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www.midsussex.gov.uk | Issue 83 Winter 2014

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News and features from Mid Sussex District Council

Welcome to the latest edition of MSM, Ihope you find it interesting andinformative.

As we approach the end of the year it isan opportunity to look back and takestock. 2014 has been an exciting yearand has seen the Council take somemomentous decisions.

The highlight perhaps is our new wastemanagement facility in Bridge Road, asignificant investment underpinning oneof our key service areas. This project, inturn, frees up land for work to start onour Business Starter Units, delivered inpartnership with Basepoint. These unitswill focus on giving exciting, new andinnovative businesses an opportunity tobring their ideas forward into the marketplace. Work is due to commence in lateNovember.

Leisure sits at the very heart of our coreservices. Our new leisure facility operator,PFPL has started work in earnest on a£2million investment programme andusers are already enjoying substantialimprovements. More work is planned butplease visit the centres and try out the newequipment for yourself.

In particular I must congratulate theBolnore Village Community Partnershipfor their efforts in bringing the newBolnore leisure facility forward. TheWoodside opened last month and hasbeen warmly welcomed by the wholecommunity.

The Council has also agreed to investfurther money in our communitypavilions. This continues theimprovement programme started lastyear and will see a total of £400,000invested in these valuable communityvenues across the District.

The Council has also agreed to thepublication of our new Draft DistrictPlan. This is quite rightly an importantpriority for us, helping to shape futuregrowth in our district and providinggreater protection from unwelcomedevelopment. Consultation will takeplace over December and early Januaryso please have your say.

These are just some of the successstories of the past year but we cannotrest on our laurels. The economicclimate is extremely challenging, bothnationally and locally and although westill have difficult decisions ahead of uswe are well prepared and are confidentthat we are ready to meet thosechallenges head on.

Finally may I take this opportunity towish you all the very best for a happy andpeaceful festive season.

Cllr Garry WallLeader, Mid Sussex District Council

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Welcome to the latest edition of MSM

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Mid Sussex Matters is sent toall residents and provides youwith information about ourservices. Published by theCommunications Team, MidSussex District Council,Oaklands Road, HaywardsHeath, West Sussex RH16 1SS.

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Next issue out on the 16 March 2015.Inclusion of advertisements does not constitute arecommendation by Mid Sussex District Council of the products or services offered or the organisationsinvolved, nor will the council incur any liabilitywhatsoever for any claim relating to them.

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Local news

Sporting matters

Wellbeing matters

Recycling

Out and about

Photo competition

Economic development

Community Awards

Community Matters

Your council your area

Festive family matters

Homes and housing

Councillors’ allowances

Your council

What’s on

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Local news

EG Town BandAmong the recent grantsgiven to Communityorganisations was an awardto East Grinstead ConcertBand. Members of thecommunity based concertband were invited to Belgiumto take part in a series ofspecial performancescommemorating 100 yearssince the outbreak of the FirstWorld War.

The band wear white shirtswith a black bow tie forperformances but whenperforming outside in cold orwet weather they are forced tocover up with their own layers.Granting £1,000 towards the cost

of the new fleeces for the special events in Belgium will help the band members keep warmand look smart while representing East Grinsteadand Mid Sussex at the prestigious event. See page15 for other grant awards.

Parking charges reducedover festive periodAs per previous years Councillors have approved thefollowing reductions in parking charges over thefestive period.

£1 all day parking on Saturday 6th, 13th and 20thDecember 2014 in the following long-stay car parks:

Haywards Heath – Franklynn Road

Burgess Hill – Station Road and Queens Crescent

East Grinstead – Norton House and Vicarage

Free parking after 1pm also took place on datesdecided by Town Councils, in Burgess Hill andHaywards Heath this was on 22 November. In EastGrinstead the date will be Sat 6 December in shortstay car parks at Queensway, King Street, ChequerMead and Christopher Road.

End of the road forDVLA tax discFrom the 1st of October this year the Driving Vehicle andLicensing Agency (DVLA) stopped issuing paper tax discs.Drivers now have the option to pay via Direct Debit or atthe Post Office and police cameras will check vehicles’number plates to check their tax is paid. The move away from paper discs has been planned to savemotorists money while also making it harder for taxdodgers to drive untaxed. Estimates show it will save thetaxpayer £10million every year. The DVLA said it isimportant to notify them straight away of a change toownership, otherwise the registered keeper could still beliable for the vehicle. This means that when selling a caryou need to get the V5C forms filledin and sent off straight away – oryou may end up with a fine.

www.gov.uk/tax-disc

Help prevent floodingIf you own an area (land or property) with a watercourserunning though it then you need to be aware of yourresponsibility to keep the watercourse clear. In this caseyou are known as a riparian owner and you must ensurethat water is able to flow without obstruction.

Even if you are not in this position, the clearing of yourgutters and local drains can help water dissipate at timesof high rain or meltwater.

Please also remember that green banks around streamsare not good areas to leave garden waste or rubbish andcause increased risk of flooding.

www.westsussex.gov.uk/flooding

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Mid Sussex Matters Winter 2014

Local news


The Council published the new draft District Plan2014-2031 for consultation on 21st November 2014.

The role of the District Plan is to say broadly what,where, when and how development will take place inMid Sussex over the next 17 years. The overall strategyis to support sustainable communities which promotethe local economy, and provide the opportunity forresidents to work within their communities and accessother necessary services and facilities close to home.

Whilst the overall strategy of the Plan has not changedfrom the 2013 District Plan, we want to give the public afurther opportunity to make comments on the updatedDistrict Plan.

The deadline date for comments is Friday 16th January 2015.

