29 June 2015

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THE newly appointed Mid Sussex Council Conservation Officer Emily Wade was in town this week at the invitation of the Town Council.

With Councillors and Town Council officers she was shown round the historic High Street area of East Grinstead which is a protected conservation area. During the tour the listed buildings were studied and the history behind each one explained by Tourism Officer Simon Kerr.

Emily also admired the newly created flower beds in the High Street and chatted to the volunteer gardeners tending the area around St Swithun’s.

Chairman of the Town’s Planning Committee, Cllr Bob Mainstone, explained “We felt it was important for Emily to understand more about the most historic and largest conservation area in Mid Sussex.

“Our Planning Committee often has to make recommendations for applications within the conservation area so having an expert to advise us is very helpful.

“We will keep in close contact with Emily as it is important for Councillors to understand the tight restrictions involved with any changes proposed in our High Street conservation area or to any of the town’s listed buildings.”