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Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common Council newsletter - Nov 2023

Hurst Meadows Heritage Orchard

Thank you so much to all the local volunteers who came to assist with the raking of the Orchard following the annual cut. This will give the wildflowers and the fruit trees the best chance of flourishing next year. We are delighted that, thanks to the hard work of orchard manager Martin Sadler, Plant Heritage have added our community orchard to the National Plant Collections directory. This reflects the value of this collection of historic Sussex apple trees. Congratulations Martin!



Section 106 Monies / Developer Contributions

Under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, financial contributions can be sought from developers towards the costs of providing community and social infrastructure, the need for which has arisen because of a new development taking place. This funding is commonly known either as ‘section 106 monies’ or ‘developer contributions.’ The Parish Council will always seek to apply for section 106 funding for local projects wherever possible, and some examples of where we have been successful in doing so recently can be found within this article.

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Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common Parish Council newsletter - June 2023

Assisted Waste Collection

Did you know that Mid Sussex District Council offer assisted collection services for residents who are physically unable to take out their waste to the roadside? Crews will enter your garden/external property boundary on your regular collection day and collect your wheelie-bins for you.
This facility applies to:
• Household rubbish / recycling waste
• Garden waste - if you have signed-up for the garden waste collection service
• Clinical waste – if you have registered for the clinical waste service.

Residents can apply online through the Mid Sussex District Council website or contact: the Waste Management Team, Tel: 01444 477440, Email: wastematters@midsussex.gov.uk Please share this information with any friends, neighbours or relatives who find it difficult to move their wheelie bins.

South Avenue Play Area

The play area in South Avenue Recreation Ground has an annual, independent inspection which advises us on what preventative work we can do to keep the equipment in tip top condition. Last year’s report recommended new safety surfacing under the swings, hammock, trampoline, and carousel. This work was completed last month at an incredible cost of £17,713! We hope that this will make the play area more accessible for children as the summer approaches.

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Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common Parish Council February 2023

Food Bank News

Hurstpierpoint Food Bank has decided to trial reopening at Court Bushes Community Hub for foodbank collections for three3 months from 12th 2 January 2023. This is in response to increased need for food help during the current cost of living crisis. The Food Bank will be open for collections from 10am-12pm every Thursday morning, alongside the Melting Pot Café, for those requiring a food parcel. Referrals should be gained from the usual agencies (for further details see the food bank website https://burgesshillfoodbank.org.uk or ask at the Melting Pot.) The Food Bank will also continue to make deliveries on Fridays, for those unable to come to Court Bushes. To support this initiative, the Food Bank will need additional volunteers to staff the collection point. If you feel you could spare two hours every Thursday, then please reach out to hurstfb@gmail.com Donations of food can be left in the collection point inside the Hurstpierpoint Co-op.

Walnut Tree Field Tree Planting

This was due to take place in Hurst Meadows in December but the prolonged cold spell resulted in the soil being frozen, so planting was delayed until the New Year. 840 native tree whips have now been planted by the Parish Council. These whips were purchased from the Woodland Trust with the kind assistance of a grant from the Hurstpierpoint Society, who also donated funding to care for the trees over the next few years as they become established. This will include watering during dry spells as this on-going maintenance is crucial. Around the country it was really sad to see so many newly planted trees die last sSummer, due to lack of water. The Parish Council, for example, had to step in to water the trees planted by Vistry in Edgerley Meadow, as these too would have been lost in the drought. At the moment it is looking like most of them have survived but we will get a better picture in the sSpring when the new growth begins.

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