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Welcome to the first 4 6 7 edition of Mid Sussex Matters for 2009, Better Mid Sussex your free magazine News Youth matters update from Mid Sussex 81011 15 District Council. As Help for usual, it is packed Health hard times with articles and Green and pull-out Matters Sport advice News information. 16 17 19 I am acutely aware at the Out and Councillors’ moment of the economic about- green difficulties facing businesses, residents and the Council. Beech Hurst challenge That is why, in the centre of the magazine you will find a Your views Gardens results pull-out section called ‘Help for hard times’, which I hope you will not need, but if you do, will find useful. 21 22 24 At the Council we have been working hard to minimise the Sport and impact on residents of our Council Tax for 2009. This was a holiday activities What’s on guide Key contacts carefully thought out process, involving lots of discussion and some difficult decisions. I want to assure you that we are working hard to keep the increase as low as possible Win a pair of tickets to Eliza Carthy or Disney while ensuring that you contine to get efficient, Double Bill at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead high-quality services. In this magazine, which article is the most interesting or useful? To balance the budget, an increase in car park charges in inevitable. They were last revised five years ago and we Write with any other comments about the new look MSM – good or bad (or just write your name and address) on a will ensure that, as far as possible, they do not deter card and you will be entered into the free prize draw. people from visiting our town centre shops. Whatever pricing structure is decided, our car parks will still be You could win a pair of tickets to Eliza Carthy at 8pm on some of the cheapest around. 1st April or a family ticket to the Disney Double Bill at 2.30pm on 9th April. See the listings for more info. An example of the way we are working is this publication Send entries to: MSM, Communications Team, you have in your hand. It has a new look, which I hope you Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1SS find fresh and engaging. We believe this is an All entries to be received by 24 March 2009. improvement, but it costs no more than previous editions to deliver. We have also moved the publication to Remember to state for which performance you environmentally-friendly paper. The paper used achieves would prefer tickets. FSC accreditation as it is from an approved forest managed to meet the social, economic and ecological Mid Sussex Matters is free to all residents and provides you with information about our services. needs of present and future generations. I like to think that Published by the Communications Team, Mid Sussex is similar to what we do, manage the Mid Sussex District District Council, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1SS. with the needs of both present and future generations in Designed by Springmarketing, 0845 3010 888 www.springmarketing.co.uk mind. You can see how our major town centre 67,000 copies are distributed free to Burgess Hill, improvement plans are proceeding on page 7, and see a East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Mid Sussex villages. report on our plans for a youth council on page 6. Editorial 01444 477240 Advertising 0845 3010 888. Email: [email protected] I hope you find the publication helpful, interesting and Next issue out on 5 August 2009. relevant in these challenging times. Inclusion of advertisements does not consititute a recommendation by Mid Sussex District Council of the products or services offered or the organisations involved, nor will the Council incur any liability whatsoever for any claim relating to them. Councillor Gordon Marples If you need this publication in another language or Leader, format please call 01444 458166. Mid Sussex District Council Mid Sussex Matters Spring 2009 3 3984 msm issue 66 final artwork BLEED:Layout 1 10/2/09 10:15 Page 3

News

Community safety Green friends needed Update on the work of the CDRP For the third year the Mid Sussex Crime and Disorder for the Eco fair Reduction Partnership (CDRP) operated a Christmas campaign to tackle crime and disorder in the town centres over the festive season. Part of the campaign was a Police-led operation aimed at preventing crime whilst also providing visible reassurance to residents out enjoying the party season. In the lead up to New Year, partygoers were screened for the presence of drugs before entering premises. This is part of the CDRP’s Community Safety Plan to promote zero tolerance to drugs. Licensed premises checks were carried out by officers across the District to check for underage sales of alcohol, with alcohol seized from young people in public places. The Fire Service displayed a “crash car trailer” across the The sun is shining, flags and banners are flying and bright three towns promoting safe, sensible driving and colours are all around. The Mid Sussex Eco Fair has combating drink driving. arrived! Whether you are there enjoying the free action or The Roads Policing Unit conducted regular stop checks, you are manning a stall showcasing the work of your some in the morning, speaking to drivers and carrying out organisation on environmental issues, don’t miss out. drink and drugs testing at the roadside. A media campaign Ok, we can’t promise there will be sunshine but the odds raised awareness of the effects of excessive drinking on must be good for 7th June in St John’s Park, Burgess Hill people’s behaviour. so make sure you put the date in your diary now! In 2009, please look out for our “face the people” sessions, How you can get more involved: where residents can discuss community safety concerns - running activities or workshops on the day and meet senior CDRP representatives. - setting up competitions, quizzes and children’s For further information contact Nicolette Russell, entertainment Community Safety Officer 01444 477550 or [email protected] - promoting your group or organisation at your own stall - recruit new members and volunteers to your environmental cause. Catering for safe Local businesses and food producers offering sustainable products or services are also invited to participate. hands in the kitchen Mid Sussex District Council will be there promoting Mid Sussex District Council has been providing food recycling, composting and energy efficiency with partner hygiene training courses which can lead, after only one organisations raising awareness of practical and day, to a Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. sustainable actions that Mid Sussex residents can take. This new course has been specially designed to The event is being organised by Mid Sussex (South) Council address the food safety needs of the catering sector for Voluntary Service (CVS), the Volunteer Information covering subjects including reheating, food handling Point, Burgess Hill Town Council, and Mid Sussex District and legislation. Council and will take place during the Burgess Hill Summer Festival. It falls under the umbrella of Volunteers’ So far, over 30 people have taken the course and Week, a national celebration of volunteers and volunteering future sessions are being planned for 2009. which takes place each year across the country. If you work in catering you can find out more For more information, or to reserve a free pitch by contacting the Food and Safety Team on call 01444 477370 or email [email protected] 01444 477433 or email [email protected]

