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º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council is urging people to buy local this Christmas to ‘keep it in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø’ – and has a parking offer to help. Spending money in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø instead of online or out of town helps the local economy and keeps the town centre and neighbourhood parades vibrant. Keeping it local also helps to create and…

The new º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Innovation Centre has been granted planning permission and will bring a much-needed economic, innovation and technological boost to the town. The exciting plans – a major priority in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø’s Economic Recovery Plan 2022-2037 – were agreed by the Planning Committee at º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council on 1…

º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council is transforming the Millpond site into a high-quality unsupervised play area and wants to hear your views. The proposed plan will significantly expand the play provision, create a memorable play experience and restore the site to a sustainable condition. The council is continuing to work…

Several community centres will be open as ‘Winter Warmers’ from next week to help residents who cannot afford to heat their homes or are just looking at ways to reduce their bills. The council’s Cabinet agreed to set up six Winter Warmers – in community centres in Bewbush, Broadfield, Furnace Green, Ifield West,…

Letters expressing º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council’s deep concern at Center Parcs’ proposed holiday village on the edge of the town have been sent to the company and Mid Sussex District Council, who will be making any planning decisions. The cross-party letters to the Chief Executive Officer of Center Parcs and Councillor…

The leaders of º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council and West Sussex County Council have written to the government to warn of an imminent funding crisis caused by its decision to grant British citizenship to people of Chagossian descent. Both councils are pleased for Chagossians that this policy will go some way towards…

º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council has agreed to continue providing significant funding towards Citizens Advice West Sussex (CAWS) services in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø over the next six years. This approval follows a successful bid by CAWS to a funding partnership (on behalf of West Sussex County Council together with the local District and…

Several community centres could be opened as ‘Winter Warmers’ to help residents who cannot afford to heat their homes or are just looking at ways to reduce their bills. The council’s Cabinet will discuss the setting up of six Winter Warmers – in community centres in Bewbush, Broadfield, Furnace Green, Ifield West,…

The cost of living crisis means that it’s more important than ever that employers pay the Living Wage, says º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council. The council is marking Living Wage Week by highlighting the importance of paying staff at least the national Living Wage of £10.90 per hour, an independently calculated rate of pay…

º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council’s successful Small Business Grant Scheme is set to continue with the help of continued funding from a county-wide pot.  The council has been awarded a further £71,000 from the county-wide Economic Recovery Fund to continue supporting micro, start-ups and small businesses in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø via…