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West Sussex Buy With Confidence scheme teams up with Which?
THE Buy With Confidence scheme run by West Sussex County Council Trading Standards Service to protect consumers from rogue traders has forged a link with Which? Read more here…
Green Flag hat-trick for Crawley
Three of Crawley’s attractive parks have again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag.
Beautiful Tilgate Park has received the award for the ninth consecutive year while Goffs Park, in Southgate, and the Memorial Gardens in the town centre have picked up their third Green Flags – the national standard for quality parks and green spaces. Read more here…
Green day at Goffs
The Friends of Goffs Park are having a green day on Wednesday August 4.
The fun starts from 5-7pm with a plant swap. Visitors can meet at Crawley Museum to exchange surplus plants. Read more here…
Major resurfacing and maintenance work planned for the A24
A £1 million scheme to resurface large sections of the A24 between Horsham and Findon is due to start on Monday August 9.
The West Sussex County Council project will also involve various road maintenance works including tree cutting, crash barrier repairs, bus stop improvements, hedge trimming, renewed road markings and sign improvements. Read more here…
Adults’ and Children Executive Director to retire after 13 years
West Sussex County Council Executive Director of Adults’ and Children services John Dixon is retiring at the end of the year, after 13 years in charge.
John’s career at West Sussex County Council began in 1997 when he was appointed Director of Social Services. In recent years he has been Director of Adults’ Social Services and then Executive Director for Adults’ and Children as well as Deputy Chief Executive. Read more here…
Sports award helps promote new East Grinstead 10k event
EDF Energy Networks has stepped in to help an athletics club promote the first East Grinstead 10k event by providing funds for new running vests and T-shirts. Read more here…
New look FireBreak success for Crawley students
ELEVEN young people marked successfully completing a pilot new-look FireBreak course at Crawley Fire Station with a passing out and awards ceremony on Friday July 16. Read more here…
Conservation signage goes in at beauty spots
Signs explaining the diverse flora and fauna of two of the town’s beauty spots have been installed.
Large, interpretational signage is up at Target Hill local nature reserve in Broadfield and Waterlea Meadow in Furnace Green. Read more here…
French Market on its way
A little slice of France is coming to Crawley.
The French Market will set up its stalls in Queens Square from Friday July 30 to Sunday August 1, as part of Crawley Borough Council’s and Crawley Town Centre Partnership’s desire to bring more vibrancy and diversity to the shopping area. Read more here…
Countywide playgrounds project put on hold
Twelve modern-style play areas due to be built across West Sussex have been put on hold after the Government said it planned to review the nationwide project. Read more here….
Summer camp cash boost for youth centre
LANGLEY Green Youth Centre has received a £3300 grant from West Crawley County Local Committee towards the cost of this year’s summer camp. Read more here…
Rise to the Challenge and celebrate London 2012 Open Weekend
The two year countdown to the London 2012 Games will be marked in spectacular fashion in West Sussex this weekend, between Friday July 23 and Sunday July 25.
The theme of this year’s nationwide Open Weekend is ‘challenges’. There will be around 15 events across the county, and each has a special challenge for everyone to enjoy. Read more here…
Foreign policy debate
Young Crawley residents had the chance to question a senior Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) diplomat at The Hawth last week (Friday July 9). Read more here…
Bloom Boom Crawley
A trail of metre-high fibreglass flowers painted by Crawley students will form a town centre trail for children in the summer holidays.
Students from six secondary schools have painted 40 flowers in a campaign organised by Crawley Borough Council, Crawley Town Centre Partnership and Ginger Moo gallery in County Mall. Read more here…
Have your say on historic buildings list
What have Bar Med, St Alban’s Church and The Oaks Primary School all got in common? All three could be added to Crawley’s local list – and Crawley Borough Council wants residents’ views.
The local list is a list of buildings and structures that have local architectural or historic interest and make a valuable contribution to making Crawley distinctive. Read more here…
Scoop the poop, say Community Wardens and Dogs Trust
Crawley Borough Council’s Community Wardens are taking part in National Poop Scoop Week from 26th July-1st August.
The wardens, with the Dogs Trust, will be raising awareness of the issues surrounding dog fouling in the borough and are urging dog owners to pick up the poop and help clean up our public spaces for a great summer outdoors. Read more here…
Driving course that could save lives this summer
Parents, employers and young people can act to help save lives on the roads this summer.