The first Better Connected broadband services arenow ‘live’ in Mid SussexMid Sussex residentsand businesses are nowstarting to benefit fromthe £20m West Sussex Better Connected initiative.Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath are among the firstcommunities in Mid Sussex to connect to a new fibrebroadband network made available through thepublicly-funded West Sussex Better Connected project.This signals the start of bringing better broadband tothe District, with the exchange areas expected to go‘live’ early next year at Ardingly, Balcombe, Bolney,Handcross, Pound Hill, Scaynes Hill, Sharpthorne,Slinfold, Sutton and Warninglid.The project is on track to deliver faster broadband (24megabits per second and above) to 90% of the county,and a minimum service of 2 Mbps to all homes andbusinesses by spring 2016.

www.westsussex-betterconnected.org.uk

Have your sayon the futureof Mid Sussex

Getting Better Connectedproject reaches more than15,000 homes and businesses

You can view and comment on-line atwww.midsussex.gov.uk/consultation.

Paper copies of the Plan and response forms are alsoavailable at libraries, Help Points, District Council

offices (main reception) and Town and Parish Counciloffices. You can also comment by emailing

[email protected] or by writing toDistrict Plan Consultation, Mid Sussex District Council,

Oaklands, Haywards Heath, RH16 1SS

We have launched an online magazine version ofMid Sussex Matters. To receive your copy threetimes a year just sign up by logging your emailaddress at www.midsussex.gov.uk/msm - it willthen get delivered directly to your inbox. Anycomments would be very welcome.

We want to keep you up to date with all the projects and activities in your community. To help you keep up to date we have a number of other ways to do this. Mid Sussex Matters published 3 times each year

find us atfacebook/MidSussexDistrictCouncil

follow us@MSDCnews

Or check out our website at www.midsussex.gov.uk

New ways ofkeeping in touch

Sport and leisure


Leisurere-fitSince taking over the contract tomanage the District’s leisurefacilities Places for People Leisurehas been working continuously toimprove the centres. Work continuesat each of the centres, with totalinvestment topping £2.1 million.

Your chance to try out theimprovements for yourselfStart off the year by winning one month’s freemembership to try out the facilities. We have:1 x family membership (2 adults and 2 children)2 x individual membershipsYou can choose when you use the memberships in the first few months of 2015.

Just answer the following question -Name the three leisure centres in Mid Sussexwhich are run by Places for People Leisure?To enter the competition please send your answer [email protected] or to MSM, Mid Sussex District Council,Oaklands, Haywards Heath RH16 1SS by Monday 5 January 2015.Please note – email addresses of entrants will be added to the distribution list for theCouncil’s e-newsletter unless you state otherwise when you send in your entry.

The Triangle, Burgess Hillwww.thetriangleisurecentre.org• Newly re-furbished gym with new cardio vascular, resistance and

free-weights equipment now installed. The floor space of the gym has been increased by a third with many new stations installed.

• Refurbishment of the café is complete, with new service counter,increased floor space and new seating.

• The Health Suite now has a brand new sauna and steam room. Changingroom showers have been improved and lockers have been repaired.

• new reception desk and flooring being installed.• Brand new ‘MyRide’ virtual indoor cycling studio and bikes now open.

Kings Centre, East Grinsteadwww.kingsleisurecentre.org• Newly refurbished gym with new cardio vascular, resistance

and free weights equipment installed at the front of the building - an increase from 28 to 65 exercise stations.

• Refurbished and extended changing facilities.• Brand new integrated reception and café counter with new

café tables and seating. • New soft play area opposite the café.• Brand new multipurpose room for meetings, children’s parties,

staff training and external hirers.

The Dolphin, Haywards Heath www.thedolphinleisurecentre.org• Newly refurbished gym with new cardio vascular, resistance and

free weights equipment.• Brand new reception desk and flooring.• Brand new ‘MyRide’ virtual indoor cycling studio and bikes now open.


Six million people in theUK suffer from a mentalhealth problem and 1 in4 people will experiencesome kind of mental

health problem inthe course of a year.

With winter andChristmas fast

approaching many peopletend to notice the symptoms of low

mood and depression more. If you notice yourselffeeling down, anxious or stressed, it may be Time toTalk, and we are here to listen.Time to Talk is a talking therapies service run bySussex Community NHS Trust. It offers a free andconfidential service to people aged 18 and overstruggling with problems such as:• anxiety and worry• depression and low mood• stress• panic attacks• phobias• sleep• low self-esteem and confidence• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Time to Talk provides a range of support including:

Guided Self-Help - For people with mild to moderate depression or anxiety. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - For peoplewith moderate to severe depression or anxiety. CBTcan be accessed in the form of courses or individualsessions.Counselling - Counselling gives people time toexplore and understand why life feels difficult. It canhelp with issues such as depression, relationship issues or coping with the consequences of abuse,injury or illness.Employment Specialists - Employment advice andsupport to help people get back into work, stay inwork or resolve work problems and disputes.To access the Time to Talk service - If you areregistered with a Mid-Sussex GP you can contact usto make an appointment by calling 01444 251084. Ifyour GP is elsewhere in West Sussex, please speak toyour GP who can organise a referral.

Please note Time to Talk is not a crisis service. Ifyou are at risk of harming yourself or needurgent help please contact your GP or speak tothe Samaritans on 08457 909090

Back to exerciseAlbion in the Community is launching an exciting newBack to Exercise programme for Mid SussexThe programme is aimed at people who are inactive, toencourage them back into exercise or to try exercise for thefirst time. The Back to Exercise programme will createopportunities for people to take part in a wide range ofdifferent activities and will respond to people’s interestswhere possible. Planned sessions include Zumba, Pilates,aerobics/circuits, football, walking football and learn to run. The courses will run for 12 weeks and cost only £1 persession. They will run in a variety of community venuesacross Mid Sussex and take place in both daytimes andevenings. The sessions will be taught at a pace suitable for the individual and support will be offered throughout the course. If you are interested in becoming more active in a fun,friendly and informal setting or would just like furtherinformation please call: 01444 229770 or email:[email protected]

Mid-Sussex Wellbeing As psychological problems often impact onphysical wellbeing and health choices, Time toTalk works closely with the Mid SussexWellbeing service which can offer:• Back to exercise programmes• Weight off workshops• Stop smoking adviceTo find out more about what’s on offer or talkto someone about your general wellbeing, giveMid Sussex Wellbeing a call on 01444 477191.

