Author: Andrew Taylor

Mid Sussex District Council has launched a public consultation to ask local people what they think about the location of CCTV cameras in Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath.

There are 24 CCTV cameras currently in operation in the three Mid Sussex towns. Monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by Sussex Police, they play a vital role in helping to prevent crime and disorder, reducing the fear of crime and increasing public safety for both residents and visitors.

The existing CCTV cameras are in need of upgrading and Mid Sussex District Council, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath Town Councils are considering the introduction of four additional CCTV cameras at the following locations:

• St John’s Park, Burgess Hill
• King George’s Field, East Grinstead
• Holtye Avenue, East Grinstead
• Victoria Park, Haywards Heath

Mid Sussex District Council is now seeking the views of residents on the positions of the new and existing cameras, to make sure they are reinstalled where they are needed most.

“With our current town centre CCTV cameras coming to the end of their working life and in need of replacement, now is the perfect time to review their location and make sure they are being as effective as they can be,” said Councillor Norman Webster, Cabinet Member for Health and Community.

“We’ve worked in partnership with Sussex Police to review where crime and anti-social behaviour has taken place in our towns over the past few years. We’ve used this information to suggest the most appropriate, necessary and effective locations for CCTV cameras. Now it’s time for you to let us know what you think as part of this consultation.”

The Council carefully follows the Surveillance Code of Practice to ensure that all CCTV cameras are necessary, operated appropriately, do not negatively impact on the privacy of local people and are suitably located.

Consultation events will be held in all three towns during October and November 2015 for local people to talk about CCTV cameras and comment on the proposals. Residents can also view all the information and comment online now at. www.midsussex.gov.uk/Consultation/9512_10071.htm  Anyone who would like a consultation form through the post can call 01444 477204 for a paper copy.

There are 24 CCTV cameras currently in operation in the three Mid Sussex towns. Monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by Sussex Police, they play a vital role in helping to prevent crime and disorder, reducing the fear of crime and increasing public safety for both residents and visitors.

 

A free service to all those wanting to know how better to understand and help people with dementia. The three sessions on the 27th of October are held at the Glen Vue Centre in Railway Approach, and bring a great benefit to all those whose work, paid or as a volunteer, brings them into contact with the public.

There are now over one million Dementia Friends across England and Wales, who are going out into their communities with a greater understanding of dementia and some of the ways they can help people living with the condition. From being more patient in shop queues, to volunteering, to campaigning for change, Dementia Friends are helping to create communities in which people living with dementia feel more understood and included

https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/WEBSessionDetails?id=a052000000GqRClAAN#.VfaMhNJVhHx

IN a regular feature on the Town Council website, we will be remembering, on the anniversary of their deaths, the East Grinstead soldiers who died during WWI,  and who are named on the High Street War Memorial.

This month we recall (as recorded on The Roll of Honour website):

Henry BOURN

Private G/4351 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division.

Killed in action at Loos 25. 9.15. Aged 32. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bourn of Slaugham. Husband of Louisa Bourn (remarried) of London Road, Balcombe.

Born in Slaugham and enlisted in Brighton. Included on Balcombe Parish Church War Memorial.

Commemorated on The Loos Memorial MR.19.

Sydney Gordon COOPER

Second Lieutenant 1st Battalion, The Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 4th Division.

Died of wounds 17. 9.15.age 32.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cooper of Spring Place, Bexley, Kent.

Buried Mailly-Maillet Communal Cemetery Extension F. 344

Wyndham Harold DICKINS

Captain 12th Battalion, The Notts and Derby Regiment. (The Sherwood Foresters) Pioneer Battalion, of the 24th Division.

Died of wounds after the Battle of Loos. 28. 9.15. Aged 45.

Son of Colonel and Mrs. H.F. Dickins. Husband of Mrs. Beatrice Dickins of 2, Belzize Road, Hampstead, Middlesex.

Buried Abbeville Communal Cemetery.F. 51

Ernest James RICE

Private G/4377 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment. 1st Division.

Killed in action at Loos 25. 9.15. Born in East Grinstead and enlisted in Poplar, East London.

Next of kin East Grinstead.

Commemorated on The Loos Memorial MR. 19

George SHEPHERD

Corporal S. 8117 9th Battalion, The Rifle Brigade. 14th Light Division.

Killed in action at Loos 25. 9.15. Born in Newtimber and enlisted in Horsham

Resident of East Grinstead.

Commemorated on The Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium MR. 29

Reginald Charles WINKWORTH

Private 3242 ‘A’ Company 12th Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers. 24th Division.

