LOCAL PLAN

Talks with Natural England are progressing. HDC has been in discussion with HM Buildings Inspectorate aiming to ensure that, until The Local Plan is in place, prospective developers do not “win on appeal”.

HORSHAM BLUEPRINT

The date for the Referendum has not yet been set.

DEFIBRILLATORS

If you are a first responder and a defibrillator is needed, a call to 999 will tell you where the nearest machine is located. Forest Neighbourhood Council is aiming to prepare a definitive list for this neighbourhood.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE CHARGES

The increase in social care charges is causing anxiety for many users. It is understood that WSCC will be holding meetings to discuss the impact.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING

The work is to be contracted to a third party, Connected Kerb, who will be responsible for the capital cost and maintenance. Whilst there is a no cash risk element for WSCC/HDC, it does mean that the third party will retain future profit. Forest Neighbourhood Council has asked to be kept informed of any proposed sites in this area.

TOWN ECONOMY

DC Tony Hogben updated Forest Neighbourhood Council and it was good to hear that there are no empty shops in Horsham. But, there is less “dwell time” in the town; this may be due to a change in peoples’ daily routines. The night-time economy is booming.

SPEEDWATCH

New Street and Kerves Lane have now been approved for Speedwatch activities.

As always, volunteers are required. We are able to pass on names to the Supervisory Team.

HARWOOD ROAD TRAFFIC ORDER

Any further information will be posted to Forest Neighbourhood Council social media pages.

20’s PLENTY FOR US

There is a local group that is affiliated to this nationwide organisation. 20’s Plenty For Us is rapidly gaining momentum and most of the UK’s larger cities have adopted 20 mph for residential streets. Wales will be implementing a 20 mph national default for residential roads.

This Council knows that many residents would like this speed limit introduced in their streets.