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As you may have seen, the stone repairs to North Mill Bridge will begin on Monday 6th November and are expected to last a few days. The road will remain open at all times and traffic controlled by 3 way lights.
We have been advised by Metis Homes that some preliminary tree protection works at the approved Egmont Road site are beginning. In addition some archaeological trenching is being dug w/c 9th October and then, all being well, the initial road access works down the side of the Conifers’ car park during the school half term from 23rd October. The aim is to get that work done during half term to maximise health and safety.
If you have any questions please contact parishclerk@easebourne.org
The Midhurst Green Volunteers have co-ordinated a project to buy and plant over 4000 bulbs in and around Easebourne and Midhurst in the next few weeks – which come spring will brighten up our verges, banks and numerous areas around our communities.
But to do this we need your help!
The planting sessions are on the 7th October and then again on the 14th October. There will be 2 teams, covering Easebourne and Midhurst on both of those dates.
Please check your diaries and come along for an hour if you can. The team will be meeting at 8am on both dates, at the corner of Hollist Lane and Canada Grove.. and at St Annes Hill.
Community Safety Partnerships across West Sussex are asking residents how safe they feel in their local communities.
The online consultation, which launched on Monday 18 September, will be open to people of all ages to share their experiences of crime and anti-social behaviour in their local areas and will take around 10 minutes to complete.
The responses will allow the partnerships to further improve their understanding of the local communities and see whether their current priorities reflect the experiences of the residents living there.
Information from the consultation will be shared with the Safer West Sussex Partnership, which brings together the six district and borough Community Safety Partnerships, along with Sussex Police, the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, West Sussex Fire and Rescue, West Sussex County Council and other key agencies.
Mark Andrews, Chair of the Safer West Sussex Partnership, said: “The Community Safety consultation is an excellent opportunity for all residents of West Sussex to have their say on crime and anti-social behaviour in their local neighbourhood.
“It is a really important subject that affects everyone, and many people will have experienced or witnessed different issues in their surroundings, which they may or may not have reported.
“We hope that this consultation will give people the opportunity to have their say anonymously and help make their neighbourhood a safer place to live.”
Anyone without access to the internet, or who may struggle with filling in online forms, is encouraged to visit a West Sussex library, where free Wi-Fi and computers with internet access are available.
Library members may use the computers for free, for a maximum of two hours per day and if you are not a member, you can join on arrival at no cost.
Libraries also have Digital Volunteers available who offer free help in libraries and can support residents to complete the consultation. To arrange this, please contact the Library Digital Support team on 0330 222 3455 or library.digital.support@westsussex.gov.uk.
For those that would prefer a paper copy, this can be requested by calling 01243 777100 or emailing communitysafety.wellbeing@westsussex.gov.uk. Paper copies will be supplied with a return free post envelope.
For your chance to have your say, visit yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/community-safety, or your local West Sussex County Council library.
News of your opportunity to view proposed enhancements to the River Meadow this coming Monday 18th September.
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
The Parish Council is pleased to confirm that the new bus shelter with its very smart and in-keeping design, has been installed and is ready for use.
We are now awaiting Stagecoach’s installation of a bus flag and timetable.
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.