Figures show more than 1,000 17-25 year olds are killed in road crashes in the UK every year. They make up only 10 per cent of driving licence holders, but are involved in 20 per cent of all road traffic accidents. Read more here…
EIGHT mini eco-warriors from across Crawley have had their ‘green’ artwork turned into banners to support the town’s entry into the Britain in Bloom finals and the council’s 10:10 pledge. Read more here…
Scrutiny committee asks for more information on Youth Services review
West Sussex County Council’s Children and Young People’s Services Select Committee has voted to hold a further meeting before giving its views on a review of the county’s Youth Services.
Members of the scrutiny committee discussed the review and its various options yesterday (Wednesday) during a webcast meeting at County Hall. Read more here…
Public consultation on day activities to begin in August
West Sussex County Council wants your views on what day services and activities across the county should look like in the future.
The Developing Day Activities Project focuses on older people and working age adults who have a physical or sensory impairment, or acquired brain injury. Read more here…
‘AIMING HIGH’ GRANTS – CABINET MEMBER’S REASSURANCE
West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member Pete Bradbury has made it clear that the ‘Aiming High for Disabled Children’ grant fund is to continue during the remainder of the financial year.
The fund pays for short breaks for families with disabled children in West Sussex. Read more here…
Where to find a cure for the summertime blues
Crawley’s Buchan Country Park has found a cure for the summertime blues – an action-packed programme of family events.
Be down to earth with ‘Earth Explorers’ on Tuesday August 10 from 2pm to 5pm. Families can explore the heath and woods of the park. Read more here…
Nationwide success for West Sussex drugs drive
A WEST Sussex-wide online drugs information drive aimed at young people has come third in Crimebeat, a nationwide crime-fighting competition run by the High Sheriffs of England and Wales. Read more here…
County Local Committees join forces to look at health issues
County Local Committee (CLC) members from Mid Sussex, Crawley and Horsham will come together for a special meeting to look at health issues on Tuesday July 20th.
Experts from NHS West Sussex, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and West Sussex County Council will give updates and answer questions on a number of topical health issues. Read more here…
Bewbush Centre structure complete
A ceremony to ward off evil spirits and bring prosperity and good luck marked the final stages of regeneration in Bewbush last week.
The ‘Topping Out’ ceremony at the brand-new Bewbush Centre in Dorsten Square celebrated the structural completion of the impressive five million pound multi-use community facility. Read more here..
Local Committee to hear Fire and Rescue Service improvement plans
THE draft improvement plan drawn up by West Sussex County Council Fire and Rescue Service will be the headline item at the next public meeting of West Crawley County Local Committee.
The meeting, which is being held in the Longley Exhibition Room, Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, on Thursday July 15, between 7pm-9pm, will hear a presentation from Max Hood, County Fire Officer. Read more here…
Crawley Craft Fair
Crawley Craft Fair returns to Queens Square on Saturday (July 17) from 10am-4pm.
This exciting event, now in its second year, features work from many local and UK artists. Visitors will be able to browse and buy unique quality local crafts while children’s activities include face painting. Read more here…
Fire and Rescue Service consultation begins next week
WEST Sussex County Council will begin consulting next Monday (July 19) on a proposed draft improvement plan drawn up by its Fire and Rescue Service following extensive research.
The draft is designed to update the Fire and Rescue Service and ensure it has the right resources in place to make sure West Sussex is a safer place in the 21st century. Read more here…
Free Entitlement to early years childcare permanently extended from September
A scheme piloted last year in West Sussex to help families give their children a head-start in education will be made permanently available from September. Read morte here…
Air Alert
The summer is definitely here and although the sun puts a smile on most people’s faces the warm weather can affect air quality and agitate lung problems.
Crawley Borough Council is a member of Sussex Air and urges people with asthma or other lung problems to register with the Air Alert scheme. Read more here…
New Direction For West Sussex Youth Services Takes Shape
A new-look for West Sussex County Council’s Youth Services is beginning to take shape following a consultation with young people, staff, partners and residents. Read more here…
Crawley Council to honour four war heroes
St John’s Church, High Street, Crawley
Today @ 2.45pm
Crawley Borough Council will have the names of four war heroes from the town etched into a war memorial following requests from the men’s families. Read more here…
Go! Crawley launched
A summer guide to events in Crawley for children and young people has been launched.
Go Crawley! is a guide full of exciting things to do across the town, including parkour, football courses, trampolining, climbing wall, skateboard, swimming, tennis, BMX, street dance, go-karting, arts and crafts, karate, golf, athletics and much, much more. Read more here…
Sheltered Housing tenants get Wii – ly fit for tournament
OLDER people at a Crawley Council sheltered housing scheme are in training for an early virtual Olympics after receiving an extra special gift from council contractors, MITIE. Read more here…
Westminster date for Democracy Award winners
STUDENTS from 19 West Sussex schools and colleges received prestigious Democracy Awards at Westminster’s Portcullis House, opposite the House of Commons. Their hosts were local MPs Peter Bottomley and Tim Loughton. Read more here…
Farmers’ market returns this Sunday
Crawley Farmers’ Market returns this Sunday (July 11) from 10am-4pm.
