Headline items on the home page
Unfortunately we have received news that the stone delivery has been delayed and the first delivery will now arrive on the 20th March, with the remainder the following week. The Stonemason is due to begin work immediately afterwards. We are still hopeful that the work to rebuild the wall can be completed quicker than the originally estimated 4 weeks.
After one of the village Defibrillators was taken without purpose earlier in the week we can confirm that it has now been recovered and will shortly be returned inside the phonebox. A big thank you to several residents who quickly responded to our Facebook post asking for any information.
Thankfully the device has not been damaged but this mindless action could well have endangered someone’s life had it been needed. The incident has been reported to the Police who continue to investigate.
If you have any information as to who was involved or saw anything please contact the Police or the Parish Council.
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!
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
We have received an update from WSCC on progress with the bridge, confirming that the replacement stone is set to be delivered to site w/c 10th March and the Stonemason is due to begin work immediately afterwards. We are still hopeful that the work to rebuild the wall can be completed quicker than the originally estimated 4 weeks.
There will be a further update next week.
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
We have received an update from WSCC on progress with the bridge, confirming that the useable stone has been recovered this week and scaffolding has now be erected to assist with the next stage of repair.
There have been a number of reports of the traffic lights not being controlled manually at peak times, but we are assured this is being done. Some temporary signage to prevent motorists from blocking the entrance and exit to Midhurst Rother College is also being placed today.
There will be a further update next week.
After many months of work, the Parish Council have been successful in obtaining a reduction in the speed limit on Henley Hill to 40mph. Motorists were often observed at dangerous speeds around bends on the hill and approaching residential junctions, so we hope this change improves the safety of this section of highway for everyone. Signage was installed last week.