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News Youngsters snap up Young Let’s talk about the weather The South East region of the UK is projected to Enterprise awards experience the greatest change in climate. In order to The Zaken Company from Hurstpierpoint College was prepare for this we need to keep a record of the impact of recognised as the Best Company at the Young Enterprise severe weather events – and that’s where you can help. Trade Fair which took place at the Market Place Shopping We are gathering tales of the local impact of extreme weather Centre in Burgess Hill. The team gave Burgess Hill in the District. Your responses will help us to plan for the shoppers the chance to be the cover star of their favourite future impacts of climate change in the District. magazine. The group photographed their clients and An example of an extreme weather event would be high superimposed the image onto the front cover of a temperature and the consequence may be that the school magazine. The completed page was then printed out for had to close because it was too hot for the children. the customer to remember the day he or she became the celebrity cover star! Many residents remember the storms of 1987. If you have been affected by a severe weather event in Mid Sussex, please Mid Sussex District Council is the main sponsor and let us know the details by filling in the form on our website. supporter of Young Enterprise in Mid Sussex. The Young Just go to www.midsussex.gov.uk and search for “weather”. Enterprise Programme gives local students the opportunity to set up and run their own business and sell For more info contact Celia Austin, 01444 477370 or their products and services to the public. The exercise acts email [email protected] as an introduction to the world of business and gives the young participants an insight into the opportunities and pitfalls of running a company. Young Enterprise needs more local business people to support the schools as advisors. For more information contact Steve Tilbury on 01444 477347 or email [email protected]

Helping older residents in their homes The Age Concern Outreach Service is for people aged over 50 living in Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and surrounding rural areas. The Service assesses the needs of people who can and Picture caption: Burgess Hill Town Council Chairman Cllr Chris Thomas wish to remain living at home in their local community Atkin and Mid Sussex District Council Chairman Cllr Margaret Hersey and helps ensure that they have the appropriate with winning company Zaken at the Young Enterprise Trade Fair. support. Information and guidance is offered for finances, benefits, home adaptations and maintenance, health and community care services. Dog control fine Home visits can also be provided but the Outreach Service is not able to offer long-term direct care, such We mentioned dog control orders in the previous issue of as personal or domestic support. MSM. This is just a reminder that the Dog Control Orders fixed penalty notice is £75. Failure to pay this within the For more info contact Sally Allison on prescribed payment period will lead to the local Magistrates 01444 452253 or email [email protected] Court, where a fine of up to £1000 may be awarded. Mid Sussex Matters Spring 2009 5 3984 msm issue 66 final artwork BLEED:Layout 1 10/2/09 10:15 Page 5

Youth matters

"It is the only link the council has New Youth Council to young people." for 2009 “Because you can get your voice heard.” "You can try new things and develop new skills The new Mid Sussex District Council Youth Strategy, Better Young Lives (BYL) is starting to shape up. It has like listening, debating and respecting brought professionals in the area together to get the best people’s views." services provided for our young people in Mid Sussex. The Mid Sussex District Council Youth Development But it is clear that it isn’t just professionals who can get Officer, Susannah Conway, is keen to get started “I really involved. Many of the young people who commented on believe that if we can work together on this it can make a the plan have been keen to get involved further in difference. We want to encourage young people to have a decisions that are taken in the area. voice, and to unblock the system so that they will get heard At the moment there is no single forum that actively in the right places” seeks to consult and involve children and young people “We want to enourage young people in lots of areas. in the District in local decisions which will affect them - Who knows, this time next year this space could be being this is about to change. written by the Youth Council!” In 2009 we will be setting up a completely new group, Bringing together young people from across the District to a districtwide Youth Council. This is being created in meet regularly will be a challenge in itself as Mid Sussex is partnership with the Youth Service and Town and so large that even fundamentals like transport and venues Parish Councils . It will bring together young people could prove difficult. aged 13-19 years. If you would like to get involved in the Youth Council When we asked young people from Horsham about please contact Susannah Conway on 01444 477518 why their Youth Council, Hyper, was important they said: or [email protected]

8. According to English schools inspectors, bad YP facts behaviour in comprehensives is at its lowest level for at least a decade. There are a lot of myths about young 9. 175,000 under 18-year olds are unpaid carers in the people, but here are some facts. UK with some 13,000 providing more care than a full-time job (50+ hours). 1. Teenagers are more likely to do voluntary work than people from any other generation. In fact, they are 10. In a recent survey more than nine out of ten young 10 times more likely to be volunteering in our people said they thought their schoolwork was communities than regularly being antisocial in them. important and more than three-quarters enjoyed going to school. 2. More teenagers than ever before are staying on at school after 16 to study. 3. More young people than ever are going on to further and higher education. 4. Young people are far more likely to say England is a good place to grow up in (90%) than adults ( 71%). 5. Young people are the most likely to be victims of crime. 6. They work hard at school - a record 62% of teenagers achieved 5 GCSEs grades A-C last year compared with 44% a decade earlier and 26% ten years before that. 7. Nearly two-thirds of 10-15 year olds have helped raise money for charity.

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Given the scale and nature of the development, the current Building a Better Mid Sussex timetable suggests a start on site in 2012 with the Mid Sussex District Council and its development partner, replacement Martlets Hall and library to be in the first phase. Thornfield Properties plc, are working together as the Better The process each scheme must follow Mid Sussex Partnership to revitalise our town centres. Following the masterplanning work in 2006 and public Burgess Hill Town Centre consultation which took place at that time, each As reported in the previous edition of MSM, Thornfield individual scheme will follow five key stages. Properties Plc submitted the Concept Scheme for Burgess Hill Town Centre to Mid Sussex District Council towards the Stage 1: Concept Scheme - The developer puts together end of 2008. The Scheme was accepted by Cabinet in initial ideas and a concept scheme to respond to a brief February, and includes: issued by the Council. • an exciting mixed use development, comprising approx 160,000 sq ft of shops and restaurants Stage 2: Development Agreement - A legal agreement is including a department store made setting out the responsibilities of both parties and • 222 apartments, of which 30% are affordable housing the way that the scheme will progress. new community buildings, including a completely new • Stage 3: Planning Application - Comprehensive public Martlets Hall and a new library consultation takes place to help shape the final scheme. • increased car parking and public transport improvements The developer then submits a planning application. • a new town square and public realm improvements. Stage 4: Site Assembly - The developer negotiates to buy This will bring a £100 million scheme to the heart of the land required. If necessary the Council may use its Burgess Hill, including substantial improvements and compulsory purchase powers. benefits for the wider community.