Shoppers will be able to sample delights from more than 20 stalls in Queens Square with meats, vegetables, cheeses and much more to choose from. Read more here…
Be on track with Buchan Country Park
Search for signs of wildlife at Buchan Country Park in Crawley on Friday July 16. Read more here…
Hot spell leading to countryside blaze danger, warn firefighters
PEOPLE are being urged to take extra care when enjoying a day in the country during the current hot spell.
The call comes from West Sussex County Council Fire and Rescue Service, which is seeing an increase in calls involving grass and forestry blazes and cases of controlled burning that have got out of control. Read more here…
Latest guide to traders you can trust now available
MORE than 300 local businesses that have been comprehensively vetted by West Sussex County Council Trading Standards Service are listed in the latest edition of the Approved Traders Directory 2010, which is now out. Read more here…
Have wheels – will travel…to Mongolia!
EDF Energy has stepped in to help two men realise their dream of completing a 10,000-mile overland trip to Mongolia.
Paul Diviney, a project co-ordinator with EDF Energy Networks in Crawley, and his friend Matthew Haycock will set off later this summer on a journey that will take them on the road trip of a lifetime, through more than 25 countries all the way to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. Read more here…
Eat Out. Eat Well
A health conscious Crawley Borough Council team is set to award local eateries that provide healthy options.
The Food Licensing and Occupational Health Team all passed level two training in nutrition and special diets to prepare for the launch of a new scheme – Eat out. Eat well. Read more here…
Crawley Adults’ Services have moved.
The social workers currently work in Centenary House, Woodfield Road, Crawley. They moved to the third floor of Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, today (Monday July 5). Read more here…
Calling all voluntary groups
Voluntary and community sector groups can set up shop in the brand new Bewbush centre when it opens in November.
Crawley Borough Council is asking interested groups to get in touch if they would like to hire desks and make themselves easily accessible to the public. Read more here…
New kit will help young footballers brave the elements
Training in the harsh winter months will be a bit more bearable for the boys at a Basingstoke football club, thanks to a £250 grant from EDF Energy Networks. Read more here…
Turning rubbish into a resource – West Sussex County Council seals its greenest deal
WEST Sussex County Council has sealed its greenest ever deal – a 25-year contract with Biffa Waste Services for the long-term management of household waste that cannot be recycled. Read more here…
Committee hears plans on developing day services
The proposals to develop day activities for older people were heard at the latest West Sussex County Council’s Adults’ Services Select Committee on Tuesday June 22. Read more here…
West Sussex wildlife sites are important
Thirteen new Sites of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCIs) have been designated in West Sussex and six existing ones have been extended.
The sites cover different habitats in the county, ranging in size from restored areas of heathland to large diverse wetlands and rivers. Read more here...
Soar into space this summer
It’s all things cosmic at our Libraries this month, when the FREE Summer Reading Challenge kicks off on Saturday July 17.
This year’s theme is ‘Space Hop’. Children aged four to 12 are challenged to read up to six books from their local Library and collect different awards at each stage, including a hologram membership card, a pull-out poster and ‘scratch and sniff’ stickers. Read more here…
We don’t want to be invited to your barbecue, say Firefighters
MAKE sure we’re not unwelcome guests at your barbecue, say firefighters from West Sussex County Council Fire and Rescue Service.
Jackie Boyle, Community Fire and Road Safety Officer, said: “We want people to enjoy themselves this summer. But there hasn’t been a significant amount of rainfall for quite some time now and the conditions are dry. Read more here…
Have your say on transport in West Sussex
Would you like to see more buses and fewer cars on the road? Could more be done to promote walking and cycling? How can traffic pollution levels be reduced in West Sussex?
All these questions and many more are being considered in the new Local Transport Plan, which is being prepared by West Sussex County Council. Read more here..
West Sussex Unveils Five Point Plan To Deliver Savings
West Sussex County Council has unveiled a five-point plan designed to deliver savings over the next three years as the detailed implications of the coalition government’s emergency budget are studied. Read more here…
Crawley Homes moves forward
THE COUNCIL is providing a ‘much better’ service to Crawley Borough Council tenants according to the latest Audit Commission inspection.
