COPY FOR
PARISH MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2007
Balcombe
Pavilion
Additional lighting is planned through EDF to
more securely illuminate the pavilion, hopefully making it more secure against
nocturnal intrusion.
Drought Update
We have received no additional update from South East
Water regarding a possible lifting of the hose pipe ban.
Subject to final confirmation from MSDC the next will be on 25 March 2007 - 10 a m to 12 noon. There will be NO freighter during February.
Christmas Tree Recycling
We are grateful to Balcombe Sawmills for their kind
assistance in assisting with recycling on 7th January.
MSDC Changes for Refuse Collections
We reported about proposed changes for refuse
collection that will be introduced later in the year. Additional information on the new arrangements, some 6 months
away, will be advised in due course.
Youth Matters
MSDC has launched “Money for
Youth”, their Youth Opportunity Fund that has £32,00 to give away to young
people from all over Haywards Heath & the surrounding villages. Grants will be considered for items such as
funding trips, purchasing equipment, start up of a team etc. Interested parents should call 01444 458538
for further information.
As reported last month Balcombe
Youth Club is still without a leader and remains closed temporarily. There are
plans to set up some activities in the New Year but this will depend on the
interest shown locally. It would be beneficial if the parents of Youth Club
members were to form a committee, which would give us the best opportunity of
working with West Sussex County Council to reopen the Club as soon as possible.
Interested parents should call Roland Burke on 819290.
Parish
Plan
Don’t forget that an exhibition for the launch will
be taking place in the Victory Hall during the morning of Saturday 24th
February at 10.30 a m. Posters will
appear giving further details. We do
hope that you will be able to attend & study the findings.
Parking
Inconsiderate parking, especially within the village
centre, continues & traffic flow is being impeded as a result. If this continues there could be a fatal
accident. The Highway Code clearly
states that parking is not permitted “opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of any
junction, except in an authorised parking space or on a bend”.
May we also request that care is taken when parking
along the London Road to ensure that the driveways of houses are left
unobstructed at all times. This is
particularly important at the beginning & end of school.
The responsible PCSO from Sussex Police has agreed to
examine both these problems on routine visits to the village. Please cooperate.
Recreation
Ground Drainage
This continues to be a problem, especially during
inclement weather. We are aware of the
inconvenience to the owners of houses backing on to the rec, as well as those
trying to avoid the massive puddles that accumulate, especially at the Jobes
end.
We are in discussion with MSDC about methods of
improving the drain off of the surface water & will report further with details
of the remedial steps that are proposed.
Availability of the Clerk
Issue of Rail & Bus passes, green sacks, inspection of current plans etc. each Tuesday, between 9.30 am & 12 noon at 11 Foxwells. No prior appointment is required for assistance at that time.
Richard Greig
Clerk to the Council