The next stage is for the Council to enter a Development Stage 5: Delivery - The scheme is built, ensuring Agreement and work up the details of the Scheme. disruption is minimised and all the community benefits Prior to the project reaching planning stages there will be are delivered. extensive consultation with the community. Updates East Grinstead Town Centre Haywards Heath Station Quarter Haywards Heath Town Centre The Development Agreement is close The Council has recently set out the Cabinet has recently clarified the to completion. Once in place, Thornfield key objectives and desirable outcomes minimum floor area to be achieved as will take up to five months to review the it wishes to see achieved as part of the part of the Concept Scheme. scheme and undertake discussions scheme. Thornfield is now reviewing Thornfield has now started the process with key landowners. They will then those and their response can be of preparing a Concept Scheme and start the process of public consultation expected in summer 2009. they have up to a year to prepare and as part of the preparation of the submit it to the Council. Planning Application.

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For more information visit: www.midsussex.gov.uk/towncentres Email [email protected]

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Green matters Inspiring people, improving places

Hard to reach young people aged 16-24 and living within the Mid Sussex District are getting their hands dirty to improve local green spaces. The ‘v tasty days’ project, led by British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) in Mid Sussex, has been supported by Mid Sussex District Council and the organisation ‘v inspired volunteering’. Young volunteers from the Foyer (homeless hostel), Youth Offending Team, Oathall School and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have been carrying out a range of conservation tasks. BTCV Field Project Officer, John Bailey, The young volunteers have been involved in wildlife pond says: “This is a real chance for young people to take the restoration, at Eastern Road nature reserve in Lindfield, lead in looking after their local wildlife and green spaces, clearing brambles, bindweed and other aggressive species learning skills and having fun along the way.” as well as control of rhododendron ponticum from Ashplats Since the project started in August, over 40 young people Wood, a semi-natural ancient woodland. Without their help have taken part. this invasive species would suffocate our native flora.

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Save some money and Fish Pie A good staple meal. Keep some eat something yummy! white fish fillets and some smoked Surveys have shown that, on average, we throw away fish in the freezer and you will a shocking one third of the food that we buy! always have a good starting point. By being more careful with what we buy, and how we use it, we can save ourselves some money and send less food to landfill. When it rots in landfill, food waste produces methane, 1. Boil and mash 1-1.5kg of potatoes. a lethal greenhouse gas. If we stopped wasting food which 2. Gather a selection of fish - use whatever you have could have been eaten, it would have the same impact on available, such as fish not used up in a previous meal. carbon emissions as taking 1 in 5 cars off UK roads. 3. Place fish in pan / dish and just cover with milk and put In each edition of Mid Sussex Matters this year, we will be in warmed oven to poach for about 10 minutes. providing some recipes for you to try that will help you to 4. Leave to cool slightly then flake the fish into a pie dish use up leftovers / foods that are past their best. or similar and add prawns if you have them. Keep the milk. See the Love Food Hate Waste website for more tips 5. Melt butter in a pan (dependent on how much www.lovefoodhatewaste.com fish you have). Chicken Soup 6. Remove from heat and beat in 2.5 tablespoons of plain flour to form a smooth paste (roux). Got left over roast chicken from your Sunday lunch? 7. Place the pan on a low heat and slowly whisk in milk Get as much as you can kept from before. Keep stirring, to keep it smooth, from your chicken. until the sauce thickens. 8. Season to taste. 9. Add a handful of frozen peas. Make a basic broth from your chicken leftovers: 10. Cover with sauce and top with the mashed potato. 1. Pick the remaining meat off the carcass and set aside. 11. Place a handful of grated cheese on the top and place 2. Place all the bones in a saucepan and just cover with in oven to heat through until top browns. water. Add 1 leek or 1 onion, 1 carrot and 1 or 2 sticks of celery (all chopped). 3. Bring the pan to the boil and simmer for about an hour. Banana and Honey Bread Strain and throw the bones away (into your landfill bin A great way to use up bananas or a food waste digester). that may be just past their best. 4. Heat and add the reserved chicken pieces and Serve as a dessert, at teatime or warm throughly. Then season to taste. as a lunch box treat. Variations can include: Chicken and Pasta Broth – add in some pasta and any extra You will need: vegetables that are looking past their best. 250g self raising flour, 250g butter, 125g caster sugar, Cream of Chicken Soup – blend the basic broth and stir in 2 eggs, 500g mashed bananas (approx 4 or 5) some cream. Add sweetcorn for a cream of Chicken and 1 tblspoon honey, zest of a lemon and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Sweetcorn Soup. 1. Mix softened butter and honey 2. Cream butter with sugar West Sussex County Council offer 3. Mix in bananas and honey compost bins and food digesters 4. Beat eggs and then add to mixture at subsidised prices to help you dispose of unavoidable food waste 5. Fold in flour in an environmentally-friendly 6. Place mixture in a loaf tin and bake for manner – please call 0845 0770757. 1¼ hours at 180°C / Mark 4. Cool on a wire rack www.midsussex.gov.uk/recycling. Banana Tip – If bananas start to go brown, Tel 01444 477440 or email peel them and freeze to use straight from frozen in [email protected] smoothies or banana bread.