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12 days of recycling in Mid Sussex

On the first day of Christmas I gave to my recycling bin:

And put out clean and dry on the dayAlso remember you can recycle your real Christmas trees at collection points across the District.

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Mid Sussex Park Rangers run a free programme ofHealthy Walks across the District. Walks are free andare designed to help residents to explore new areas,meet people and improve fitness.

All of the walks are led by trained walk leaders.Helen and Dorothy met at the MSDC walks leaderscourse and have been taking walks across the Districtfor five years now. We met up at the Victory Hall inBalcombe where they were about to set off on anassessment of one of the walks.

HelenI was thinking about it this morning, for me walking is thenew wonder drug – benefits include preventing obesity,boosts energy, relieves anxiety and gives a feeling ofwellbeing without dieting or having to go to a gym.

We have led walks in lots of areas of the district but my all-time favourite walk is The Sloop as it has everything -woods, fields and the landscape changes as you go. Weeven cross the Bluebell Railway and there are beautifulhouses and gardens in the distance. And there are not toomany cows – we’re not keen on cows!

Dorothy We really are so lucky living in this area. The publicfootpaths are excellent and give access to places you don’tsee in cars. The Rangers give us excellent help and thewalks are an easy way to keep active and healthy – and it isfree. There are a variety of different levels of walks soeveryone can get something out of it.

Out and about

Best footforward Win tickets for the

Royal Pavilion Ice RinkThe twinkling Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is now open foranother sparkling season until 18 January 2015.Known by many as the most beautiful winter rink inthe South East, it has the former Royal pleasurepalace as a backdrop and 840 sq metres of real ice,with space for 250 skaters, offering children penguinstabilisers and a learners’ area, as well as bootsavailable in sizes from ‘just walking’ to adult sizes.And whether you’re a skater or not, everyone iswelcome to enjoy delicious food and drink by day andnight at the rinkside Bar & Kitchen.We have two family tickets to give away (2 adults and2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) plus a meal toMSM readers.

Just answer the following question -How many square metres of real ice arethere at the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink? To enter the competition please send your answer [email protected] or to MSM, Mid SussexDistrict Council, Oaklands, Haywards Heath RH16 1SS by Monday 15 December 2014.

www.royalpavilionicerink.co.ukPlease note – email addresses of entrants will be added to the distribution list forthe Council’s e-newsletter unless you state otherwise when you send in your entry.


Come for a walkThe new winter programme contains 77 walksup until 28 March 2015.www.midsussex.gov.uk/healthywalks or seepage 23 for details of the next few.

Become a Walks LeaderFind out about becoming aWalks leader. The nextWalks Leaders course willtake place on Thursday 15th Jan 2015. [email protected] or call 01444 477561 for more details.

Mid Sussex Photo competition 2014


1st place - Alex CaulkettJill windmill, ClaytonI have strong interest in night timephotography due to the challenges ofmixing long exposures with the availablelight. For this photo the sky was clearand the stars look amazing in thebackdrop of such an iconic landmark asthe windmills at Jack and Jill in Clayton.The windmills represent the lifestyle of Mid Sussex with rollingcountryside and glorious walks available on the South Downs.

Runner up - Ann-Marie MarshallSummer’s evening onthe South DownsThis photo was taken in September onDevil’s Dyke, we went up there to have apicnic and watch the sunset. The light atthat time of year is stunning. My childrenlove the space and enjoyed running forthe fun of it!

Runner up - Chris MoleFootball in the mist at WalsteadPhoto was taken on an autumn day atGreat Walstead near Lindfield. The mistsilhouetted the figures playing football,which, along with the tree, made thescene interesting.

Runner up - Claire StevensonThrough the Viaduct

I haddriven pastthe viaductmanytimes andalwaysthought itwould be awonderfulstructure

to photograph. Lookingstraight through it you couldsee the continuous, almostmonotonous design over andover as it pushes through thecountryside like a giant train.

Pets at home winnersSome lucky pets benefitted fromtheir human friends entering our Pets at Home competition in MSM82Winner of the £100 voucher was MrsWalter from West Hoathly who gavethe voucher to Biscuit, pictured herewith her grandson Ben.Winner of the £20 voucher was MrsParris from Burgess Hill and Molly

In our Spring edition we asked readers to send in images which could help promote the District.We received a huge variety of images and are pleased to announce the winners here.

Winners received camera vouchers and their work will be on display in the MSDC reception.


Economic Development

Work is underway for the new three deckcar park at Haywards Heath station.The new car park will offer station users 230 additionalspaces and will complement the wider scheme beingdelivered by Solum Regeneration (a partnership betweenNational Rail and Kier Property). The extra car parking is adirect response to feedback from local people, who saidthey would like to see a more spaces provided at HaywardsHeath station as part of any plans to redevelop the site.Haywards Heath station Manager, Eddie Toase said, “Thenew car park will be a fantastic benefit for those whosometimes have difficulty finding a space at the moment.The new car park will improve station users travelexperience, and make the station accessible to more of thelocal community.”

The new car park is the first step in the widerregeneration of Haywards Heath station.

