Author: Andrew Taylor
Weekly Roadworks
West Sussex Highways no longer provide the weekly information only a map with the scheduled works. Please follow the link to the map.
http://westsussex.cdmf.info/heatmap/heatmapOSM.html
Queries concerning roadworks not shown on the map must be redirected to West Sussex County County Highways as the Town Council will have no further information.
Phone: 01243 642105
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/
Temporary Footpath Closure – FP7EG
We have been advised (via West Sussex CC) that East Sussex County Council PROW Team have had to close a footpath that is linked to West Sussex FP7EG. This will prevent access along FP7EG into East Sussex to Shovelstrode Farm (see below map).
The initial temporary closure will be for 21 days. We will update you when we have further information from East Sussex PROW team. This was effective 18th January 2018
Any queries need to be addressed to East Sussex County Council public rights of way team
Tel: 0345 608 0193
Food Hygiene Training Courses
Planned roadworks in West Sussex – 2 January 2019 to 16 January 2019
| Road | Parish | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
| Church Lane | East Grinstead | New connection to water main. | Road Closure. | 07-Jan-2019 | 11-Jan-2019 | South East Water |
| Dunnings Road | East Grinstead | Construct washout next to boundary water valve. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Jan-2019 | 09-Jan-2019 | South East Water |
| Grosvenor Road | East Grinstead | Carriageway repairs and lining works as surface badly crazed and subsiding. | Road Closure. | 16-Jan-2019 | 16-Jan-2019 | West Sussex Highways |
| London Road | East Grinstead | Tree works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Jan-2019 | 08-Jan-2019 | West Sussex Highways |
| London Road | East Grinstead | Access Openreach chambers for cabling and desilting works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 06-Jan-2019 | 06-Jan-2019 | Openreach |
| Mill Way | East Grinstead | Tree works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 03-Jan-2019 | 04-Jan-2019 | West Sussex Highways |
| Park Road | East Grinstead | Show position of lighthead. | Multi-Way Signals. | 06-Jan-2019 | 06-Jan-2019 | Openreach |
| Railway Approach | East Grinstead | Replace gas main, renew services and connections. | Road Closure. | 07-Jan-2019 | 01-Mar-2019 | SGN |
| Railway Approach | East Grinstead | Show position of lighthead. | Multi-Way Signals. | 06-Jan-2019 | 06-Jan-2019 | Openreach |
| Wood Street | East Grinstead | New water mains diversion for development. | Lane Closure. | 07-Jan-2019 | 18-Jan-2019 | South East Water |
Go Alcohol-Free For Dry January 2019 For Healthier Drinking Year-Round
Mid Sussex District Council is encouraging local people to lead a healthier lifestyle in 2019 by adjusting their alcohol habits with Alcohol Change UK.
People who ditch alcohol for only 3 weeks, lose weight, avoid hangovers, have improved skin, save money and sleep better.
Alcohol is linked with more than 60 health conditions including liver disease, high blood pressure, depression and 7 types of cancer. Alcohol misuse is also the biggest cause of death, ill-health and disability for people aged 15-40 in the UK. Cutting down reduces these health risks dramatically.
In 2017 there were 7,697 alcohol-specific deaths in the UK. This is the highest level since 2008. In 2016/17 in England and Wales, 20.6% of criminal damage and 21.5% of hate crimes had the offender under the influence of alcohol.
Mid Sussex District Council is encouraging local people to get involved in the challenge by signing up for Dry January at https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/dry-january. The site has a free app to help people follow their progress and make it easier to stay on track. It also features how much money has been saved by not drinking and can keep an eye on all the calories that have been cut out. Everybody who signs up will receive regular support emails and tips from health experts to help anyone who is struggling with the process.
Councillor Webster Cabinet Member for Community said:
“Take control of your life and join the millions of people that take on the Dry January challenge. You can help to raise money for good causes by donating that you save from not drinking to charity.
“Almost 60% of participants last year lost weight & almost 88% saved money by not buying alcohol. There are lots of health benefits, giving you time to evaluate the amount of alcohol you consume.
“It only takes 3 weeks to break a habit and take control of your drinking. Anyone can get involved and it’s easy to sign up and get started on your journey”.
Time for Dementia
Background
Traditionally, medical students and other health professionals have gained experience with various patient groups through multiple, short term placements during their undergraduate training. However, there are concerns that this style of training does not best promote the attitudes, knowledge and skills needed to care for people who often have multiple long term health problems, including people with a diagnosis of dementia.
