(03/04/2024)

Goring Gap Ltd                                                      (30/03/2024)

On Wednesday 27^th March, our Chair, Jeremy, attended the Council’s licensing committee hearing to consider the application for an alcohol licence by Goring Gap Ltd related to its plans for the parcel of land at Amberley Drive/ Marine Drive. Following mediation ahead of the meeting between Sussex Police and the applicant, Sussex police withdrew their objections. 

At the 6-hour meeting, those who had made valid representations were able to speak about their concerns regarding this license application. The speakers included Sir Peter Bottomley, Councillors Claire Hunt and Kevin Jenkins and Jeremy. The applicant was also able to make his representations and question the representors. During the meeting the applicant offered to reduce the hours of alcohol sales from 0800 to 2300 down to 1200 to 2000. He also limited the time that the license would be active to five months of the year (May to September inclusive) and agreed that there would be no off-sales of alcohol. The meeting ended at 15:30.

The committee have now sent us a Decision Notice which states: "The Sub-Committee considered all the written & oral representations and heard statements from the applicant and representors. It resolved that the application for a premises licence be refused."

The applicant now has 21 days in which he can appeal the decision should he wish to.

The GRA committee would like to thank those residents who made representations in relation to this license application. It was clear at the hearing that the Licensing Commission value the representations from local people.

Jeremy intends to follow developments regarding this parcel of land and will keep you informed via the Forum and website.

Local Walking and Cycling                                    (03/10/2021)

Here are some updated Adur and Worthing Walking and Infrastructure plans & strategy:

• Worthing Local Walking & Cycling Network
• Adur & Worthing Local Walking & Infrastructure Plan
• Adur & Worthing Transport
• A Conservative view in Central Funding
• Worthing Herald Article on Central Funding

Here are some supporting Links for West Sussex County Councils Walking and Cycling plan & strategy:

• West Sussex Walking & Cycling Strategy 2016-2026-1
• West Sussex Walking & Cycling Strategy 2016-2026-2
• Suggested Cycle Routes

Worthing Council update - Goring Gap Ltd     (24/04/2024)

Goring Gap Ltd License Application- Appeal. Update from Adur & Worthing Councils.

“Mr Dixon has now confirmed he has lodged an appeal against the Licensing Authority's decision to refuse the Goring Gap premises licence application. To date we have had no correspondents from the courts but they will now be assessing whether the reasons for the appeal can be accepted or not. If the appeal is accepted the court will confirm the acceptance and confirm the grounds for the appeal to the Council together with the preliminary hearing date. The Council will then prepare to defend its decision based on the reasons behind the appeal.

The court hearing is not a public hearing (though there is usually a small public gallery) and there is no ability for councillors or members of the public to make representations. In court the magistrates will have regard to Worthing Borough Council's Statement of Licensing Policy and the Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003. It will consider the original licensing committee papers, which includes all the representations accepted, the formal decision notice and the minutes from the hearing. The court will hear the arguments from the appellant and the Council's legal team. The court, on hearing the appeal, may review the merits of the decision on the facts and consider points of law or address both. It will be up to the appellant and the Council's legal team whether they call witnesses from the original licensing committee hearing to testify in court in support of their arguments.

The magistrates will consider the evidence and determine whether the decision made by the Licensing Authority (WBC) to refuse the application was correct, appropriate and proportionate. The court will not accept any representations from any other parties. At the hearing the magistrates may decide to:

dismiss the appeal;

substitute for the decision appealed against with any other decision which could have been made by the licensing authority; or

remit the case back to the licensing authority to dispose of it in accordance with the direction of the court.

The appellant is totally within his right to ask for the hearing to be held anywhere in the court's area (which could be anywhere in Sussex/Surrey) but there is no obligation on the court to grant the request, particularly with the pressures the courts are currently under. Licensing Act appeal hearings are taking a significant time to go to court and we can expect a delay of between 6 and 18 months before this will get in front of the magistrates for the preliminary hearing which will decide when & where the full hearing will then take place.”

Public Health & Regulation

Adur & Worthing Councils

April 2024

Goring Gap Ltd                                                           (13/04/2024)

Reposted update from Kevin Jenkins, following the council rejection of the plans submitted:

As ward Councillor covering Goring, a number of you have asked how to comment on the two planning appeals lodged by Chris Dixon/Goring Gap Ltd. Advice below:

Worthing Council will send all comments to the Inspectorate (received at the time of the original application). The letter recently sent to all original contributors confirms that any additional points must be made within 6 weeks of the 4th April and sent to the Inspectorate.   Letter states:

Any representations you made to the Council at the time the application was considered will be copied to the Planning Inspectorate and the appellant. These will be considered by the Inspector when determining the appeal. If you wish to make comments, or modify/withdraw your previous representation, you can do so online at https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk.