Killed in action at Loos 28. 9.15. Aged 20.

Son of Richard and Fanny Winkworth

Commemorated on The Loos Memorial MR. 19

 

Many townsfolk will have noticed the work taking place at the Old Stone House by the Judges Terrace part of the High Street.

Town Mayor Dick Sweatman was at the unveiling of the restored building which will be home to Cowan Architects who have a long association with the town. Cowan Architects’ Managing Director, Phillip Mumford said “When Old Stone Link came up for sale, it made sense for us to buy it as the limitations in our current office space has restricted our ability to expand. We’ve been taking on new people and we need the extra room”.

The Town Council came home with two awards, one for their High Street entry accepted by Katrina Hamill and Jenny Watson, and a second prize for the Mount Noddy Cemetery accepted by Peter Carr and Cemetery Foreman Gary Hearn.

The East Grinstead in Bloom Committee’s Large Town category entry won a Silver Gilt award, and their Chairman Julie Mockford won a Community Champion Award. Julie Mockford is also Vice Chairman of the Town Council’s Public Services Committee.

St Mary’s Church entering the competition for the first time were awarded Silver.

The East Grinstead Town Council offers its congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on becoming the longest reigning Monarch of the United Kingdom on 9th September 2015.

The Union Flag will be flying from the East Court Council Offices today to mark this milestone.

God Save the Queen

The Mid Sussex Design Awards celebrate and promote the best local architectural design. The Awards, supported this year by Cordek, aim to highlight the important role that high quality design plays in enhancing the distinctive character of Mid Sussex so that it remains a desirable place to live.

A record number of entries were received and the panel has now shortlisted those who could be recipients across the four categories.

East Grinstead has an entry in the short list under both the Sustainability and the Small Scale Housing categories. So congratulations to  Tobias Place, Coombe Hill Road, East Grinstead.

“The standard of entries has been very high,” noted  MSDC Councillor Andrew MacNaughton, Cabinet Member for Planning, “and we are lucky to have such a dedicated panel of experts willing to give up a substantial amount of their time to support the project. We all see the value in good design and want to do what we can to support and highlight prime examples.

“All of the shortlisted entries are on display in the MSDC reception area at Oaklands in Haywards Heath, and we welcome anyone who would like to come along and take a look.”

The exhibition of shortlisted schemes will be up until mid September, and will be re-located for the awards ceremony which takes place on Friday 6th of November at East Court in East Grinstead.

WSCC are currently looking for a school crossing patrol to assist the community in crossing busy roads in East Grinstead during school start and finish times.

Full on-site training will be given along with summer and winter uniforms.

If you are interested please contact louise.bishop@westsussex.gov.uk or 0330 222 6744

Term time only, £7.19 per hour. Hours to be confirmed but approx. 1.15 per day split between am and pm

Local businesses who want to spread the word about their services can now register for a stand at Open 4 Business 2015.  This key business event, hosted by Mid Sussex District Council, will take place on Thursday 22^nd of October in East Grinstead.

Open 4 Business 2015 gives business representatives a first-hand opportunity to find out what new prospects exist within Mid Sussex and meet other people running businesses in the District. The event also allows relaxed and informal networking with attendees sharing experiences and promoting their particular business to other local companies.

A key part of the event is the superb opportunity it gives for local businesses to promote themselves. Trade stands are now available for businesses in, or offering services to, Mid Sussex. Companies are urged to apply for a stand by Friday 11th September. Trade stands cost £55 + vat and the online booking system is available at www.midsussex.gov.uk/open4business

“Open 4 Business is a key part of business support in the area,” said Councillor Gary Marsh, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Property. “I hope to see many local business people taking advantage of the skills and information which will be available there, as well as sharing their own experiences.”

Open 4 Business supports the growth and development of successful businesses in Mid Sussex. The event is run by Mid Sussex District Council, in association with Burgess Hill Business Parks Association, East Grinstead Business Association, Haywards Heath and District Business Association. The Federation of Small Businesses and Sussex Chamber of Commerce sponsor the event, giving a platform for local business people to share information and develop contacts.

Jeremy Quin MP (Horsham) will attend and open the event.

Open 4 Business 2015 will run from 2pm until 6.30pm on Thursday 22nd October 2015. All Mid Sussex business people are welcome to come along and the event is free to attend. Prior registration is required, so to book to attend, simply fill in the online registration form at www.midsussex.gov.uk/open4business

For more information please contact Mid Sussex District Council at open4business@midsussex.gov.uk or telephone 01444 477053.