Building the new car park will be phased to minimisedisruption for commuters and to ensure there are stillparking spaces for people to use while construction worktakes place. However, it is inevitable that there will be areduction in the number of parking spaces available atthe station while the new car park is being built.To offsetthe loss of spaces, Mid Sussex District Council hascreated an alternative parking area that is just a short

walk from Haywards Heath station. The temporary carpark at the Council’s Oaklands offices on Boltro Roadwill provide railway car park season ticket holders with aplace to park while the construction work takes place.Eighty parking spaces have been allocated to existingseason ticket holders, helping ease the pressure on therailway station car park.

Improvement work begins at Haywards Heath station

voucher competitionThe development plans at Haywards Heath station includebringing a new Waitrose store to the area, in addition to theexisting shops at Burgess Hill and East Grinstead.To help with your festive season celebrations Waitrose is giving away £200worth of vouchers. You could win one of two £50 vouchers or a £100voucher by answering the following question -

How many additional spaces will the new car park bring?To enter the competition please send your answer to [email protected] or to MSM, Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Haywards Heath RH16 1SS by Tuesday 16 December.Please note – email addresses of entrants will be added to the distribution list for the Council’s e-newsletter unless you state otherwise when you send in your entry.

New MSDC car park supports commuters

View of the car park from theproposed new Clair Road loop road

Community Service Awards 2014


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14 Alice Tyrrell15 Jenny Forbes16 Florrie Grimwood17 Eric Dawes18 Joan Dutton MBE19 Patricia Long20 Mary House21 Basil House22 Helen Reeves23 Grace Fry24 Malcolm Heather25 Sue Blunden26 Sue Kolien

27 Jonathan Lucas28 Rae Corbett29 Chris Hinchey30 Ian Staines31 Paul Myles32 Stuart Scholes33 Cllr Gordon Marples34 Michelle Binks35 Stella Jenner36 Julie Mockford37 Mavis Flowers38 Danny Favor39 Fred Avery

40 Tony Parris41 Clive Everest42 Hilary Taylor43 Angela Bee44 Marion Welchman

Awards winners who arenot in the photo - Frankand Angela Stirner, BrianWright and Bob White.

You can see full details ofthe citations for allawardees atwww.midsussex.gov.uk

Community matters


Imagine feeling confused and afraid because close friendsand relatives seem like strangers; being unable to leavethe house alone because you might not be able to find yourway back; or seeing the fear in your loved one’s face asthey struggle to make sense of familiar surroundings.For many people living with dementia, this is the reality ofeveryday life. Sadly, one in three people aged over 65 willhave dementia by the time they die.However, we understand from organisations working inthis field, that this may not be the experience of themajority of people living with dementia. Not only are thereissues around diagnosis and support, but also everydaythings we all take for granted – such as going to the shops,spending time with friends and family, getting money fromthe bank, and going on holiday – are made difficultbecause of the limited understanding of dementia in theircommunities. A dementia friendly community is made up of the wholecommunity - shop assistants, public service workers, faith

groups, businesses, police, fire and ambulance staff, busdrivers, school pupils, clubs and societies, and communityleaders - people who are committed to working togetherand helping people with dementia to remain a part of theircommunity and not become apart from it. Local groups are being set up in our three towns to helpbring about Dementia Friendly communities in BurgessHill, Haywards Heath and East Grinstead.

If you would like to get involved, or find out moreabout how to improve the quality of life for peoplewith dementia in our area, contact the MSDCCommunity Development Officer on 01444 477495or email [email protected] involves learning a little about dementiaand doing very simple and practical things that canmake an enormous difference to people living withthe condition.

Creating a Dementia Friendly Mid Sussex

Community matters


New Woodside CommunityCentre opens to the publicBolnore residents recentlywelcomed the opening of TheWoodside, a new sports andrecreation building for the village.At the official opening on 4 October the communitycelebrated with song (provided by the local school choir)and dance (from the dance school). There was plenty tokeep the locals happy including a climbing wall, craftactivities and a skateboard workshop. On the sports field,The Woodside netball team played their inaugural matchagainst Sussex University and AFC Bolnore took onScaynes Hill second team in the Mid Sussex football league.

With new facilities inside and out, including• four grass football pitches• hard surfaced area out for a range of sports including

tennis, netball and five-a-side football• a brand new skate park.

Inside, the community building offers • large community hall and meeting rooms, • a bar and kitchen area• four sports changing rooms • a viewing balcony on the mezzanine level. Visit www.bolnorewoodside.org.uk for more information.

Project background Land for the new community building and leisurefacilities was provided by developer Crest Nicholsonas an agreed part of the Bolnore Village housingdevelopment, along with the majority of the fundingfor new sports and recreation facilities. MSDC worked closely with the Bolnore VillageCommunity Partnership and local people to create ascheme that meets the needs of the local community.The new pavilion building will now be managed bythe Bolnore Village Community Partnership, acharitable trust.

Petanque pitch in Sayers CommonA new petanque pitch in SayersCommon received £2,625 fundingfrom MSDC Grants Panel at thebeginning of the year, the pitch is now open and being well used by the community.

Church at PyecombeFunding from MSDC helped create anextension to the side of the Churchbuilding to provide amenities - akitchen, storage and accessible toiletto create a functioning communitybuilding to serve the village.

Table TennisAdastra Hall in Hassocks received agrant of £379 to pay for a new tabletennis table. Table Tennis drop insessions take place on Mondays andThursdays with around 50 playersduring all these sessions.Scrabble and short mat bowls areother activities provided for a smallfee by the management, which hoststhese friendly sessions.

Recent grants to support local projects

Your Council your area


You may know them as TrafficWardens but they’re actuallyCivil Enforcement Officers(CEOs) – that’s because theirjob is about so much more than simply issuing penaltycharge notices.Yes, issuing penalty charge notices is the main part of theirjob but the fourteen person strong team is there to keeptraffic moving and our roads safe.

