Buxted Parish Council has a policy (permitted by the Local Government Act 1972, Section 137/142) of making grants that contribute to the welfare of the parish community, for example by improving and supporting local facilities. The Grant Scheme for awarding…
An elderly Chichester resident has been one of the latest victims of a spate of doorstep thefts including rogue traders, a crime which doubled across Sussex during July. The 76-year-old man was approached during July by a visitor suggesting that…
The following planning application(s) have been referred to Buxted Parish Council for comment: Application: WD/2019/1506/F Location: OAKLEIGH HOUSE, ETCHINGWOOD LANE, BUXTED, TN22 4PT Description: DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING DWELLING AND ERECTION OF A NEW FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED DWELLING. Applicant:…
As many of you will be aware, Neighbourhood Watch is a community-run independent charity covering around 100,000 households in Sussex. The Office of the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner works closely with Neighbourhood Watch to strengthen links between Sussex Police…
Local Government News – August 2019 The issue of the moment for all Councils,indeed the issue of the century,is Climate Change. The record heat, torrential rain and strong winds in recent weeks are clear evidence of a major…
Help us understand the impact of cybercrime and be in with a chance to win £50 worth of M&S vouchers Neighbourhood Watch has today launched a landmark new survey to understand the impact of cybercrime on communities across England and…
News and appeals and events FRAUD WARNING We have received a report of a fraudulent male in the Crowborough area, acting as a Police constable over the phone; ‘Detective Sergeant Ryan from Scotland Yard Fraud Team, calling about fraud on your…
The following planning application(s) have been referred to Buxted Parish Council for comment: Application: WD/2019/1523/F Location: 5 THE WALLED GARDEN, FIVE ASH DOWN, UCKFIELD, TN22 3AJ Description: EXTENSION TO REAR OF GARAGE Applicant: Mr Atkins Agent: Mike Hill…
Fraudsters Targeting Social Media Influencers Be Aware The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has received intelligence to suggest that fraudsters are contacting social media influencers, based in the UK and abroad, offering them the opportunity to market a bogus product, service…
Wealden District Council is required to complete a full of review of all polling districts and polling places every five years. The last statutory review was undertaken in 2014. In 2016 the Local Government Boundary Commission for England undertook a…
