Newsletter 18/09/2022
18 September 2023
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News from MSDC
Mid Sussex DC have advised that they have received two Release of S106 funding applications from East Grinstead groups for the latest funding round
- One from East Grinstead Tennis, Squash and Racketball Club for £17,790 toward resurfacing the squash courts and installing a viewing gallery, which can be funded from S106 contributions received in respect of the Bell Hammer, Ship Street development (DM/18/1762) which are allocated to the club, and
- One from East Grinstead Sports Club for £27,000 toward the cost of four new padel tennis courts which can be funded through s106 contributions from developments at Land at Felbridge Nursery (12/00386/FUL) and Land at St Lukes House (12/00439/FUL)
If any councillor has any objection to these awards please could you let the Clerk know the basis of the objection, by the end of the week in order to advise MSDC.
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New surface dressing treatment programme in West Sussex completed
Levelling Up Committee Chair writes to Government on RAAC housing risks
Clive Betts, Chair of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee has written to Lee Rowley, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Local Government and Building Safety) to request an update on the Department’s assessment of the risk of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in social and private housing.
Clive Betts, Chair of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee, said: “There are well-publicised concerns about the use of RAAC in public buildings such as schools and hospitals but there is also concern about the use of RAAC in housing. It’s important the Government spells out its assessment of the risk in residential buildings, in social housing and local authorities’ estates and what guidance it is giving to residents and landlords on the risk of RAAC.”
The Committee’s correspondence asks a series of questions, including regarding the Government guidance provided to residents and landlords and on what funding will be made available to mitigate the risk of RAAC in social housing and local authorities’ estates.
Committee membership: Clive Betts (MP for Sheffield South East, Labour) is Chair of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee.
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Corporate Peer Challenge Report
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Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance
Royal British Legion launch network for councillors
How safe do you feel in your local neighbourhood?
| Community Safety Partnerships across West Sussex are asking residents how safe they feel in their local communities.
The online consultation, which launches on Monday 18 September, will be open to people of all ages to share their experiences of crime and anti-social behaviour in their local areas and will take around 10 minutes to complete. The responses will allow the partnerships to further improve their understanding of the local communities and see whether their current priorities reflect the experiences of the residents living there. Information from the consultation will be shared with the Safer West Sussex Partnership, which brings together the six district and borough Community Safety Partnerships, along with Sussex Police, the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, West Sussex Fire and Rescue, West Sussex County Council and other key agencies. Mark Andrews, Chair of the Safer West Sussex Partnership, said: “The Community Safety consultation is an excellent opportunity for all residents of West Sussex to have their say on crime and anti-social behaviour in their local neighbourhood. “It is a really important subject that affects everyone, and many people will have experienced or witnessed different issues in their surroundings, which they may or may not have reported. “We hope that this consultation will give people the opportunity to have their say anonymously and help make their neighbourhood a safer place to live.” Anyone without access to the internet, or who may struggle with filling in online forms, is encouraged to visit a West Sussex library, where free Wi-Fi and computers with internet access are available. Library members may use the computers for free, for a maximum of two hours per day and if you are not a member, you can join on arrival at no cost. Libraries also have Digital Volunteers available who offer free help in libraries and can support residents to complete the consultation. To arrange this, please contact the Library Digital Support team on 0330 222 3455 or library.digital.support@westsussex.gov.uk. For those that would prefer a paper copy, this can be requested by calling 01243 777100 or emailing communitysafety.wellbeing@westsussex.gov.uk. Paper copies will be supplied with a return free post envelope. For your chance to have your say, visit yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/community-safety, or your local West Sussex County Council library. ENDS |