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Pulborough Parish Council
A29 Church Hill and May elections
A29 landslip, Church Hill - As at 03.03.23: A public meeting on 27.02.23 about the A29 closure was run as two sessions because attendance was in excess of 300 people. Members and Officers from West Sussex County Council (WSCC) updated everyone on the current situation, potential solutions, and timeframes. Horsham District Council Officers and Ward District Councillor attended to cover local economy issues.
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The WSCC Highways Manager was optimistic that agreement between County Council and private landowners of embankments would be reached within a few days. Contractors are on standby as soon as agreement is reached. Aim was to get the road open as soon as possible. Following that, surveys will be done to determine optimum longterm solution. The road will be closed again later in the year to implement the long-term solution. If no agreement is reached with landowners, a temporary solution will be implemented which is likely to involve traffic lights and single-file traffic.
In Feb, Pulborough Parish Council, in partnership with other key community groups, wrote to WSCC and Horsham District Council, raising concerns of the community and urging urgent action to deal with the issues and impacts of the road closure.
Horsham District Council has provided two hours’ free parking in Lower Street Car Park. Signs are at the pay meter and entrances. Other signs and resources have been provided by their Economic Development Team, encouraging people to shop locally and support local businesses.
Voter ID at 4th May elections - Photo ID is now required to vote at a polling station (not needed for postal voting). Find out what you need to bring, if you don’t have ID how to apply for a free voter authority certificate by emailing electoralcommission.org.uk/voterid, or telephone 0800 328 0280, deadline 24.04.23 www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk
Dog mess - A plea to dog owners to clear up after dogs. We have issues on the recreation ground, especially unpleasant for local youth sport teams.
