September News

Henfield News

Henfield learned sadly of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen on Thursday the 8th of September. The Proclamaition of King Charles III, read by Vice Chairman Cllr Elaine Goodyear, took place at 4pm outside the Henfield Hall on Sunday the 11th of Spetember 2022 and can be viewed here.

Funding is now in place for work to begin on removing the willows from the reed bed on Henfield Common. It is hoped that work will begin shortly.

The old Henfield Scout Hut has now been demolished and work on constructing the new building will commence soon, with hopes that the external building works will be complete by the end of November. Fund raising continues for the internal work.

Henfield Parish Council are pleased to have enlisted the Community Payback team from Crawley Probation Office. They will be refurbishing the high street benches, litter bins and bollards as well as many of our play areas, including Chess Brook Green, the Kings Field and the Rothery.

Horsham District Council News

Community drop-in session Horsham District’s most vulnerable residents are set to receive extra financial support from the Council, funded primarily by this year’s Council Tax revenue.

Additionally a series of new community drop-in sessions have been introduced across the Horsham District to help residents who are struggling and need help accessing key services to help them stay independent and healthy.

Residents encouraged to return unwanted walking aids this Recycle Week

Walking aids such as crutches, walking sticks and frames can be returned for reuse or recycling at your nearest West Sussex Recycling Centre during this year's Recycle Week (19 - 25 September).

Recycling Centres will only be able to accept walking aids during Recycle Week. To return items at all other times, telephone NRS on 0345 1272931 or email enquiries@westsussex.nrs-uk.net

Warmer Homes funding

Please be aware that you may be eligible for funding towards energy efficiency measures in your home.

Subject to eligibility, the government-funded Warmer Homes programme could pay for energy efficiency measures such as insulation and solar panels.

There’s more information on the link below or residents can call 0800 038 5737.

More information about the funding

Take a look at the latest WSCC Annual Report

A year of progress delivering vital services for communities in challenging times” is the core theme of West Sussex County Council’s Annual Report for 2021/2.

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