Walberton Parish Council

Update for August 2023

Extracts from the minutes of the Full Council (6th June) and General Purposes Committee (13th June) meetings.

General

Consideration was given to using grant funding for purchase of assets such as Wandleys Copse for preservation. The Clerk will consult regarding whether this is permitted.

Section 137 Grant Applications will be invited in October for consideration in November.

The Clerk is retiring on 31st August.

Fontwell

Updated costs for a replacement bus shelter similar to Walberton’s will be obtained.

The Community Building will be named the Ball’s Hut Community Building.

The paint specification and cost of repainting the phone box will be researched.

Walberton

A meeting will be arranged with WSCC and Southern Water to discuss proactive maintenance for

Respect Wills Ltd

the drainage in Barnham Lane.

A request to WSCC for an EV charging point in the Village Hall car park has been made previously; its progress is to be checked.

Landbuild are unable to complete work on the pond in the short to medium term. An alternative strategy to stabilise the wall and reduce leakage will be undertaken.

Walberton Playing Field www.walberton-pc.gov.uk

Remedial work on the eastern trees was approved. An ecological survey will be required before northern boundary work can take place. A presentation concerning the rebound goal was received; one will be purchased for installation. An update was received regarding the path. A quote for a Green Waste bin will be sought.

Power of Attorney & legal services in Yapton

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Business owner and will writer Nikki Hobbs told us that operating locally provides a strong sense of community. While video appointments are popular, face-to-face meetings remain preferred for most clients, allowing for a personal touch.

To adapt to client needs, Respect Wills offer flexible appointments via in-person, video calls, telephone, or email they also offer home visits where this suits the customer. With 25 years of experience as a small business owner, Nikki understands the challenges faced by clients.

Nikki retrained specifically in wills and probate to offer accessible and friendly legal services without jargon. When needed, Nikki also collaborates strategically with partner firms to handle complex inheritance tax cases. Despite rising living costs, Nikki says, they strive to keep services affordable.

Their success is built on client recommendations, says Nikki, allowing the business to flourish and providing a personal connection.

They aim to make the process of creating a will as easy and stressfree as possible. Nikki told us “it is important for everyone to have a will to ensure partners, spouses or family are protected and to avoid complications or disagreements after death.”

Nikki, who lives with her four teenagers in Yapton, enjoys outdoor activities and has a passion for horses.

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