28 September

Rudgwick Parish Council Weekly Clerk’s Update: 28 September – 4 October 2020 (Agenda October 2020) To: Parish Councillors c.c: Christian Mitchell (West Sussex County Councillor) Richard Landeryou (Horsham District Councillor)

From: Jonna Foote ______

The weekly update provides information regarding: • Announcements/delegated decisions by the Clerk • Planning information • Correspondence/communications from parishioners • Correspondence/communications from outside organisations

List of organisations that communicate with the Council on a regular basis. o AIRS (Action in Rural Sussex) o APCAG (Association of Parish Councils Aviation Group) o CAGNE (Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emission) o CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) o HALC (Horsham Association of Local Councils) o HDC (Horsham District Council) o NALC (National Association of Local Councils) o SSALC (Surrey and Sussex Association of Local Councils) o WSCC (West Sussex District Council) ______

Clerk’s announcements/delegated decisions: GENERAL REMINDER: Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Parish Office staff are working their regular hours but not always in the office. If you wish to speak face to face to a member of staff, please contact the Clerk on 07927 702321 during working hours (Monday – Wednesday 8.30 – 16.00).

• Staff and users of Rudgwick parish council facilities have been sent the following email:

There is a QR Code on A4 posters on the main entrance doors and in Rudgwick Hall beside both fire exits to sides of buildings which you may be asked to use as an alternative entrance when office is in use.

If you have downloaded the Government Track and Trace app to your mobile device you can check in to the village hall upon arrival by scanning the code on your mobile device. This obviously also applies to all those that will be attending your sessions or event so please let them know.

Anyone who intends to take part in the Government Track and Trace Scheme needs to download the app onto their mobile devices. To do so those participating need to go to either the App Store (for those with an iPhone) or Google Play (for those with an Android device) and download the free App.

Please be aware that some older mobile devices will not support it but all meeting /event/class organisers are requested to hold contact details of all those attending their session.

Track and Trace is not a requirement of law but it is being strongly urged by the NHS and the Government and so we have added this facility in our attempts to be as Covid-19 secure as we possibly can and to help protect our community.

Please ensure that face masks must be worn into the halls/buildings at all times, unless participating in an exercise in which case they can be removed once in situ for class, but replaced when leaving or moving within buildings.

Thank you for your support in helping keep the Councils buildings Covid secure and therefore ensuring continued use of the Community facilities.

• Ten “Please take your litter home” signs have been ordered to be placed at the entrances of RPC facilities; • WSCC Highways have informed the Council that an oak tree (next to nr 1 Queen Elizabeth Road is going to be felled as there are concerns regarding the tree. An exact date could not be given. However, the Council is aware that the tree blew over last weekend and has informed WSCC Highways that felling is not necessary; • The Litter Warden has reported concerns regarding a tree in a potential similar situation, the Council has contacted the owner and appropriate actions are being undertaken. • Annual defibrillator survey has taken place, two defibrillators were found to be requiring attention, appropriate action is being undertaken; • Tismans Common fingerpost crown has been ordered; • Letter to Co-op staff thanking them for their support to vulnerable households during COVID-19 lockdown has been written and sent; • Four nominations for West Sussex High Sheriff Volunteer Awards have been submitted; • Skate park repairs have been completed and skate park is open for use; • NHS QR codes have been posted at RH; JH and KGV changing rooms and appropriate documentation is in place; • Letters to Loxwood West Sussex County Councillor asking for clarification regarding Loxwood Claypit EIA Scoping Document/ webinar 25.8.2020 have been sent; • Letter in support of Rudgwick Brickwork’s application for an extension of deadline for WSCC/040/19 and WSCC/00419/RW has been submitted to WSCC Planning Department; • Working Group Members have been sent Confidentiality Agreement with signing request; • Requested quotes from three firms for undertaking Health and Safety tree surveys for Churchman’s Meadows, King George V playing fields and Foxholes Copse; • Arranged for cutting back of growth at the entrance of Foxholes Copse/ path to Medical Centre; • Letter to Croudace Homes regarding verge maintenance and request for support for a wildflower garden has been submitted; • Musketeer Water compliance checks have been undertaken; • Facilities Officer has had to update all COVID-19 risk assessments; ask all hirers for their updated COVID-19 risk assessments in response to latest Government guidelines/ legislation; • Rudgwick Neighbourhood Plan update was noted in the West Sussex County Times 1.10.2020/ HDC website: Rudgwick Neighbourhood Plan (Reg 16) Rudgwick Parish Council has been preparing a Neighbourhood Plan. The submission draft Rudgwick Neighbourhood plan is out to consultation in line with the Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning 2

(General) Regulations 2012 (as amended). The consultation is for 7 weeks from 5pm 2 October to midnight 20 November 2020. Please click on the link below for further details on how you can comment:

https://strategicplanning.horsham.gov.uk/consult.ti/Rudgwick/consultationHome

• Pension update: the recent McCloud court case has resulted in a consultation seeking views on proposed changes to the LGPS in England and Wales to remove the unlawful age discrimination identified in the McCloud judgment. This has no effect on Rudgwick Parish Council pension contributions but may require providing information regarding Clerk’s number of working hours/ length of service; • Clerk has been contacted regarding the HDC community facilities study: this does include the Youth Centre and KGV Building – contact will be made in October to arrange for an auditor to come and assess the buildings (age/ general condition). • VAT repayment of £2,097.46 received 25.09.2020

New Applications (Delegated Decision) New Planning Applications for consideration by Delegated Decision and noting at the Rudgwick Parish Council Meeting 12.10.2020 Application No Applicant Reason for Application Recommendation Official Response Date

