June 27, 2025
Welcome to this week’s blog - as always, thanks for having a read. There is a hot weather warning in place until at least Tuesday, 1st July, so keep cool, drink plenty of cool drinks and check the people (and pets) you know are OK.
On Monday, Donna and I had Chichester District Council’s Budget Review Group followed by Planning training for parish councils which District councillors attended. On Tuesday Donna and I had Chichester District Council’s Regeneration and Growth Board. Following CDC’s aerating the pond at East Beach, on Monday the contractors began to move the fish to a more suitable home. It is easy to forget that East Beach Pond and the neighbouring East Beach Car Park are an integral part of Selsey’s surface water flood defences and are actually first and foremost a drain and a basin to contain the excess surface water.
Next week Donna and Steve have Chichester District Council’s Overview & Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday. Meanwhile, there is an Extraordinary Selsey Town Council Meeting on Wednesday. The scheduled Planning Committee Meeting for Val, Mick, Ian, Andrew and Gareth follows at 7.30pm. You can watch council meetings live: CDC and WSCC
Should all Over-60s in the UK get free bus travel, as others in different locations receive it? A petition closes today, Friday, asking Parliament to debate this. Such a move would have to be paid for somehow, but could have environmental and social benefits as you can read here: -
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/free-bus-pass-government-statement-31887964
If you have heard about the recent global data breach and are worried, you can check for free here if your email has been compromised: -
Chichester District Council’s popular Summer Street Party and Cross Market & More artisan market returns Sunday 6th July in Chichester city centre, from 10am It offers the very best creatives, designers, makers and producers from our District along with local food and drink vendors. On the day, the city centre will be buzzing with activity, with South Street closed to traffic making way for an ‘al fresco’ dining area. West Street and Cathedral Green will host free entertainment and attractions especially for children.
Chichester District Council is also inviting residents to attend its first free Men’s Health Fair, taking place on Tuesday 15th July at Petworth Park Sports in Petworth, designed to support men’s health and wellbeing, offering free health checks, expert advice and practical support to help residents take positive steps towards a healthier lifestyle. The event runs from 10am to 2pm, visitors can access free blood pressure checks with Chichester Wellbeing and chat to health professionals for advice on weight management, healthy eating, stopping smoking, mental wellbeing, and reducing alcohol intake. Free refreshments will be available throughout the day.
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As always, from the whole Team, stay safe.
Tim
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