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Health / Sport

New for 2009 – East Grinstead gym extension

Fit and fun for everyone

Olympos leisure centres at Burgess Hill, East Grinstead Memberships explained and Haywards Heath offer extensive fitness facilities, family and social activities, relaxation and fun. A membership can save you money, here is an idea of some From swimming to trampolining, yoga to boxercise of the different levels available. there is a lot to choose from. All-inclusive memberships Gold, Silver, Bronze and Fitness (classes), Swim and Racquet Memberships The experienced staff are committed to providing outstanding service and each centre is accredited by Quest, These are tailored to give you unlimited access to your the UK quality scheme for sport and leisure facilities. favourite actitivies while you pay a yearly fee or monthly These facilities are open to everyone – you don’t have direct debit. to be a member to use them. There are also all-inclusive memberships for Young People and Kids. As an example, a Gold Membership includes use of all three centres, over 200 fitness classes, health suites, racquet sports and 10% off other activities - works out at just £1.62 per day, for a single membership. And unlike the private clubs we don’t tie you into an annual contract. If you prefer to ‘Pay As You Go’ This option allows you to pay a small annual fee then receive a reduction of 10% on each activity you do. An adult PAYG is £15 (concession £7.50). Concessionary memberships are also available on the All-inclusive Gold Memberships, or monthly for £28.95 at Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath, £24.25 at New for 2009 – Recent additions in the learners area at Olympos Burgess Hill include a buccaneer pirate ship, squirting treasure chest and aqua cannon. East Grinstead. This gives access to the health club, fitness classes and health suite, squash, badminton and tennis MSDC supports the courts, swimming and use of the Aztec Fun Pools. Change4Life campaign For full details of Olympos centres and memberships, encouraging people to eat go to www.olymposcentres.com better and move more. See nhs.uk/Change4Life ‘a workout for everything for more information but your wallet!’ 10 www.midsussex.gov.uk 3984 msm issue 66 final artwork BLEED:Layout 1 10/2/09 10:15 Page 10

Help for hard times pull-out guide

Mid Sussex District Council has pulled together some useful advice to help if you are feeling the strain in the current economic climate.

this guide covers: personal finances, bills, entitlements and debt, housing, emotional support and business help

further information is available from www.midsussex.gov.uk

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Help for hard times | Pull-out guide

“If you are in danger of losing your home for whatever reason, you should seek advice as soon as possible.”

Housing help - unlock your options being held. Signpost provides advice, guidance, information and encouragement to people at risk of losing If you are in danger of losing your home for whatever reason, their homes or who are already homeless. you should seek advice as soon as possible. There are various sources of help and information available from the • MSDC offices, Oaklands, Haywards Heath on the 1st Council and other agencies. Wednesday of every month 11.30am - 1.30pm Housing Option Booklets • Burgess Hill Town Council, 96 Church Walk on the 2nd Friday of every month 9.30 - 11.30am We publish a series of 12 booklets dealing with different housing issues. These are available from the Council’s • The Community House, 56 Denham Road, Burgess Hill main reception at Oaklands, Haywards Heath, on our on the 4th Thursday of every month between 11.00am- website, or direct from the Council’s Housing Needs Team . 1.00pm (by appt only 01403 751062 or 01444 244140) On our website www.midsussex.gov.uk Facing repossession? You can find lots of help on the housing pages of our You should seek advice as soon as you think you may be in website along with links to other organisations who may danger of losing your home – do not wait until be able to help you. it may be too late for help. However, last minute free advice and representation in court is available from the In person Court Desk on the day of any court action at Haywards Drop-in sessions are times when you can talk in person to Heath County Court. This is provided by Brighton Housing a housing professional about your situation. Remember to Trust and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau. bring along any relevant paperwork. You can attend any of The key thing is to make sure you go to your court hearing the following sessions: as your case cannot be defended unless you attend and you MSDC Housing Needs Team (01444 477574) holds the will almost certainly lose your home if you don’t. 85% of following housing advice Drop-in Surgeries: repossession cases can be successfully defended if you are • The Council’s offices in Haywards Heath every properly represented in court. Remember -if you don’t Monday, Tuesday and Friday 11am – 2pm attend, you can’t defend! • Burgess Hill Town Council every Thursday 1 - 3pm Private landlords with property to let • East Grinstead Library on Wednesday afternoons, by If you are a private landlord and have properties to let, you appointment only, call 01444 477574. are welcome to contact the Council and we will give your details to people who are looking for somewhere to rent. Shelter hold a Housing Advice Surgery in the Council’s The Council may be able to help tenants with the tenancy Haywards Heath offices every Thursday between 10am – start up costs that you require and also help them apply for 4.30pm. You can also contact Shelter for advice on their any Housing Benefit they may be entitled to. Contact the Housing Advice Line 08445 151750 Housing Needs team for further information on (Monday - Friday 9-5, then answer machine facility). 01444 477574 or email [email protected] Signpost holds the following Drop-in Surgeries – but call 01403 236202 before you go to make sure the surgery is 12 www.midsussex.gov.uk 3984 msm issue 66 final artwork BLEED:Layout 1 10/2/09 10:15 Page 12

Help for hard times | Pull-out guide

Savings and loans Money matters Credit Unions are financial co-operatives owned and controlled by their members. They offer savings and good value loans at Check your entitlements competitive rates for members, with free insurance and A good place to start is the benefits calculator on our website, flexible repayment terms. They are run on ethical principles, www.midsussex.gov.uk - click on ‘Advice and Benefits’ and you which means more money staying locally working for the will see a link to it. Just complete details of your income and people of Mid Sussex. To join a Credit Union you need to go outgoings and it helps to find out any other entitlement. along to one of the Drop-in sessions listed below. Alternatively, you can call the Department of Work and Central Sussex Credit Union Ltd Pensions on 0800 882200, textphone 0800 243355 or visit Tel: 01444 453780, Email: [email protected] the website at www.dwp.gov.uk. sussexcreditunion.co.uk For pension advice Burgess Hill Saturday 10am - 12noon, We have set up a series of three Drop-in sessions at MSDC The Manager's Office, Market Place Shopping Centre offices, Oaklands Road. These will be held on the last Haywards Heath Thursday 10 - 11.30am, Wednesday of each month, from 10.30am - 12.30pm and give Saltworkz Café, America Lane advice on the state pension, pension credit and attendance Haywards Heath Friday 10am - 11.30am, allowance. People will be seen on a first come, first served basis. United Reformed Church, South Road You can also arrange a home visit with the Pension Service East Grinstead Credit Union giving advice and to identify benefits for which over 60s are eligible. Call 0845 60 60 265 (text phone 0845 60 60 285). Tel: 01342 312173 Need debt advice? Email: [email protected] East Grinstead Saturday 10am – 12noon, Contact the Debt Advice Line which provides free, confidential St Swithin’s Church Hall, High Street and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems. Please call 0808 808 4000. Citizens’ Advice Bureaux can help with debt, money and other financial problems by providing free, independent and confidential help and advice. Contact the nearest Citizens Advice Bureau: Burgess Hill CAB, 38 Church Road 01444 458377 East Grinstead CAB, Cantelupe Road, Cantelupe House 01342 321638 Haywards Heath CAB, Oaklands, Paddockhall Road 01444 458377

