Angmering Village Life

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May 2020

Snippets from the draft minutes of Angmering Parish Council's Housing, Transport and Planning Committee meeting of 19 May 2020

A/52/20/PL Change of use of use from florist (A1 SHOPS) TO Barista coffee house/ micro-bar (A3 food and A4 drinking establishments). This application affects the character and appearance of The Angmering Conservation Area. Site of The Enchanted Florist, The Square.
Objection: The council are objecting to this application due to the following reasons – Impact on surrounding area. Highway Safety - in particular the narrow path around the side of the property. The possible increase in people in the small area outside the property and the potential to force people into the road. Effect on neighbouring occupiers and Noise/Smell - especially smoke and noise from smokers outside the property. Noise from people leaving the property and congregating outside. The potential blocking of a fire exit and also an entrance to a flat, by people congregating/when deliveries are made.

24 May 2020

Snippets from the draft minutes of Angmering Parish Council meeting of 11 May 2020

Skate Park violations - APC were experiencing a lot of visitors from outside Angmering to the Skate Park. The Police have been informed by APC and local residents. The Police have subsequently visited the site and fines have been issued. APC are doing everything they can to prevent this situation continuing. The Clerk also confirmed that all parks remain closed and that APC will continue to monitor the situation and follow the Government guidelines.

Ouistreham Riva-Bella - Cllr. Oldfield reported that he had received a letter from the Mayor of Ouistreham Riva-Bella sending their best wishes and support. Cllr. Oldfield said he would write back and also post the letter onto the APC Facebook and website; all present agreed this was a good idea and should be done.

Water Lane (South) Development - Cllr. Oldfield asked a question regarding the development South of Water Lane. APC are very concerned regarding the developer’s proposal to use the entrance near the Spotted Cow for their construction work. Cllr. Cooper commented that he had already asked for clarification regarding this but had not yet received a reply – he will push again for a response and report back. Cllr. Oldfield also requested that the Angmering Advisory Group discuss this issue prior to the application being submitted to ADC.

Cow Lane and Honey Lane Grants - The Clerk updated the committee on the APC application and explained APC were now ready to submit the application for this grant. The Clerk asked if there were any questions. Honey Lane was mentioned, the Clerk confirmed that she was in contact with Sue Furlong at WSCC regarding funding for this area and that the Honey Lane Residence Association were also aware of the Cow Lane application.

24 May 2020

Coronavirus - Update (16)

Meat in the Square have posted: "We are reopening on Wednesday (13 May) and have made several changes to enable safe working and shopping. We urge everyone who can come and shop "normally" to do so, as we have redesigned the shop to allow for safe distancing. We have new opening hours to allow time for home deliveries and pre-arranged order collections for the most vulnerable who cannot shop normally. To make things sustainable we need to minimise the pre-orders and home deliveries and maximise in-shop shopping. Therefore home delivery and collection slots will be limited and reserved for the most vulnerable. Our new opening hours will be: Tuesday - Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm, (closed Tuesday this week) Saturday 8.30am - 2.00pm. We would ask that Saturdays are left predominately for those who are working on week days and cannot get in to shop. We will review how it works over the coming weeks and hope that we can meet everyone's needs, while maintaining safe distancing. We look forward to welcoming you back - we have missed you!"

11 May 2020

Coronavirus - Update (15)

West Sussex County Council and Arun District Council have announced that Household Waste Recycling Sites across West Sussex will begin reopening from Monday 11th May for limited materials. However, do consider whether your journey is essential.

• You should only visit a site if your waste presents a risk of injury or harm to health and cannot be put out with your regular kerbside collection. If it doesn't please safely store your items at home for now.
• Check opening hours. Sites will be running their usual summer opening days and hours. Not all sites are open every day, so please make sure to check before making a journey (the Toddington Lane site, for instance is closed on Tesdays and Wednesdays)
• Only garden waste and general household waste will be accepted. Garden waste means green waste such as grass cuttings and hedge trimmings. General household waste (or "black bag" waste) is the types of items that are collected in your kerbside collection such as food or non-recyclable packaging, and does not include electrical items, textiles, bulky items, furniture or general recycling.
• Only cars will be allowed on site. Trailers and large vehicles such as vans and pickups will not be allowed access at this time.
• The number of vehicles accessing the sites will be restricted. Visitors should expect long delays at sites and should delay their visit to avoid the first couple of weeks if possible.
• Social distancing barriers will be in place. Visitors will be directed into enclosed bays to dispose of their waste. Only one person will be allowed to get out of a vehicle. Please travel to the sites alone if possible. If other people travel to the site with you, they must remain in the vehicle.
• Site staff will not be able to help unload your waste and recycling. Please do not bring anything that you cannot safely remove from your car on your own.
• There will be no pedestrian access at any of the sites under the current social distancing measures.

Remember, residents using a West Sussex household waste recycling site (HWRS) will need to provide proof of residency in West Sussex. Access will be denied to the sites if proof of address is not shown or you live outside of West Sussex.

7 May 2020