New Applications For discussion at Rudgwick Parish Council Meeting 12.10.2020 Application Applicant Reason for Application Recommendation Official No Response Date DISC/20/0222 Hall House, The Approval of details reserved by 23.10.2020 02.10.2020 Haven, Billingshurst condition 3 to approved application DC/17/2233 DC/20/1820 Sweetlands Farm, Erection of a pole barn for hay 20.10.2020 25.09.2020 The Haven, and hay equipment storage Billingshurst (Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed) DC/20/1876 First Floor Offices, Prior approval for the conversion 22.10.2020 28.09.2020 Rudgwick Garage, of existing office accommodation Loxwood Road, at first floor to a residential flat. Rudgwick

Decisions HDC Council Decisions – Rudgwick Parish Council Meeting 12.10.2020

Application Applicant Reason for Application RPC Recommendation HDC No Decision

DC/20/0410 Heathers Farm, The Construction of building No objection Application Haven, Billingshurst to provide stabling, tack Withdrawn room and 3

feed/bedding/equipment storage for livery use purposes. Construction of horse walker.

DC/20/1610 Sweetlands Farm, The Prior notification for the No objection Prior Haven, Billigshurst construction of a pole Approval barn for hay and Not agricultural equipment. Required

DC/20/0750 43 Woodfield Road, Conversion of rear No objection to the Permitted Rudgwick conservatory into a amendment garden room with a replacement balcony. Stair enclosure for new staircase down to lower level workshop.

Applications going to Committee Applications going to Committee – Rudgwick Parish Council Meeting 12.10.2020 Application Applicant Reason for Application RPC Planning No Recommendation Committee Date none

Appeals Lodged / Appeals Decided Appeals Lodged / Appeals Decided – Rudgwick Parish Council Meeting 12.10.2020 Application No Applicant Reason for Application RPC Public Recommendation Inquiry/Written Representation

Enforcement Numbers

Enforcement Numbers – Rudgwick Parish Council Meeting 12.10.2020

Correspondence/communications from parishioners / to the Council

Emails/correspondence from external organisations/people

25.09.2020, Email from WSCC

Further to the email below the Parish Council have been advised that the tree fell on Sunday 27th September.

Dear Jonna,

I would like to provide you with news that due to the current condition of a mature Oak tree within the Highways extent adjacent the property of 1 Queen Elizabeth Road, arrangements have been made to remove this tree as a high priority. Please find attached to this email a site map and google streetview screenshot

4 image confirming which tree is to be removed. We thought Rudgwick PC should be made aware due to the potential high local interest that may arise as a result of the tree works to be carried out.

This decision has not been taken lightly and we have been monitoring it’s condition carefully for some time. We will however endeavour to plant a replacement tree in the vicinity of the one to be removed if funds become available in the future.

Kind Regards

Marcus du Preez

Arboriculturist, Economy, Infrastructure and Environment, Highways and Transport, West Sussex County Council

25.09.2020 Email from HDC Community Facilities Study 2020

Dear Parishes and Neighbourhood Councils,

I just wanted to inform you that we are due to commence the Community Facilities Study as agreed by Cabinet earlier this year. We have now appointed consultants Knight, Kavanagh and Page Ltd (KKP) to undertake the review of Horsham Town and District wide community facilities. The last review was conducted in 2014 as part of the Horsham District Planning Framework 2015.

The outcome of the study will be used to update the evidence base to inform the development of policies in the 2019-2036 Local Plan which is being prepared at the moment. This is to ensure that there is a sufficient amount of community building venues to meet existing and future demand arising from any proposed new residential development.

The study will also provide a framework in the local plan to guide decisions on whether new facilities are required and what the priorities for investment in existing facilities should be across the district. As the District’s population grows it will be essential to take a strategic view to ensure the right facilities are in the right locations to meet community needs.

This commission will also address the provision and use of community buildings and assets within Horsham Town with specific reference to the future or other use of the Drill Hall and its site following the Council’s Cabinet decision earlier this year. I have attached a copy of the Project Brief for your information and the contact details for Tim Eady who will the main person managing the survey for KKP ‘on the ground’ and visiting your venue(s).

The study will require the completion of survey data about the age, condition, use and size of facilities available for use or hire by your local communities and capture future aspirations. I have provided KKP with links to all your websites where some survey data can be logged initially. However, Tim will need to visit premises in person to undertake a building condition assessment as well as capturing other information.

I appreciate this will take time when there are other significant demands on all our time given the current restrictions. I would be grateful if you would offer KKP any assistance in completing the surveys. Colleagues from KKP will be in contact in due course. As a former Fire Officer for West Sussex County Council, who lives locally, Tim is very familiar with Horsham district. He will strictly observe all Covid restrictions and guidance when completing the surveys.

I have also attached the Halls List which has been updated for your information. If there are any public halls missing please let me know.

If you have any queries in the meantime please do not hesitate to contact me,

Regards Clive

Asset Study Project Brief Hall List 2020

Clive Burley Corporate Project Manager

Email: [email protected]

28.09.2020 Email from HDC Latest news: LEAP small business grants return | 10 Top Tips for Healthy Eating Week | Savings on solar panels | Guided Walks return

Latest news and information

LEAP small business grants return for fourth year

The Council is launching the Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Programme (LEAP) small business grants funding for the fourth year running this Wednesday 30 September. Over 100 small and micro businesses have successfully secured a grant in the three previous years of this extremely popular programme. The LEAP grant scheme has £86,000 to be distributed to small businesses across the Horsham District between 30 September 2020 and end May 2021.

Find out more

10 Top Tips for Healthy Eating Week

It's Healthy Eating Week and we have written a ‘Top 10 Tips’ guide to help you on your way to better health. This special week celebrates and promotes healthy eating, as well as food provenance, cooking and being active. There is a different and exciting challenge each day. Find out more about Healthy Eating Week and get involved.

