Saturday 22nd March in the car park at Easebourne Park by Easebourne Primary School.
Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation
The public consultation is now open to have your say on the future of Local Government in West Sussex. Please follow this link for full details and instructions on how to respond
Future of local government in Sussex – West Sussex County Council
‘Let’s Talk: Housing’ — Have your say on new Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy for the Chichester District
Chichester District Council is asking for people’s views on the aims and actions proposed for its new Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, as part of a public consultation that will run until Monday 3 March.
The new strategy, which covers the period 2025 to 2030, looks at how the council will work with partners to prevent people from becoming homeless; create and retain affordable housing for young people and families; address the housing needs of older people; and improve housing standards for all of its residents.
To have your say, take part in the quick online survey at: https://letstalk.chichester.gov.uk/housing/participate. For more information, including a range of frequently asked questions and to view the draft strategy, visit: https://letstalk.chichester.gov.uk/housing. Anyone that needs a paper copy of the survey can contact letstalk@chichester.gov.uk
EV Charging Points to be Installed
The Council has received notification that the proposed installation of EV charging points on Cowdray Road has been approved and works will begin at the end of the month.
Should you have any queries please direct them to evchargingpoints@westsussex.gov.uk