The inspectors carried out their audit in March rating the council’s housing management department, Crawley Homes, as ‘fair’ with promising prospects (one out of a possible three stars) – a huge improvement on the previous inspection. Read more here…
Barbados stay in Crawley for hockey warm-up
Crawley’s relationship with the Barbados Olympic Association has paid early dividends, with the country’s hockey teams staying at the Arora International Hotel this week. Read more here...
YOUTH AWARDS 2010
THE YOUTH Awards 2010 is underway and anyone can nominate an inspirational young person from the town.
Now in its sixth year, the awards aim to celebrate and recognise young people who have made a real difference to Crawley and its community. Read more here…
CRAWLEY ENCOURAGED TO RECYCLE AND REUSE DURING RECYCLE WEEK
The people of Crawley are being encouraged to recycle and reuse during Recycle Week which takes place between 21 and 27 June 2010.
Recycle Week aims to raise awareness of recycling and reuse(insert link to recycle now home page) and encourage people to waste less in order to reduce the amount of waste which goes to landfill. Read more here…
Recognition for extraordinary volunteers
Dedicated St John Ambulance members from across Sussex will have their extraordinary dedication and service to their local communities recognised at a special awards evening this week. Read more here…
Parents urged to learn first aid for children’s sake
Parents in Sussex are being urged to learn first aid so they know exactly what to do if their child is injured in an accident.
At the launch of national Child Safety Week, St John Ambulance in Sussex is inviting parents, carers and anyone else who looks after children to equip themselves with the skills which could be the difference between a child’s life being lost or saved. Read more here…
High energy team clears Interfaith Garden
A team of 18 volunteers from EDF Energy Network worked alongside Crawley Borough Council officers at the Interfaith Community Garden in West Green Park on Thursday June 17 – Green Britain Day. Read more here…
County Council to consult on proposed changes to Fire and Rescue Service
WEST Sussex County Council will be consulting throughout the summer on a proposed improvement plan drawn up by its Fire and Rescue Service following extensive research.
The plan is designed to update the Fire and Rescue Service and ensure it has the right resources in place to make sure West Sussex is a safer place in the 21st cent. Read more here…
Get the learning bug – new brochure out now!
Take up a new challenge this year and get the learning bug – there’s more than 2,000 courses on offer across West Sussex to suit all ages and abilities.
The West Sussex Adult and Community Learning Service 2010/2011 programme is out now. Read more here…
History walk
This Wednesday (June 23) the Crawley Museum Society is conducting a history walk around Goffs Park.
The walk starts at 7pm from Crawley Museum in Goffs Park House. Everyone is welcome to join in. There will be a charge of £1 for Friends of Goffs Park and £2 for non-members. Read more here…
Students FACE it!
Students from Central Sussex College vocational skills programme worked alongside Crawley Borough Council officers at The Hawth on Wednesday (June16) planting flowers, weeding and litter-picking. Read more here..
Waste less and win
Crawley Borough Council is offering residents the chance to win top eco prizes if they make a green pledge during Recycle Week (June 21-27).
This year’s Recycle Week theme is to recycle small electrical items that we all have stashed away in the back of cupboards and drawers. Residents who make a green pledge could win a DAB clock radio with iPod dock or an eco kettle. Read more here…
LEADER-ing the way in Sussex
Nearly £1 million has been granted for 40 projects supporting the rural economy and communities in Sussex over the past year.
The help is available thanks to the LEADER programme, which brings together local farmers, businesses and community representatives to identify how local actions can meet the needs of their areas. Read more here..
Celebrate learning in Crawley
Celebrate adult learning and find out about the range of courses on offer at an event in Crawley next month.
West Sussex Adult and Community Learning Service is holding the ‘celebrate adult learning’ event at Crawley Bandstand on Thursday July 8 between 11am and 2pm. Read more here…
Gatwick Task Force Welcomed
West Sussex County Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to set up a group tasked with improving operations at major South East airports including Gatwick. Read more here...
Music filled the air in Crawley
Crawley was filled with the sound of music on Saturday June 12, when a 40-strong choir met for the first time at The Hawth Theatre.
Singers of all abilities took part in a taster session for the unique open-air ‘Whispering Woods’ choral event to be held at Tilgate Park, on Sunday September 26. Read more here…
Cook up a storm to celebrate Sussex Day
Calling all school children – Do you fancy yourself as the next Jamie Oliver or Nigella Lawson?
If so, here’s a competition for you. Read more here…
West Sussex Children and Family Centres support Breastfeeding Awareness Week
Children and Family Centres across West Sussex are backing National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (June 21-27).
The week aims to promote the healthy benefits of breastfeeding and to increase its social acceptance. Read more here…
Council helps Crawley Festival go with a bang
Crawley Borough Council has stepped in to provide cash-strapped Crawley Festival with a grant of £1,000 – just days before it begins.
