Angmering Village Life
News Archive
April 2014
The Draft Community Led Neighbourhood Plan has today been released by the Plan's Steering Group for comment by Angmering residents. A 6 weeks consultation period will now take place between 30 April and 11 June after which the Steering Group will review all comments and amend the Draft Plan if necessary. It will then be examimed by Arun District Council with a view to holding a referendum by Angmering residents in December 2014.
There are various ways in which residents can now view the Draft Plan. The main Plan (but not Appendices) can be viewed via the Angmering Parish Council website (click here to view). Paper copies of the Plan for those who do not have access to the internet will be available in most public buildings, including: the Parish Council Office, Village Hall, Community Centre, ASRA, Angmering Club, and the Library.
A leaflet (view) is in the process of being distributed to
every household in the parish describing the purpose of the Plan and the
approval process. Residents are urged to take the time to read the Plan as it
is really important for the future of the parish of Angmering for the next 15
years.
Arun District Council have this week given notice that the following Planning Applications will be determined at a Special Development Control Committee Meeting at 1.00pm on Thursday 8 May 2014 in The Millenium Chamber, Manor House, Littlehampton Town Council, Church Street, Littlehampton (Note: not Arun District Council Offices):
Those wishing to speak at the Meeting must formally register their wish to speak by no later than 5.00 pm on 7 May by phoning the Planning Department on 01903-737512.
It is noted that Arun District Council intend to determine Planning Application A/135/12 before the final time for submission of comments by the public (closure 5.00pm on 8 May). The arrangement of this meeting also presupposes that Arun's full Council will vote for their Local Plan Sub-Committee's recommendation for inclusion of 600+ new houses in Angmering when they meet on 30 April. How's that for confidence that the non-elected planning officers will get their own way!
Angmering Parish Council is delighted to announce that
from 26th April 2014, Angmering library will be piloting Saturday
afternoon’s opening by community volunteers recruited by the Parish
Council to extend access to the local library.
poster
(pdf)
The Parish Council has worked alongside West Sussex County Council, with the Library Service providing basic training for the first wave of volunteers who are now ready to put this training into practice and open the library on Saturday afternoons from 1pm -5pm. This is the first phase in opening up further access for the community to the village library with the aim to extend further opening hours during the week.
Local County Councillor, Deborah Urquhart, is thrilled that the local community has pulled together to offer extended hours in the library. She said "This is a brilliant example of us all working together for the benefit of the community and I urge folks to take advantage of these extra hours". To launch the new Saturday Afternoon opening hours on 26th April, from 1pm planned activities include competitions for the kiddies, a local history display and free refreshments. You can also come along and borrow some books or a DVD and enjoy a film for the weekend.
Please show your support for the local community volunteers and come along to see what your local library has to offer. If you are interested and have some spare time, please contact the Parish Council Office for further information. Angmering Parish Council can be contacted by phone on: 01903 772124 or email on: admin@angmering-pc.gov.uk Alternatively if you wish to speak to WSCC about the Library please ring Jane Chilton 01903 716450. WSCC Library Service cannot guarantee these extended hours
A/25/14/L - Application for Listed Building Consent for repairs and replacement of roof tiles to existing main pitched roof and front section of garage along with a vent for boiler flue. This application affects the character and appearance of the Angmering Conservation Area. Salters Cottage, High Street. Applicant: Ms D Cutler
A/46/14/HH - Retention of infill Brickwork to front boundary wall. This application affects the character and appearance of Angmering Conservation Area. Woodford Villas, 2 High Street. Applicant: Mrs D Edwards
Observations on this/these Application(s) must be received by The Head of Planning Services, Arun District Council, The Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF by 15 May 2014.
To see applications, plans, design statements, etc, type the Application Reference Number (such as those above) into Arun District Council's "Application Search Facility ", click on the Search button, and click on the hyperlink reference when selected application is returned - then select "Documents".
Angmering In Bloom's Easter Fayre at The Pigeon House on Saturday 12 April proved most successful, raising over £400 towards the Association's projects. On a bright Saturday afternoon, about 150 people went along to the event and enjoyed the varied craft stalls, a delicious looking cake stall, a varied selection of plants for sale, a tombola, and refreshments. There were thirteen Craft Stalls selling such diverse items as glass wear, knitted goods, cards, tealights, cake stands, and soaps.
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Jane Pesterfield selling pictures and cards and Alison Lewis
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The Plant Stall expertly manned by Roger, John and Margaret |
The Entrance fee included a free cup of tea or coffee which many people had with a piece of delicious cake from the wide selection provided at the Refreshment stall. Many people also took advantage of the nice weather and sat and enjoyed this sat under the tree in front of the 18thC barn. The sale of the Flanders Poppy packets went well, with donations going to the British Legion. The remaining seed packets are available from the Parish Council Offices in The Square, so go along and collect some for a small donation.
We would like to express our sincere condolances to the family of Robert Berry, 42, who tragically collapsed and died at the end of the recent London Marathon. Robert grew up in the parish of Angmering attending East Preston Infant and Primary Schools, and then The Angmering School. Robert's parents stilll live in the parish today. further information
(Note: A report in the Littlehapton Gazette's issue
dated 24 April states that Robert's parents live in East Preston.This is
incorrect
- they do and for more than 40 years have lived in the parish of
Angmering although they have an East Preston postal address.)