In light of this, we have developed the Time for Dementia Programme. In this programme students are given the unique opportunity of getting to know a person with dementia and a family carer, outside the clinical setting. This has been incorporated into the undergraduate curriculum of medical students at Brighton and Sussex Medical School and nursing, paramedic and mental health students at the University of Surrey. The programme has now expanded to University of Brighton, University of Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church University.
What does it involve?
If you agree to take part in the Time for Dementia programme, you will be paired with two students. You will hear from one of our universities with the details of your students, the students will then contact you to organise a visit, in your home, at a time convenient for you. During these visits, students will discuss what it is like to live with dementia. It is expected that these visits shall last no longer than 2 hours. The same two students will visit up to 6 times over a two year period.
You can withdraw from the Time for Dementia Programme at any time. Apart from the time involved in the visits you will have no other responsibilities. We will keep in touch with you throughout the programme to let you know of any events should you wish to get involved.
The programme is also continually evaluated to understand how we can improve things, but also evaluating the programmes impact on the knowledge and understanding of the students, and you will be given the opportunity to take part in this evaluation. If you are interested in taking part, we will give you some information, and a member of the research team will contact you to tell you more about it.
What do the students want to learn?
Students will visit you to learn more about what it is like to live with a diagnosis of dementia or to care for someone with a diagnosis of dementia. Students will be asked to create a report about their experiences during the visits, which will be anonymous. This is purely a learning exercise designed to assess the students’ observational and writing skills, and as such the only person to see it will be the person who marks it. Students will not be able to give you any medical advice or care.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
Through your participation in the Time for Dementia Programme you will help us to provide students with a long term experience of what it is like to live with dementia. Sharing your experiences may influence the way they work with people affected by dementia in the future.
What if there is a problem?
If you have any concerns at all about being involved, you can contact us at any time. If a visit needs to be cancelled for any reason someone will let you know as soon as possible.
If you no longer want to be take part you can withdraw by simply letting us know. If you experience any problems with a particular student, we will either raise your concerns with the student in question or look to pair you with another student.
Contact Details
If you have any questions about the Time for Dementia Programme please contact:
Philippa Charlton Surrey 07483 926 202
Natasha Shutte West Sussex 07525 597 503
Rachael Ross East Sussex 07483 137 539
Laura Pack-Hagan West Kent 07763 582 643
Joseph O’Toole East Kent 07710 381 546
Lauren Merrison Project Manager 07713 779 582
Email: timefordementia@alzheimers.org.uk
Twitter: @Time4Dementia
West Sussex councils set to retain more Business Rate growth
West Sussex councils have successfully applied to take part in a new Government pilot scheme that allows them to reinvest growth in Business Rates to support the local economy.
Under the pilot scheme, councils in West Sussex will be able to retain any increase in Business Rates locally, rather than giving it to the Government. The funding will be held in a joint pool on behalf of the Districts of Adur, Arun, Chichester, Horsham, Mid Sussex, the Boroughs of Crawley and Worthing and West Sussex County Council.
It is forecast that the additional business rates retained for investment locally could be £19m in 2019/20.
The Councils aim to work together and invest the money in infrastructure to support the rollout of Full Fibre digital connectivity across West Sussex.
Studies have shown that the economic benefits of full fibre infrastructure are significant in terms of productivity and innovation. This next generation of connectivity will help the county to remain productive and competitive over the long-term and enable businesses to create better, higher-paying jobs across West Sussex.
Councillor Garry Wall, Leader of Mid Sussex District Council said:
“The beauty of this pilot is that it provides Councils with more opportunities to support business growth in their area, something which in turn benefits the whole community.
We are grateful to our local MP, Sir Nicholas Soames, who has championed our work within Government.
“All the authorities within West Sussex will be working together to make sure that the retained Business Rates re invested wisely. Our first priority will be enabling infrastructure for full fibre roll out. Gigabit connectivity is vital for our area and will bring support to businesses of all sizes.”
Councillor Louise Goldsmith, Leader of West Sussex County Council said:
“We are proud to have a strong local economy in West Sussex but we know that, with the right investment, there is enormous potential for us to grow into one of the most prosperous areas in the country.
“To have full control over the generation of Business Rates within our area is so important to us. Not only will it enhance our relationship with the local business community but our future growth will provide additional funding to finance essential infrastructure improvements.
Planned roadworks in West Sussex – 19 December 2018 to 2 January 2019
| Road | Parish | Description | Traffic management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
| Holtye Road | East Grinstead | Excavate trial hole in verge to locate water supply pipe. | Two-Way Signals. | 18-Dec-2018 | 19-Dec-2018 | South East Water |