The council, which already supports the Crawley Festival to the tune of £8,317, has decided to top this up by another £1,000 from its grants budget. Read more here…
Vision in Youth Collective GET INVOLVED!
Vision in Youth Collective (ViYC) is a group for young people aged 14 to 25 who advise Crawley Borough Council’s Arts Service on events for young people and actively promote them to their peers. Read more here…
Giving West Sussex young people the best opportunities in life
The new Children and Young People’s Plan 2010-2015 has been launched.
West Sussex Children’s Trust hosted an evening at the Charmandean Centre, Worthing, to celebrate young people’s achievements and issued a challenge to ensure the plan is delivered. Read more here…
Children’s entertainer helps Sitting Service celebrate 10th birthday
CHILDREN’S entertainer Dave Benson Phillips will be the special guest at a picnic being held on Saturday June 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of West Sussex County Council Sitting Service, which helps the parents of disabled children to take a much-needed break for a few hours. Read more here…
Day Activity plans outlined by County Council
West Sussex County Council has outlined plans for day activities in the county under the Developing Day Activities Project.
The initial proposals will go to the Adults’ Services Select Committee at its meeting on Tuesday June 22. Read more here…
Future Jobs Fund gets underway in West Sussex
More than 70 young people have started in paid work across West Sussex under the Future Jobs Fund initiative and there are more jobs available. Read more here…
No substitute for recycling this World Cup
Crawley Borough Council is urging residents to remember to recycle during the World Cup.
The month-long football tournament will see lots of food and drink purchased, much of it packaged in recyclable material. Read more here…
Crematorium bus route needs passengers
Bereaved residents unable to drive could soon have no public transport to the crematorium unless more people use the service.
Bus route 11 started running in June last year after Councillors Carol Eade and Keith Brockwell lobbied Metrobus for a service to the Surrey and Sussex Crematorium on the Balcombe Road. Read more here…
Your Chance To Inspect The County Council’s Accounts
Members of the public can take a look at West Sussex County Council’s accounts for the year ending March 31, 2010.
The accounts, including those of the pension fund, will be available at County Hall, West Street, Chichester, from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday from Friday, June 25 to Friday, July 23. Read more here…
Saturday football for youngsters
If your youngster has World Cup fever why not enrol him or her on the Saturday Soccer courses, starting this weekend (June 19).
Crawley Borough Council’s Football in the Community Scheme is running the Saturday morning football sessions for children aged between four and 10 at the 3G pitch, next to the Broadfield Stadium. Read more here…
West Sussex calls time on Spanish timeshare scam
Nationwide letter scams from several Spanish businesses pretending to be based in West Sussex have been closed down by county trading standards officers. Read more here…
Innovative environment and climate change board meets for first time
An innovative project looking into environment and climate change issues in West Sussex has met for the first time. Read more here…
Issued on behalf of the West Sussex Lieutenancy: Manhood Wildlife and Heritage Group recognised by The Queen with prestigious Award
The Manhood Wildlife and Heritage Group from Selsey has been announced as one of 103 UK volunteering groups to win this year’s The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups. Read more here…
Poems and Pints
Come and enjoy readings of poems by local celebrities while enjoying a drink from the local pub at Goffs Park. Read more here…
Town twinning weekend
More than 100 people from Crawley’s twin town of Dorsten in Germany will be in the town later this month for 48 hours of sport and music. Read more here…
Still time for young people to give their views on community safety
THERE’S still time for young people aged 11-24 in West Sussex to take part in an online survey about community safety. Read more here…
Volleyball live on TV
Next weekend (June 19 and 20) K2 Crawley will host four international volleyball matches – and it will all be live on Sky Sports. Read more here…
Ecological building solutions
Sussex Building Control is hosting a sustainable homes training event for architects, builders, council employees and councillors. Read more here...
West Sussex County Council supporting the end of Elder Abuse
West Sussex County Council is supporting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Tuesday June 15. Read more here…
West Sussex takes part in major national transport survey
West Sussex County Council is taking part in a major national survey to find out how people feel about local roads and transport. Read more here...
Winning business for London 2012
Another workshop for businesses keen to bid for London 2012 contracts will be held in West Sussex next month. Read more here….
****WHAT’S ON**** Read All About It – Crawley Library gets Festival Fever
To celebrate Crawley Festival from Saturday June 19 till Sunday July 4, the Library is hosting a range of event. Read more here…
What are you going to do this Sussex Day?