Insulate your home. Discounted loft and cavity wall Cutting fuel bills insulation is available to all and free insulation is available if you are over 70. For the best deals contact You can save money on your fuel bills by switching to direct the Energy Advice Centre on 0800 512 012. debit and paperless billing. Make sure that you take regular meter readings, if you have received an estimated bill it is well Switch off and save. Appliances, such as televisions worth checking. Check what prices other energy companies still use up to 90% of their required energy when on are offering online at www.uswitch.com or call 0800 404 7908 standby. You can save around 10% on your fuel bill by turning your thermostat down by 1°C. Find out how you could save energy in your home by doing a free home energy check. You will receive a detailed report on Energy saving light bulbs could save around £600 over how you can save on your fuel bills. Fill in a form online at the lifetime of the bulbs. They have come a long way energysavingtrust.org or call 0800 512 012. over the last few years and it is now possible to get all kinds of different shapes and sizes. Warm Front is a Government funded scheme to make homes warmer and more energy-efficient. To find out if you qualify call 0800 072 9006.

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Help for hard times | Pull-out guide

Help for businesses Sussex Enterprise is offering local business clinics. These give impartial business advice, designed around business needs. Places are free, but do need to be booked, so call 01444 259 259. Business Link Sussex and MSDC have joined forces to provide advice sessions for small businesses in the area. These 'Local Business Clinics' will provide one-to-one meetings with an experienced business adviser and are designed to help those attending to grow their business effectively. The sessions are held on the second Monday of each month at the Planning Department building at Mid Sussex District Council. All sessions must be booked in Don’t bottle it up! advance by contacting Business Link Sussex on There are times when things get on top of you. If you need 0845 600 9006. Minicom 0845 606 2666. someone to talk to about how you feel you can call the Samaritans, they provide confidential non-judgemental, The Council also supports the development of the Gatwick emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are Diamond, helping to encourage business in the area. experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Part of this is Cadia which helps businesses to get more for Tel: 08457 909090 Email: [email protected] their money and develop. Please go to www.Cadia.org.uk

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Tourism boosts Mid Sussex MSDC ramp up teen district economy and play facilities A group of local teenagers are celebrating after securing Tourism South East has recently released figures more than £30k of funding from Mid Sussex District showing the value of tourism to the Mid Sussex Council and the West Sussex Youth Opportunities Fund. District in 2007 has increased by £5 million. It has The money will be used to extensively refurbish the skate risen from £231m in 2006 to £236.6m in 2007. ramps and equipment in Victoria Park, Haywards Heath. Tourism South East’s latest report into the economic The skateboarders and BMX riders approached Mid Sussex impact of tourism in the area for 2007 reveals that for District Council to try and improve the skate park facilities Mid Sussex; in the town. Provisional plans for the redesigned skate • tourism provides work for approximately facility include new mini ramps, a flatbank, grind box, a 4,700 people quarter pipe, and a ‘volcano’. The group worked hard to • more than one million nights were spent in secure money from the Youth Opportunities Fund and the the District by visitors contribution from the Council should see the skate park ready for use by summer 2009. • staying visitors spent over £85.5m. For more info contact the Park Rangers on It found that Mid Sussex District is predominantly a 01444 477561 or email [email protected] day visitor destination with more that 3.4 million visitors spending over £113m in 2007. Hot off the press for 2009 are two new free guides to help you, your visitors or guests get the most from the area. Enjoy Sussex Visitor Guide 2009 is available free from MSDC main reception and from Burgess Hill and East Grinstead Help Points. The guide highlights the area from Billingshurst in the west to Heathfield in the east and includes information on accommodation. Heart of Sussex – A Place to Discover 2009 is a definitive guide to places to visit in Mid Sussex, including gardens, historic buildings, villages, walks and events. It is available from Tourist Information Centres across Sussex, New Cancer Information and from the Council’s leisure centres and halls. Service for Sussex The guide is also available to Cancer Journey is a new ‘one stop shop’ service that download from helps cancer patients and their families find the best www.midsussex.gov.uk. possible sources of information and support available For further information, on all aspects of living with cancer. please contact Jane Penswick, Communications Their telephone helpline is open 7 days a week from Officer on 01444 477363 or email 10am to 4pm with an answer service at other times. [email protected] The website includes an email enquiry service. Helpline number 0303 333 0003 (calls charged as 01 or 02 numbers) www.cancerjourney.org.uk Mid Sussex Matters Spring 2009 15 3984 msm issue 66 final artwork BLEED:Layout 1 10/2/09 10:15 Page 15

