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Woolbeding Lane Road Closure Extension

The Parish Council has received the below from the National Trust, explaining the reason for the extension of the road closure at Woolbeding:

During repairs to the roof of the building, a rare Barbastelle bat was discovered. Barbastelles are one of the UK’s rarest mammals and are protected by an extra level of UK conservation law compared with other species of bats. 

Work on the roof was paused while the National Trust consulted with government advisory body Natural England and ecology experts to ensure the correct conservation procedures were followed to protect this vulnerable species. 

This consultation included an application process to obtain a modified bat conservation licence from Natural England allowing us to continue with the work.

During further repair work on the roof, contractors discovered that previously concealed areas of the roof structure and masonry were in a poorer condition than could have been anticipated. Contractors will need to spend additional time repairing these issues, requiring the continued use of scaffolding on the closed section of Woolbeding Lane.

Together, these factors mean the project will be delayed by an estimated four working weeks, extending the end date of the road closure from 5 June to 3 July.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes and will continue to carry out this essential repair work as efficiently as possible in line with the new schedule. 

There will still be access for vehicles to the south end of Woolbeding Lane, including to All Hallows church, and access along the full length of Woolbeding Lane for pedestrians and cyclists.

Woolbeding Lane Road Closure Extension2026-06-04T12:20:57+01:00

Voting Information from Chichester District Council

District Dispatch

 

On Thursday 7 May 2026, residents across the county will vote in the West Sussex County Council elections. As a district council, we will be running the election locally on West Sussex County Council’s behalf.

On the day, polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. Please check your polling card carefully as your polling station may have changed. You don’t need to bring your polling card with you to vote, but it can help speed up the process if you do. You can also find your polling station at: https://wheredoivote.co.uk/.

If you are voting in person, you will need to show one form of original photographic ID. Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a UK or EEA driving licence; and certain concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Expired ID is accepted, provided you are still recognisable from the photograph.

The name on your ID must match the name you used to register to vote, and photocopies will not be accepted. You will also need to show photo ID if you are voting on behalf of someone else. A full list of accepted photo ID is available at:
www.electoralcommission.org.uk

If you’re voting by post, please ensure your completed ballot is returned in good time. Postal votes must be received by 10pm on polling day to be counted. Residents are being reminded that the law around handing in postal votes has changed in recent years and this means that anyone visiting Chichester District Council offices or a polling station to hand in a postal vote will need to sign a declaration form. Due to this, the council is asking people not to post votes through their letterbox, because they will be unable to accept them. Instead, voters will need to bring their postal votes to the council’s reception where they will be asked to sign a form to confirm that the vote has been received. However, if someone posts their form to the council by Royal Mail, a signed declaration is not required.

We are committed to ensuring voting is accessible for everyone, both at polling stations across the Chichester District and throughout the entire voting process. Our polling station staff are fully trained and will be available to assist voters, and polling stations will have accessibility measures in place. You may also bring someone with you to help you vote if needed. Each station is equipped with a range of tools designed to help you cast your vote, and you can find more information on our website: www.chichester.gov.uk/article/40658/Accessibility-at-Elections

Votes for this election will be counted on Friday 8 May and we expect the first results to start coming through early afternoon. Election results for divisions in the Chichester District will be published on our website at: www.chichester.gov.uk/electionresults and county-wide results will be published here:

www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/how-the-council-works/elections/county-council-election/

For more information about the elections, please visit: www.chichester.gov.uk/elections. The Electoral Commission also provides guidance at: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections.

Voting Information from Chichester District Council2026-05-05T11:31:27+01:00

Community Hub Planning Application Submitted

We’re pleased to confirm that the Planning Application to convert an un-used portion of Easebourne Primary School into a multi-use Community Hub have officially been submitted to Chichester District Council.

The plans are now with a number of statutory consultees for comment and can be seen in full by visiting the SDNPA website and searching for planning application number SDNP/25/04865/FUL

The Parish Council have secured considerable funding for the project already although further fund raising will be required in order to make the project a reality if planning is granted. We have shortlisted sources of additional grants and applications will be submitted as soon as we have approval. We’d also be really grateful to hear from any local residents who would be willing to help with fundraising events in the village.

There will be opportunities in the coming months to view plans in person and discuss the project with your Parish Councillors. The first of these is expected to be at the Annual Village Meeting which will take place towards the end of May.

If you have any questions or suggestions about this incredibly exciting project in the meantime, please contact parishclerk@easebourne.org.

Community Hub Planning Application Submitted2026-03-27T07:17:11+00:00

Road Closure – Woolbeding Lane

The National Trust have let us know that they are undertaking essential works on the buildings at Woolbeding Gardens over the next 14 weeks. This will unfortunately require a full closure of the road from the junction with Hollist Lane beginning on the 2nd March, meaning no access to the A272 along this route. Additional signage will be placed at the Easebourne end of Hollist Lane, to minimise the number of vehicles heading down there and having to turn around. Access will be maintained for emergency services at all times.

Road Closure – Woolbeding Lane2026-02-23T15:11:22+00:00

New reduced speed limit to be implemented

We’re very pleased to confirm that a new 40mph buffer zone will be installed on the A272 as you head towards the village in the coming months.

The new zone will stretch for approximately 400m, beginning to the east of the Cowdray Golf Club entrance and continuing to the current point where you enter or exit the 30mph zone.

We hope this will calm traffic speeds as you enter and leave the village and make access to the Golf Club safer.

In other Highways news, we are continuing to work with the WSCC Highways Team to see what improvements might be possible to reduce traffic speeds on the A286 within the village and improve pedestrian safety. More news on this in the coming months.

New reduced speed limit to be implemented2026-02-10T17:55:49+00:00

Roundhouse Repairs Completed

As many will already know, the Roundhouse at Easebourne Park was significantly damaged by vandals last Autumn, causing damage which ran to thousands of pounds. The race was on to get the repairs done before the Carols in the Park event, due to be held in mid-December. Thanks to the hard work of the team of Councillors responsible for management of the park and various contractors, the work was completed in time and the event was a huge success.

Special thanks go to Artizans of Wood for making time in their busy schedule to prioritise the repair and to S Chandler Contracting for a very kind donation of wood.

Roundhouse Repairs Completed2026-02-09T12:22:01+00:00

Could you be a Parish Councillor?

The Parish Council currently has 2 vacancies for new Councillors.

You don’t need to have been involved in local Council before and you don’t need any specific experience. It’s more important to have a willingness to be part of your community and want to make a difference.

As a Parish Council we get involved in a variety of areas, including local planning applications and longer term strategy, highways improvements and of course budget setting. We also look after Easebourne Park and as you might have heard are now working on an exciting project to create a Community Hub.

If you’d like to find out more about what’s involved and how you could help, please get in touch to arrange an informal chat.

Email parishclerk@easebourne.org or mike@easebourne.org

Could you be a Parish Councillor?2026-02-03T11:28:55+00:00
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