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Unique show just the ticket By Kevin Smith kevin.smith@sussexpost.co.uk STUDENT actors had their performance in Bognor Regis livestreamed to the sellout audience in the first event of its kind. Members of the cast in the musical, Guys and Dolls, danced and sang in front of an empty auditorium at the Regis Centre because of social distancing orders brought in to tackle coronavirus. But the University of Chichester's Triple Treat Tour Company's show in the Alexandra Theatre, pictured right is Bognor Regis resident Ellie Kingdon, was still enjoyed by ticket holders on their computers in their homes. The show last Friday evening was the last to take place before the venue had to close in line with a government order. Caroline Bennett, marketing manager at the centre, said it was sad no live audience was present in the 350 seats. "The students worked so hard all week to give a terrific performance. It was wonderful to have such an uplifting musical as our last show before temporarily closing." Both sell-out Saturday shows were cancelled. She said the theatre had been forced to go dark at the worst time as the centre was about to celebrate 40 years. "With a number of sold-out events, our upcoming anniversary gala and the theatre being busier than ever, this is possibly the worst way we could celebrate the venue's 40th birthday.

"I think one of the saddest things about our temporary closure is that we can't provide the performance opportunities to all our local art groups. "Groups like Art of Dance and Fitness, Arabesque School of Performing Arts and Dance House have all had to cancel shows they had been working so hard towards," said Caroline. The closure also affected those who gave their time to help at the centre. "Without our volunteers, we wouldn't have a theatre. We have over 80 of them working at the theatre, in our cafe, box office, management, front of house, charity shop and other areas. "The value of their contribution is immeasurable and we're so sad on their behalf that we've had to shut our doors," said Caroline. "It's not just a business. It's considered a lot of people's second homes." It was difficult to know when the centre, run by the Arun Arts charity, would again open its doors and bring in some income. Before then, Arun Arts was faced with paying its unavoidable bills and enabling its few paid staff to keep their jobs. Caroline said: "It costs upwards of £15,000 each month just to stay up and running. Obviously, the longer we're closed, the harder it will be for us to get back on our feet. "And, although we are predominantly staffed by volunteers, we do have a handful of paid staff whose livelihoods are in the balance."

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MP issues rallying call to fight virus CORONAVIRUS is a threat to everyone and presents our country with the biggest challenge since the end of the Second World War, says MP Nick Gibb. The Conservative MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, pictured below, said: "Combatting the spread of the virus is taking a huge national effort. The actions and behaviour of every individual across the country are as important as the vital leadership and support that only the government and parliament can provide. "This really is a time for us all to come together with a common commitment: to control the spread of the virus so that we can return to living our lives freely and the nation can get back to work. "As individuals, we can slow the spread of the virus by staying at home and only going outside for food, health reasons or work (when this absolutely cannot be done from home); staying two metres away from other people and washing hands regularly. "As the Prime Minister says, the key to beating coronavirus is to stay at home. This will mean we can stop its spread, protect the capacity of the NHS to deal with those of us who have contracted severe symptoms and save lives. "Throughout this crisis, the government has been determined to make decisions based on the best scientific advice. "Because we learn more about coronavirus every day, based on experience across the world, the advice we receive changes rapidly and so the government is having to make decisions at great speed. Policies which in normal times would take months to develop are having to be put in place in a matter of days or sometimes hours. "As schools minister, I have been part of the team planning how to respond as the virus has spread. The decision to close schools, for all but the children of critical workers and the most vulnerable children, was difficult. But the scientific advice became clear: reducing the spread of the virus would be helped by stopping millions of children travelling to school each day. "Within days we had to implement plans for school closures, announce that

exams and SATs wouldn’t be held this year and develop ways to ensure pupils who would have been taking GCSEs, A-levels and other qualifications will be awarded grades as fairly as possible. "Teachers and other staff in our schools have been truly heroic in the way they have responded to the crisis. As have the doctors and nurses, emergency workers, the millions of people who make sure we don’t run out of food, that our gas, electricity and water supplies are maintained, that we can all use the internet and many, many other workers engaged in essential tasks. "The restrictions the government has put in place to help ensure we can control the virus have put huge pressure on businesses across the country. "Overnight, many have closed and people who thought they had secure jobs have been laid off or their hours severely reduced. Other businesses have moved their operations from offices to the homes of each employee and now

