BOLNORE TRADITIONAL VILLAGE SUMMER FETE
Date: Sunday 18th July
Time: 2pm
Venue: Bolnore Recreation Ground
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JUNE 2010
BOLNORE ARTS WITH HYDE MARTLET PRESENTS:
BEETLES, BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES
FREE half-term workshop.
Dates: Tuesday 1st June - Friday 4th June
Time: 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm
Venue: Bolnore Recreation Ground
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Free Christmas Arts & Crafts Workshops
10am-12pm & 2-4pm
Sunday 6th & Sunday 13th December
Village Square
Download flyer
here
Mid Sussex Older People’s Council - Christmas Event
Mid Sussex Older People’s Council are holding their Christmas Event at the ‘The Studio, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath On Thursday 10th December 2009 at 2pm to 4pm.
Presentation by Maggie Stredder (formerly of the Vernon Girls and the Ladybirds) will talk about her life in showbiz.
Also a tribute in music and words to World War 2.
Christmas Refreshments will be served. Please come along and join in the fun! Download flyer
here.
Travellers Update from Peverel
Dear Resident,
BVRA has had confirmation from Peverel OM that the costs for clearing up after the travellers in July 2009 will not be passed on to the residents.
Simon Moisy
BVRA Chair
Sussex Police - Operation Crackdown
Dear Resident,
Operation Crackdown is a multi-agency partnership which includes Sussex Police, West Sussex County Council, Brighton and Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council,
all West and East Sussex district and local authorities, East and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services, Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs), the DVLA and finally you,
Sussex residents, working together to make our roads safer and our neighbourhoods a better place to live.
DON'T TOLERATE IT... REPORT IT!
www.operationcrackdown.org
Flyer available for download
here.
Bolnore Village now officially a 20mph speed throughout.
See here for more info.
Community Centre Questionnaire
Dear Resident,
As you may have read in local press, Crest are trying to disclaim their responsibility of providing Bolnore Village with a suitable community centre. It has always been envisioned that Bolnore would be a strong community and would include plenty of community space. The question of what facilities the community requires and how they could be achieved has come up again recently and BVRA with support have developed a questionnaire to canvas residents; through this you can contribute YOUR views and ensure YOUR voice is heard.
After much negotiations, there are 2 relevant sites pending further decisions and discussions with 2 proposed options; at a high level the proposed approach is below. This questionnaire is designed to gather information to answer A and B.
You can EITHER complete the online questionnaire at the following location:
Click Here to take survey
OR,
You can complete the paper version (to be posted through your doors over next few days) and drop your completed questionnaire in the drop box found in Somerfield, Bolnore Village Square.
All questionnaire responses to be collated by 15 August 2009.
Many thanks for your support
Simon
Simon Moisy
BVRA Chair
01444 417 488
07785 371 459
www.bolnore.org.uk
18th July 2009 - Travellers on Bolnore
Dear BVRA members,
As you are aware travellers have set up camp on the field directly in front of the Crest marketing barn at the top entrance to the village.
BVRA are working with Peverel, authorities and Police to remove the travellers as quickly as possible.
Due to the law, the land owners (Peverel) must issue a court eviction notice to remove the trespassers. Once issued, bailiffs/Police can enforce the notice and move travellers on. This process is underway and (hopefully I thought) near completion. I spoke with Police again this morning (18th July) and an eviction letter is still with Peverel lawyers!!! We are chasing Peverel harder than ever to get this issued.
In the meantime I urge you to maintain extra vigilance and step up the already fantastic neighbourhood watch we luckily have in the village. If you see anything suspicious then please call the Police non emergency no. 0845 6070 999 (for all emergencies dial 999).
If you witness ANY acts of antisocial behaviour, violence or crime from the travellers, then please immediately report to the Police. Direct evidence of crime will lead to a speedier eviction.
Many thanks for your support.
Simon Moisy
BVRA Chair
July 2009 - Bolnore Village Action Plan Open Meeting
Dear All,
Please find attached an agenda for a meeting to be held on Thursday 23rd July at 7pm at Haywards Heath Town Council. The aim is to invite as many people as possible to discuss priorities for Bolnore Village, in particular trying to plan how to resolve the community centre and recreation ground issues. We shall be looking at possible routes to achieve this, including discussing the option of forming a Parish Council. It is important to raise this as an option, but for stakeholders to have an open and frank discussion as to the pros and cons and practicalities.
Could I ask you to invite as many people as you can to this meeting, as we need to raise awareness of any action plan and to include as wide a range of Bolnore residents as possible. We shall also be publicising it at the Bolnore fete. It is an open meeting so no need to confirm attendance as we shall be capturing names on the night.
I look forward to seeing those of you who can attend on the 23rd. Agenda available
here.
Mark McTaggart
West Sussex County Team Manager
Action in rural Sussex
Direct Line: 01273 405 448
Mobile: 07827 925 312
***Update:***
You can follow updates at:
www.bolnorevillageparishcouncil.org
http://twitter.com/Bolnore
info@bolnorevillageparishcouncil.org
July 2009 - Central Mid Sussex County Local Committee Meeting
There is a meeting of the Central Mid Sussex County Local Committee at 7pm Weds 22nd July at Hapstead Hall, High Street, Ardingly.