The Chapman Group Ltd have, for the third time, been refused planning permission to build a further five bedrooms in the rear garden of Angmering Manor Hotel in the High Street. The reasons Arun District Council gave for refusal were:
A/135/12 - Erection of 36 dwellings with car parking, public open space, landscaping and new access to Roundstone Lane. Pound Nursery. Roundstone Lane. Applicant: JV Plants. Readvertisement due to revised layout-reduction in number of dwellings..
A/44/14/TC - Remove 1 No. Evergreen tree within Angmering Conservation Area at 30/31 St Margaret's Court, Arundel Road.
Observations on this/these Application(s) must be received by The Head of Planning Services, Arun District Council, The Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF by 8 May 2014.
To see applications, plans, design statements, etc, type the Application Reference Number (such as those above) into Arun District Council's "Application Search Facility ", click on the Search button, and click on the hyperlink reference when selected application is returned - then select "Documents".
Volunteer Now, a registered charity, are holding three "Introduction to Volunteering Workshops" in Angmering, Arundel and Midhurst in May and June with the aim of helping people to make better informed volunteering choices.
Are interested in becoming a volunteer but not sure where to start? If so, go along to one of the free workshops where you will:
The Angmering Workshop will be held at Angmering Community Centre on Monday 19 May 2014 (10.00am to 1.30pm). These are small workshops of no more than 12 people and it is necessary to book a place in advance. poster (pdf)
For more details or to book onto one of the above workshops please contact Jenny Brown or Claire Dower on 01243 864220 or email volunteernow@vaac.org.uk
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed an Inspector to determine whether the pedestrian footpath (No. 2127/1) over the railway line between Ashurst Way in Angmering and Warren Crescent in East Preston (known as Pagett's Crossing) should be permanently closed for safety reasons.
The consideration of the footpath "extinguishment" Order will take the form of a public Hearing. Residents have been given the opportunity of making written representations - these had to be submitted by 30 January 2014. Those wishing to give evidence at the Hearing needed to have done so by 27 February 2014. Notwithstanding that, the public may attend the Hearing which will be held at Conference Room 1, Centenary House, Durrington Lane, Worthing, BN13 2QB on Thursday 24 April 2014 at 10.00am.
At the meeting of Angmering Parish Council on 13 January 2014, the Council reluctantly voted (7 for and 2 abstentions) to support the closure of the crossing, again on the grounds of safety.
A/36/14/HH - Replace old chimney back to original, including 2 No chimney stacks at Mont Coline, Higth Street. This application affects the character and appearance of the Angmering Conservation Area.. Applicant: Mr M Sparkes.
Observations on this/these Application(s) must be received by The Head of Planning Services, Arun District Council, The Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF by 1 May 2014.
To see applications, plans, design statements, etc, type the Application Reference Number (such as those above) into Arun District Council's "Application Search Facility ", click on the Search button, and click on the hyperlink reference when selected application is returned - then select "Documents".
Easter Fayre
Don't forget that
the Angmering In Bloom Association's (AIB) Easter Fayre is being held this
Saturday (12 April) in the lovely garden of The Pigeon House, High Street from
2pm to 5pm. The Fayre will include Plant and Cake Stalls, Craft Stalls, Seed
swop, Tombola and Refreshments. Entrance is 50p which includes a cup of tea or
coffee (free entry for children).
Flanders poppy seed launch
AIB
members have launched the Flanders poppy seed commemoration by giving a
donation to the Angmering branch of the British Legion for the first five
packets of seeds. 100 packets of seeds have been prepared by AIB in
commemoration of 100 years since WW1 began. These will be available initially
at the Easter Fayre (see above) and then from the Parish Council Office.
All donations received for seeds will be given to the British Legion. We are
hoping people will sow the seeds in their garden and if successful send in a
photo This year, 2014, will mark the start of the first World War and will be
commemorated across the UK using the symbolic Poppy (Papaver rhoeas). AIB have
purchased Poppy seeds and are in the process of sowing them at Water Lane and
into planters which will be displayed on the memorial in the centre of the
Village.
The South East British Tapestry Group is returning to Angmering for an exhibition of new contemporary woven tapestries. This will again be held at The Mill House Gallery, Ecclesden Lane, Angmering between Friday 18th to Sunday 27th April (10.30pm to 4.30pm daily).
Standing on the side of Highdown Hill, The Mill House Gallery proved a magnificent venue for the highly successful first exhibition of this group in 2012 with more than 300 visitors. This year the theme of the exhibits is WEATHER whether?. Each artist has interpreted this timely play on words in the same media - woven tapestry - but taking their own unique perspective on the theme. The result is a beautifully diverse and wide range of often, playful interpretations.
Facilities at The Mill House Gallery for the duration of the exhibition include:
Most exhibits will be available for purchase. Please note that due to the unusual nature of the Gallery there is no access for wheelchairs and several floors of exhibits will be accessible by stairs only.