Information Come and see your Park life If you are visiting one of our parks from now until August Council in action you might find a Park Ranger asking you to spare a Meetings of the Council are open to the public and, moment. The reason for this is that we are carrying out unless stated, are held in the Council Chamber, short one-to-one surveys to find out how well we are Oaklands, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1SS. performing, and who is using, and not using, these green 24 Feb Better Environment Advisory Group 7.00pm spaces. Please take a moment to fill in the survey as it helps us know what you think about the parks service and 25 Feb Council 7.00pm what improvements you would like to see. 3 Mar Cabinet 7.00pm You can also fill out the survey at the three town Help 4 Mar Council 7.00pm Points, or online at www.midsussex.gov.uk/leisure. 5 Mar Central Area Planning Committee 7.00pm 10 Mar Audit Committee 7.00pm 11 Mar Council 7.00pm 12 Mar South Area Planning Committee (Apex Suite, Olympos Burgess Hill) 7.00pm 17 Mar Licensing Committee 7.00pm 18 Mar Better Environment Advisory Group 7.00pm 19 Mar North Area Planning Committee (The Ark, Turners Hill) 7.00pm 24 Mar Licensing Sub-Committee 4 6.00pm 25 Mar Performance and Scrutiny Committee 7.00pm 31 Mar Better Services Advisory Group 7.00pm 1 Apr Standards and Standards Sub-Committee 7.00pm 2 Apr Central Area Planning Committee 7.00pm 8 Apr Cabinet 7.00pm 9 Apr South Area Planning Committee (Apex Suite, Olympos Burgess Hill) 7.00pm 15 Apr Council 7.00pm 16 Apr North Area Planning Committee (The Ark, Turners Hill) 7.00pm 23 Apr District Planning Committee 7.00pm 13 May Employment Forum 10.30am Working together for 13 May Annual Council 7.00pm a better future More information about meeting dates can be found on After a successful consultation, the Mid Sussex the ‘Council and Democracy’ area of midsussex.gov.uk Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) is in the final or by contacting Committee Services on 01444 477003. stages. The SCS sets out the vision for Mid Sussex over the next ten years from its partners and key organisations in the District. The completed SCS is due Relief Road update to be approved by the Mid Sussex Partnership in March. The next Mid Sussex Partnership Conference is on Crest Nicholson, the developers responsible for providing Wed 25 March 9am-1pm at Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill. a relief road to the south of Haywards Heath, have informed the Council that the economic slowdown means If you are part of a local organisation and wish to that there will be a delay in the delivery of the road. attend please contact Paul Turner, Sustainable District and County Councils are working with Crest Communities Officer on 01444 477360 or email Nicholson to ensure that this essential infrastructure is [email protected] delivered as soon as possible. 16 www.midsussex.gov.uk 3984 msm issue 66 final artwork BLEED:Layout 1 10/2/09 10:15 Page 16

Out and about

You can find full details at Love your parks www.midsussex.gov.uk/leisure Healthy, fresh, local and free! Why not get out and about Tel: 01444 477379 (bookings), 01444 477439 (enquiries) in your local area and visit some of Mid Sussex District Email: [email protected] Council’s public parks and open spaces? Local Nature Reserves Beech Hurst Gardens There are four designated Local Nature Reserves within Take a quiet stroll through the beautifully landscaped the District. Each is managed and maintained with the gardens enjoying the spectacular views of the South Downs. help of local friends groups who regularly organise Alternatively, let your little ones loose in the toddlers’ programmed events such as spring nature walks, working playground, bring a picnic or take refreshment at the parties and guest speakers. You can go along and enjoy on-site restaurant. the Reserves or why not get involved? Beech Hurst Gardens has lots to offer, including sports Bedelands Farm in Burgess Hill facilities such as tennis courts, a bowling green and the 01444 242667 www.bh-green-circle.org.uk new petanque area. In late spring and throughout the Ashenground and Bolnore Woods summer you can play pitch and putt or even take a journey 01444 414053 www.foabw.com through and under the gardens on the steam powered Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow 01444 451737 miniature railway. Scrase Valley 01444 482166 Play areas Across the District there are 115 playgrounds equipped with a wide range of play facilities for children of all ages. With many new and improved play sites across the District, why not take a look at what’s available in your area?

Beech Hurst Miniature Railway spring timetable can be found at www.beechhurst-railway.org.uk Sports facilities The majority of our parks contain sports pitches and pavilions, which play host to many local sports clubs. Several of the pavilions can also be hired for community use such as meetings, classes or children’s parties.

discover new places in your neighbourhood. Health walk leaders Margaret Coates, who was on a recent course, took the – volunteers needed day in her stride, saying, “it was an enjoyable, informative workshop which covered all aspects of leading safe, Across England around 450 groups of walkers regularly set effective walks. It was a good day, well spent”. out to stretch their legs and fill their lungs with fresh air as part of the national programme of free Healthy Walks. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer walks leader contact the Park Rangers on 01444 477561 The Park Rangers are looking to expand our successful or [email protected] Healthy Watch Programme and want to recruit some volunteer walk leaders. The Rangers Service will support Healthy walks currently take place fortnightly on these volunteers throughout and are providing a free one Thursdays from 10am. Please call the Rangers for more day walk leaders course on the 26th March. Funding from information or see www.midsussex.gov.uk West Sussex Primary Care Trust has been received to help set up some new walks, particularly shorter outings aimed at people who need to build up their exercise gradually. Taking part in a group is a great way to start walking and to stay motivated. It is a chance to make new friends and Mid Sussex Matters Spring 2009 17 3984 msm issue 66 final artwork BLEED:Layout 1 10/2/09 10:16 Page 17

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Environment

The Green Challenge Cllr Susan Seward, In MSM issue 64 we challenged Councillors to Bolney reveal what they are doing to try to live a more Energy – Over the years I balanced, sustainable life. have replaced fridges and washing machines with Here are their responses… “A” rated appliances, and as light bulbs needed renewing I have, wherever possible used low energy ones. We reduced the temperature on the thermostat some time ago and my family members are well used to putting on a sweater and slippers!

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Cllr Heidi Brunsden, East Grinstead, Imberhorne The Brunsdon household is really committed to positive change. Some years back we bought a Green Johanna kitchen waste composter from West Sussex County Council. This has provided a steady supply of superb organic matter for our vegetable garden and reduced our landfill bin by over a third. We’ve also changed all but a few of our light bulbs to low energy, turned off all standby appliances, and always wash our laundry at 30 degrees. It all adds up to a real reduction of our CO2 emissions and noticeable cost savings.

Cllr Pru Moore, Picture caption: Cllr Janice Henwood gets on her bike! Burgess Hill, Leylands Transport – since he retired Cllr Janice Henwood, Burgess Hill, St Andrews my husband has discovered Transport – My husband and I both have bicycles and the benefits of travelling by use them in the town, Burgess Hill. I hang groceries bus. He has found great from the handlebars and in the front basket and push pleasure in observing peoples the bike home. gardens and generally seeing Energy – I installed solar panels two years ago. things from a different point of Remember to buy panels from a good source, a view. The added benefit is that government grant reduced the cost of ours by £400. this is one more car off the road. West Sussex Energy Advisory Centre gave us a list of Water – my tip is this – only wash the car after it has accredited installers. rained, the dirt comes off easier!

