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 22nd 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.
| Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
| Dunnings Road | East Grinstead | Access underground BT structure to restore service. | Multi-Way Signals. | 27-Aug-2015 | 27-Aug-2015 | BT |
| Durkins Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Overnight Road Closure. | 04-Sep-2015 | 05-Sep-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
| Estcots Drive | East Grinstead | Carriageway Micro Surfacing. | Road Closure. | 28-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
| Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | Road Closure southbound. | 23-Jul-2015 | 04-Sep-2015 | South East Water |
| Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Install chamber on behalf of Vodafone. | Two-Way Signals. | 01-Sep-2015 | 04-Sep-2015 | Vodafone |
| Kennedy Avenue | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Road Closure. | 02-Sep-2015 | 03-Sep-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
| London Road | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | Multi-Way Signals. | 10-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | South East Water |
| London Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Patching. | Lane Closure. | 09-Sep-2015 | 09-Sep-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
| Mcindoe Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Road Closure. | 02-Sep-2015 | 03-Sep-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
| Moat Road | East Grinstead | Remove traffic island, footways improvements and new crossing facilities. | Two-Way Signals. | 10-Aug-2015 | 20-Nov-2015 | Walker Construction Ltd |
| Park Road | East Grinstead | Replacement of boundary fence. | Stop/Go Boards. | 01-Sep-2015 | 05-Sep-2015 | AJS Fencing Services |
| West Hill | East Grinstead | Tree maintenance. | Two-Way Signals. | 28-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | West Sussex Highways |
NOTICE is hereby given that not less than 7 days from the date of this notice, West Sussex County Council intends to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to temporarily close Station Road in East Grinstead, from its junction with the Station Road/Railway Approach Roundabout, northwards to its junction with Beeching Way.
The road closure is needed to allow a new bus interchange to be constructed in the slip road outside East Grinstead Railway Station.
The Order is expected to come into effect on 14 September 2015 and remain in force until 6 November 2015. Once made, the Order may remain in force for up to 18 months, or until the proposed works are completed, whichever is earlier.
During the operative periods of this Order, alternative routes for vehicles will be clearly indicated on site. Access to properties on the affected length of road will be maintained at all times.
Any queries about the effect of the Order on traffic using the highway should be directed to the West Sussex County Council Contact Centre, telephone number 01243 642105.
Natural England has written to local District Councils to confirm its continued support for a 7km protection zone around Ashdown Forest.
Ashdown Forest is internationally recognised for its special environment of habitats and bird life. It is designated as a Special Area of Conservation and a Special Protection Area as well as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Although Ashdown Forest lies outside the Mid Sussex boundary, it is extremely close to the border and any housing development on nearby land in Mid Sussex could have an impact on the forest. To help reduce the potential effects of new house building on the forest, developers in Mid Sussex face additional restrictions if they seek to build within a 7km zone around Ashdown Forest. Potential developers are required to make financial contributions to visitor management at the forest and towards the provision of suitable alternative natural greenspace (SANG) to reduce visitor pressure on the habitat.
A recent Court of Appeal decision overturned Wealden District Council’s planning policy on the 7km zone because the Court concluded that there had been insufficient consideration of alternative strategies to protect the Forest from visitor disturbance.
However, Natural England continues to support the way Mid Sussex District Council is using a 7km zone around Ashdown Forest to determine current planning applications and recommends its inclusion as a policy in the Mid Sussex District Plan.
Councillor Andrew MacNaughton, Cabinet Member for Planning, commented
“I know some people have been confused by the implications of the Court of Appeal decision so we are really grateful to Natural England, as the experts on these matters, for making it clear that it continues to support the 7km zone.
“We have considered different ways of protecting Ashdown Forest from increased visitor numbers and agree with Natural England that a 7km protection zone is the right strategy. Our planning officers continue to work on this issue, so that we further strengthen our evidence base on the alternative strategies and ensure that our District Plan is legally robust”.
For more information, contact the Mid Sussex District Council Planning Policy team on 01444 477053.
| Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
| Dunnings Road | East Grinstead | Access underground BT structure to restore service. | Multi-Way Signals. | 27-Aug-2015 | 27-Aug-2015 | BT |
| Estcots Drive | East Grinstead | Carriageway Micro Surfacing. | Road Closure. | 28-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
| Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | Road Closure southbound. | 23-Jul-2015 | 04-Sep-2015 | South East Water |
| Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Install chamber on behalf of Vodafone. | Two-Way Signals. | 02-Sep-2015 | 04-Sep-2015 | Vodafone |
| Kennedy Avenue | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Road Closure. | 02-Sep-2015 | 03-Sep-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
| London Road | East Grinstead | New drinking water main and associated services and connections. | Multi-Way Signals. | 10-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | South East Water |
| London Road | East Grinstead | New connection to water main. | Multi-Way Signals. | 17-Aug-2015 | 21-Aug-2015 | South East Water |
| Mcindoe Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway Resurfacing. | Road Closure. | 02-Sep-2015 | 03-Sep-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
| Moat Road | East Grinstead | Remove traffic island, footways improvements and new crossing facilities. | Two-Way Signals. | 10-Aug-2015 | 20-Nov-2015 | Walker Construction Ltd |
| Moat Road | East Grinstead | Repair leak on valve. | Two-Way Signals. | 20-Aug-2015 | 20-Aug-2015 | South East Water |
| West Hill | East Grinstead | Tree maintenance. | Two-Way Signals. | 28-Aug-2015 | 28-Aug-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
Volunteers at Citizens Advice East Grinstead helped nearly 3,000 people last year from their local community with all types of issues.
We are in need of volunteers to deliver our service. We don’t just need advisers, we need volunteers in all sorts of roles; receptionists, trustees, administration, fundraisers, research and campaigning to name a few. You don’t have to have any qualifications or previous experience, just be able to commit time to us.
What do you get? You get full training & support, travel expenses, to meet new people, improved confidence and better health and wellbeing. Our volunteers say they gain new workplace skills, have gone on to find new employment and feel they make a great contribution locally.
Email Carolyne Smith at volunteer@westsussexcab.org.uk to find out more.
Need advice? We give free, independent, impartial & confidential advice on any matter. Your local CAB is at Cantelupe House and is open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm, or call us five days a week on 0344 4771171-10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can access help online at www.citizensadvice.org.uk
An act of remembrance for the 70th anniversary of VJ (Victory Over Japan) Day will be held on Saturday 15th of August.
The ceremony will take place at the War Memorial in the High Street at 3 pm. However the High Street will be closed to traffic fro 14.50 to 15.20
The East Grinstead branch of the Royal British Legion supported by East Grinstead Town Council will hold an act of Remembrance for this 70th anniversary.
Wreaths will be laid by Mrs Margaret Collins (Deputy lieutenant) Cllr Dick Sweatman (Town Mayor) and representatives from the British Legion.
While the war in Europe ended in early May 1945 it continued in the Far East. The Japanese finally surrendered on 14 August 1945 following the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Soviet declaration of war and invasion of Manchuria.
The next day, Wednesday 15 August 1945 was celebrated as VJ (Victory over Japan) Day