“Our CEOs are very much our eyes and ears on the street.They are called on to help locals and tourists with allmanner of queries because they’re out and about,”explains Cllr Gary Marsh, Cabinet Member for EconomicDevelopment and Property.

The CEOs enjoy the public side of their role and themajority of people they come across, even those that havebeen ticketed are usually friendly and civil. This isn’talways the case and we have had to take action recentlyagainst a member of the public who has been found guiltyof assault and fined.

“Our staff don’t deserve abuse and we won’t tolerate it,“Cllr Marsh continued, “even online abuse will be reportedto the Police.”

The CEOs work shifts to enforce cars that are illegallyparked. They also helped recently to keep the route clearfor the Tour of Britain to pass safely and they ensure thatshort stay spaces in the car parks are not clogged up withall day parking to keep a steady flow of parking availableand help keep our businesses buoyant.

CEOs can be easily identified. They currently have blackand blue uniforms and can be spotted out and about in ourtowns and villages, with their individual numbers ondisplay. In the winter their coats all have a Mid SussexDistrict Council logo.

www.midsussex.gov.uk/parking

Stop Engine Stop PollutionImproving Air Quality at Stonepound CrossroadsOverall the quality of air that we breathe is good acrossMid Sussex. However, Stonepound Crossroads,Hassocks has slightly poorer air quality at peakperiods due to the volume of traffic and the road layoutof the area. This required us to submit an Action Planto the Government setting out how air quality will beimproved. We prepared the Action Plan with a number of partnerorganisations, especially West Sussex County Councilas the highway authority. This has included reviewingthe sequencing of the traffic lights to ensure the besttraffic flow.

How you can help• Stop Engine Stop Pollution – you may have seen the

signs that have been put up at the crossroads - byturning off engines in stationary traffic you can saveon fuel costs, and if we all do it together then we willmake a real difference to the air quality of localpeople who live nearby.

• Look to use an alternative route avoiding thecrossroads, if possible, especially at peak times.

• For short journeys, local residents and schoolchildren can look to walk, cycle or use publictransport, instead of using a car. See the Travelwisesection of West Sussex County Council’s website,including advice on car sharing schemes.

• Drivers can also reduce pollution and help to cuttheir fuel costs by driving in an environmentallyfriendly way. The AA website provides a number ofeco-driving tips that can help drivers to reduce fuelconsumption and save money. For more informationvisit www.theaa.com

For more information, please see our websitewww.midsussex.gov.uk/airquality

Festive family matters


Relate’s practical suggestionsfor a peaceful ChristmasWe all know that Christmas can be a stressfultime. It's very easy for the pressure to boil over into arguments and tears.

Here are some practical suggestions.

• Plan ahead. Get some jobs done early if possibleto lessen stress. Planning as a family can helpeveryone feel their hopes and expectations arebeing listened to.

• Don’t overspend. We all want our children andloved ones to enjoy their Christmas, but moneyworries can put a huge strain on relationships, inthe New Year you might find the expense wasn’tworth it.

• Plan something special. Have a few events thateveryone knows about such as decorating the treetogether or hanging stockings. It needn’t cost afortune. The important thing is that you agreethat these things will take place and everyonemakes the effort to get along. Christmastraditions often leave us with happy memories foryears to come.

• Go easy on the booze. We all know alcohol canoften make an awkward situation even worse.

• Talk to your children. If you are separated andyour children are old enough, ask them who theywant to spend time with over the holidays.Christmas is important to children, but they canfeel guilty about who they spend time with andworried in case anyone is left alone. Try and cometo an agreement with the other parent. Includethe wider family if you can.

• Make sure that everyone who can help shares inChristmas preparations. Don’t feel that any oneperson has to do it all whilst everyone else ishaving a good time. This can lead to resentmentand unhappiness.

• Have fun. It’s more important to have a good time together than to make sure that everything is 100% perfect.

If things do go badly at Christmas, Relate is there tohelp. Call 01293 657055 for an appointment or seewww.relatesussex.org for information.

In Mid Sussex Relate has centres in East Grinsteadand Haywards Heath. Relate in East Grinstead isvery grateful to Mid Sussex District Council for theirgrant of £1,500 which helps Relate continue tosupport families, young people, couples and singleswith their relationships.

If you are able to donate or support Relate in anyother way please contact Sue Quinn, manager on01293 657055.

Surviving the familyfestive fun

Homes and housing


help could be a call awayIf you own your home, or rent it from aprivate landlord and are on certainbenefits, you could qualify for fundingtowards a new boiler and insulation. Through Your Energy Sussex, a partnership of 15 localcouncils and Carillion, help is available for certain energysaving improvements to keep you warmer and save moneyon your energy bills. The funding is from the Government’sEnergy Companies Obligation (ECO).

If you think that you qualify, get in touch with our local,accredited installer, C Mitten Plumbing and Heating on01273 724486 or 0800 5999 089. Information is alsoavailable on the C Mitten website -www.cmittenecosolutions.co.uk

Staff will discuss eligibility with you. If you are eligible,they will carry out a free assessment to check thesuitability of your home and heating system. They will alsoassess the level of funding available to you.

Shared ownership in your areaNew build shared ownership homes areavailable on specific development sitesacross the district.There are currently shared ownership propertiesavailable on sites in East Grinstead, Cuckfield, PeasePottage and future schemes are expected in HaywardsHeath, Burgess Hill, Hurstpierpoint, Crawley Down andHassocks. Re-sales of shared ownership homes alsoregularly become available across the district. There area range of different types of property available from onebed flats through to three bed houses.For households who find that buying a property on theopen market is out of their reach, shared ownership maybe an alternative option for them to buy a stake in theirown home. Shared ownership is when you part-rentpart-buy a property from a housing association, bypurchasing often as little as 30% equity of the propertyand paying a rent on the remaining share. You also have the option of buying additional shares in theproperty at a later date.Interested people will need to be on the Help to Buyregister, run by Bedfordshire Pilgrims Housing Association.