If you do not have access to the internet, you can send your comments to:

Faiza Kanwal

The Planning Inspectorate

Temple Quay House 2

The Square

Bristol

BS1 6PN

All representations must be received not later than six weeks from 4th April 2024. Any representations submitted after the deadline will not usually be considered and will be returned. The Planning Inspectorate does not acknowledge representations. All representations must quote the appeal reference APP/M3835/X/24/3340940 and APP/M3835/X/24/3341674.

Hope this helps and gives clarity.

Household waste recycling centre                       (20/03/2024)

Summer opening hours (1 April - 30 September)

Centre opening hours are:

• Monday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Tuesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Wednesday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Thursday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Friday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Saturday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
• Sunday - 9.00am to 6.00pm

Online pre-booking is still in place

Sussex Health & Care Newsletter                           (26/04/2024)

Covid booster information.

NHS Sussex News: 19 April 2024 - Sussex Health & Care (ics.nhs.uk)

Chatsmore Farm -Council update                       (11/03/2024)



The Chatsmore Farm public inquiry will now take place in Worthing this autumn.

Persimmon Homes is continuing to push for permission to build 475 properties on the green gap between Worthing and Ferring despite the company losing a series of court challenges.

The Planning Inspectorate had organised dates in February to hear evidence about the planning application but these had to be scrapped when the inspector involved became ill.

It has now been decided that the inquiry will take place on 17th and 18th September, 24th, 25th and 26th September, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd October.

The hearings will be held at Worthing Town Hall. They are open to the public and anyone can come along to listen to what is being said.

Timings will be agreed closer to the inquiry and we will then share them with you.

As a council for the community, we are clear - our green spaces are vital for our health and the health of our planet. This includes Chatsmore Farm and we are fighting to protect it from housing.

Battery recycling                                                (26/02/2024)

Adur And Worthing Council  are now able to recycle household batteries as part of their kerbside WEEE collection service - saving you a trip to the supermarket or tip to dispose of them.

Due to their size, batteries must be left out for collection in a plastic bag to prevent them from falling onto the road once they have been collected and put into the metal cages attached to the waste and recycling trucks.

Please ensure that you do not dispose of batteries in your regular waste bin as they can easily cause fires.

Many broken small electronic items can be collected and recycled as part of the WEEE service, including toasters, hairdryers and remote controls. Last month they started collecting disposable and reusable vapes - which should also be placed in a bag due to their small size.

To see what can and can’t be recycled, visit: https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/.../what-you-can-recycle/.

Message from Citizens Advice                               (04/02/2024)

Citizens Advice West Sussex is looking to gain insights on how we can improve our services and better support our local community. 

 We have created an online anonymous survey which can be accessed through the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83CL92L 

 The survey will take a few minutes to complete and your responses will be kept confidential. We would greatly appreciate your feedback. 

 Thank you for your help!

Message from NHS Sussex                              (04/02/2024)

Share your views on health and care services in Sussex

As we mark the one year anniversary of the publication of our health and care strategy for Sussex – Improving Lives Together – we are keen to hear from local people about how services are working and where further improvements are needed.

 Please share your views through this survey on your experiences of current services, what is working well and where further improvements could be made.

There is also a spotlight in this survey on the sharing and use of information about your health and wellbeing within the NHS to help inform our work.

 The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and each response will be reviewed and analysed.

NHS Sussex has run this survey twice over the last twelve months and this year’s feedback will be analysed alongside those results. To view our published reports please visit How insight has led to change - How insight has led to change - Sussex Health & Care (ics.nhs.uk)

Share your views on Sussex Wound Care

 The wound care programme in Sussex seeks to change how lower limb wounds are cared for in the community.

 The new proposed way of providing the service will help people’s wounds – especially leg wounds – heal more quickly than under existing services. This work has also taken account of how the service is run at the moment, and will improve the process, make the service consistent, and improve patient outcomes. It will also reduce the number of times patients need to be seen, freeing up valuable time for staff and services.

 We would like to hear from people who have used NHS services for wound care, and those who have cared for someone who has needed care for a wound. We would also like to hear from people who may be impacted by any changes proposed such as those living in rural areas, people from areas of deprivation, older people and minority ethnic communities.

There are a range of ways to get involved including through a short survey: Sussex NHS services supporting wound care | Sussex Health and Care Your Say (engagementhq.com) or a 2 hour online workshop in early March – please email Antonia.bennett1@nhs.net for more information. 

 Measles rates are increasing locally and nationally

Please see the attached toolkit to support increasing knowledge around measles symptoms and reminders to ensure vaccinations are up to date. Please can you share widely with membership, forums, groups, family, and friends.

 Thank you for all of your support in sharing and taking part to help us improve NHS services.

Volunteers sought                                        (17/01/2024)

Message from NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Do you want to make a difference? We are looking to recruit volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds to support us to put people and communities at the heart of NHS services.

There are two types of volunteer roles available and you can give as much or as little time as you have available.