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New building work must comply with building regulations Building Control Service and even when no planning permission is needed, building regulations may be required. You can get this – solid foundations for advice from the Mid Sussex District Council Building your building work Control, where staff are happy to help. Here to help... To protect you, your neighbours and • Contact Building Control before commencing building passers-by it is important that any building work. Most building work will require approval work is safe and complies with all the including internal works relevant guidelines. • Once work has started, a building control surveyor will make a number of checks to ensure that regulations are complied with. • When the work is finished it is important that you get a Completion Certificate. If this is not provided, it could be a problem if you want to sell the property. Retrospective approvals are possible, but can be costly and may include extensive remedial or alteration work.

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Sport

It’s not just about the football The Mid Sussex Football and Health Project was set up in 2005, hosted by Mid Sussex District Council and nearly four years on, with 4,000 attendances so far, it has gone a long way to achieving its goals. The main aim of the project is to inspire a healthy lifestyle through sport for children, young people and adults in the Mid Sussex area. School and holiday activities Currently, 29 schools across Mid Sussex take part during and after school, through healthy living assemblies and classroom activities looking at nutrition and good health. School holiday programmes are run six times a year, with each course attracting between 50-80 children. In partnership with Mid Sussex School Sport Partnership, school years 3-4 take part in an annual school football One young person who took part had problems with tournament. This year the winning teams went on to drugs, didn’t have a job and lived on benefits. Since represent Mid Sussex in the Sussex Games. completing the introduction, he was put forward for a Helen Bridgman, Sport and Healthy Lifestyles Officer at Level One qualification, and is now employed by the MSDC, said, “By using football as a tool to promote healthy project on a regular basis. He now has a more positive lifestyles, it is a great way to encourage children to eat outlook and is an ambassador for the course, encouraging healthier, exercise more, and by applying it to football and young people to follow in his footsteps. what football stars eat and do, it is a winning formula”. Encouraging excellence, the Albion Football Skills Centres Targeted sessions for young people less inclined to take up at East Grinstead and Burgess Hill each regularly attract healthy pursuits, adults and disabled participants have 80 boys who want to take their skills further. For the girls, meant that the benefits of the programme have been felt there is a Skills Centre at Burgess Hill, currently with 20 among many different groups. The next stage in targeted enrolled. Links with local junior teams mean that the option activity is looking at developing Street League to progress to competitive football is there if they wish. programmes this year. How you can get involved Coaching for the future, Albion In The Community has run • Fundraising and sponsorship two FA Junior Football Organisers Courses for 16-18 year • Offer volunteering or mentoring opportunities olds with the Princes Trust “get off the bench” scheme. These courses offer employment and training opportunities, For more information contact Scott Harrison on often leading to national qualifications in sports. 01444 477207 or email [email protected]

The partnership is FREE exercise led by Albion In The and nutrition Community (the charitable arm sessions of Brighton & Hove for families in Albion Football Club) Mid Sussex in association with Mid Sussex District Starting in April at Olympos Council, Downland Haywards Heath. Housing, West Please Call MEND to find out Sussex Primary Care Trust, the if you’re eligible on Bentswood Estate 01903 708437 or visit and the Football www.mendprogramme.org Foundation.

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What’s on in Mid Sussex

Gala Olde Tyme Music Hall Show of Hands Chequer Mead 19-21 March, 7.30pm 19 June, 8pm, £16 De La Warr Road £13, £11 concessions £14 concessions East Grinstead, RH19 3BS A glorious gala celebration Acoustic folk music from this 01342 302000 packed full of mirth and versatile and highly regarded merriment. English band. The Good Old Days Coppelia 3 March, 2.30pm Peter Sulski 22 and 23 April, 7.30pm £12, £11 concessions 31 March 1.30pm £16, £12 concessions Clair Hall If you can remember when £4, £3 concessions Perrymount Road Vienna Festival Ballet brings the singers could sing, the Peter, a violist with the Haywards Heath you this amusing story, which dancers could dance, the London Symphony RH16 3DN Orchestra for seven years, appeals to the whole family, costumes were beautiful and 01444 455440 performs an exclusive about an eccentric toy maker the comedian could make lunchtime concert. who makes a wonderful Broadway & Beyond you laugh without offending life-like mechanical doll. you, then this is the show ‘Private Collection’ 13 March 8.00pm Classical Guitar for you. Fashion Show £12, £10 concessions 31 March, 7.30pm £10 28 April, 1.30pm A thrilling evening of music and Romeo and Juliet Showing the new looks for £4, £3.50 concessions theatre that features some and The Tempest summer 2009 – both Classical guitarist Laura of the best moments from 5 and 6 March, 10.30am smart and casual. Snowden is joined on stage productions that have appeared and 2.30pm £7 by Tom Ellis. on, or just off, Broadway. The Young Shakespeare Eliza Carthy Swing ‘n’ Sinatra Company performs their 1 April, 8pm £15, £12.50 Stars – ACM Gospel Choir concessions 30 April, 8pm & support fast-moving, accessible £13, £11 concessions Your chance to enjoy an productions of these two An exciting night with hits evening with Eliza, a truly great plays, with a pre-show you'll know and love from inventive and innovative workshop focusing on the the Swing era. SATs scenes. singer and fiddle-player. Castles in Spain Barnstormers Comedy Club Musicals in Motion 13-16 May, 7.30pm 5 April, 7.30pm £12 7 March, 7.30pm £14, £12 concessions Each month three established £14, £12 concessions Through wonderfully comedians from the London 20 March, £12, £10 concession Nothing short of spectacular, melodic songs and stirring circuit descend on East ACM Choir, as seen on BBC’s this show has authentic narrative “Castles in Spain” Grinstead for a riotous night of ‘Last Choir Standing’ costumes, CGI set designs brings history to life top class comedy. performs for charity in aid of and interactive choreography recounting the life and The Chestnut Tree House. – something never before A Disney Double Bill achievements of Isambard Stars Musical Cabaret Night seen on the world stage. 8 and 9 April, 2.30pm Kingdom Brunel. and 7.30pm £11, £9 in aid of the Chestnut Tree Clash of the Choirs 2009 Club Class concessions House Children’s Hospice 8 March, 7.30pm £5 27 May, 8pm Hosted by Cheryl Baker, this 21 March, 7.30pm £20 Local choirs have the £12, £10 concessions is your chance to sing along ACM Gospel Choir top the chance to compete in to classic Disney tunes from bill of an exciting evening of these heats for a place ‘The AristoCats’ and ‘The music, comedy and dance. in the final on 14 March. Jungle Book’. Bink & The Hairy Fairy Hooked on Country, 29 March £9, £7 concession Sold on Sixties A swashbuckling, romantic 21 April, 7.30pm family show for all ages. £13, £11 concessions The Texas Gun Country An Aviation Comedy featuring Company, Maria Lee and a cast of five dressed as cabin Sidewinder play a fantastic crew yet playing everyone combination of classic Country from pilots to passengers, greats and solid gold hits baggage handlers to bits of from the Sixties. the Airbus A320. 22 www.midsussex.gov.uk 3984 msm issue 66 final artwork BLEED:Layout 1 10/2/09 10:16 Page 22

