‘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
Midhurst Green Volunteers – Dates for Working Parties to March 2025
Midhurst Green Volunteers have finalised dates for working parties around the Parish for the first quarter of 2025.
More volunteers are always needed and welcome, please email parishclerk@easebourne.org if you are available on any of the proposed dates and we can put you in touch with them.
| Date | Location | Meeting Point |
|---|---|---|
| 14th January | North Bridge Plus Dodley Lane to Medical Centre | South side of bridge |
| 18th January | Dodsley Lane | Corner of Dodsley Lane & Wheelbarrow Castle |
| 8th February | Easebourne Lane | Corner of Easebourne Lane & Wheelbarrow Castle |
| 22nd February | High Path | High Path by football pitch |
| 1st March | A286 from Hollist Lane North | Corner of Hollist Lane & Dodsley Lane |
| 8th March | Wheelbarrow Castle | Corner of Wheelbarrow Castle & Cowdray Road |
Christmas Waste Collections
It’s that time of year again! 🎄🎁📦
Chichester District Council have announced their revised waste collection days as below. Any extra waste from the holiday period will be picked up by collection crews on the first collection after Christmas. If residents have any extra recycling, they need to ensure that it is kept dry in a loosely tied black sack and placed next to their recycling bin on the day of collection.
There will also be changes to clinical waste collections, with affected residents to be contacted directly.
Don’t forget you can get reminders of which bin needs to go out on which day if you download the Chichester District Council app. 
Pest Control Advice for Easebourne Residents
There have been increased reports of pest activity in the Parish in the last few months and as a result the Council has received the following form Chichester District Council to help advise concerned Parishioners.
Owners and property occupiers have a legal responsibility under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 to keep land free of rats and mice, or if rats or mice are present in substantial numbers, to report infestations to the local authority.
Chichester District Council no longer provides a pest control service, so we recommend contact is made with a private pest control company to deal with any pest infestations. Further information is available on our website – Pest control – Chichester District Council
In order to control rats, further information is available at the following link – Pest Advice for Controlling Brown Rats
To prevent rat infestations, the following measures are recommended:
- Pest treatments are available through High Street outlets, should a household choose to conduct their own baiting. However, the benefit from using an accredited contractor includes the stronger bait they are able to safely use and also the experience they bring.
- Rats require three basic elements to exist; harbourage, water and food. Keeping gardens clear from rubbish and overgrown areas reduces harbourage. The removal of bird feeding and open, unsecure, compost bin cuts down the availability of a food source. If you have your own animals, it is essential that areas are kept clean and all food sources are secure. Food should not be left out unattended.
- Eliminate any harbourage points such as sealing gaps around pipes and under sheds; rats only need a gap of 15mm to gain entry.
- Remove potential nesting sites by keeping yards and gardens clean and tidy, by cutting back overgrown areas and clearing any piles of wood/debris.
- Ensure that drain inspection covers are in a good state of repair.
- Cover any household waste where Brown Rats can get access to it, close dustbin lids and cover compost heaps.
- If you feed garden birds, do not do this to excess and use a bird table or feeder basket if possible.
Green Volunteers do it again…
Did you spot the Midhurst Green Volunteers this weekend?
Even if you didn’t see them in action, if you walk along High Path you can’t fail to notice what a difference a day makes! The Green Volunteers did an amazing job cutting back over a tonne of green waste all along High Path, from Dodsley Grove to the turning into Riverbank Surgery.
All this with only a handful of volunteers and it took them over 4 hours start to finish.
The team are back in Easebourne for the next 2 Saturdays, the 17th meeting at the corner of Wheelbarrow Castle and Dodsley Lane, and on the 24th meeting at the bottom of Hollist Lane to tackle the upper section of High Path. We could really do with some extra hands so if you can spare an hour or two on a Saturday morning please go along with a pair of gloves at the ready! They start from around 8am but if you’re not an early bird don’t worry, you can still join in a little later!
The full MGV schedule can be found here: Programme 2024 – Midhurst Green Volunteers
Oh what a Fete that was!
What an amazing day we had in Easebourne Park last weekend for the combined PTA and Parish Council Fete in the Park! After a slightly damp start the sun shone, the people came out and much fun was had!
Live music from the B3’s and local super talented Ellie Baker, lots of raffles, tombola’s, BBQ, bar, Pimms, cakes and ice-cream. Children could go for a donkey ride, a go-cart race or a scooter experience! Fun races, a dog show and dance classes all took place in the Events corner.
A big BIG thank you to the PTA for all their hard work in pulling together the packed day, including the team of volunteers who showed up at 7.30am and stayed all day, the FrEP teams who set up, cleared up and litter picked and to everyone of course who visited and helped raise a huge amount of extra money for the School.
Same time next year we hope!!
Fete in the Park
A date for your diary in July!
NEW for 2024 – Fete in the Park – an event organised by the PTFA and Easebourne Parish Council, taking place in Easebourne Park on Sunday 7th July from 11am until 3pm.
Join us for live music in The Roundhouse, a dog show, inflatables, stalls, tombola, raffles, go-karts, dancing, scooter workshop, BBQ, Pimms tent, ice-cream, refreshments, face painting and MORE!
More details about what’s on and when can be found on the leaflet recently posted through your doors and we’ll share more details on here in the coming weeks!
Tiered seating work – an update
UPDATE 17th May – work continues on the tiered seating and we apologise that it’s taking a little longer than expected, not helped by some poor weather. But things are progressing well and we expect it to be completed by the end of Wednesday 22nd May. The area will remain cordoned off for a week or so afterwards to allow the turf time to settle.
We’re thrilled to confirm that work to create the tiered seating facing The Roundhouse has begun today and is expected to take around 1 week. The area will be fenced off during the work and we apologise for any inconvenience if you are intending to visit the Park during this time.
A local groundworks company will construct 4 tiers either side of a new central set of steps, cut out of the bank and supported by oak sleepers. A low fence will surround the top and outer sides of the tiers.
This project has been a Parish Council plan for a while and now that more and more people use the Park, and following the success of recent events in The Roundhouse, we feel that now is the time to implement the plan.
The cost of this project will be entirely met by recent grant bids won by the Council.