Guided Walks return this October

Our free, sociable, and family friendly guided walks return this October! They are a great way to see more of the District, increase your activity and meet new people. We've also introduced COVID-safe measures to help keep everyone safe. There’s no need to book, but you will need to complete a registration form upon arrival.

View the October 2020 health walks programme

Scheme offers residents savings on solar panels

A brand new scheme has launched to help you cut your carbon emissions by installing high quality solar panels at a reduced price. By installing solar panels and generating zero carbon electricity at home, the average household could reduce their annual carbon footprint by approximately one tonne each year. Solar Together Sussex uses a group buying approach to secure significant savings on solar panel installations by accredited contractors. The first phase of the scheme closes at the end of this week, so there's no time to lose.

Community Lottery given the green light to continue after first year

Councillors formally approved the continuation of the Horsham District Community Lottery at a Cabinet meeting last week on 24 September. The Community Lottery has had a very successful first year, having raised £56,000 for local causes and currently has over 970 regular weekly players. Support a local community group and have a chance of winning up to £25,000!

Enter now

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29.09.2020 Email from HDC Business: LEAP small business grants | Prevent workplace COVID transmissions | NHS COVID-19 App | Taxi drivers and operators

Business support and information

From Horsham District Council

Timestamp: 29 September 2020 Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Programme (LEAP) small business grants launching 30 September

The Council is launching its Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Programme (LEAP) small business grants funding tomorrow 30 September 2020 for the fourth year running. Over 100 small and micro businesses have successfully secured a grant in the three previous years of this extremely popular programme. The LEAP grant scheme has at its disposal some £86,000 to be distributed to small businesses across the Horsham District between 30 September 2020 and end May 2021.

Find out more

Could your business benefit from more training and support?

The Council are designing brand new support programmes for local businesses located in the Horsham District. To make them as useful as possible, we would like to know what you think should be included. Do you need digital support? Marketing, advertising or promotional advice? Financial support? Or perhaps safety advice? Please spare a few minutes to answer our quick survey and help shape the future support that these programmes.

Answer survey

Does your business need to display the NHS COVID-19 App?

To support the national roll-out of the NHS COVID-19 App and enable customers/visitors to check into venues easily, the below venues are now legally required to display NHS QR posters. Those who do not comply could be fined up to £1,000, rising to £4,000 for repeat offenders. • Hospitality (including pubs, bars, cafes, restaurants) • Leisure and tourism (gyms, swimming pools, hotels, museums, cinemas, zoos and theme parks) • Close contact services (including hairdressers, barbers, beauty salons) • Local Authority venues (such as libraries, event venues and town halls) Businesses are now expected to make sure their customers are aware of the rules around QR codes by displaying posters and speaking to customers directly. Download your QR posters. View full guidance about your Test and Trace responsibilities on GOV.UK

Prevent workplace COVID transmissions

Local businesses must ensure that they are taking appropriate steps to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in their workplaces. Workplace outbreaks have been caused by transmission in shared social areas such as canteens, kitchens and tea rooms. It is vital that COVID-Secure measures such as social distancing are put in place in these areas as well as on the ‘shop floor’. What you can do

• Discourage staff from getting together socially in larger groups outside of work • Reduce social contact as much as possible with people not in your households or support bubbles View the latest information about working safely during coronavirus on GOV.UK

Taxi drivers and operators

As of September 23, full government guidance for taxi drivers and operators is now available on GOV.UK Coronavirus: Safer transport guidance for operators

Face coverings compulsory for taxi drivers and passengers In England, you must wear a face covering in taxis and private hire vehicles. Read the government guidance on face coverings

Government guidance to help you provide a safe environment The Department for Transport has issued guidance on addressing coronavirus for taxi and private hire vehicles. The aim of the guidance is to help you understand how to provide a safer workplace for you and your passengers. Coronavirus: Safer transport guidance for operators Coronavirus: Safer travel guidance for passengers

Webinars and training

Marketing Masterclass webinar

Tue 13 Oct, 12pm – 1pm

Grow your business with a Business Hot House Grant Online Workshop

Thu 15 Oct, 10:30am and Sun 1 Nov, 12pm

How to write a successful Business Plan

Wed 14 Oct, 10am - 1pm

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29.09.2020 Email from West Sussex 4 Community West Sussex 4 Community User Survey

West Sussex 4 Community User Survey

Dear Jonna Foote,

Are you benefiting from using West Sussex 4 Community?

We want to know if our service is helping you to find funding. Complete our quick survey (only 5

questions) and let us know about your experiences.

Please note if you are not already logged into the portal, you will need to login to access the survey.

Click HERE to take part now

Thank you, The West Sussex 4 Community team

29.09.2020 Email from HDC Joint Action Group meeting for October

We have a JAG meeting planned for the middle of October. If you have any suggestions for the agenda, please complete the eform here by end of play on Wednesday 7th October so Inspector Starns has time to consider 13 them before the meeting. Please note that this is a new link as our eforms have recently been updated. http://digital.horsham.gov.uk/outreach/COM_JAG.ofml

The group discusses multi-agency approaches to key crime and ASB issues in the district. However, please only send in issues that are not already being dealt with by the police or other agencies, as they will be dealt with separately. Kind regards Sharon

Sharon Cadman

Community Safety Officer Email: [email protected]

30.09.2020 Email from WSCC Crawley’s trial, pop-up cycleway is open: cycleways in Shoreham, East Grinstead and Horsham set to be finished soon

PR 15054 For Immediate Release 29 September 2020

Crawley’s trial, pop-up cycleway is open: cycleways in Shoreham, East Grinstead and Horsham set to be finished soon Attachments

• Crawley trial pop-up cycleway.jpg Crawley trial pop-up cycleway.jpg

Crawley’s’ Government-funded, trial, pop-up cycleway is now open.