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

Mark Steel Pink Floyd in the Flesh The Magic of Motown 1 May 8pm £13 20 March 7.30pm £12 30th May 8pm £19.50 A sho Top laughs from comedian A tribute show for all w celebrating the 50th birthday of Motown Records, Mark Steel, the force behind true Pink Floyd fans. Radio 4’s ‘The Mark Steel the music of The Temptations, Lectures’. Chas & Dave Diana Ross, The Supremes, 21 March 8pm £17.50, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder Come on Everybody £16.00 and The Jackson Five. 23 May 7.30pm £15.50, The legendary ‘Cockney Olympos Burgess Hill £12.50 concessions London Harness Horse Parade Kings’ return with another 01444 876060 All the greatest musical 13 April, 10am £5 fantastic evening of music stars of the 1950s/1960s are Steeped in tradition, the Burgess Hill Bike Ride and mayhem. recreated in this spectacular, parade offers onlookers a 7 June, 9am non-stop, rockin’ show. glimpse into a world gone by, a time before the motorcar. Matt Munroe Jnr Come and see hundreds of 29 May 8pm horse-drawn vehicles pulled £17.50, £15.50 concessions by lots of different types of The son of the late great horses, ponies and donkeys. Matt Munroe pays tribute South of England Showground to his father. Voulez Vous 01737 646132 27 March 8pm £15 The 17th Annual Bike Ride Photographic Workshop raising money for St Peter Martlets Hall Dust off your platforms and put 25 April & 8 May and St James Hospice and on your flares for an evening of Civic Way, Burgess Hill Learn how to use your camera other local charities. pure Abba nostalgia. RH15 9NN to the full potential and take 07855 327234 01444 242888 Cbeebies ‘Boogie Pete’ Live stunning pictures. Ghost Walk – Cuckfield 16 April 2.30pm £6 High Beeches Garden, 12 June, 7pm £5 Faith, Fairtrade & Songs, dance, magic and Handcross 01444 400589 Freedom A spine tingling, fun filled silliness in a show for kids Bonsai Weekend 3 March 10am Free stroll around this spooky of all ages. 23-25 May, 11am £6 Sussex village with renowned Come and find out more Andy Abraham paranormal investigators about Fairtrade and 17 April 8pm £20 Scott and Rebecca. ethically sourced and Meeting at Broad Street Fairtrade products. X-Factor and Eurovision star Andy Abraham demonstrates Car park Grand Ceilidh his incredible vocal talent. Katherine Jenkins 7 March 7pm £9.50 11 July 7.30pm £25 An evening of dance with renowned Celidh band Asha. Show of Hands An amazing display including – with Miranda Sykes Gold Medal Chelsea exhibits. 8 March 7.30pm Learn how to make your own £17.50, £16 concession Bonsai from a small, A fabulous night of acoustic native sapling. roots music starring some of Other events High Beeches Garden, the UK’s leading musicians Handcross 01444 400589 – Steve Knightley, Phil Beer Champagne Lecture Jazz and Soul on and Miranda Sykes. 7 March, 7.30pm £12 the Broadway Accompanied by Sussex Nick Barratt, genealogical U2UK 24 May, 10am £7 Symphony Orchestra, advisor to the BBC television 13 March 8pm A dozen bands will play Katherine returns for her programme “Who Do You £12.50, £11.00 concession back-to-back performances fourth open-air concert in Think You Are?” talks about This full on U2 show has of different styles of Jazz and Victoria Park. everything to make you the making of the series. Soul music throughout the day. Victoria Park, Cuckfield Museum believe you are watching The Broadway, Haywards Haywards Heath 01444 457920 the real thing. Heath 01444 255134 01444 255134 Mid Sussex Matters Spring 2009 23 3984 msm issue 66 final artwork BLEED:Layout 1 10/2/09 10:14 Page 1

Issue 66. Spring 2009 Your FREE magazine from Mid Sussex District Council

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Planning a spring clean? We can take those bulky items away for you. Large bulky items such as furniture and carpets can’t fit into your normal waste collection... We can come and collect items at a fixed charge. Large Bulky Item* £20 per item Small Bulky Item £10 per item Large Electrical Item £25 per item Small Electrical Item £13 per item *As a general rule, if it takes more than one person to move it it will be classed as a Large Item.

25 Minutes Loading Time £50 per 25 minutes (not available for electrical items). This is for items that do not fit into any of the above categories, or several items (not electrical) that can be loaded in 25 minutes.

There is a 50% concession for customers receiving Council Tax Benefit and / or Housing Benefit. There is no To book your collection call 01444 477440. charge for items taken yourself to a Household Waste www.midsussex.gov.uk/recycling Recycling site at Burgess Hill or East Grinstead.