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 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.apcag.org/" target="_blank">(</a><a href="/goto?url=http://www.apcag.org/" target="_blank">Association of Parish Councils Aviation Group) </a>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. 1 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: <a href="/goto?url=https://strategicplanning.horsham.gov.uk/consult.ti/Rudgwick/consultationHome" target="_blank">https://strategicplanning.horsham.gov.uk/consult.ti/Rudgwick/consultationHome </a>•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 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Application No </li><li style="flex:1">Applicant </li><li style="flex:1">Reason for Application </li><li style="flex:1">Recommendation </li><li style="flex:1">Official </li></ul>Response Date New Applications For discussion at Rudgwick Parish Council Meeting 12.10.2020 Application No <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Applicant </li><li style="flex:1">Reason for Application </li><li style="flex:1">Recommendation </li><li style="flex:1">Official </li></ul>Response Date <a href="/goto?url=https://public-access.horsham.gov.uk/public-access/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=QFCT49IJ02X00" target="_blank">DISC/20/0222 </a>02.10.2020 Hall House, The Haven, Billingshurst Approval of details reserved by condition 3 to approved 23.10.2020 application DC/17/2233 <a href="/goto?url=https://public-access.horsham.gov.uk/public-access/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=QH1VN9IJHHN00" target="_blank">DC/20/1820 </a>25.09.2020 Sweetlands Farm, The Haven, Erection of a pole barn for hay and hay equipment storage (Certificate of Lawful 20.10.2020 22.10.2020 Billingshurst Development Proposed) <a href="/goto?url=https://public-access.horsham.gov.uk/public-access/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=QHF0QMIJ02X00" target="_blank">DC/20/1876 </a>28.09.2020 First Floor Offices, Rudgwick Garage, Loxwood Road, Rudgwick Prior approval for the conversion of existing office accommodation at first floor to a residential flat. Decisions HDC Council Decisions – Rudgwick Parish Council Meeting 12.10.2020 Application No <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Applicant </li><li style="flex:1">Reason for Application </li><li style="flex:1">RPC Recommendation </li><li style="flex:1">HDC </li></ul>Decision <a href="/goto?url=https://public-access.horsham.gov.uk/public-access/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=Q6F32GIJMUF00" target="_blank">DC/20/0410 </a>Heathers Farm, The Haven, Billingshurst Construction of building to provide stabling, tack room and No objection Application Withdrawn 3feed/bedding/equipment storage for livery use purposes. Construction of horse walker. <a href="/goto?url=https://public-access.horsham.gov.uk/public-access/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=QFM0CBIJ06O00" target="_blank">DC/20/1610 </a>Sweetlands Farm, The Prior notification for the construction of a pole barn for hay and No objection Prior Approval Not Haven, Billigshurst agricultural equipment. Required <a href="/goto?url=https://public-access.horsham.gov.uk/public-access/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=Q8VZ41IJFGD00" target="_blank">DC/20/0750 </a>43 Woodfield Road, Rudgwick Conversion of rear No objection to the amendment Permitted conservatory into a 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 No <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Applicant </li><li style="flex:1">Reason for Application </li><li style="flex:1">RPC </li><li style="flex:1">Planning </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Committee Date </li><li style="flex:1">Recommendation </li></ul>none Appeals Lodged / Appeals Decided Appeals Lodged / Appeals Decided – Rudgwick Parish Council Meeting 12.10.2020 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Application No </li><li style="flex:1">Applicant </li><li style="flex:1">Reason for Application </li><li style="flex:1">RPC </li><li style="flex:1">Public </li></ul>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 4image 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 consultan<a href="/goto?url=https://www.kkp.co.uk/what-we-do/indoor-built-facilities/" target="_blank">ts </a><a href="/goto?url=https://www.kkp.co.uk/what-we-do/indoor-built-facilities/" target="_blank">Knight, Kavanagh and Page Ltd </a>(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. 5 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 <a href="/goto?url=https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=132&MId=1668&Ver=4" target="_blank">the </a><a href="/goto?url=https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=132&MId=1668&Ver=4" target="_blank">Council’s </a><a href="/goto?url=https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=132&MId=1668&Ver=4" target="_blank">Cabinet decision </a>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 <a href="/goto?url=https://rudgwickpc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/webpage/ETFGaX2f3q9AhO9Y8dr7P68BZ5I3XM6LDjz5fzgmee6LYA?e=YAaEiV" target="_blank">Asset Study Project Brief </a><a href="/goto?url=https://rudgwickpc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/webpage/EebTF5iWgyhAjK7q9uxTlJMBzR7R-eP1ylIW87sWObJ1Fw?e=bzLvpK" target="_blank">Hall List 2020 </a>Clive Burley Corporate Project Manager Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>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 6Latest 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. <a href="/goto?url=https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MjguMjc4MzYyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ob3JzaGFtLmdvdi51ay9idXNpbmVzcy9idXNpbmVzcy1mdW5kaW5nL2xlYXAtYnVzaW5lc3MtZ3JhbnRzP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.VUMdqaNmtLJpXMgDx8YDiyAkJS_fXCNb1FKguVWlucI/s/747623833/br/86053740426-l" target="_blank">Find out more </a>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. <a href="/goto?url=https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MjguMjc4MzYyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2hvcnNoYW0ud2VzdHN1c3NleHdlbGxiZWluZy5vcmcudWsvY2FtcGFpZ25zLzQ4Mi9ibmYtaGVhbHRoeS1lYXRpbmctd2Vlaz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.lSlt7TImXwhaWjgtzIlX21xSR4Hw9WPX2n5TvY6zT8Q/s/747623833/br/86053740426-l" target="_blank">Find out more about Healthy Eating Week and get </a><a href="/goto?url=https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MjguMjc4MzYyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2hvcnNoYW0ud2VzdHN1c3NleHdlbGxiZWluZy5vcmcudWsvY2FtcGFpZ25zLzQ4Mi9ibmYtaGVhbHRoeS1lYXRpbmctd2Vlaz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.lSlt7TImXwhaWjgtzIlX21xSR4Hw9WPX2n5TvY6zT8Q/s/747623833/br/86053740426-l" target="_blank">involved. </a>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. 7<a href="/goto?url=https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MjguMjc4MzYyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ob3JzaGFtLmdvdi51ay9zcG9ydC1hbmQtbGVpc3VyZS93YWxraW5nL2hlYWx0aC13YWxrcz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.x8yaBf47C3TdTMLcSwov5AZbDv3G8HNahLuD24HMTA0/s/747623833/br/86053740426-l" target="_blank">View the October 2020 health walks programme </a>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. <a href="/goto?url=https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MjguMjc4MzYyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NvbGFydG9nZXRoZXIuY28udWsvaG9yc2hhbS9ob21lP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.4cIGeifIlhLRFuHOZKbfEFVxF2GsHQ-EJqnaLMCkzGw/s/747623833/br/86053740426-l" target="_blank">Register today </a>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! <a href="/goto?url=https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MjguMjc4MzYyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ob3JzaGFtZGlzdHJpY3Rjb21tdW5pdHlsb3R0ZXJ5LmNvLnVrLz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.LfcobsA2mw-5jQjmk_6FX80gYZLwwYJoR1PUsGosEEc/s/747623833/br/86053740426-l" target="_blank">Enter now </a>8Stay connected Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RL 29.09.2020 Email from HDC Business: LEAP small business grants | Prevent workplace COVID transmissions | NHS COVID-19 App | Taxi drivers and operators 9Business support and information From Horsham District Council Timestamp: 29 September 2020

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