Petworth Town Council

The latest news from Petworth Town Council

Clerk Laura Smith outlines the latest developments at the Town Council New website many and we are extremely proud of how the Petworth community has Petworth Town Council has launched a come together to support one another new website which will be used to keep through these difficult times. The Town the community updated with regards to Council’s Help Desk helped many projects, opportunities & events available more vulnerable residents through to those who live in and visit the town. the first lockdown and is now back up The website is fully compliant with new and running thanks to the support of accessibility regulations relating to public a number of fantastic volunteers, and sector websites which ensures websites ready to assist residents who need are accessible to people with various help during the second lockdown and disabilities. These include impaired vision, motor difficulties, cognitive impairments or learning disabilities and deafness or impaired hearing. The domain name remains the same www.petworth-tc.gov. uk. Do take a look and let the Town Clerk know what you think of the new site.

Help desk This year has been challenging for beyond. Should you need assistance, particularly with the collection and delivery of prescriptions, please call 01798 344883 from Monday to Friday. Should your call not be answered, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Local businesses have had a particularly difficult time this year and we are thankful to those food outlets who have managed to provide much needed delivery and collection services over recent months. The Town Council keeps a list of these businesses for those who may need to organise a food delivery so please contact the Help Desk on 01798 344883 should you need any assistance.

Petworth Surgery and Lloyds Chemist We would like to pay a special mention to all NHS workers who live in Petworth and also to our colleagues at the Petworth Surgery and Lloyds Chemist

Badgers 01798 342651 Email: reception@badgerspetworth.co.uk We can bring Christmas to you through December! Phone Samantha or Eloise to discuss your Christmas party menu. Open all Day Everyday 11pm – 10pm Open for food and Take away Fish Friday Monday – Saturday 12noon – 2.30pm and 5pm – 9 pm 12noon - 8.30pm Friday and Sunday 12noon – 9pm For Take Away and Eat In

P Please Check our website for daily updates through the month and our daily menu to eat in and take away!

for their tremendous efforts over the last 9 months. Whilst many of us are isolating and social distancing to limit contact, NHS staff, the team at the chemist and our amazing colleagues at the surgery have been extremely busy helping those in most need throughout the pandemic. We are very grateful for their efforts and for their commitment to helping Petworth’s residents throughout the pandemic.

Christmas event

Due to the pandemic, the Town Council has taken the decision to cancel this year’s christmas event which is a real shame as it is a day which is enjoyed by many. We are working closely with the Petworth Business Association and local community groups to ensure there is a festive feel in the town during December, despite the cancellation of the Christmas Event, which we hope Petworth’s residents will enjoy. We would also encourage residents to shop locally this Christmas, to avoid unnecessary travel and to support our local businesses during such a difficult time.

Farmers Market Our Farmers Market has been back up and running since the summer, taking place in the car park which better enables social distancing. Upcoming markets take place on Saturday 28th November and Saturday 19th December. With a number of new stalls joining the Farmers Market in recent months, we

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would encourage residents to visit the market for your essential items and support the stall holders, all of whom produce their goods within a 40 mile radius of the town.

Small grants programme The Town Council has a small grants programme which can be accessed by charities and community groups to contribute to the costs of projects and special events. We would encourage charities and community groups to review details of the grant which are available on our website, to assist with your efforts particularly as we all try to find our way through this second wave of Covid-19.

Meet the Councillor

Elizabeth Singleton (Chairwoman) graduated from York University, before forging a career in the fashion industry and then taking a career break to raise her family. Having lived in West Sussex for nearly 30 years, in 2012 Liz and her three daughters moved to Petworth, where she has since thrown herself into Petworth’s vibrant community life, demonstrating her own commitment to the town by opening her Sorella Clothing shop at Easter 2015. Liz was elected to the position of Chairwoman at the Town Council in May 2020.

Find out about Petworth Town Councillors at www.petworth-tc.gov.uk/ councillors. You can contact any Councillor at clerk@petworth-tc.gov.uk and indicate to whom you would like your correspondence addressed. If you don’t know which Councillor to contact get in touch with the clerk who will direct you to the most appropriate person.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the Town Council and its activities then please do get in touch with Laura, the clerk at clerk@petworth-tc.gov.uk or call 01798 344883. The Petworth Town Council website is well maintained by the clerk at www.petworth-tc.gov.uk and gives full details of meetings and information on the activities of the Parish Council. Full details of the current councillors can be found at www.petworth-tc.gov.uk/councillors/

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