millions of us are relying on technology to work from home, while juggling the demands of family life including looking after the children. "The measures the government has had to put in place have put a great strain on individuals and on the nation’s economic well-being. "Over the past few days, I have been helping constituents get home from overseas and I know many elderly and vulnerable people have been struggling to get food and groceries delivered to their home. I’m glad that supermarkets are now urgently addressing this issue. "The Chancellor is about to announce a package of support for the five million self-employed people to help them. As your MP, I am here to help with any problems you are facing as a result of the actions the government has taken to help combat Coronavirus. I am still holding surgeries (by telephone) and responding as swiftly possible to emails and letters." If I can help, please do get in touch.

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VANDALS have cost a Bognor Regis company thousands of pounds in damaged vehicles. The three individuals, who appear to be youths, attacked the vehicles at the front of Bognor Motors. It will cost about £2,000 to repair them. The incident at the firm’s premises in Christie Place, on the Durban Road industrial estate, saddened and annoyed of its directors. Oli Hicklin said: “The country is on lockdown at the moment, and we are all supposed to be looking after each other, and this has happened. “We are still open because the government has said garages are an essential business but we are obviously running on a limited amount of staff. “We could be going to cut down on our staff further and every penny counts at the moment. “I have spoken to our insurers and it is just not worth us claiming on our policy. We don’t need to be spending money on repairing damage caused by vandals. What has happened just saddens me.” The vandalism occurred at 11.02pm on Monday. The company’s CCTV footage shows three individuals coming on to the premises. They start by kicking the wing mirrors off a VW and one repeatedly throws

stones at the windscreen of a Transit minibus to leave it smashed in several places. That was followed by wrecking the wing mirrors of a Kia car. Mr Hicklin said the vandalism had prompted the company to move all its vehicles off the forecourt overnight to stop another incident. “It does seem to be youths. I hope someone will be able to pass on the names of those responsible to the police,” he said. “I know we have a great community – I’ve seen that from the charity fundraising I’ve done - and we all need to work together and pull together at the moment.” The coronavirus epidemic has seen the company set up its cleansing regimes for its vehicles. Customers return their keys through a chute and staff wear gloves to handle them. Vehicles are given what Mr Hicklin described as a stringent ‘anti-vac’ routine before they are available to be hired again. The vandalism was the first suffered by Bognor Motors since a car on its premises was set on fire five years ago. About five years before that, the windscreens of all its vehicles on display were smashed.

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f Rick and Colleen Rayner in their cafe MEALS are being delivered for free to elderly and vulnerable residents by a Bognor Regis cafe owner. Rick Rayner is keen to ensure his loyal customers are still able to enjoy the home-cooked style food from his familyrun eatery in the town centre. He and his wife, Colleen, and a dedicated team, launched the delivery service on Monday to ensure those who rely on Rick's Cafe can still enjoy its wholesome meals. Rick said: "It's far more than a cafe. Yes, the main reason people come in is for the food, of course. "But there is a strong community feel here and we see lots of regulars who enjoy not just the meals but the social side, too. "We have been supported over the years by these people and feel duty-

bound to try to help them out in this time of need and thought the free delivery service was a great way to do this." Rick has been in business for more than 40 years, most recently at his current Queensway premises after a move from the Picturedrome building. He started work in the industry as a teenager at a cafe run by Terry Turner, the brother of Pip Turner, whose firm is Turner's Pies. But he had to close his cafe last week after new government rules banning social premises from opening in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus. "Of course, we are happy to comply with the government policy of closing places where people congregate and this is absolutely the right thing to do," said Rick. "But we can deliver takeaways as well

as delivering to those who need us most." Long-standing customer, Aldwick man Kevin Welling, said the delivery service was an excellent idea. "Not everyone has a ready-made support network and the old and vulnerable need to self-isolate. "This is a great way to ensuring they get the nourishment they need," he said. Colleen said the deliveries would be for elderly and vulnerable people first and foremost. "We will be opening only for takeaways and deliveries," she added. "Please phone ahead and place orders on 01243 842598. "We appreciate people's support and know that, along with other local businesses, with everyone behind us, we will get through this."

Calls for more facts for firms BUSINESS owners in Bognor Regis town centre are feeling increasingly anxious in the coronavirus lockdown. Heather Allen, the co-ordinator of the town's business improvement district (BID), said more information about the help promised by the government was needed to allay their fears about the future. She said: "I would say the mood among are members is anxious. They know there is money coming but we have not been given any information about when it is going to come. "Everyone can see from one perspective that all these systems to pay the money have to be set up from scratch. "But, from an everyday perspective, they see their everyday lives being affected by what is happening. "Everyone is desperate to know what is going on. People definitely need certainty at the moment." Heather, pictured right with BID chairman Jason Passingham, has been keeping the BID's 490 members in and around the town centre fully information about the fast evolving situation as the

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country gets to grips with tackling the coronavirus pandemic. Prime minister Boris Johnson set out on Monday the lockdown which has ordered people to stay indoors to limit the spread of the virus. He also imposed strict limits on the 'essential' businesses which can stay open. This has seen most of the town centre shut since then. The challenges of coping with the shutdown added to the already changing nature of high streets because of online shopping. The inability to walk into shops had accelerated that ongoing switch. Heather said: "This has been an absolute catalyst for that process and it has been good to see the tenacity and the ingenuity that businesses in Bognor Regis have shown in recent weeks. "They have done all that they can to continue operating in some way. "They have still stayed valid and vibrant and it shows how important local businesses are for the community. "Hopefully, at the end of this current situation, people will appreciate what

SADDENED members of a popular Bognor Regis centre have said their goodbyes - for now. The 1,000 or so individuals who belong to the Laburnum Centre will be without its mix of social and learning activities for the foreseeable future. The centre's operator, Age UK West Sussex and Brighton & Hove, closed its doors last Friday as the response to the coronavirus pandemic intensified. Some of the final members to enjoy the facilities at the Lyon Street building for the over-50s were John and Margaret Lloyd. The Shripney residents joined about three months ago - and were delighted by their decision. Mrs Lloyd, 75, said: "It's a very good centre. It's disappointing it's closing. Coming here is doing me a lot of good. "I go to the gym here a couple of times a week and it has really helped my mobility. It is far better than it was when we lived in Milton Keynes before we came here." She said she was also keen on the centre's Knit & Natter group. Mr Lloyd, 78, said: "For ÂŁ65 a year, there is a lot here. The company is good and the people here are really nice. You can do anything you want. You don't have to belong to groups." The couple had been calling into the centre for a cup of coffee as an alternative to sitting at home before the closure.

Pilates fan Christine Buchanan, 76, of Felpham, was the only member of her class to turn up last Thursday. "I've been a member for three years and I come here three times a week," she said. "It's convenient and a fantastic place to come to. I enjoy the classes. "It's only going to be closed for a while. Of course, I'm looking forward to coming back when it opens again. I will miss it." Gym-goers Paul Stevens and Liz Reynolds, both 56, of Rose Green, use its expanded facilities to keep fit. Mr Stevens said: "It is a really brilliant facility. We will certainly miss it. There are people who have got to know through coming here." Ms Reynolds said attending the centre had boosted their fitness levels. Age UK West Sussex and Brighton & Hove's chief executive, Helen Rice, said the charity would adapt its services to continue to offer emotional and practical help to older people in the area which it served. This is likely to include phone calls to help those self-isolating to combat loneliness. A service to collect and deliver medication or groceries was also set to be launched. "This is such a difficult time, but our team are going to be working incredibly hard to help as many of our older community as possible in the coming weeks and months," she said.

they have been able to access through high street businesses and continue to support them when things go back to normal."

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Coronavirus cases near 60 MORE than 50 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in West Sussex. The latest statistics from Public Health England showed 57 people had been infected by the virus up to Wednesday. This equates to 7.1 cases for each 100,000 people in the county. The total is equal to that in Liverpool and Gloucestershire but well below the 209 in the London borough of Southwark. The area with the fewest cases is Hull, with two. Overall, the UK has seen 9,529 cases after 1,452 were confirmed on Wednesday. There have been 474 deaths by the time the Post went to press.