Would-be cyclists are being urged to consider leaving the car at home and try it for themselves. Parents might consider using part of the route for their journeys to school.

An important part of assessing the cycleway’s success will be to monitor usage: these are trial schemes, so if people want it to stay, please use it.

Meanwhile, the trial cycleways in Shoreham, East Grinstead and Horsham are set to be finished within days – subject to severe weather.

Here’s a reminder of why the cycleways are being introduced

The seven pop-up cycleways for West Sussex – funded by the Government – will create safe space for active travel and encourage people to cycle rather than use the car. They are an emergency response to increase travel options as part of the Government-led recovery plan from COVID-19.

The introduction of social distancing has reduced public transport capacity and people from different households are discouraged from car sharing.

As an emergency response, the Government required the seven trial schemes to be planned and installed within three months. Given the timeframe, we consulted key partners including district and borough councils, emergency services and bus operators. Normally schemes of this nature would take years to develop and be subject to various stages of public consultation that might last two or more months and involve exhibitions, etc. This was not possible given the timescale limitations required.

The cycleway routes are the result of collaborative work with the district and borough councils. Once fully installed and open, we will be encouraging would-be cyclists to experience the cycleways for themselves. This will be the chance for people to show how much they want the cycleway to stay.

The schemes will be closely monitored to see how well used they are and any positive or negative impacts on congestion, safety and air quality. Adjustments will be considered and, if any of them do not work, they may be removed.

Updates on the schemes, and feedback surveys, will be available online at www.westsussex.gov.uk/popupcyclelanes

30.09.2020 Email from NALC Rebuilding Communities

How do the tiers of local government collaborate?

Join our Leaders talk: Collaboration for health and wellbeing online event on 29 October 2020 to find out about how the different tiers of local government are working together to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities.

The expert panel features:

• Danielle Frost, health and wellbeing officer at the Essex Association of Local Councils, will talk about health and wellbeing plans, facilitating and promoting

the links with partners, and supporting local (parish and town) councils in making their communities more accessible for all. • Dr Mike Gogarty, director of wellbeing, public health and communities at Essex County Council will talk about how key health issues can be addressed by communities working together, principal authorities supporting local councils to deliver their own local agendas using microgrants and focussed training, and how social media presents great opportunities for even better cohesion in local communities. • Justin Newman, director of strategy and partnerships at Ageing Better will talk about the impact of COVID-19 on an ageing population, how communities have and are responding, and how rebuilding communities can be inclusive and age- friendly.

Prices for this event start from £30. This event is sponsored by BHIB Councils Insurance, Blachere Illumination, CCLA and Parish Online.

30.09.2020 Email from HDC Voluntary Services Levelling up report, Strategic Grants, changes at Voluntary Sector Support and much more.

Voluntary Sector Support

in the Horsham District

Service update from Voluntary Sector Support

So long (for now) to Rachel In the last newsletter we welcomed Kay Whiteley who recently joined Voluntary Sector Support as Community Development Advisor supported by Crawley Community Action. In this newsletter we are saying so long (for now) to Rachel Evans (pictured left) as she heads off on maternity leave this month. In Rachel’s absence the Voluntary Sector Support service will be in the brilliant and very capable hands of Liz Burt (pictured right) who has been with Voluntary Sector Support team since 2018. Prior to joining the team Liz worked locally in the voluntary sector in a variety of roles alongside her very active and longstanding volunteering history. Liz is looking forward to continuing to support you all over the coming year. [Archive picture of Liz and Rachel on location in Thakeham during Summer 2018].

Funding

Horsham District Council Strategic Grants Deadline for applications: 13 November 2020 Horsham District Council recognise the important role that community and voluntary organisations have in delivering key services to the people and communities of Horsham District. To support this work the Council runs a Strategic Grant programme, aimed at ensuring key services are supported financially. Strategic Grants are targeted at larger organisations who can offer a range of benefits to local people across the district. Grants can be awarded for projects and core cost funding of up to £50,000. Strategic Grants are determined annually by the District Council’s Community Grants Committee. The deadline for applications is Friday 13 November 2020, with all applications being considered by the beginning of December 2020. Grants are subsequently awarded for the following April (2021). Before you apply, please contact the District Council’s Grants and Funding team to discuss your application. Call 01403 215358 or email [email protected]

Consultations and Feedback

Voluntary Sector Support resilience survey results Horsham District Voluntary Sector Support and Healthwatch West Sussex are working together to support the Horsham District Voluntary Sector during the Coronavirus pandemic. This report is a snapshot of the views captured via our online Resilience Survey, completed by 16 organisations operating services across the Horsham District. The survey consisted of 21 questions (designed in conjunction with sector leaders) to understand the current impact on service provision, staff, volunteers and service users, members and parishioners as well as financial, funding and forward planning.

The results show that the coming months are not without significant challenge for the voluntary and community sector locally, however there is opportunity for continued collaborative working and effective partnerships to be made for the best outcomes possible for local people. Voluntary Sector Support look forward to continuing to collaborate with, support, lobby and advocate for and advise our partners and colleagues in the voluntary sector as their local infrastructure provider.

Read report here

COVID-19 & VCSE Organisation Responses: Barometer Survey

COVID-19 is having a major impact on the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. In addition to looking at the financial impact of COVID-19, this survey

explores how COVID-19 is impacting on the way organisations are run, new practices they are adopting and its employees and volunteers.

Your responses will be used by Nottingham Trent University and partners to help inform public policy. By responding to the survey, you will be able to view what is happening with your organisation and others within the sector. The full anonymised datasets will be available to download for further analysis. The study is run by Nottingham Trent University in collaboration with NCVO and Sheffield Hallam University, and funded by the ESRC.

