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Please note that Blackwell Hollow will be closed between 9.30am and 3.00pm on Monday 11th May to allow urgent treeworks to be carried out. Diversions will be put in place

Town Centre Improvement Plan information

Author: Andrew Taylor

Extra Care affordable Housing – Open Days on 24/25 September

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THERE will be open days on 24/25 September with advice about housing options for older people, and how they can apply for Extra Care.

Extra care is primarily for older people with care needs. It enables independent living in individual flats, and can be an alternative to residential care with onsite staff support, lunch time meals and some social activities.

In addition to advice there will be refreshments, and a tour of schemes in Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Lindfield.

To find out more contact emma.shuttleworth@midsussex.gov.uk or ring her on 01444 477431.

Town clock now back in full working order

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The town clock, which was temporarily without hands on one face over the summer due to a prolong wait for spare parts from abroad, is now back in full working order.

The clock hangs from a brick tower at the northern entrance to the town centre.

Photo © Roy Henderson

Get your electric blanket tested free by West Sussex firefighters

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WEST Sussex Fire & Rescue Service will be offering East Grinstead residents free testing of their electric blankets to keep them safe as the weather gets colder this winter.

The free tests will be available in East Grinstead on 9 October at the Glen Vue Centre, Wareland House in Railway Approach.

Firefighters will be joined by a range of partner agencies to create a ‘one stop shop’ of advice and support services for older people and those who care for them.

The testing events are being supported by The Southern Co-operative’s online home shopping service, Co-operative Independent Living, which is offering a 20% discount towards the purchase of new replacement electric blanket for anyone whose blanket is found to be potentially dangerous.

Jackie Boyle, Community Fire Safety Officer for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, said:

“Last year over a third of the blankets we tested had a fault or was over 10 years old. Such a high number really highlights the value of getting them checked regularly. Every year, nationally, there are many fires caused by unsafe blankets and sadly, people are injured and some even killed.

“Blankets over 10 years old are a particular concern because they don’t have the overheat protection found in newer blankets. This safety system cuts power to the blanket in the event of a malfunction reducing the risk of it catching fire.

“The elderly can be especially vulnerable so we’d remind people to think about those around them – even if you don’t use an electric blanket yourself you may have an elderly relative, friend or neighbour who does and would benefit from this free service.”

The tests are by appointment only between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Please call 01243 752404 to make an appointment. Glen Vue has disabled access.

For more information on the safe use and storage of electric blankets please visit  www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire