Feb 2007
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Let’s work together as a Team for the good of the whole Community. |
COMMUNITY FIRST
Working as a Team for the good of the whole of the community
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PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS are normally held on the first Thursday of each month at 7.45pm in the Methodist Church London Road. Our Parish Clerk is Karen Dare Honeysuckle House London Road Ashington RH20 3JR Tel 893740 karendare@tiscali.co.uk
Parish Council meeting of the 7th Dec 2006
Planning Applications Planning meeting 15th November 2006
DC/06/2602 ….8 Fairfield Road … loft conversion with a rear dormer window (PC Approved)
DC/06/2650 Nevada London Road..temporary part change of use from residential to class B1 use for a period of two years (PC Objected )
DC/06/2616
7 Turnpike Way Conservatory to the rear (PC Approved)
DC/06/0374 Demolition of Hoots House and erection
of ten houses
The Chairman advised members that as well as the objections previously put forward by the Parish Council on the 2nd November 2006 that he had asked HDC to ensure that they take note of their own policy on “Noise Exposure Limits” when considering
the application, and if despite the objections
of the parish council, they are mindful to approve,
that they make it a condition that the developer
installs a bund to the east side of the properties
to run to the southern flyover suitable to reduce noise from the A24
Full council 7th December 2006
Amendments to DC/06/1013.. Ashington Park School
(PC Objected ..outside of the village built up area)
DC/06/2776 11 Cricketers Close Two storey extension (PC App)
HDC Approvals
DC/06/2083 Surgery to one oak tree..14 Covertmead
DC/06/2184 Erection of conservatories to 4 dwellings .The Bungalows Rectory Lane…DC/06/2507 49 Hillcrest Drive ..extension to roof to form living accommodation in roof space…DC/06/1099 Demolition of Applegarth / Oaktree Cottage and erection of 3 x 3 bedroomed terraced houses ,4 x 4/5 bed detached houses and 12 x 2 bed flats 19 units
DC/06/2273 2 Normans Cottages London Road extension to existing garage…DC/06/1737 Spinney Ruff Ivy Lane ..demolition of existing dwelling and erection of one replacement four bed dwelling
Planning Committee 20th December 2006
DC/06/2874…(Outline)demolition of .26 Warminghurst Close.. proposed development of four three bedroomed detached /link detached properties (PC Strongly Objected)
Amendment to DC/06/2445
Proposed Bungalow to the east of 10 Timberlea Close (PC objected to the original planning application and this made no difference)
HDC Approvals
DC/06 /1837 Chanctonbury Nurseries. dismantling of disused greenhouse and using that part of the site for additional caravan and boat storage and cessation of storage in area to the north of the commercial buildings in north of site
HDC Refusal
DC/06/2105 Erection of detached double garage with office accommodation over ( amendment to garage previuosly approved under application AS/25/02
DC /04/2312 Installation of replacement double glazed windows to front elevations (listed building consent) Orchard Cottage Rectory Lane
Parish Council 4th January 2007
See noticeboard at Indian Cottage on 2nd Feb 07 for minutes Ashington Methodist Church
Services Sundays at 10.30am.
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Ashington Residents Association
Next meeting will be on Wednesday 11th April at 7.45pm at the Methodist Hall . This will be the Annual General Meeting and then a speaker from HDC on the “Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 2005” and its implementation locally. Plus news on the Campaign to reduce noise from the A24 etc All are welcome to attend.Forms and posters will be available should any member wish to propose changes to the constitution and to enable voting for Officers and Committee for 2007/8. The current Chairman has decided to stand for election again if required .Any other members are also invited to stand for office To join call 892327 £4 per household per year.
Does your club /organisation require a grant for a “Capital” project ?
.Chanctonbury Community Grants ( County Local
Committee) For application form for grants please
contact County Local Committee 01243 777732
Ask your Parish Council about Section106 “
Communuty Facilities” funds Chairman 892327 or
Parish Clerk 893740
Lay by / footpath at shopping area
For sometime we have been trying to install a lay-by to the east of London Road outside the shops to alleviate the parking. HDC would not allow use of sec 106 “Community Facility” funds, so are endeavouring to gain a variation to a sec 106 “Transport Infrastructure” agreement. AS/5/98.Permission has to be sought from the developers who originally made the agreement with HDC. If they refuse, they could ask for the money to be returned. Extremely annoying when HDC word the agreements in the first place and have taken seven years to put a system in place for communities to bid for the funds. The lay-by plus footpath would help with shopping area parking. HDC / developers may insist on it going towards “public transport” improvements. How long would £6000 last with Metrobus or Compass?. As HDC have known for almost a year of our desire to install a new lay by (and it is in the WSCC Blue Book as an agreed transport project) we have requested that the sec 106 transport agreements connected to DC/06/1099 or 1100 ( demolition of Applegarth / Oaktree Cottage Billingshurst Road )be written to allow use for funding the lay by in case AS/5/98 fails.This should be the case
St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church (west end of Church Lane
Services every Sunday at 10.45am. Parish Magazine 30p from Sheila Ward 893794 for full list of services
HDC Approvals
DC/06/2776 2 Storey Extension ..11 Cricketers Close
DC/06/2616.. Rear conservatory 7 Turnpike Way
DC/06/2587 Single Storey extension Audiburn Broadbridge Cottages
DC /06/2602 Rear dormer window 8 Fairfield Road
HDC Refusals
DC/06/2448 Erection of one dwelling land east of 10 Timberlea Close DC/06/2650.. Temporary part change of use from residential to class B1 use for a period of 2 years ..Nevada London Road
Chanctonbury 1st Responders
The Ashington First Responders invite you to their open day on Saturday 10th February (noon – 4pm) at the Methodist Hall, London Road to learn CPR. Ongoing and rolling training every 30 mins Bring your family and friends and learn this life saving procedure. Meet the Responders and see the equipment they use. We look forward to seeing you there..Elizabeth Greenfield on 01903 892561 or mobile 0770 8568785. and Suzanne Fenn 01903 892440. are our only First Responders and need assistance from YOU Please
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Neighbourhood Wardens
How to contact them Office 891543
Darryn Moulding Mobile 07764146368
Lance Carlow (new-initially temporary-don’t ask) 07764146367
Police Community Support Officer Neville Warner 0845 60 70 999 Voice mail 19459
Dial 999 immediately if you are witnessing an incident. or see or hear anyone / anything suspicious . To provide information after an incident call 0845 60 70 999 or Crimestoppers 0800 555111
Lunch Club All Welcome
Our lunch Club is for all who like good company , good food and a chat .. Held from 12noon on the last Wednesday of each month at the Methodist Hall with free transport provided if required..A good two course meal with great friends. Just call Ruth or Tony Powell on 893954 We could always do with more helpers
What to do about “Bogus Callers”
“Nominated Neighbour” packs
Have you a vulnerable / elderly neighbour or if you would like a pack yourself . Packs are used in conjunction with a door chain and allow a check on “doorstep callers “ to be made before opening the door. Call Darryn or Lance Neighbourhood Wardens and ask them to call and explain .Office 891543 If you are over 60, a victim of crime or a member of a vulnerable group the District Council’s Handyvan Service 01403 226005 can fit door viewers and chains for you.
Parish Plan
Every resident should by now have had a copy of the new Parish Plan. If not, then they are available at the Red Lion, Ashington Social Club, the Parish and Methodist Churches, the Post Office and the Community Centre. A “Steering Group” will be pursuing the issues raised. If you would like to be part of that group then please call Karen Hayler 893707 or John Berry 892327
Parish Precept
The Parish Council has set the Parish precept for 2007 /8 as £62700 .A 5 % reduction on 2006/7. The average precept at Band “d” will be £ 57.53 pa or £1.11 pw This will still include all the facilities / services currently provided, including hopefully the return of “summer flower containers, if watering arrangements can be identified. Neither the Chairman or any Parish Councillors receive anything in the way of pay or allowances and many repair things in their own time.
Village Post Office
The October 2006 Village Newsletter ( page 2 para 3 ) reminded you to “Use the Village Post Office or lose it”. Currently I am advised that Ashington PO is unlikely to close, but we must use it as much as possible. We will fight any attempt to close.
Let Us show Respect in Horsham District
Who did this? HDC are offering £100 reward to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest for graffiti, criminal damage etc If you know who carried out such damage as say to the telephone kiosk in London Road, you can report to HDC on 01403 215186 To Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or to communitysafety@horsham.gov.uk
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Ashington Cinema Presents
“The Queen “ Friday 9TH February 2007 at 7.30pm Ashington Community Centre Tickets £4 , Family ticket 2 adults 2 children £10 at the door Call Margaret 892633
Report from Chairman of Development Issues and Amenities Committee
Noise from A24 is affecting the quality of life of residents of Ashington, particularly those living to the south and east side of the village, although most are affected to some degree. It requires residents to attend the next Chanctonbury Local Committee meeting on Tuesday 23rd January 2007 at Ashington School at 7 .pm .as we have got the item onto the agenda and have submitted a paper on behalf of Ashington residents to the committee Please ask WSCC Highways to draw forward the maintenance of the road and provide the quieter surface and sound attenuating fencing where appropriate. The CLC meeting is in our school and is important ..
NHS “Fit for the Future” is a major issue re the possible proposals to close / downgrade Worthing and Southlands hospitals , and St Richards Hospital at Chichester. However you may have read that the consultation process has been put back so this discussion will take place on 29th January2007 in The Studio, The Capitol, Horsham. 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Other Issues
White lining of the shopping area car park to be renewed. WSCC progressing the outstanding agreement with developers to install lay bys and street lighting in the spur road of The Sands.
Following on from the recent”Transport and Access” survey, thank you if you completed and returned the forms. The response was low (around two percent, ) and whilst we will be analysing the results, we have to conclude that few have any real transport problems and that the responses will not influence the District / County Councils or Bus Companies..It is obvious from the small minority who do have problems with travel that despite all the publicity given, that they are still unaware of the public /community transport that is available .The Chairman of the PC has responded to all those who completed the forms with their names .However the lack of “low cost affordable housing “ may be a different matter so we may be issuing a “Housing Needs” survey to determine the need in the village for such accommodation. There may be suitable sites. So if you have off- spring living with you who want their own place, or who have moved away and want to return to the village and you receive a form , then complete it Make certain that they are on the District Council’s / Housing Associations housing list
Ashington Neighbourhood Watch
To join free call Alan Child 892341 Why not become a “Street Co-ordinator”?
If you see or hear anything or anyone suspicious or witness anyone breaking the law then Dial 999 and then advise our Neighbourhood Wardens . If you have information after an incident then call 0845 60 70 999..If you do not report it, then in the eyes of the police it did not happen.The best way to look after your property and those of neighbours, is to keep an eye on each others homes and report any thing or anyone who is suspicious . Dial 999
Home Fire Safety Checks
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service will carry out a FREE “Home Fire Safety Check and install FREE Smoke Alarms if you call 0800 3286487
New Residents “Welcome Packs”
If you have just moved into Ashington
Please call 892327 for a “Welcome Pack”
full of essential information which will
help you settle into our community.
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Ashington Ramblers
The Ramblers meet at 10am every second Monday of the month at the Red Lion. They share cars to start of each walk, generally about 5 miles ,in a leisurely fashion. For information and to join call Joan 892998 or see noticeboards
Ashington Poetry for pleasure and Recorded Music Appreciation Society
For information and to join See noticeboards Call Joan 892998
The Ashington Singers
Anyone who enjoys singing and being with like-minded people are welcome. We meet on Monday evenings at 8.To join call Beryl Hardie. 892349.
Ashington Craft Club -.
We meet on the first Monday in the month at 2.00.p.m. in the Ashington Methodist Church Hall. To join call Beryl Hardie 892349.
Independent Women of Ashington
I.W.A (Independent Women of Ashington) A friendly ladies' group raising funds for Chestnut Tree House..Why not join them? Contact Annette 893601 Joan 892998 Beryl 892349
Ashington Local History Group
The group will meet every two months at the Methodist Hall at 7.45pm.. 17TH Jan 07 Helen Whittle talk on Sussex in the Civil War..9th March Talk by Annabelle Hughes on Sussex timber framed buildings” To join call Daphne or Brian Norton on 892316 All welcome
Guide dogs for the Blind
Please continue to collect used postage stamps and give to Eric Meeten 6 The Sands to fund “ Guide Dogs for the Blind.”
Ashington Youth Club now Mon eves
. Open monday evenings For young people of Ashington.Plenty of indoor activities plus a tuck shop. Open 7 -9.30pm in the Old Village Hall Church Lane Call Frank Newby 892309 or Alan Child 892341 or Neville 893336
More volunteer helpers always welcome, both men and ladies please for Monday evenings. And perhaps to enable the Club to open on another evening of the week www.ashingtonvision.org.uk
Ashington Line Dance Club
Call Kev &Val 893056 or 502836
Learn to Line Dance with Starliners
A fun way to exercise and meet new friends. Complete beginners Mondays 7.00---8.0pm- £2.50 Improver class 8.0pm -9.30 pm £3.50 per session Whole evening £4.50 Ashington Scout Hall Church Lane Everyone welcome , no experience or partner needed . Contact 892724
Storrington Area Help Scheme
This scheme covers Ashington and is for residents without transport who have medical appointments. Contact no 01903 742124 9.30am- 12noon Mon - Friday. A realistic contribution is requested
New format to Newsletter on the way
Those who read my report as Chairman of the Parish Council last year, will know that I want to make it a more professional “Newsletter” paid for through advertising, but without detriment to the Parish Church Magazine. We have started the ball rolling and hopefully the new look editions are not too far off. It will still be delivered and available free of charge to Ashington residents. A Parish Council website is also being set up to augment the Village and Ashington Youth Club sites. Parish Council agendas,minutes and reports can be found online at www.ashingtonpc.org.uk
No Cold calling Zones
Ask Darryn891543 or John Berry 892327 for info about setting up a “no cold calling zone” in your street .To stop the “bogus callers”
Rising Sun Judo Club meets weekly at Ashington Community Centre Wednesdays Juniors Ages 8 plus 6.45 -7.45 pm Adults 7.45-8.45pm Contact Dave Wright 756340
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Calling all local ,small or from home businesses Ashington Business Consortium” for small businesses in and around Ashington .Fortnightly “Business Breakfasts “ at the Mill House Hotel . Great for networking For info call Chris 891794 or mob 07880703213
Community Support Scheme
The churches in Ashington (the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul and the Methodist Church) offer help to those in real need. Be it Odd jobs in the garden..Odd jobs in the home..Shopping..A lift by car for an appointment..just someone to talk to…Call Bruce Wallace 892466
Ashington Tinytots
In new Community Centre.For babies and toddlers to pre school age. Make new friends for you and your child. Play,activities,crafts, parties and outings. Weekly meetings from 9.15am to 11am every Thursday Admission 75p (under 10 months free)Refreshments included...Call Jean 892053
Ashington Playgroup
For 2 to 5 year olds. Open Mon, Tues,Weds and Fri 9am -12pm term time. Pre school session Thurs.with option of extra lunch session until 1pm Small hall.Community Centre call Shirley Piper 892121
Ashington Short Mat Bowls Club roll up every Tuesday and Thursday evening at Ashington Community Centre. New members of all ages welcome. To join Contact Bob Penfold 892840" Ashington Ladies Group
Meet alternate Thursdays 8pm Methodist Hall . .Contact Yvonne 892355 or Pat Webb 893145
Ashington Social Club
To join this well equipped ,friendly club call 892524 and ask for an application form
.Table Tennis Club
Ashington Table Tennis Club meets every Monday at the Community Centre from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pmAt the last Christmas Fayre
Did you win a years subscription to Tooveys Auctioneers ? If so please contact Margaret 892633
The 1st Ashington Scout Group is looking for people to temporarily help run the beaver section. The beaver section is our youngest age group, 6-8 year olds. We have around 18 children that currently meet every Monday between 4-5 pm in the Scout Hall. We are looking for help from January 2007 until the end of July 2007. If you are interested and want to find out more, please call Erik on 892 508.Please offer to help.
BUS4U covers Ashington
How to book.. Travel Centre Number 01730 815518 and the charges ( there 5 zones…Adult Single in one zone £1, travel in two or more zones Adult single £1.50 ) are in green leaflets in the Post Office ,Methodist Hall and Community Centre. Holders of Sussex County Card and children between 5 and 15 travel at half the adult price. Anyone can use it Mon –Sat …0730hrs to 18.00hrs All you need to do is book one hour to one week before you wish to travel. Being a low floored vehicle for wheel chair access, the bus may not be able to reach some roads for door to door service due to the traffic humps, so pick up and drop off points will be agreed with passengers when booking. These will usually be just south of the top roundabout and outside of the Red Lion.
Mobile Library Service changes from 3 4 07 Turnpike Way 1020-1040 and Community Centre 1045-11.05 on alternate Tuesdays
Cherubs Beauty Spa
New at Cherubs..Beauty Spa…instant teeth whitening for a smile you will love.Also for a smooth skin for the summer ,try the Pulsar permanent hair removal. Can also remove, thread veins,rosacea, pigmentation etc. Free test patch if you bring this Newsletter with you.
Chanctonbury 1st Responders
Staff at The Red Lion to be trained on”Public Access defibrillator”