Agenda items include:
- Update of Haywards Heath Relief Road by Duncan Barratt (Development Group Manager, Operations Infrastructure WSCC)
- Priorities for Traffic Regulation Orders and review of waiting restrictions (yellow lines primarily).
These meetings are open to the public and are designed to gauge public opinion.
Regards,
Christine McLean
June 2009 - Rural Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre
We will be visiting Bolnore Village fortnightly on Tuesdays between 2.00pm and 4.00pm (in the car park by Somerfield).
The Children & Family Centre Team will be available to provide information, advice and guidance on a number of topics, such as:
- Who are my local childminders?
- What should I put in my child’s lunchbox?
- When and how do I apply for the Nursery Education Grant (NEG)?
We have an extensive range of leaflets for you to access as well as a free reference library and a community shop with oral health products.
We will have tea and coffee on the vehicle, so please drop in and say hello! There will also be toys and books to keep little ones amused.
Click
here to download the timetable.
If you would like to speak to us in the meantime, our contact details are as follows:
51 Penn Crescent
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3HP
Centre tel: 01444 255490
Julie Smyth, 07515 332725
Mandy Brown/Beccy Mosedale, 07590 60014
Email: rural.hheath.c&fc@westsussex.gov.uk
May 2009 - Phases 4 & 5 Update
Phase 4a ‘Reserved Matters’ application — currently in limbo
Due to the Credit Crunch, the Phase 4a plan is effectively in limbo at present. Crest are
reconsidering their options, possibly to replace the previous proposal by ‘a little at a time’,
ie sub-sub phases. We are concerned that however the scheme is built, it should be to a
coherent overall plan.
Crest HAVE conceded (in the face of a very strong legal opinion from our barrister) that
the Bridleway Shaw WILL be protected by a 15m buffer. We will insist that new plans incorporate
this to ensure compliance with the Secretary of State’s decision.
Bridleway upgrade delayed again
The bridleway works are yet again delayed—this time without any new date for a start.
Crest have to complete the bridleway works before selling a single house on Phase 4, but
they can start them when they choose. Much as we want them done, given the credit
crunch we are not surprised.
There is one problem—unless they make some sort of start, the application will lapse
soon. To avoid this—and we agree— Crest will do a a short 2 metre road section near the
Thatched Cottage. We support this — we don’t want the application to lapse.
Crest failure to comply with Remedial Measures on Phase 2 & 3
Crest have produced initial proposals for completion of the remedial works to the Buffer
and Wildlife Corridors. The LCOs are discussing them—we are likely to ask for changes to
the detail of some parts of the proposals, particularly regarding woodland soil usage.
Further issues of Bolnore Briefing will follow as more details emerge.
For more information, please contact TheLCOs@googlemail.com
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February 2009 - PCSO Update
By working together as part of a community, you have brought to our attention that there have been complaints concerning youths causing
anti social behaviour in your area. This sort of behaviour is not going to go unnoticed or be tolerate and the Police are aware and dealing.
There have been several incidents where youths have tied a hosepipe across the road or thrown objects at vehicles, these actions could have
very serious consequences and anyone caught doing this will be dealt with accordingly.
There has also been a report of youths being abusive to residents which the Police have dealt with in order to hopefully prevent further incidents of this nature.
If you witness any anti-social behaviour it is very important that you report it as and when the incident occurs in order for us to respond appropriately.
When reporting an incident ensure you pass as much information and detail as possible including descriptions and full vehicle registrations, this will help
us with our enquiries.
I would like to thank you for your continued support and if you wish to contact me please do so on 08456070999 extension 22316 or email me at
anika.arnold@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Click
here to download flyer.
Anika Arnold
PCSO 22316
February 2009 - Coppicing in Catts Wood
MSDC have recently discussed with Friends of Ashenground and Bolnore
Woods the proposals for coppicing of the chestnut in Catts Wood.
Coppicing is the periodic cutting of coppice trees (properly
known as 'stools') which encourages strong regrowth and extends
the life of the tree by encouraging root growth within the
ground. The overall objective is to encourage maximum
biodiversity in the wood, which is best given by varied age
structure and habitats.
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here to download flyer.
Crest Plans for Phase 4a of Bolnore Village
You may recall that the Local Community Organisations (ARROWW, BVRA, FoABW and TARA) fought for and won important changes to the
OUTLINE plans for Phases 4 and 5 of Bolnore Village at the recent Planning Inquiry. This was the first of two steps in the Planning of the site.
Crest have now submitted the first detailed plans to MSDC, for Phase 4a. MSDC are inviting comments. The plans are available at the Council Offices.
Some but not all are on the MSDC website. A decision on them is expected at an MSDC Planning Committee meeting in December.
The LCOs have reviewed the new detailed plans. Unfortunately they still contain serious deficiencies, despite being a great improvement on the
original proposals in 2004, and the LCOs are objecting on three particular points:
1) The 'Construction Management Plan' fails to address key safety issues for residents using the bridleway and village roads, which were part of
an agreement between the LCOs and Crest at the Inquiry.
2) The houses are too close to the woods at the Bridleway Shaw - there should be a minimum buffer of 15m.
3) Crest propose digging up buffers to install drains, contrary to the Inquiry principles.
If you haven't already done so, please WRITE to MSDC to object in parallel with the LCO objections.
A template letter is available
here.
BVRA NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2011