Respond here

Information and guidance

Weathering the Storm With so many events and fundraising activities cancelled, Third Sector (in partnership with GoodBox) have produced a report looking at how charities have coped in previous economic crises. The report considers what can be learned from previous economic challenges and applied in a post- COVID-19 landscape, in addition to how being bold and innovative with technology now, may aid recovery in the sector.

Download report

Good Brains for Good Brands

Are you having COVID-19 related communications challenges? If so, a new collective of over 1,500 communications freelance, volunteering and furloughed professionals may be able to help. Brought together under the name ‘Good Brains for Good Brands’ a pool of people are available to support you. The group includes individuals available to help such as college graduates to people with more than 30 years’ experience in communications and creative industries, including advertising, PR, branding and technology. Good Brains for Good Brands hope to “...use the power of creativity to help those who need help the most…” at a time when tens of thousands of jobs are at risk across the sector. Any charity wanting to get in touch can do so by email

Get in touch

Levelling up our communities – report In June the Prime Minister asked Danny Kruger MP for proposals to sustain the community spirit seen during the lockdown. Levelling up our communities: proposals for a new social covenant sets out a vision for a more local, more human, less bureaucratic, less centralised society in which people are supported and empowered to play an active role in their neighbourhoods. The Prime Minister has responded to the report: “We have seen tremendous levels of voluntary action by private citizens, and of innovation and partnership between the public, private and social sectors. These are critical elements of the social model we want to see for the recovery, and into the future.”

Volunteering

Active steps you can take to support your volunteer recruitment Here at Voluntary Sector Support, we are getting new enquiries from people every day wanting to volunteer and indeed we still have volunteers registered with us who have yet to find a placement. Recent events have meant that many of you in the voluntary sector are finding that operationally you have had to adapt or suspend your usual activities, your core volunteer base has reduced and you have not been in a position to recruit new members. If that is the case for you and your organisation then you are not alone, but Voluntary Sector Support are here to help.

Have you have registered your organisation on the Voluntary Sector Support’s volunteering website? If not, it is a very simple process to do so, and we are here to assist should you need it.

If you are already registered, please can we ask you to… • Log in to your account regularly, to check all is up to date, especially the contact name, email address and telephone number we need to successfully refer people onto you. • Check the opportunities Many organisations are not operating as they were before, so some standard roles may not currently be needed. If so please let us know and we can temporarily suspend them for you. • Add any new opportunities Maybe your activities have changed and you have new volunteering roles to offer? If so, why not add a new profile for people to see. With your help we can work together to get these willing individuals actively volunteering with as many of you, as quickly as possible.

Training

Free Food Safety Training course for the voluntary sector Volunteers can come to the role of ‘food handler’ in a wide variety of ways – anything from food shopping for the housebound, food bank volunteers, baking cakes and cooking meals for others. This Autumn, Horsham District Council’s Environmental Health Officer Peter Baverstock is offering a free 2 hour course to support volunteers and paid staff in the voluntary sector with safe food handling.

The session will cover a number of key food handling topics including: 1. Personal hygiene 2. Cleaning in the workplace 3. Pest control 4. Keeping food safe

5. Food safety hazards The course will be delivered via Zoom in small groups of up to 8 people. The session will be booked for a mutually agreed date to accommodate volunteers and paid staff alike. A certificate of attendance will be issued to all attendees.

Be the Voice Training – Young Adult Carers Some Young Adult Carers lack the confidence and communication skills needed to support their career choices and to enable them to better manage their caring role at home. To help these Young Adult Carers in West Sussex build their confidence and assertiveness to represent themselves and make their voices heard, Carers Support West Sussex are hosting a two-part online training session to explore practical skills in building confidence and communicating effectively. If you know of any young adult carers please let them know about Carers Support West Sussex. Once registered they will have access to this free training programme Be The Voice.

Voluntary Sector Support send this newsletter fortnightly. For extra news and updates, follow us on Twitter @myhorsham If you have any questions or an article you'd like us to include please feel free to contact us. The Voluntary Sector Support Team Telephone: 01403 215191 Email: [email protected]

30.09.2020 Email from WSCC News from West Sussex County Council COVID19

The key item focuses on last weeks launch of the new NHS COVID19 app. Even though since this newsletter was published there has been reported issues with the app businesses, such as restaurants and pubs, will be legally required to display a QR code poster to scan. This means that when visiting the venue and later test positive for coronavirus, other app users who were there at the same time may be sent an alert, if necessary.

This change in guidance also impacts community buildings such as parish or villages halls from 22nd Sept

Guidance and templates https://www.gov.uk/guidance/maintaining-records-of-staff-customers-and-visitors- to-support-nhs-test-and-trace?mc_cid=4c800a5024&mc_eid=f9512e251b

A full list of organisations within scope in these sectors can be found https://www.gov.uk/guidance/maintaining-records-of-staff-customers-and-visitors-to-support-nhs-test-and- trace?mc_cid=4c800a5024&mc_eid=f9512e251b#list-of-settings

Earlier last week, the Prime Minister announced new guidelines to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. Please update your webpages and other communications with the latest advice or links to Government website announcements on 22nd Sept very latest guidance online.

Support bubbles – Reaffirming guidance around single person house holds and how support bubbles work with the recent changes around groups of 6 people Further guidance is available online.

Finally, a reminder that WSCC community hub service is still running for elderly and vulnerable residents who may need extra support during this difficult time community hub page.