Sussex Day on Wednesday June 16 celebrates all that is good about our county – and there are plenty of things to do to mark the day. Read more here…
Explore Crawley’s Community groups Inside Out
A massive range of Crawley’s community groups will be showcasing their talents at a colourful event in the town centre on Sunday 13th June.
The Inside Out Festival will see more than 50 groups from across the town proudly demonstrating their skills to shoppers and visitors in Queens Square and the Memorial Gardens. Read more here…
Government praise for County Help Points and Contact Centre
The West Sussex Help Point Network, and the county’s Contact Centre in Bognor Regis, have both been told by the Government they have passed their first annual health check for excellence. Read more here…
West Sussex County Council Cabinet Starts Work
West Sussex County Council’s new Cabinet has started work after a series of appointments announced by new Council Leader Louise Goldsmith. Read more here…
CHARITY DINNER In aid of CRAWLEY OPEN HOUSE
Hosted by: Ex-Mayor of Crawley Cllr. Brenda Burgess
To be held at:The Copthorne (Gatwick) Hotel
Friday 25th June – 7pm for 7-30p ‘til 11pm. Read more here…
Watch ‘The Seed’ grow in time for London 2012
Preparations are underway to bring the world of virtual gaming to the ‘Great Gardens of Sussex’ in time for the London 2012 Games. Read more here...
Celebrate Sussex Day with Taste West Sussex
Celebrate the best of locally produced food and drink on Sussex Day, Wednesday June 16th, with the latest edition of Taste West Sussex – out now. Read more here…
Going airborne at Buchan Country Park for Sussex Day
Two events to mark Sussex Day are being held at Buchan Country Park in Crawley, starting on Saturday June 12.
From 2.30pm to 4.30pm, ‘Airborne Antics’ will teach the ancient art of kite making and French Arrows. Read more here…
Corn snake discovered at Buchan Country Park
An American Corn Snake has been discovered at Buchan Country Park. Read more here…
Food Safety Week
Crawley Borough Council’s Environmental Health Team will be holding a national Food Safety Week event on June 8th and 9th. Read more here…
‘A life of my own’ with Carers Week 2010 in Mid Sussex and Crawley
Celebrate Carers Week this June with a series of events in Crawley and Mid Sussex highlighting the vital role of carers. Read more here…
Crawley to tackle its sticky streets
Crawley Borough Council is set to launch a major campaign to get to grips with chewing gum litter on the streets and pavements. Read more here…
New County Council Leader On The Challenges Ahead
West Sussex County Council’s new Leader Louise Goldsmith spoke today (Friday) of the ‘major challenges’ that lie ahead. Read more here…
GET ON YOUR BIKES TO NYMANS
Get on your bikes and cycle to Nymans Gardens in Handcross for a fun-filled family bike ride.
Join the CTC (the UK’s national cyclists organisation) and Sustrans free guided ride on the national route 20 on June 6th. Read more here…
New fund launched to save money and energy
A new fund has been launched to help West Sussex businesses and organisations save money and reduce their carbon emissions. Read more here…
MEDIA INVITE: Sporty families egg each other on at Bewbush Children and Family Centre
Families will be trying to ensure they don’t get egg on their face during a celebration of National Family Week next week (Monday May 31- Friday June 4th). Read more here…
Chick-lit chat with Jane Green in Crawley Library
Spend a fun evening at Crawley Library with the Queen of ‘Chick-Lit’, Jane Green on Thursday June 3rd. Read more here…
Crawley Community World Cup 2010
As we all know the World Cup is being held this year in South Africa.
I could see an opportunity to capitalise on the build up to the World Cup and originally was planning to do this in Broadfield but could see the potential to hold this across the whole of Crawley. Read more here…
Up and a-weigh…how to avoid a small-scale problem
If you are flying up and away this summer weigh your luggage before setting out for the airport. That’s the advice from West Sussex Trading Standards Service. Read more here…
Crawley Library wins top architectural award
The new Crawley Library has won an award for architectural excellence, from the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects. The annual awards celebrate the best examples of new architecture in UK and Europe, designed by RIBA members. Read more here…
West Sussex singers needed to go the distance to London 2012
Singers of all abilities are invited to fill the air of West Sussex with music. Read more here…
Changes to on-street parking charges
After a six-year price freeze West Sussex County Council has reviewed the price of on-street parking. Read more here…
The new Mayor of Crawley is Councillor Lee Burke.
Councillor Burke was elected at the Annual Council meeting on Friday May 21. Read more here…
Swimming referral to boost health and wellbeing
One thousand residents are being offered swimming at no cost to help combat health problems. Read more here..
