FELPHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Committee And Council Meetings

Main Council Meeting:

Annual Parish Council Meeting

Tuesday 2 May, 6.15pm

Tuesday 16 May, 6.30pm

This will include: Election of chair/vice chair, Attendees for outside bodies, Various committee memberships, Adoption of Council policies.

Annual Parish Council Meeting

Tuesday 16 May, 7.30pm

A public meeting where members of the public can openly discuss issues that are on their mind.

Planning Licensing and Neighbourhood Plan: Tuesday 23 May, 6.15pm

Finance and Administration:

Allotments and Open Spaces:

Projects and Resilience:

Public Session

Tuesday 23 May, 7.15pm

Tuesday 30 May, 6.15pm

Tuesday 30 May, 7.15pm

The first 15 minutes of every Parish Council meeting is open for members of the public to raise any issues or concerns, please visit our website for full meeting minutes. Following are just a small selection of selected excerpts from recent meetings please visit our website for full meeting minutes.

Projects Committee. PR 116. OTHER BUSINESS AT CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION. Cllr Jaine Wild would like to see Climate Change added to the Agenda again, this was agreed by Chair, Gloria Moss. Cllr Wild asked if Air Monitoring data could be forwarded to Councillors for the Felpham Area, Clerk to investigate and advise.

Cllr George Grundy would like to invite Arun’s newly appointed Climate Officer to a future meeting.

Main Council Committee MC 203. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Clerk reported that correspondence had been received from a Links Avenue resident concerned over illegal parking in the vicinity from a local business. These concerns have been raised with Arun District Council parking enforcement and wardens have visited the village on Sunday and Monday in response. They have also assured the office that weekday visits will continue to take place. All other correspondence has been directed by the Clerk to the relevant committees.

Allotments & Open Spaces Committee A 127. TO AGREE WORKS TO Public Right of Way FP153: Cllr Kevin Watson Proposed, seconded by Cllr Jaine Wild and it was agreed unanimously that the cost of MOT type 1 and MOT type 2 (Ministry of transport, aggregate) as required could be purchased. The cost falls under any amount required for Main Council ratification and can therefore be ordered when convenient for the working group to proceed. Clerk to order and contact working group.

Planning & Licencing Advisory Committee. PL 124. BOGNOR REGIS GOLF CLUB Councillor Graham Matthews advised councillors that there was no new activity related to application FP/274/21/OUT on the Arun District Council Planning Portal. It was noted that a Special Planning Committee meeting is timetabled for 28th June 2023. Clerk awaiting details from Arun District Council Planning Officers as to the subject matter of the meeting.

Main Council Committee MC 204. REPORTS FROM COUNTY/DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS: County Councillor Jaine Wild reported the following: • Th e West Sussex County Council budget for 23/24 has now been set. • Grit bins are filled once a year. Councillor Paul English raised concerns that these are not filled regularly enough and that some are empty. Councillor Jaine Wild to check. • Th e Great British Spring Clean 2023 is currently taking place.

Main Council Committee MC 215. KING CHARLES III CORONATION

Councillors discussed plans to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and ways that Felpham Parish Council could mark the event in Felpham. Clerk to contact Conservation Society and offer support in purchasing bunting towards a possible joint initiative in the village. Councillor Matthew Copeland proposed that funding be set aside for four further King Charles III commemorative benches to be placed throughout Felpham in addition to the one being installed at Blake’s Mead. This was seconded by Councillor Paul English and unanimously agreed. CLERK UPDATE: Intend a further two to be placed within King George V field, one in the Old Rectory Gardens and one at Pennyfields, Felpham.

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Bombay Potatoes

Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: up to 20 mins for boiling potatoes, 10-12 minutes to fry. Serves: 4-6

• INGREDIENTS

• 900g Jersey Royals

• Thumb-sized piece of root

• ginger, peeled.

• 3 garlic cloves, peeled

• 2 large ripe tomatoes

• 4 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

• ¾ tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 1 large onion, roughly chopped

• 2/3 tsp turmeric

• 2 tsp ground coriander

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp garam masala

• ½-¾ tsp chilli powder

• Large handful of chopped coriander leaves

• Salt, to taste

• Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the potatoes and boil until just tender, Allow to cool a little.

• Quarter one tomato then blend together with the ginger and garlic. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then add the cumin and mustard seeds. When the cumin starts to darken, add the onion. Cook for one minute then add the ginger and garlic mixture, the ground spices and salt.

• Sauté gently for one to two minutes until the garlic smells cooked but is not burnt.

• Slice the second tomato into thin wedges and add them to the frying pan. Stir well and cook the mixture for three to four minutes. Tip the potatoes into the pan and cook for three to five minutes to allow the flavours to be absorbed. Season to taste and finally stir in the chopped coriander before serving.

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