You can apply online at www.helptobuyese.org.uk On thiswebsite you can also find out more about how sharedownership works and see what properties are currently available.Please note that to be eligible households must have ajoint income below £60,000. Priority is given tohouseholds with a local connection, particularly existingsocial tenants and serving military personnel

The scheme is primarily for First Time Buyersalthough existing homeowners are not automaticallyexcluded. For further details [email protected] or call 01444 477309.

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Councillors’ Allowances for 2013/14


Basic allowance SRAs Childcare, subsistence Totaland travel

JC Ash-Edwards £4,500.96 £8,838.00 £155.50 £13,494.46SMM Banham £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96SJ Barnett £4,500.96 £2,003.04 £0.00 £6,504.00A Barrett-Miles £4,500.96 £404.88 £0.00 £4,905.84R Bates £4,500.96 £0.00 £13.50 £4,514.46E Belsey £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96M Belsey £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96L Bennett £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96H Brunsdon £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96J Callaghan £4,500.96 £3,559.99 £309.60 £8,370.55C Catharine £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96RJR Clarke £1,282.54 £0.00 £0.00 £1,282.54P Coote £4,500.96 £0.00 £717.74 £5,218.70M Davies £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96J de Mierre (no longer a Councillor) £2,625.56 £863.66 £190.77 £3,679.99D Dorking £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96KM Dumbovic £4,500.96 £0.00 £246.56 £4,747.52T Farmer (no longer a Councillor) £4,500.96 £3,457.08 £0.00 £7,958.04B Forbes £4,500.96 £1,727.63 £607.95 £6,836.54R Goddard £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96S Hatton £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96G Heard £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96CA Hersey £4,500.96 £977.04 £254.67 £5,732.67M Hersey £4,500.96 £0.00 £59.22 £4,560.18CM Ingham £4,500.96 £0.00 £269.10 £4,770.06A Jones MBE £4,500.96 £0.00 £295.50 £4,796.46DJ Jones £4,500.96 £373.38 £0.00 £4,874.34GE Knight £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96J Knight £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96J Landriani £4,500.96 £3,861.96 £0.00 £8,362.92A Lea £4,500.96 £202.34 £0.00 £4,703.30M Livesey £4,500.96 £0.00 £308.25 £4,809.21A MacNaughton £4,500.96 £4,500.96 £547.20 £9,549.12B Mainstone £4,500.96 £0.00 £327.60 £4,828.56N March £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96GH Marples £4,500.96 £6,119.03 £1,560.45 £12,180.44G Marsh £4,500.96 £12,438.00 £818.45 £17,757.41PR Martin £4,500.96 £0.00 £57.60 £4,558.56E Matthews £4,500.96 £4,500.96 £1,035.95 £10,037.87S McMenemy £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96P Moore £4,500.96 £8,238.00 £529.74 £13,268.70J O'Brien £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96P Bradbury £4,101.69 £0.00 £0.00 £4,101.69P Reed £4,500.96 £2,419.87 £801.90 £7,722.73R Salisbury £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96S Seward £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96I Simpson £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96C Snowling £4,500.96 £8,238.00 £0.00 £12,738.96R Sweatman £4,500.96 £0.00 £471.60 £4,972.56M Thomas-Atkin £4,500.96 £689.00 £357.80 £5,547.76CD Trumble £4,500.96 £0.00 £347.40 £4,848.36N Walker £4,500.96 £0.00 £346.29 £4,847.25G Wall £4,500.96 £28,668.96 £821.54 £33,991.46N Webster £4,500.96 £7,374.34 £2,232.67 £14,107.97E White £4,500.96 £0.00 £0.00 £4,500.96TOTALS £242,059.71 £109,456.12 £14,212.25 £365,728.10Totals 2012/13 £241,176.44 £110,572.50 £14,410.44 £366,159.38

Certified by Peter Stuart, Head of Finance and IT, Mid Sussex District Council.For further information please contact Member Services on 01444 477003

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Planning Committees A and B have replaced North East andSouth West Committees. Both Planning Committees willnow look at applications from across the District.More information on meeting dates and items for discussion canbe found at www.midsussex.gov.uk/council or by contactingCommittee Services on 01444 477003.

Meetings of the Council are open to the public and are held in the Council Chamber, Oaklands, Haywards Heath RH16 1SS unless stated otherwise.

201401-Dec Cabinet 4pm04-Dec Planning Committee A 7pm09-Dec Licensing Committee 7pm11-Dec District Planning Committee 2pm17-Dec Council 7pm18-Dec Planning Committee B 7pm

201512-Jan Cabinet 4pm13-Jan Cabinet Grants Panel 4pm13-Jan Scrutiny Committee -

Leader and Service Delivery 7pm14-Jan Scrutiny Committee - Leisure and Community 7pm15-Jan Planning Committee A 7pm20-Jan Scrutiny Committee -

Planning and Economic Development 7pm22-Jan District Planning Committee 2pm28-Jan Council 7pm29-Jan Planning Committee B 7pm09-Feb Cabinet 4pm12-Feb Planning Committee A 7pm17-Feb Standards Committee 7pm18-Feb Scrutiny Committee -

Leader and Service Delivery 7pm19-Feb District Planning Committee 2pm25-Feb Council (Budget) 7pm26-Feb Planning Committee B 7pm03-Mar Scrutiny Committee -

Planning and Economic Development 7pm11-Mar Licensing Committee 7pm12-Mar Planning Committee A 7pm

ElectoralregisterawarenessDid you know thatElections Offices allkeep two registers -the electoral registerand the open register?The electoral register lists thenames and addresses of everyonewho is registered to vote in publicelections. It is used for electoralpurposes, and can also be used forother limited purposes specified inlaw, such as detecting crimes offraud, calling people for jury serviceand checking credit applications.

