Important Neighbourhood Plan Update – December 2024
Horsham District Council’s Regulation 16 Consultation has now closed for comments. We await further updates from HDC as the process moves forward.
Parish Clerk Vacancy
Our current Clerk will be leaving us at the end of April, and we are looking for her replacement.
We are a dynamic Parish Council with real aspirations to improve the village for all our parishioners. Hopefully you will have seen many of our ideas have already been implemented, and there’s lots more we still want to do.
If you are an experienced Clerk or indeed if you have some experience in administration, finance and project management and are looking for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.
Contact our Clerk on
Clerk@wcpc.org.uk for more information
Allotment Vacancies
We currently have two allotments available to residents. If you have ever considered growing your own produce, or would like to benefit from more time spent in the fresh air, and in good company, please contact us on Planning@WCPC.org.uk
Annual Parish Meeting – Cricket Pavilion, Wednesday 21st May 6.30pm
This is every parishioners’ opportunity to find out what the Parish Council has been doing over the past year. We also throw the floor open to parishioners to ask any questions they like.
This meeting has its origins in the long history of village life and everyone is welcome.
West Chiltington Road WSCC Riparian Drainage Team’s Report
West Sussex County Council’s Riparian Drainage Project Officers have investigated the flooding concerns affecting West Chiltington Road, specifically with regard to factors which may be attributed to breaches of Riparian responsibilities Their
report is a summary of the initial investigation and covers contributing factors including flood status and landowner responsibility. The Parish Council is unable to answer any questions on this Report. Requests for further information should be directed to WSCC
South Downs National Park Management Plan Review
The National Park Authority was set up to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area; and to promote opportunities for understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities. It also seeks to foster the social and economic wellbeing of communities within the National Park. It works with everyone who has an interest in the South Downs to make sure the purposes are delivered. To do this it produces a statutory management plan every 5 years which is now being reviewed. The SDNPA will be holding real time and virtual meetings to collate community feedback and has launched a survey which it invites everyone to complete. For information on how you can participate click
details
Councillor Vacancy
Following the resignation of Councillor Jeffs, there is now a second
vacancy on The Parish Council. If you are interested in applying, please contact The Parish Clerk via email: clerk@wcpc.org.uk.
Hedges & Verges
Overgrown hedges and boundary planting can impact on highway site lines and potentially present a danger to motorists and pedestrians. We would ask residents to be mindful of this and ensure their planting doesn’t encroach onto the highway. Remember, it isn’t always obvious from a homeowner’s perspective, so regular sight checks would be very much appreciated.
Road Closure – East Street – 7th – 11th April
East Street will be closed between the junctions with Sinnocks and Church Street from 00:00 on 7th April until 00:00 on 11th April, 24 hours a day, for customer connection works to be carried out by Network Power
Road Closure – Broadford Bridge Road – 29th April
Broadford Bridge Road will be closed between the junctions with East Street and West Chiltington Golf Club from 09:30 – 16:00 on 29th April for tree removal work
Road Closure – Fryern Road – 20th May
Fryern Road will be closed between the junction with Melton Drive and the junction with Greenhurst Lane between 09:30 and 15:30 on 20th May for tree maintenance work
Road Closure – The Hollows – 29th May
The Hollow will be closed from the junctions with Church Grove and Stream Lane between 09:30 and 16:00 for tree maintenance work
Road Closure – Nyetimber Lane – 11th July
Nyetimber Lane will be closed from 07:00 – 16:00 on 11th July to allow UKPN to remove an overhead pole. The road will be closed between the
junction of The Common and Heathfield Copse.
Antisocial Behaviour Survey
Sussex Police and Horsham District Council’s Community Safety Partnership are conducting a survey on localised antisocial behaviour. The purpose is to identify the nature of antisocial behaviour in our area and whether residents are likely to report it, and if not what would prevent them from doing so. The survey link is:
https://forms.office.com/e/C9M9JW9F9W and it will be live until the 20
th April 2025.
County Councillor Report
West Sussex County Councillor Charlotte Kenyon’s monthly report can be read by clicking
report
Neighbourhood Plan Update
Following a long delay due to Natural England’s position statement on Water Neutrality, Horsham District Council has now formulated a policy to address the issue and included it in its Regulation 19 Draft Local Plan whose consultation begins on Friday 19th January 2024.
We are therefore anticipating that we should be able to incorporate this policy and progress our Draft Neighbourhood Plan in the next few weeks. All updates will be posted here as and when we have them.
April 2023
Following the most recent meeting with Horsham District Council, The Parish Council is disappointed not to be able to progress our Neighbourhood Plan.
HDC’s document dated April 2023 explains their position
Please see the
Draft NP as at 28th March 2022
Letter from HDC – 7th February 2022
Letter from HDC – 28th February 2022
Letter from HDC – 26th April 2022
Letter from Natural England – 23rd March 2022
(Please follow the link to a page showing the Regualtion 14
survey results and
consultation responses which are held on a separate website).
Update on Smock Alley Site – HDC 20/05/2024
A Village with a Past & a Future
Nestling near the foot of the South Downs between Storrington and Pulborough, just over 50 miles from London, the picturesque village of West Chiltington is home to a 12th century church, a beautifully restored windmill and has a colourful history dating back to Norman times.
Covering an area of just over 6.69 sq miles, with a population of approx. 3,500, the parish encompasses a variety of land usage from residential and agricultural, to small businesses and leisure facilities.
Your Council
The Council is the first tier of local government for West Chiltington comprising 13 Councillors who are elected or co-opted for up to four years. The Parish Council meets on the second Tuesday of every month and is always keen to ensure that it reflects the wishes of the electorate and as such, all meetings are open to the public and include a session for public comments. Councillors work in partnership with local organisations, West Sussex County Council and Horsham District Council to preserve the essence of the area, and to protect the identity and character of the parish for the enjoyment of parishioners, visitors and future generations.
The Parish Council has statutory duties and powers to provide services for the Parish of West Chiltington. Within these powers, we provide allotments, community buildings, dog and litter bins, community facilities, and we own and maintain many areas of public open space within the village on behalf of the community.
Parish Council Office
The Parish Council Office is open on a Tuesday and Wednesday morning from 10:00am-1:00pm.
In an emergency, The Parish Clerk can be contacted on 07483 114836 outside these hours
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Defibrillator Locations:
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- In the phone box opposite The Queens Head Pub – The Hollow
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- In the phone box opposite NISA Stores – Haglands Lane
