Welcome to Goring Residents' Association


The Goring Residents' Association works hard for the people of Goring-by-Sea, preserving the amenities of Goring and promoting community spirit amongst residents. This work started in 1944 and the tradition continues. 2024 is our 80th year.

We have over 1300 members and welcome new members from Goring-by-Sea or further afield. The GRA is a non-profit making association and has no political or religious affiliations.



Event update                                                               (04/03/2024)


Cancelled due to lack of ticket sales. Refunds will be issued to those who did buy tickets.


Local Walking and Cycling                                    (03/10/2021)

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

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


Frequently Asked Questions

Members of the GRA Committee are often asked questions about a range of community topics. We have recently updated our list of questions and responses which you may find useful.

Goring Gap Ltd - further update                            (23/03/2024)


Following the rejection of the Certificate of Lawfulness, the applicant has lodged an appeal -  AWAP/0010/24

With regards to the seperate alcohol licence application, there is a public meeting on 27th March, where those who objected can attend. The applicant has already appeased the police objection, which has been withdrawn. Applicant has written to all objectors as part of mediation process, put forward by the Council.


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



Goring Gap Ltd  - update                                       (18/03/2024)


The application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed leisure facilities has been declined by the local council. Applicant will have to apply for Planning permission if they want to go ahead.


Sussex Health & Care Newsletter                           (16/03/2024)


Information, help and advice includes: Long Covid Awareness and blood pressure.


NHS Sussex News: 15 March 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/.


Rampion 2                                                             (14/02/2024)


The first public hearings have taken place for the Rampion 2 wind farm application - details on website -  https://rampion2.com/



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



Recycling electrical items                (19/10/2022)


For those not aware, Adur and Worthing council have introduced a free eletrical recycling service for small items.Kettles, toasters, irons and other portable items with plugs or that are powered by batteries will be picked up from the kerbside as part of residents' weekly waste collections.

Residents will be encouraged to reuse items where possible, such as by donating those that still work to charity or community organisations. But for small items which are broken, all householders need to do is leave them next to their grey or blue bins on the day of their weekly collection - after removing any batteries from them.

Appliances - which should be able to fit into a plastic bag - will then be taken away to a specialist facility to be broken down and reused in new equipment.



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)

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