Update on HDC’s Local Plan
Horsham’s Local Plan – Where Do We Stand? You may have heard some noise recently about Horsham District’s Local Plan being “in trouble.” Unfortunately, that’s not an exaggeration. In early April, a letter from the Government’s Planning Inspector landed with some heavy news: he’s advising Horsham District Council to withdraw the current Local Plan altogether […]
Universal Credit Migration Notices
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has started issuing Universal Credit Migration Notices to customers in West Sussex letting them know one or more of their benefits will be ending and inviting them to apply for Universal Credit. This will continue throughout 2024/25. If residents receive a Migration Notice, one or more of their […]
Dealing with Ditch Problems in our Parish
Weather Woes: Addressing the Impact of Worsening Weather on Watercourse Issues As climate change continues to manifest through extreme weather events, communities are grappling with the consequences. One pressing concern is the exacerbation of watercourse issues, including flooding, erosion, and pollution. From urban centres to rural landscapes, the effects of worsening weather patterns are becoming […]
Successful ‘food rescue’ scheme will continue thanks to county council funding
Successful ‘food rescue’ scheme will continue thanks to county council funding A successful scheme which last year prevented over 37 tonnes of food going to waste will continue for another year, thanks to funding from West Sussex County Council. Run in partnership with Sussex-based food rescue charity UKHarvest, the Community Food Hubs are designed to […]
Open Meeting with Jeremy Quin MP 2nd March 14.00pm
Downs Link Tree Works 2024
There will be an annual tree works on the Downs Link carried out by contractors between February and March 2024. I have attached the advanced notice and it would be very much appreciated, if possible if you could please make the notice available to your Parish or Establishment. Should you have any queries regarding the works […]
Bell Road Traffic Calming Scheme
Following our meeting with WSCC Highways, an updated design for the proposed speed reduction scheme in Bell Road, Warnham has been created here and here. The new design includes a 7.5m length ‘20’ speed roundel (road marking) at the eastern terminal, applied on a buff high friction surface (HFS), and 4.5m length roundels at 100m […]
Jeremy Quin Calls on Gatwick to engage “Fully and Openly” on Expansion Plans
On Thursday 6 July Gatwick Airport submitted its Development Consent Order (DCO) application for its “Northern Runway Project” to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS). These proposals would, following construction work, eventually bring the Northern Runway into routine use and substantially increase the capacity of the Airport. Jeremy Quin (MP for Horsham), alongside other neighbouring MPs wrote […]
Horsham District Council’s Climate Change Draft Strategy
Help to shape a greener future for our District. Share your thoughts on Horsham District Council’s Draft Climate Action Strategy by completing a short survey on their website: www.horsham.gov.uk/climateactionstrategy. Your views will help to shape the final Strategy and future actions for the District.
Gatwick Meeting with Jeremy Quinn MP
Meeting with Jeremy Quin MP for Horsham concerning Gatwick Airport plans on Friday 16th June 2023 Present – Rusper PC, Warnham PC, Rudgwick, and Slinfold PC Below in red are the actions from the meeting which was very productive. Aim to raise concern and have JQ action our concerns that our parishes will be most hit […]