Please continue to messages to raise awareness of the Keep West Sussex Safe Campaign resources are available on the website https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire-emergencies-and-crime/coronavirus-covid-19- advice-and-information/coronavirus-keep-west-sussex-safe-campaign-resources/ and please link to West Sussex County Council Facebook, twitter or youtube for the latest messages

Other News:

• Recycling data • Update on weddings and ceremonies • Registration of babies born during the Pandemic • Flu fightback This year it’s vitally important to get a flu jab to protect the most vulnerable and reduce the number of people needing flu treatment. Contact your GP or pharmacy. Find out more online. • Nine out of ten children back in school

Any questions please get in touch Many thanks Sue Sue Furlong Community Initiatives Principal Theme Lead, Place Services West Sussex County Council, Room 237, 2nd Floor, East Wing, County Hall, Chichester E-mail: [email protected]

01.10.2020 Email from WSCC School admissions starting school September 2021

01.10.2020 Email from HDC Publication of plan: October 2020, Cabinet.

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01.10.2020 Email from NALC Rebuilding Communities

Find out how to recognise hidden disabilities

Attend our Leaders talk: Local councils and hidden disabilities online event on 30 October 2020 to find out about how local (parish and town) councils are best placed to understand the hidden disabilities in their communities. You will come away with a unique understanding of what hidden disabilities look like and how your council can safeguard residents.

The expert panel features:

• Cllr Liz Hitchins, chair of Dementia Friendly Parishes around the Yealm, will talk about how five local councils are working together to find solutions for dementia, the Four Rivers Dementia Alliance (a collaboration of 20 local councils promoting dementia-friendly communities), and the South Hams Dementia-Friendly Forum (a forum that represents dementia-friendly communities across South Hams District Council). • Clare Pelham, chief executive of the Epilepsy Society, will talk about how epilepsy comes in many different guises, most of them invisible and how to understand them, helping make sure your community is seizure savvy, and empowering people with hidden disabilities to represent themselves in local politics. • Ian Sheriff, academic partnership lead for dementia at the University of Plymouth, will talk about what local councils can do next to find solutions for dementia and the challenges COVID-19 presents for people living with dementia.

Prices for this event start from £30. This event is sponsored by BHIB Councils Insurance, Blachere Illumination, CCLA and Parish Online.

02.10.2020 Email from WSCC Your Town and Parish Council News - October 2020

Issue 19 | October 2020

New NHS COVID-19 app

We are encouraging residents to download the new NHS COVID-19 App to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The app allows you to report symptoms, order a coronavirus test, and check into venues by simply scanning a QR code. Businesses, such as restaurants and pubs, will be legally required to display a QR code poster for people to scan. This means if people visit the venue and later test positive for coronavirus, other app users who were there at the same time may be sent an alert, if necessary. The app does this while protecting your anonymity. Nobody, including the Government, will know who or where a particular user is. Instead, your postcode district (the first part of your postcode) helps the app work out where the virus is spreading. By downloading and using the app, you’ll be helping to protect those around you.

Local weekly COVID-19 cases update

There are an increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the county, in line with national trends. There were 123 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Sussex as of 28 September 2020. See a breakdown of where cases are in the county here.

Update on wedding ceremonies

Based on tighter lockdown regulations, only 15 people are now allowed to attend wedding ceremonies, to include the couple, witnesses and guests. We have been informed that this number does not include the registrars, venue staff and photographer (correct at time of writing). All County Council ceremony rooms hold less than 15 people to account for social distancing, so the latest government restrictions do not affect this. The number of people at small wedding receptions will also reduce from 30 to 15 people. Visit our coronavirus service updates page for more details.

Help for local businesses

Supporting our local businesses has never been so important. The county council’s Business West Sussex website collates the latest information and guidance for businesses at any stage. The website provides COVID-19 related business advice, as well as information on grants, funding, and workplace guidance. Find easy to access links for free training, recovery resources and specialist support. Please help us to reach businesses in our communities and direct them to www.businesswestsussex.co.uk for more information.

Expanding skills training and education

The government has announced a major expansion of post-18 education and training, including adults without an A-Level or equivalent qualification being offered a free, fully-funded college course. There has also been an expansion of the DfE’s online learning platform, The Skills Toolkit, to more than 70 courses in digital, numeracy and employability or work-readiness courses.

Winter opening hours at HWRS

Winter opening hours have begun at our Household Waste Recycling Sites (HWRSs). Sites will open from 9am to 4pm until 31 March 2021. Residents are advised to check opening days and times online at www.westsussex.gov.uk/recycling before they make a journey. Social distancing measures will continue to be in place at all sites and residents will need to provide ID, for example a current driving licence, to prove they are a West Sussex resident to be allowed entry to the sites. Note the site at Crawley will be open until 6pm every day until Sunday 4 October. Winter opening hours there will start on the later date of Monday 5 October for this site only. www.westsussex.gov.uk/recycling

Could you be a West Sussex county councillor?

Ahead of the next election in May 2021, the county council is planning a series of events for people to find out more about the role of a county councillor and to hear from existing county councillors. The next event will be taking place virtually on Wednesday 21 October 2020 from 6pm. Numbers for the event are limited so those wishing to attend will need to register in advance via this link. Find out more from our ‘Be a Councillor’ website which includes films of our county councillors talking about what they do and why they stood for election. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

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Our latest communication campaigns

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• Keep West Sussex Safe • Change a life with foster care • Jobs in care

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02.10.2020 Email from SSALC

Dear Member

Please see the survey request below received from Chris Borg at NALC.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Many thanks

"Dear Colleagues.

I hope you are well and staying well.

MHCLG are looking to refresh the Right to Contest process looking at its effectiveness and usefulness and have engaged with NALC to work with local councils. Essentially the Right to Contest is a right that any member of the public or body has to ‘contest’ any land owned by a public body that is unused or underused which could be brought back into use. The Right to Contest was previously known as the Community Right to Reclaim Land.

