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New tiered seating for Easebourne Park

The Parish Council are very excited to announce that work will begin at the end of April to create natural tiered seating within the grass bank facing The Roundhouse in Easebourne Park.
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.
New tiered seating for Easebourne Park2024-03-28T18:08:03+00:00

Donations for Easebourne Park

Did you know you can now very easily make a small donation for the maintenance and future development of our award-winning village Park?

We know how much Easebourne Park is loved and enjoyed by people, with it’s open space, play equipment, stunning Roundhouse and now it’s award-winning eco loos. But what you might not appreciate is how much the Park now costs to keep it looking it’s best.

We budget for essential costs and collect our annual precept from Chichester District Council, but any extra funds that we can raise will mean we can do even more things and create an even better environment for our residents.

If you enjoy visiting the Park and feel like making a small extra donation for its upkeep, you can do so online or by scanning the QR code that will soon be appearing at the entrances to the Park.

You can make a donation here 

Donations for Easebourne Park2024-03-18T17:24:08+00:00

Minor damage to the Loo means short closure

Update 24th Jan – the damage caused to the loo door is more significant that originally thought and due to ongoing windy weather forecast for Thursday and into Friday, we have taken the decision to keep both loos closed until Saturday 27th Jan. As well as scheduling the repair, we are also looking at how the doors can be strengthened. We apologise for any inconvenience.

During the very windy weather the Eco-loo has suffered some damage to the door. With the forecasted high winds again in the next 24/36 hours, and whilst the door is repaired, the loo will be closed. We expect things to be open again during Wednesday. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Minor damage to the Loo means short closure2024-01-24T17:51:31+00:00

Eco Loo update to opening

Easebourne Park Loos opening times
Further to the post earlier this week, the Parish Council have now reviewed the additional budget required to keep one of the loos open over the autumn/winter months. It has been agreed to trial keeping one loo open 7 days a week, during the hours of daylight. This will happen until at least the end of this year and perhaps beyond.
If we are to maintain at least 1 loo open 365 days a year we will need to find an additional £2000 over and above what we had previously budgeted. This potentially means as we review our precept requirements for 2024 we would have to increase the overall contribution required from future Council tax revenues.
Eco Loo update to opening2023-10-12T14:03:08+01:00

Eco Loo opening times

Easebourne Park Loos opening times
Following some community feedback, the Parish Council are reviewing the seasonal closing of the park loos. Presently it is scheduled that both loos will close on 30 October. It’s possible that one loo can remain open for longer, but that does have financial implications outside of the current budget. This is currently being reviewed and we will revert with any revised decisions/dates shortly.
Eco Loo opening times2023-10-09T18:39:35+01:00

Picnic in the Park THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY!

It’s almost that time of year again, our FREE annual Picnic in the Park is back, this coming Bank Holiday Monday!

From 12 until 4pm, there will be live music in The Roundhouse by local duo Chloe & Tom and also we welcome back the B3’s who played for us a few years ago.

We will have Laura and her horsebox from Midhurst based Pinders Patisserie with barista drinks and her homemade bakes, plus De Luca Ice-cream and FREE soft drinks for kids.

The forecast looks good, so pack a picnic and come join us for a FREE afternoon of fun!

Ps) If you are part of a community group and would like to get involved to help on the day or to pop up with a stall to raise awareness and funds, please get in touch – email parishclerk@easebourne.org

Picnic in the Park THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY!2023-08-23T13:41:00+01:00

CCTV success

We’re pleased to report that after our CCTV captured the incident in the Park on the 14th July that resulted in one of our Eco-Loos being closed, the culprits have come forward to own up to causing the damage.

No further action will be taken by the authorities on this occasion. It’s clear that the CCTV system was key in helping to bring this incident to a satisfactory conclusion and we thank those involved for coming forward and taking responsibility for their actions.

CCTV success2023-07-27T16:49:21+01:00

Further Vandalism to Eco Loo in Easebourne Park

It’s depressing to report that last night, Friday 21st July, the Eco Loo in the Park was the scene of further vandalism.

Between 7pm and 9.30pm two youths were observed arriving in the Park by bike, one red mountain bike, one black mountain bike, each with black rucksacks. They were seen disappearing around the back of the Eco Loo, where this morning one of the windows was found to have been pushed in and the guttering damaged. They were later observed meeting a small white VW car in the carpark, without their rucksacks, returning to the rear of the Loos and then leaving the park by bike without their rucksacks before returning again, collecting their rucksacks and leaving.
Clear images of all this, including the car were captured by the CCTV and have been submitted to the Police for investigation and potential prosecution.
We have quickly replaced the window so the loo can be opened, as the left hand loo remains closed after the previous damage.
It’s incredibly sad that we have seen a string of vandalism in the Park in recent weeks after so long without this antisocial behaviour. Our CCTV system monitors the Park 24/7 and we will always share evidence of vandalism and suspicious activity with the Police. Antisocial behaviour and vandalism takes up valuable time for the Parish Council and costs money that would be far better spent elsewhere. As well as the cost of repairs, we are now stepping up our contracted security patrols as well as asking the Police to carry out adhoc visits.
If you think you might know who these vandals are or have any information that might help the Police, please contact them directly or share in confidence with us by emailing parishclerk@easebourne.org
Further Vandalism to Eco Loo in Easebourne Park2023-07-22T17:40:38+01:00

Petty crime in Easebourne Park

We’re very sorry to report that there has been a theft from the new Eco Loos in the Park.

After the vandalism to one of the doors last week, which has now been repaired at a cost to the Council, yesterday the hand sanitisers were stolen from both Loos. Whilst stealing hand sanitiser might not seem like a big deal, we have taken the decision to not replace these until such a time as this pointless, petty theft and vandalism comes to an end.
Until then please carry your own hand sanitiser with you when visiting the Park and using the Loos. If you think you might know who these vandals are or have any information, please share in confidence with us by emailing parishclerk@easebourne.org
It’s incredibly sad that we have seen a string of vandalism in the Park in recent weeks after so long without this antisocial behaviour. Our CCTV system monitors the Park 24/7 and we will always share evidence of vandalism and theft with the Police.
Petty crime in Easebourne Park2023-07-20T13:19:29+01:00

Save the date – Picnic in the Park is BACK!

We’re delighted to announce that Picnic in the Park will be back in 2023, this time on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August!

From 12 until 4pm, there will be live music in The Roundhouse by local duo Chloe & Tom and also we welcome back the B3’s who played for us a few years ago.

We will have Laura and her horsebox from Midhurst based Pinders Patisserie with barista drinks and her homemade bakes, plus De Luca Ice-cream, free soft drinks for kids and more to be announced!

So save the date, pack a picnic and come join us for a free afternoon of fun!

Ps) If you are part of a community group and would like to get involved to help on the day or to pop up with a stall to raise awareness and funds, please get in touch – email parishclerk@easebourne.org

Save the date – Picnic in the Park is BACK!2023-07-18T15:10:46+01:00
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