The open register is an extract ofthe electoral register, but is notused for elections. It can be boughtby any person, company ororganisation. For example, it isused by businesses and charities toconfirm name and address details.

You can choose to have your detailsremoved from the open register ifyou wish without affecting yourright to vote. Simply [email protected] your name and your fullpostal address.

If you are not registered to vote atyour current address pleaseregister under the new systemonline at www.gov.uk/registertovote

What’s on


Chequer MeadDe La Warr RoadEast GrinsteadRH19 3BS01342 302000

A Christmas Concert withRedhill Corps of Drums and Band4 Dec, 7.30pm, £10/£8Lingfield Silver Band wasformed in 1913 and hasalways supported village life.The band continues to thrivetoday and is joined for thisfestive event by Redhill Corpsof Drums and Band,established in 1981.

Michael Portillo, Life; A Gameof Two Halves5 Dec, 7pm, £16/£14Since leaving the House ofCommons Michael has beenon a variety of TV showsincluding sharing his passionfor our great VictorianRailways. This is your chanceto listen to his story andquestion him about it.

The Party and The Prison6 Dec, 7pm, £3.50Chequer Mead Youth Theatre(CMYT) present two shortplays to show how much theyhave achieved in their firstyear. All money raised will goback to the CMYT.

Ariel Choir and Guests7 Dec, 7.30pm, £11/£8/£5Following on from theirappearance with Peter Andreat the O2 and the BrightonCentre, the Choir will performboth rock and pop classics.

NT Live Screening of ‘JOHN’9 Dec, 8pm, £12/£10‘JOHN’ is a new dance-theatre work by LloydNewson, Artistic Director ofDV8 Physical Theatre.Newson interviewed morethan 50 men asking themfrank questions, initiallyabout love and sex. One ofthose men was John.Suitable for 18 years old andover.

The Band of the IrishGuards12 Dec, 7.30pm, £18/£16The Band of the Irish Guardswill visit to give a boost tothe run up to Christmas.Book early to avoiddisappointment and helpsupport SSAFA, givingessential assistance to theArmed Forces and theirfamilies.

Christmas Concert15 Dec, 7.30pm, £9/£8Christmas concert fromChoirpower and theGreenstede Singers.

Aladdin20 – 30 Dec, 1.30pm and5.30pm, £15/£13.50Company of Friends returnagain this Christmas withtheir magical production ofAladdin. They'll take you ona magical carpet ride toPantoland… “Oh yes theywill!”.

Clair HallPerrymount RoadHaywards HeathRH16 3DN01444 455440

Santa’s Little Helper!20 Dec, £9.50/£9Who will help save Christmas?Young Albert Tuttle is nearly 7years old – far too grown up tobelieve in Santa! But Albert isin for a surprise. Children willlove this heart-warming tale,but big people will have fun too!

Babes in the Wood13 – 17 Jan 2015The Weald Theatre Grouppresent their annualpantomime.

The Classic Legends Rockand Folk ‘Super Tour’27 Feb, 8pm, £26.50/£24.50An amazing evening withsome of the biggest rock andfolk legends – Carl Palmerfrom Emerson Lake andPalmer with his band; fromWishbone Ash Martin Turnerand his band together withThe Strawbs!

The Manfreds12 March, 8pm, £20Now considered, more thanever, one of the finest andmost respected bands fromthe 60s with Paul Jones, MikeHugg and Tom McGuinness.

Duck in The Truck28 March, 2pm, £9.50 / £9Based on the bestsellingchildren’s book by JezAlborough, this funny, silly,yucky mucky show will havelittle ducklings aged 3-7 yearsold laughing out loud.

An evening of Dirty Dancing:The Tribute Show1 May, 8pm, £19Embarking upon its 5thanniversary tour the show is a5-star homage to the greatestmovie soundtrack of all time.

Jeremy Hardy15 May, 8pm, £14/£5 Jeremy begins his 4th decadeas a stand-up - that’s a moredramatic way of saying hestarted 31 years ago and,without a lottery win, probablyhas at least another 31 yearsto go!

Martlets HallCivic WayBurgess HillRH15 9NN01444 242888

Joe Brown6 Dec, £25Joe performs with his 5-pieceband in a show packed withtimeless classics allinterwoven with hiseffervescent delivery andhumorous reminiscences.

There’s lots going on, this is just a small selection. For moreevents in the area please see www.midsussex.gov.uk/events


The Blues Band12 Dec, £19.50 /£18.50Formed in 1979 by ex-ManfredMann members Paul Jonesand Tom McGuinness. Theyset out originally to play pubgigs of their beloved bluesmusic. 17 albums later, theyare still going strong.

Jethro - The Legend at Large18 Dec, £19.50 / £17.50Cornish comedy legend Jethrois back – as large as life!

Fawlty Towers DiningExperience28 Feb, 7pm, £29.50 toinclude dinnerJoin us for an evening of allthe fun and mayhem of theoriginal TV series,meticulously and lovingly re-created whilst you enjoy adelicious 3-course meal.

From The Jam28 March, 8pm, £24 / £22Featuring Bruce Foxton fromthe original Jam line-up. Theband has gained a reputationfor the kind of incendiary liveperformances that sealed thereputation of The Jam allthose years ago. Expect allthe brilliant classics.

Other Events

Santa’s GrottoUntil 24 Dec, £4Santa and his helpers spreada little magic for local childrenagain this Christmas, courtesyof Burgess Hill District LionsClub. All funds raised supportlocal Lions’ projects.South Downs Garden Centre,Hassocks BN6 9LY.