The Right to Contest has two strands: strand 1 covers central government bodies on a voluntary, non-statutory basis, and is administered by the Cabinet Office. Strand 2 covers bodies (local authorities and other certain public bodies) set out in Schedule 16 of the 1980 Act, and is administered by MHCLG.

Where a request is made under Strand 2 of the Right to Contest about a particular piece of land, MHCLG will communicate with the relevant landowner to identify its status. The decision on whether to direct that the land be released will be made on the basis of whether the land or property is in use or whether it is likely to be used in a suitable period of time.

MHCLG would be grateful if member councils in your county area could please complete this very short snapshot online survey here which will help inform how MHCLG progresses its refresh of Strand 2 of the Right to Contest. It will take a few short minutes to complete.

The deadline for completion of the survey is 17:00 on Friday 9 October 2020 – so we’d be hugely grateful for you issuing this survey soonest before then to all member councils in your areas – thanks.

Stay safe and have a great weekend,

Chris Borg FSLCC, ACMI

Policy manager, National Association of Local Councils"

Jodi Wilson Finance & Admin Assistant, SSALC Ltd Direct Dial: 01273 830203

02.10.2020 Email from WSCC Road Closure date notification - various roads in North Horsham Area

Dear Stakeholder, Please be advised that the below roads are due to be closed on the dates and times specified for planned carriageway resurfacing. An alternative route for traffic will be signed on site. Please note that these works are weather dependant, we will endeavour to inform you should there be significant changes to the programme. This road closure is covered by the 14.1 order made on 25th September 2020.

Timing of Closure (eg, 24hr, off peak No of 09:30 to 16:00, Night Road Name Town Date From shifts 08:00 to 06:00) Date To

BROADBRIDGE HEATH BYPASS SLINFOLD 23/10/2020 2 Days (09:30-16:00) 26/10/2020

FOUNDRY LANE HORSHAM 18/11/2020 3 Nights (20:00-06:00) 21/11/2020

ROWHOOK HILL WARNHAM 27/01/2021 3 Days (07:00-19:00) 29/01/2021

GUILDFORD ROAD RUDGWICK 04/02/2021 16 Nights (20:00-06:00) 25/02/2021

If you have any questions regarding this specific closure, please reply to this email directly. Yours faithfully, Simon Baldwin Simon Baldwin Project Manager – Carriageway and Footways Economy, Infrastructure and Environment Highways, Transport and Planning West Sussex County Council

02.10.2020 Email from Open 4 Community Funding Alerts & News for the VCSE Sector

West Sussex 4 Community Funding Alerts and News for the VCSE Sector

Dear Jonna Foote,

Funding News

Registering for the funding news service ensures you are kept up to date with the latest funding news. The following news articles have been published in the last week. To view the full details of any news article, simply click on its title.

01/10/2020: Postcode Recovery Fund Opens for Applications

30/09/2020: Community Business Trade Up Programme Opens for Applications

30/09/2020: The Prince's Countryside Fund Opens for Applications

28/09/2020: Funding to Build Resilience of BAME-led Voluntary and Community

Organisations

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02.10.2020 Email from Knight, Kavanagh & Page (KKP) Name of facility: Jubilee Hall & Rudgwick Village Hall

Dear Jonna, Sarah & the committee

I telephoned the office earlier today and am writing to follow-up on my telephone call.

I am writing to you with regards to your involvement with the above venue and its facilities and arranging a visit. I recall the Monday's and Friday's are the better days.

KKP (Knight Kavanagh and Page) has been commissioned to undertake a Community Facilities Study across the Local Authority which will incorporate an audit of all village and community facilities.

The Study will be used to update the evidence base to inform the development of policies in the 2019-2036 Local Plan which is being prepared at the moment. This is to ensure that there is a sufficient amount of community building venues able to meet existing and future demand arising from any proposed new residential development.

The study will also provide a framework in the Local Plan to guide decisions on whether new facilities are required and what the priorities for investment in existing facilities should be across the District. As the District’s population grows it will be essential to take a strategic view to ensure the right facilities are in the right locations to meet community needs.

Following on from an email sent by Clive Burley- Horsham District Council (24thSeptember) as an introduction to the Community Facilities Study, KKP is now in a position to begin scheduling site visits. These site visits will ascertain specific information regarding the facility building, including the age, condition, use and also capture future aspirations for the facility.

The survey visit will be undertaken by Tim Eady, who is a former Fire Officer for West Sussex County Council. Tim is very familiar with the Horsham District. He will strictly observe all Covid restrictions and guidance when completing the audit.

We would be grateful if a facility representative will be able to show Tim around in order to complete this piece of work. The survey will take no longer than 30 minutes, and will include Tim taking photographs, as this will supplement the Authority’s database. Tim has availability on the following dates:

Tim’s Your Nominated Address October Dates Tel/Mobile Availability Availability Person (Area 1) 01234 567890 Bryan Gunn For example, 08.30-20.00 1-2 Bryan-01403 8-9am, 5pm + 123456 Monday 12th Oct Tuesday 13th Wednesday 14th

Friday 16th Monday 19th Tuesday 20th

If you can please reply to confirm as many, if not, all the periods where you can be available to meet him for circa 20-30 minutes, we can then confirm the appointment. If you or someone involved with the venue cannot be available, please let me know in your reply (thank you).

Should you have any further queries regarding the project, please don’t hesitate to contact Clive Burley, Corporate Project Manager. Clive's contact details are Email: [email protected] or telephone 01403 215236 / 07403 439117.

