FELPHAM PArISH COUNCIL NEwS

CoMMittee AnD CounCiL MeetinGs

Main Council Meeting:

Planning Licensing and Neighbourhood Plan:

Finance and Administration:

Allotments and Open Spaces:

Projects and resilience:

PuBLiC session

Tuesday 4 April, 6.15pm

Tuesday 11 April, 6.15pm

Tuesday 11 April, 7.15pm

Tuesday 18 April, 6.15pm

Tuesday 18 April, 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 95. KinG GeorGe v PLAyGrounD DeveLoPMent:

Oliver Handson and ros Bryant, Arun district Council, outlined proposals for the King George v Playground development. This is intended to be fully accessible with a range of equipment for different ages and will be subject to public consultation. Following discussion and questions, councillors requested costings for a variety of equipment for the Projects Committee to consider whether funding could be provided by Felpham Parish Council towards the development. Oliver Handson to send range of pricing to Clerk.

Finance & Administration Committee. F116.

FeLPhAM youth CLuB revieW:

The rFO confirmed that a review meeting had taken place on Friday 13th January 2023 between councillors and the representative from Sussex Clubs for young People. There are now between 8 and 10 younger children in attendance on a weekly basis with numbers growing, although the adult/child ratio of 1:8 means that further volunteers will need to be recruited. Councillor dave Smart reported a positive picture with numbers growing faster than expectation. Councillor Bob Budd commented on an initial lack of engagement due to insufficient advertising but was pleased to see that the club was developing positively. Councillors agreed that moving forward there would need to be an action plan to recruit more volunteers with a reserve list in case of staff sickness. Termly reports and reviews will continue, and a future review meeting will take place prior to the end of term in July.

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Projects Committee. Pr 96. FeLPhAM retAiL trADinG:

Peter rolly, rolly’s records, attended the meeting on behalf of some of the Felpham village shops who have seen a reduction in footfall and are seeking ways to make visitors aware of Felpham businesses. As a fragmented shopping centre, it was felt that three key areas could be considered:

1. Signage.

2. Felpham Parish Council website.

3. voucher scheme.

The Clerk reported that contact had been made with Arun Business Partnership who advised that it is proposed to create a fund to support organisations, such as Parish Councils, who have not been able to access UKSPF grants. This will be from the next financial year 23/24. Councillors agreed that assistance may be possible by facilitating a meeting room for traders to meet up. Clerk to maintain contact with Arun district Council regarding funding. Councillors to consider village/gateway signage.

Main Council Committee. MC 183. rePorts FroM County/DistriCt CounCiL MeMBers: County Councillor Jaine wild reported the following: Arun district Council had objected to the Leverton Avenue Mast and refused to prior Approve.

Planning & Licencing Advisory Committee. PL 98.

Councillor George Grundy expressed concerns regarding the west Sussex County Council decision to approve the planning application wSCC/015/22 (Location South Coast Skip Hire, Unit H9-H10 Ford road, Arundel, BN18 0Bd.) Proposal Change of use of existing hangar building from B2/B8 industrial/storage to sui generis, installation of combined heat and power plant, receipt of up to 15,000 tonnes per year of feedstock, generation and export of up to 1.25mw electricity and 5.5mw thermal and installation of Hv meter cabinet). Councillor Glen Hewlett advised councillors that this would be required to be built to standard and regularly inspected.

Allotments & open spaces Committee. A112. rePort By tree WArDen:

Councillor Paul English proposed that a Felpham Parish Council King Charles coronation plaque be purchased and installed beside the tree in the public fenced area outside the Community Hall. This was seconded by Councillor Bob Budd and unanimously agreed.

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