THE LOCAL PLAN

Forest Neighbourhood Council has written to Horsham District Council Strategic Planning Department to ask that Rookwood is not in the draft document. Across the three neighbourhoods, there is strong opposition to the Rookwood proposal.

FNC Councillors believe there are too many questions that need to be answered before a non-reversible decision is made. A letter has been sent and can be read here.

ARUN WAY

A dog bin should be positioned soon.

Neighbourhood and District Councillors are aware that, due to historical drainage problems and the recent weather, walking on the Bridleway is difficult and are contacting WSCC Officers.

POTHOLE REPAIRS

WSCC continues to trial this dedicated web page for notifications.

HGV VEHICLES IN NEW STREET

We know there have been incidents when HGV vehicles are travelling along New Street. This may relate to the Paige Court development and, if so, we can refer to the Construction Access Plan.

If you see HGV vehicles in New Street and are able, please take a photograph and forward it to fnchorsham@sky.com. Although not as good as having a back-up photo, we can also keep a log of details.

WEST SUSSEX FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

It is confirmed that the new fire service training centre and fire station will be built at Highwood.

THE SHELLEY MEMORIAL

FNC recently attended a Zoom Meeting regarding The Shelley Memorial initiative. This is moving “at pace” and it is likely that the sculpture will be placed in Horsham Park, in the vicinity of the pond.