I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your support with this piece of work, Best regards Charles Horton Administrator

Knight, Kavanagh & Page (KKP) 1-2 Frecheville Court, off Knowsley Street, Bury, BL9 0UF T 0161 764 7040 @ [email protected] W www.kkp.co.uk

02.10.2020 Email from NALC Chief Executives Bulletin

Climate change event and new case studies publication

We started our week with an incredible sell-out online event on rebuilding sustainable communities, hearing from Peter Macfadyen, former mayor of Frome Town Council and member of Extinction Rebellion, Clara Goldsmith from The Climate Coalition, and Sandra Bell from the Friends of the Earth. Recurring themes of the event were collaboration and that no action is too small! We also published a case study publication which highlights the fantastic work local councils are undertaking around climate change which is here and I would encourage you to check out for information and inspiration.

NALC dementia guide at Number 10

One of the areas of our work I have been particularly proud of in the last few years has been on building dementia-friendly communities, working closely with the Alzheimer’s Society and University of Plymouth. Which is why I was thrilled our upcoming guide on dementia made its first appearance at Number 10! The formal launch is being finalised so watch this space.

Expert panel on hidden disabilities announced

Staying on the subject of hidden disabilities, this week we unveiled the line-up for the expert panel at our Leaders Talk online event on 30 October. I’m delighted we will be joined by Cllr Liz Hitchins, chair of Dementia Friendly Parishes around the Yealm, Clare Pelham, chief executive of the Epilepsy Society, and Ian Sheriff, academic partnership lead for dementia at the University of Plymouth. This event is sponsored by BHIB Councils Insurance, Blachere Illumination, CCLA and Parish Online, prices start from just £30 so register your place and find out more about this event.

NALC chairman addresses the select committee

“Local councils are fundamental, not incidental to levelling up agenda” was a key message conveyed by our chairman, Cllr Sue Baxter, to a Parliamentary select committee this week. I was delighted that we had been invited to address the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy committee at the start of their oral evidence session on their inquiry into post- pandemic economic growth and levelling up. Sue also pushed our prospectus to ask of improving links with regional structures such as Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPS), securing a commitment to address this from the chairman of the LEP network! You can read more in our news story here and watch the committee session again here.

Meeting with shadow local government minister

Colleagues from the policy and communications team held a briefing meeting with the senior policy researcher to the shadow local government minister, Kate Hollern MP, on 2 October. This was a really good opportunity for us to continue to build links and promote our tier of local government and policy agenda, with issues covered including devolution and local government finance.

NALC Smaller Councils Committee

NALC’s Smaller Councils Committee met on 29 September, here are a few highlights:

• The Committee strongly urged smaller councils to continue to meet remotely • Committee members provided updates on the latest coronavirus situation in their areas • A discussion took place on how to get smaller councils involved in the devolution process • The member services team provided updates on work NALC had undertaken to support local councils since the last meeting, the Local Council Award Scheme review and on progressing e-learning

In and about

On 1 October I updated colleagues from the 9 county associations that make up the South East Region County Associations Forum (SERCAF) on the work of NALC. These regional groupings are vital to NALC and important forums to bring county associations together to share expertise and good practice and input to our work. It was pleasing to hear the general view that local councils across the region had really stepped up during the pandemic. Hot topics included building back better, devolution and planning, with the view strongly expressed that as the closest level of democratic input to land use planning, our councils must continue to have influence as the government reviews the future of the planning system.

And finally...

It was great to see the staff of Stratton St Margaret Parish Council win an award for supporting the community during lockdown – well done! If your work has also been recognised by your partners do let us know so we can share more widely.

02.09.2020 Email from HDC Rudgwick Neighbourhood Plan (Reg 16 Consultation)

Dear Consultee,

PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSULTATION OF THE RUDGWICK NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN - REGULATION 16 – THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 2012 (AS AMENDED)

Rudgwick Parish Council has prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Plan sets out a vision for the future of the parish and planning policies which will be used to determine planning applications locally. In accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 (as amended), the submission draft plan and associated documents will go out to consultation from:

Friday 2 October 5pm to midnight on Friday 20 November 2020 for 7 weeks inviting representations on the draft submission plan, basic conditions statement, consultation statement and accompanying supporting evidence. The Rudgwick Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents are available to view on the Horsham District Council’s website: https://www.horsham.gov.uk/planningpolicy/planning-policy/currentconsultations

Documents will not be made available in deposit locations due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. If local residents have difficulty in engaging online we have provided a telephone number and email address below. This will be on a message service where members of the public are encouraged to leave their details for an officer to contact them back if they need further information.

Email: [email protected] – [email protected] Telephone: 01403 215398

We encourage those responding to use our online consultation system which is available on our website, at the above web address. All representations must arrive no later than 12am (midnight) on Friday 20 November 2020

NOTIFICATION

Any representations may include a request to be notified of the local planning authority’s decision under regulation 19 in relation to the neighbourhood development plan. Horsham District Council will process the information you provide in a manner that is compatible with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALL REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED BY THE AUTHORITY WILL BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE (IN DUE COURSE). THESE WILL BE IDENTIFIABLE BY NAME AND WHERE APPLICABLE ORGANISATON.

Neighbourhood Planning

Telephone: 01403 215398 Email: [email protected]

02.10.2020 Email from HDC Changes to the Planning System - HDC Consultation Response

Dear all,

Please find below a link to the Council’s response to the recent Government Consultation ‘Changes to the Current Planning System’ for your information. This document included the proposed change to the way the housing requirements are calculated. We will shortly be uploading the document on our website. https://www.horsham.gov.uk/planning/planning-policy/responses-to-government-planning-consultations

Please note, this is a separate consultation response to the Government’s proposed changes to the planning system set out in the ‘Planning for our Future’ White Paper. This consultation is still open and we are preparing our response, which will be shared with you in due course.

Kind regards Barbara

Barbara Childs Director of Place

(Sent by Stacey Dickson on behalf of Barbara Childs)

Telephone: 01403 215401 Email: [email protected]