A fang-tastic event in Crawley
Best-selling author of the ‘Morganville Vampires’ series Rachel Caine will be at The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, on Friday June 4 at 2pm. Read more here…
Crawley Council to honour four war heroes
Crawley Borough Council will have the names of four war heroes from the town etched into a war memorial following requests from the men’s families. Read more here…
*WHAT’S ON*: A Kingly visit for Crawley Library
Award winning entrepreneur Will King will be at Crawley Library on Tuesday June 8 at 7.30pm to promote his new book. Read more here…
Youth Cabinet makes it happen with It Happens
IT Happens, a Burgess Hill based teenage parents group, has teamed up with West Sussex County Council Youth Cabinet to produce a hard-hitting film showing what life is like for young mums and dads. Read more here…
Energy saving grants for businesses
Grants of up to £10,000 for energy saving projects are available for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and not-for-profit organisations in Crawley. Read more here…
Half-term fun in the dark at Buchan Country Park
Did you know that wine and treacle attract moths? Find out more interesting facts about the fluttering friends at Buchan Country Park in Crawley, during half-term. Read more here…
Situations vacant: jobs offering the best of both worlds
WEST Sussex County Council has vacancies for men and women who value the future of children and want a career that combines paid work with family life. The job title is: Foster Carer. Read more here…
Better insulation event for builders
The best way to achieve energy efficient buildings is to ensure that the building is well insulated. Read more here…
Supporting National Child Employment Fortnight
West Sussex County Council is backing National Child Employment Fortnight from Monday May 24th to Friday June 4th. Read more here…
Bright sparks show they’re switched on
The team that masterminded the multi million pound makeover of street lights in West Sussex has scooped a prestigious award. Read more here…
Crawley Heath – Buggy Walks
These walks are free to take part in, and to help encourge new Mums/Dads/Grandparents to get active & make new friends, within a child friendly group. Read more here…
Keeping West Sussex Working
West Sussex County Council has confirmed £368,000 funding for Keep West Sussex Working initiatives over the coming year, helping residents and businesses. Read more here…
GREENER FOOTPRINTS FOR CRAWLEY COUNCIL
Environmentally minded council staff reduced energy consumption by a whopping 9.6 per cent in the last year. Read more here…
Gatwick Airport runway statement from Councillor Claire Denman
Please find below a statement from Cllr Denman referring to the new government’s manifesto plan not to build a second runway at Gatwick Airport. Read more here…
Share your life with Shared Lives
A creative scheme to help adults with learning difficulties have a short break is on the search for new families to join the project who can provide a welcoming home. Read more here…
Olympians needed for roll of honour
What do Brian Jacks, Alan Minter and Mick Jones have in common, apart from being former Olympians? They all have links with Crawley. Read more here…
Ifield Community College Choir: “School music at its best”
Ifield Community College Choir have for the second year in succession won through to represent the South East at the National Festival of Music for Youth in Birmingham on July 6th. Competing with youth choirs representing whole regions and counties, as well as choirs from independent and state schools, the Ifield choir was showered with praise by the adjudicators. Read more here…
Local History Day at Crawley Library
Crawley Library is holding a local history day on Saturday (May 15), with talks, walks, information and advice. Read more here…
Come and Join the Ride Out
in aid of Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity
Sunday 9th May from 11am – 4pm
We are having a ride out in aid of Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity to promote Safer Biking in Crawley, Shoreham and Sussex. Read More here…
How to win new business in the public sector
Find out where opportunities exist for your business in the public sector supply chain. Read more here…
Your views on youth services needed
A major consultation has begun this week to help shape new-look Youth Services in West Sussex. Read more here…
Crawley vamps it up
Crawley will be holding two ‘fang-tastic’ events in the coming weeks to celebrate vampire-themed books and films. Read more here…
High MP3 noise levels causes concern
College students are damaging their hearing by listening to music too loud, with some turning their MP3 players up to nightclub volume levels. Read more here…
Music in Goffs Park
The Friends of Goffs Park are holding a musical event on Sunday May 16th. Read more here…
Young people urged to bid for Brussels
YOUNG people in West Sussex are being urged to bid for Brussels by giving their views on what it is like to be both a young UK citizen and part of Europe. Read more here…
Free composting advice
Crawley Borough Council is offering free advice on home composting at the Town Hall next week. Read more here…
Magistrates’ open day
Crawley Magistrates’ Court is opening its doors to the public next month to help people find out more about the life of a magistrate. Read more here…
Task Force to be set up to improve Blue Badges scheme
West Sussex County Council’s Adults’ Services Select Committee is setting up a Task Force to help stamp out fraudulent use of blue badges. Read more here…
Composting – ‘give it a grow’, says County Council
‘GIVE it a grow!’ That’s what West Sussex County Council will be urging gardeners during the 10th annual International Compost Awareness Week, which gets underway on Sunday (May 2). Read more here…
Not forgetting about dementia
West Sussex County Council is developing a series of projects to help the county’s 13,600 residents who suffer from dementia. Read more here…
Bike safety and charity ride
Motorbike safety, security and discounts will be on offer at a Safer Crawley Partnership event next month. Read more here…
Schools compete for Road Safety Quiz title
Twenty schools from across West Sussex have been battling it out at the County Council’s annual Road Safety and TravelWise Quiz. Read more here…
Funding boost for Carnival Experience inspired by the 2012 Games
The razzmatazz of the pioneering Blue Touch Paper Carnival will continue to wow people in West Sussex. Read more here…
Easy PC for all ages
Young people from the Crawley Foyer have been volunteering on a computer project to teach IT skills to the older generation. Read more here…
TURN IT DOWN!
