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On Monday 10, Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 August the Mid Sussex bin collections will start from 6am due to the high temperatures that have been forecast.

This will give our crews more time to work in the cooler part of the day. Please ensure your bins are placed out ready for collection the evening before, in plenty of time for the early start. The early collection times may continue throughout the week depending on the forecast. Please check the Mid Sussex District Council website for further updates: www.midsussex.gov.uk/recycling

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

The Parish Council is aware that there has been an increasing amount of drug dealing taking place in the woodland at the back of Batchelor’s Field. We understand it is almost a daily occurrence taking place in the afternoons and this is obviously of great concern to parents whose children are using the field.

The police are aware of the issue and they will be taking action to monitor the area at the times stated.

The Anti-Social behaviour team at Mid Sussex are also aware and work in conjunction with the police.

If you see any suspicious activity please report it to the Police by calling 101 or reporting online at https://www.sussex.police.uk/

The Compass 89 bus service has recommenced its’ service on Mondays and Fridays through Bolney, to Horsham and Haywards Heath.

For details of the bus times please click on the link below;

https://www.compass-travel.co.uk/download/west-sussex-bus-services/089.pdf

The Parish Council is aware that speeding is an ongoing problem in Bolney, not only in the rural lanes but also on the old A23 London Road, A272 and other roads. The Speed Indicator Device is currently being used in various locations to remind drivers of their current speed and encourage them to slow down. There are also a few new signs that have been put up.

We are currently looking into the possibility of a local speed watch campaign to help remind visitors and residents to keep to the speed limits, and as soon as we are able to hold meetings at the Rawson Hall again will be inviting Darren Taylor, the Mid Sussex Prevention Officer and Chris Allen, our local PCSO to attend to talk about this and other police issues.

Please be advised that a small group of travellers at Pyecombe with Irish number plates have moved on this afternoon so please keep an eye out for them in case of illegal encampment.

It would appear that there are still a number of small groups currently in the county who are on the move.

Telephone Sussex Police on number 101 or e-mail to: 101@susses.pnn.police.uk

Mid Sussex District Council have put together a Play Days at Home online Programme and are encouraging familes to visit the webpage below and register to receive information and updates.  Children are encouraged to download the stencil drawing of the Play Days at Home logo to colour in and put in their windows to say they are part of the “Play Days at Home Club” and would like photos of their artwork and creations sent in to MSDC.  Each week Tomfoolery will announce a winner who will receive a £10 voucher.

www.midsussex.gov.uk/playdays

The 6 weeks programme  is starting on Monday 20^th July for both Under and Over 10’s. 

For the Under 10’s there will be ½ hour programme released every morning Monday to Friday at 11.00 am through a link on the webpage above which will direct to the MSDC YouTube channel.  All programmes will be available to view after they have been released each day – just in case they were missed or needed a catch up on content. 

There is also a programme for the Over 10’s – “Virtual Festival”.  This one hour programme of 3 parts will be released every Monday from 20^th July for young people to view in their own time

Please be advised of a group of travellers (6-8 caravans) who are currently on land in Albourne but are likely to depart shortly.  As such please ensure that any land is secured and please remain vigilant.

If travellers do arrive and settle on land (be that private or public), please ensure that you carry out the following actions:

Telephone Sussex Police on number 101 or e-mail to: 101@susses.pnn.police.uk

Please note that additional information and tips for Covid-19 and the heatwave has been issued by the government.

• Fans should not be used if someone in your home has been confirmed or suspected as having Covid-19, as this could increase the spread of infection
• If no-one in your home has Covid-19 or suspected Covid-19, angle fans away from you to limit the spread of germs. Remember that fans are ineffective in temperatures above 35⁰C and cause increased dehydration

• Paracetamol (and aspirin) may be used to manage COVID-related symptoms but it is recommended that they are not used solely to reduce body temperature. Always consult your pharmacist, GP or NHS 111 for advice
• Keep cool and hydrated by regularly sipping cold water-based drinks and avoid alcohol
• Use sponges or cloths made damp by cold water to help control your temperature
• Close blinds and curtains to help control the temperature of your home
• Check on the wellbeing of vulnerable friends and family who may be shielding or who are isolated. Remember to observe social distancing guidance

The full guidance can be found here.

Please note WSCC has suspended the 15 month Inspection and Maintenance Cycle, due to the Covid 19 pandemic, and is currently only taking action on Public Rights of Way where reported issues require work to ensure public safety on the network. Should any enquiries received not be of this nature it will be logged so it can be prioritised and addressed in the future when normal working practices are resumed. We are currently reviewing when we can re-start inspections in line with government guidance and ask you for your patience in dealing with issues that arise. It is also important to note that our summer clearance programme for surface vegetation has now begun on selected paths and is running between the 1^st June and mid-August.

• At this time it is important to remind people that public footpaths are for use by the public on foot only and cycling on these routes is a trespass against the landowner. This unlawful use risks conflict on the paths themselves and considerable challenges for people trying to keep the necessary 2m apart whilst enjoying the countryside.

• It is also important to note that landowners are responsible for any side vegetation encroaching onto the path and any structures on the PROW network, such as stiles and gates. If appropriate to do so please contact the landowner, if known, directly to make them aware of the issue but if not you can continue to report such issues by following the link below.

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and-housing/public-paths-and-the-countryside/public-rights-of-way/report-a-problem-with-a-right-of-way/#report-a-problem

• A final reminder is the need to ensure good hygiene when using the PROW network including regular hand washing along with social distancing in line with government advice.

Dear residents,

We know that the current situation is affecting our residents in various different ways and we would like to understand how we can effectively support you.

We are launching a survey to gather your views and to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on your lives.

Tell us how your lives have changed, how you are coping and what your thoughts are on life after this crisis. Your answers will help to shape our response to the current crisis as well as our plans for the future.

Please take 10-15 minutes out of your day to complete this very important survey by Sunday 31 May 2020.

Thank you in advance for your time and for your continued support.