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£30,000 to tackle graffiti Leading councillors at Chichester District Council have agreed to allocate £30,000 to tackle a recent increase in graffiti and fly posting across the district. A targeted removal campaign will be delivered over a twelve-month period. Information about graffiti and fly poster removal will also be collected, including identifying hot spots, common themes, and repeat offenders. This will be shared with the police and other agencies and recommendations will be made for the future management of graffiti. Under the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse, Chichester District Council is responsible for keeping highways and public areas clean. This includes the removal of litter, detritus and fly tipped waste, but it does not require the removal of graffiti and flyposting. Instead, it recommends local agencies work together on an agreed approach. Chichester District Council hopes that the £30,000 investment in the targeted removal campaign will not only help to tackle the problem but will also shape how the council and its partners manage graffiti in the future. Rotary provides interview coaching Do you worry before interviews? Many people do, yet few are given interview coaching and guidance. Earlier this month, nine members of the Rotary Club of Chichester Priory worked with Bishop Luffa School to give over 200 14-16 year olds such help, using considerable support from leading employers in the area. Thirty-three professionals from eight organisations such as Lewis Brownlee, Chichester Festival Theatre, RollsRoyce, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Chichester District Council, The Sussex Pub Company and Irwin Mitchell Solicitors contributed their valuable time to the project. The students who had little or no experience of interviews grew enormously in confidence. rotarychichesterpriory.org Coultershaw Heritage Site new information panel The Coultershaw Heritage Site has helpful interpretation boards placed along the riverbank and around the site. The most recent can be found on the west bank, and tells of two aspects of the history of the site: milling and canal navigation. It includes a painting of the old Coultershaw Mill that burnt down in 1923 with a barge moored up beside the Rother Navigation illustrating how the scene may have looked in its working days. Holding the painting (right) in front of the new interpretation panel are the artist David R. G. Johnston, (left of photo) and Tony Sneller, a trustee of The Coultershaw Trust. The painting, donated by Mr Johnston, represents his interpretation of those bygone milling days. Application for Acoustic camera for A272 Gillian Keegan MP, for Chichester, has submitted an application to the Department for Transport as part of their Roadside Vehicle Noise Measurement project. Gillian’s application has asked for an acoustic camera to be installed along the A272. The site sits at the heart of the South Downs National Park and transects the Chichester constituency east to west, from Wisborough Green to the A3 Petersfield. There are multiple villages either situated on the A272 or surrounding it that are impacted by the noise.

Volunteering roles for dog lovers Midhurst based national charity Canine Partners is opening its doors on 21st July to dog-loving locals who could volunteer their time to look after very special pups and dogs in training to find out more about their dog volunteering roles. Lucky visitors will pick up tips from expert dog trainers, take a tour of the charity’s training centre and kennels, and meet some amazing assistance dogs in training who are learning all the skills and tricks they’ll need to transform a disabled person’s life. Southern Training Centre, Mill Lane, Heyshott GU29 0ED. Please register by email: volunteer@caninepartners.org.uk. Young Writer Award for Phoebe Phoebe Gamblen, a 5th year student at Easebourne Primary School, has won this year’s Rotary Young Writer Award, covering schools in Sussex, Surrey and outer London. The competition theme “The Environment” Phoebe’s story “Lottie’s Ocean” is about an 86-year-old who wanted to save the ocean as it was dirty, slimy and full of rubbish. She had a dream that she was a famous granny who travelled the world in a tiny rowboat, with her lifelong friend Mary and her sail was a sheet she painted with the words “Save the Planet and Stop Littering”. The Judges were impressed that a 9 year could see that all ages, even the older generation were concerned about the environment. Phoebe now moves on to the to the National Young Writer Final, where we wish her the best of luck. Above: Rotary President Simon Flint congratulates Phoebe Gamblen. Rotary Aid for Ukraine Chichester Rotarians have been active, collecting £8,596 (plus Gift Aid) at the Cross in Chichester in April and May. This is in addition to collections this year for Tonga and Afghanistan. The picture above shows Mike Haslam, Richard Worsley and Bob Syme collecting at the Cross.

New short stay homeless accommodation A project to increase the amount of muchneeded short stay accommodation in the Chichester District is already making a real difference to the lives of local people facing homelessness. At a meeting in June, leading Councillors at Chichester District Council heard how the 17 new flats are now all occupied and supporting families, couples, and individuals in need of a temporary home while they get back on their feet. They were also told that the project has been delivered under budget.

“Chatty” Melon needs a home! This month we would love to introduce you to the very handsome guinea pig Melon. Melon has now been waiting to find his forever home since December as his owner was moving house and couldn’t take him. He is now just over a year old and would love to find a home with another male guinea pig he can bond with. He is a lovely, friendly boy who is very happy to be cuddled on a lap. He can also be very chatty and loves to shout for his food. Melon would be well suited to any home and would happily live with children. If you may be able to offer Melon a loving home please give the centre a call on 01243 967111 or visit www.crrc.co.uk. The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre, Holborow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham, W. Sussex PO20 7RJ Chichester Men’s Sheds seek permanent home The Trustees have been made aware of a disused building (formerly a cricket pavilion) in Oaklands Park belonging to Chichester District Council. This building could form an ideal Shed. Cllr Adrian Moss has promised to help CMS to fully explore the possibilities. Shedders and their contacts have the expertise to carry out any necessary repairs and alterations and to relieve the Council of ongoing repairs and maintenance in exchange for a tenancy or Licence on suitable terms for the charity. Having a permanent home would enable CMS to install some simple machinery and open the Shed more frequently, making it a real community amenity. Trustee, David Sparrow, said, "CMS would welcome the opportunity of talking with the Council to explore how this pavilion could be changed from a wasting asset into a worthwhile community facility."

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