COLLEGE students will get their MP3s tested next week in a bid to raise awareness of the impact loud noise can have on hearing. Read more here…
THE SUSSEX ECO AWARDS KEEPS GETTING BIGGER
more nominees and more sponsors makes for best event yet
The Sussex Eco Awards continues its exciting growth with more nominess and new sponsor, Clarity Environmental, coming on board to support the event. Read more here…
Volcanic ash delays – top tips from Trading Standards Service
TRAVEL experts at West Sussex County Council Trading Standards Service have drawn up five top tips for volcanic ash victims. They are also stressing the importance of travel insurance. Read more here…
10:10 BOOST TO BRITAIN IN BLOOM
SCHOOLS are set to take on a 10:10 challenge that will also brighten up the town. Read more here…
“A Walk in the Park – Family Fun Day Fundraiser”
Location: Grattons Park, Pound Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3BA.
Date: Sunday 4th July 2010.
Time: 11am – 4pm.
Refreshments: We will supply hot and cold beverages and fresh fruit for a small fee. We ask that you bring a picnic to enjoy on hopefully a warm and sunny day! Read more here…
FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT COUNCIL’S ECO-HOMES
GREEN thinking council staff, tenants and contractors gathered at The Hawth last week to find out more about Crawley’s seriously eco-friendly homes. Read more here…
Crawley New Town framed in local exhibition
A free exhibition capturing the early years of Crawley New Town, from the 1940s to 1970s, is on display at the town’s Library throughout May. Read more here…
MEET CRAWLEY REPAIRS TEAM
TOWN tenants and leaseholders can meet their repairs team at the town hall all week (April 19 to April 23). Read more here…
VOLCANIC DUST IN CRAWLEY
VOLCANIC dust from Iceland saw an impact on air quality on Sunday with a spike in readings three times higher than normal. Read more here…
Challenge yourself before London 2012
The two-year countdown to the London 2012 Games will be celebrated in West Sussex this July with a weekend of events. Read more …
Stroke and Health Awareness Day 2010
Date: 17th April 2010
Venue: The Bandstand, Queens Square, Crawley
The event: Gatwick Diamond Rotary Club Stroke and Health Awareness Day
Telecare-ing across West Sussex
A new service to help vulnerable people remain safe in their own homes has been launched across West Sussex. Read more here…
Crawley Library in line for top architectural award
The new Crawley Library has been shortlisted for a prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects Award. The regional awards, made every year, celebrate the best examples of new architecture across the UK and Europe, designed by RIBA members. Read more here…
Free advice for landlords
Landlords who own property in Crawley can take advantage of a free advice service from Crawley Borough Council. Read more here…
New lighting to save money and energy
LED lighting in the Town Hall car park is being installed and will save money and energy. Read more here…
Tilgate Park’s new play area
Tilgate Park’s fantastic new play area will be officially opened on Friday April 16 with a great Easter holidays event. Read more here…
Flower show comes to Tilgate Park
The Rhododendron, Magnolia and Camellia Show comes to Tilgate Park on April 17th and 18th. Read more here…
Spring spruce-up
Sheltered housing in West Green got a spring spruce up ready for the sun today. Read more…
Free advice for landlords
Landlords who own property in Crawley can take advantage of a free advice service from Crawley Borough Council. Read more here…
Pavement resurfacing scheme in Crawley starts April 12th
There will be new pavement surfaces in Cissbury Hill, Southgate in Crawley, from Monday April 12. Read more here…
Beware of cold callers
Crawley Council is warning residents to be on their guard after reports of cold callers offering cavity wall insulation on behalf of the authority and Warm Front. Read more here..
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