Engagement Community Ambassadors work alongside the Public Involvement team to reach in their local community, to connect with local people to gather views on local health and care services in the area. Strategic Community Ambassadors work with clinicians and managers on specific programmes, projects and tasks to represent the public and act as a "critical friend"



All volunteers have access to training and support and are reimbursed for reasonable expenses. NHS Sussex embraces diversity and equality and we are committed to building a team of volunteers with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are means we can help meet the needs of people living in Sussex.  Reasonable adjustments can be made to help people volunteer as a Community Ambassador. We would particularly like to hear from people who are living with a disability, and/ or people living in Brighton and Hove. 

For further information and to apply please contact sxicb.canvolunteer@nhs.net 

Local public notice portal                                    (02/01/2024)

Details of local public notices, including planning applications and  planned changes in road layout, closures and diversions, can now be found on a new portal created by the local news media sector.

https://publicnoticeportal.uk

WSCC Think before you throw                      (05/08/2023)

For further information and guidance on recycling household waste, WSCC have produced further guidance, on their website:

Think Before You Throw - West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council - recycling          (15/07/2023)

Let’s SCRAP Fly Tipping!

Reduce your plastic waste with Plastic Free July

The West Sussex Waste Partnership - formed of the County Council and all the district and borough councils in West Sussex – has partnered with the Police and Crime Commissioner, Sussex Police, the Environment Agency, and others, in order to highlight and reduce the problems that fly tipping causes. The partners are also helping residents and businesses to avoid unknowingly contributing to fly tipping within West Sussex.

One example of how the partners are working together is through trialling joint operations across various locations in West Sussex. With the intention to both deter and disrupt fly tippers and avoid other waste crimes, officers from a range of partners have been stopping vehicles that may be carrying waste, checking compliance, and interviewing drivers. Various vehicles have been seized, and drivers fined, for a range of offences. Due to the success of the trial operations all partners have committed to extending the operations, on a rolling programme through West Sussex.

Businesses that carry waste can apply for a waste carrier license online. Residents should remain vigilant and continue to follow the SCRAP code:

• Suspect waste carriers
• Check they are licensed
• Refuse unexpected offers to dispose of waste
• Ask how the carrier will dispose of the waste
• Obtain Paperwork

More information on duty of care and correct disposal of household waste can be found on our website.

Here at West Sussex Recycles we’re supporting Plastic Free July and we’re asking residents to join us. Last year, over 80 tonnes of plastic was recycled in West Sussex (that’s the weight of a space shuttle!). Whilst recycling your plastic is great, this Plastic Free July, why not try and reduce this where possible. Choose to refuse and pledge to make swaps that will help to reduce your plastic waste. These swaps can be as easy as using reusable shopping bags or using a reusable container to store leftovers. Or, if you have young children in nappies, why not try switching to reusable nappies. Our team have been busy exploring alternatives to plastic, you can find out more about the swap’s we’re making this July by visiting our website.

Learn to Think Before you Throw and visit our updated website

Curious about how recycling works in West Sussex? Find out how you can Think Before You Throw and keep an eye on our social media pages for information on the West Sussex Waste Partnership, what can and can’t be recycled and how to reduce your waste even more. As part of our new campaign were updating our website so it has a new and improved look. Why not head over to our website and check it out?

Updated guidance on the disposal of single use vapes

Due to the lithium batteries contained in disposable vapes, it is important they are not disposed of in your general waste and recycling bins. This is because mixing these batteries with other waste streams is a fire hazard and can cause fires in collection vehicles and our waste plants.

Previously, we advised that vapes could be disposed of at our Recycling Centres in the small electricals’ container. We have since introduced separate containers for the disposal of vapes, these will be introduced to all of our Recycling Centres within the next week and all residents will be asked to leave their disposable vapes in a collection tray and from there they will be safely collected by site staff and processed for recycling.

Alternatively, all of the District and Borough councils in West Sussex offer kerbside small electrical collections.

For more information on these collections visit your local authority’s webpage:

Adur and Worthing Councils

Neighbourhood Alerts                                          (05/12/2021)

Would you be interested in joining the Neighbourhood Alert scheme which is being supported by Sussex Police.

Hannah Whitby

Police Community Support Officer 35796

Goring Ward Officer
Adur, Worthing & Horsham Prevention Team

Chatsworth Road Police Station
Worthing

BN11 1LY
Telephone: 101 Ext: 581737 or 07712695788

and her colleges are going to be posting out Street Briefing/Surgery dates on there, as well as any key information specific to the Goring area.

You can register to receive information based on your Address from the following Information Providers:

• Fire & Rescue Service 
• Get Safe Online
• Local Authority 
• Trading Standards 
• Mayoral Combined Authority
• Neighbourhood Watch 
• Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
• SGN (Gas Emergency Service) 
• The Police 
• Action Fraud (NFIB) 

and join many different Community Interest Groups.

Old Ariel Photos of Goring-by Sea                     (22/12/2021)