A 1920’s Christmas 1 Dec 2014 to 6 Jan 2015,10am to 4pm. Free (normaladmission charges apply)Enjoy a stroll down thefestively lit garden then peepinto the candlelit Garden Hallto see what a 1920'sChristmas with the Messelfamily would have been likewith family activities, musicplaying, candlelight andChristmas trees.Nymans, Handcross RH17 6EB01444 405250.

Christmas wreath makingworkshops3 and 4 Dec, 10.30am and1.30pm. Tickets £30 Including the festive foliage,moss and wreath ring andprofessional instruction, so allyou have to do is assemble. Ifyou'd like to add your ownlittle ornaments, feel free tobring these along too. Bookingessential.Nymans, HandcrossRH17 6EB 01444 405250.

Carols and Cakes6 Dec, 2.30pm, £6The Forest Row Lifeboat Choirpresent a Christmas CarolConcert to raise funds for theRNLI.Trinity MethodistChurch, East Grinstead.Tickets from Bullfrog Music or01342 324196.

Father Christmas VisitsDates between 6 – 14 Dec. £5(includes trail and present),booking essential.Father Christmas is joining usagain for four special days inhis grotto. You are invited totake our trail through thegarden to find the grotto

where you can meet Santa andreceive a present. Call theSanta line on 01444 405250from 1st December to bookyour visit.Nymans, HandcrossRH17 6EB.

That’ll be the day – Christmas Show7 Dec, 7.30pm £22 / £20That’ll Be the Day’s much-loved Christmas Show whichbrings festive sparkle to TheTriangle in Burgess Hillreturns just before Christmas.That’ll be the Day creates anight of rock’n’roll Christmasmusic, sketches and comedywhich promises to haveaudiences dancing and singingalong from beginning to end.The Triangle, Burgess HillRH15 8WA 01444 800045

Forest Row Lifeboat Choir and Guests13 Dec, 7.45pm, £10 (includes supper)Christmas carol concert toraise funds for RNLI.Freshfield Hall, Forest Row.Tickets from Bishops in ForestRow or call 01342324196.

Introduction to Gardeningmonthly seriesFree event(normal admission chargesapply). Booking EssentialJanuary - Winter Colour. 22Jan 2015, 1pmFebruary – Ericas, 19 Feb 1pmNymans, Handcross RH17 6EB01444 405250.

Glow Wild at Wakehurst 4 - 7 DecemberTwo hour sessions from4.30pm and 6.30pm£8 adults, £4 children4-16yrs, £20 familywww.kew.org/lanternsThe first ever winterwonderland of lights atWakehurst. Make a lanternand follow the illuminatedmile-long trail which includesfire, incense and dramaticpond reflections, festive treatsto enjoy, late-night shoppingand a seasonal choir underthe tree. Wakehurst Place,RH17 6TN.

Mid SussexHealthy Walks Join us on a HealthyWalk, see page 9 tomeet some of theleaders and find out more.Sat 13 Dec, 9.45 am, Hammonds Ridge Meadows LEVEL 5.Meet at BH Burial Ground Car Park,Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill. Map Ref: TQ 295 188

Tue 16 Dec, 10am, Beech Hurst LEVEL 2. Meet at Beech Hurst Gardens CarPark, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4BB. Map Ref: TQ 323 239

Wed 17 Dec, 10am, Lindfield LEVEL 4. Meet at Hickmans Lane RecreationGround, Hickmans Lane, Lindfield, RH16 2PX. Map Ref: TQ 346 256

Fri 2 Jan, 9.30am, Bolney LEVEL 4. Meet at the Bolney Stage, LondonRoad, Bolney, RH17 5RL. Map Ref: TQ 290 233

Sat 3 Jan, 9.30am, Ansty, LEVEL 5. Meet at Ansty Recreation Ground CarPark, Deaks Lane, Ansty, RH17 5AS.Map Ref: TQ 290 233

Thu 8 Jan, 10am, Scaynes Hill LEVEL 5. Meet at Scaynes Hill RecreationGround, off A272, Scaynes Hill, RH17 7PG. Map Ref: TQ 367 233

For more details contact theRangers on 01444 477561 or email [email protected]

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Inside this issue: Community Award winners, Leisure Centreimprovements, District Plan update, grants, competitions andlots more…

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Reception openMon-Thurs 8.45am - 5.15pm,Fri 8.45am - 4.15pm01444 458166For emergencies outside office hours call 0845 602 1035.

Christmas collectionsChanges to Rubbish and Recycling Collections over Christmas and New Year 2014 / 2015Any changes to rubbish and recycling collections are detailed below, please cut out and keep.

Due collection date New collection dateMonday 22 December Saturday 20 DecemberTuesday 23 December Monday 22 DecemberWednesday 24 December Tuesday 23 DecemberThursday 25 December Wednesday 24 DecemberFriday 26 December Saturday 27 DecemberMonday 29 December Monday 29 DecemberTuesday 30 December Tuesday 30 DecemberWednesday 31 December Wednesday 31 DecemberThursday 1 January 2015 Friday 2 January 2015Friday 2 January 2015 Saturday 3 January 2015Collections go back to normal from Monday 5th January 2015.Please ensure bins are at the edge of your property, at the point nearest the highway, by 7am on the day of the collection. Full collection calendars are available online or by contacting us. www.midsussex.gov.uk/recycling

Garden wasteThere are no gardenwaste collections from 22 Dec until 4 Jan 2015 (inc).

Christmas treerecyclingSites across MidSussex are provided soyou can recycle yourreal trees at sitesacross Mid Sussexfrom 2 - 16 Jan 2015.Full details online.

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