The Sussex Community Foundation NHS Trust, which runs Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, has produced a list of businesses and services which are supporting residents who are unable to go out in the pandemic. It includes Deligo, in Felpham (ring round service and food delivery), Spar, in Hawthorn Road (free shopping delivery), The Elmer, in Middleton, (meals) The Bear Inn, in Pagham, (meals) and EcoSwap, in High Street (free delivery of cleaning supplies and toiletries). The advice to stay indoors has also led to cuts in train and bus services which serve the town.

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` Offices shut ACCESS to Arun District Council's buildings is being strictly limited. The council has closed its offices to the general public except for people who have become suddenly homeless. A statement from the council says: "We are operating restricted access to council buildings. The majority of our staff will be working away from the offices. "Access to buildings will be limited to those people who are homeless on the day. Please use our online and phone services wherever possible as we continue to provide key services, just in a different way." The measure affects Bognor Regis Town Hall and the Arun Civic Centre in Littlehampton among other sites. Bognor Regis Town Council has closed its offices in the town hall. It said: "However, the town council continues to work to support the local community with staff working from home." West Sussex County Council is working with Arun and has helped residents in the controlled parking zone around the town centre by easing its restrictions. A spokesman said: "For residents who need to park on street during self-isolation, a dispensation notice is now available for ÂŁ10 per vehicle and is valid for 12 weeks. "It is valid in any on-street bay, including pay and display bays and limited waiting bays but not on yellow lines, taxi ranks, loading bays or disabled bays." The same notice is available for NHS staff for free. On-street parking enforcement will continue with a strict focus on safety and the movement of vehicles.

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Arun's leader backs stance RETIRED GP and Arun District Council leader Dr James Walsh has called on residents to stay calm in the face of the government's restrictions to tackle coronavirus. Cllr Dr Walsh, pictured right, said: "There is no need to panic, and certainly not panic-buying at supermarkets. "But (follow) a sensible approach to staying indoors, keeping 2m away from others, and self-isolating for the prescribed times if exhibiting a fever and a new dry cough, or coming into contact with someone with symptoms." The government announced on Monday strict rules for people to follow - such as limiting bans on more than two people apart from families outside - to limit the spread of coronavirus. "The government-imposed measures are sensible precautions, drawing on the experience of countries who are ahead of us in the spread of coronavirus Covid-19. "They are designed to slow the spread of the disease so that the NHS is not overwhelmed in these early spring weeks," said Cllr Dr Walsh. "Only time will tell how long they need to last. Please follow NHS guidance on calling doctors, NHS 111, or attending A&E." Cllr Dr Walsh also called on business owners to be aware of help which the government was putting together to assist them in surviving the enforced lack of work. "Support for businesses and employees is now coming from central government, as local government just does not have

the resources," he said. He was encouraged by the community spirit which had begun to emerge as the effects of the pandemic took hold. "Many community groups are springing up via social media - but people should be aware of scams - and they should take their lead from the county and district councils and from the local resilience forum (of councils and emergency services). "Please consult West Sussex County Council, Arun District Council and parish council websites for detailed local information, and remember to look out for neighbours. "I am very grateful for this volunteering in the community, but please ensure that it is properly co-ordinated through the hubs being set up this week," he added.

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Lockdown sees town centre empty of midweek shoppers SHOPS were shuttered in Bognor Regis town centre this week. Just eight or so outlets in the London Road precinct were open after strict rules were introduced by the government to limit people's movement and restrict the spread of coronavirus. The outlets still open were mainly selling food and medical products to the few pedestrians about who had the precinct to themselves. Yesterday lunchtime saw some 20 people scattered around the area. Those who did want to go shopping found limits in place for the number of shoppers allowed in at any time. This was to allow the minimum space of two metres between people to be

observed for social distancing. Heather Allen, the co-ordinator for Bognor Regis business improvement district, told its members: "The Prime Minister's message to the country on Monday was clear: 'Stay at home'. "The instructions allowed people to leave their homes for a limited number of reasons, and only if essential. "The government identified sectors of businesses considered to be 'essential', and ordered all other physical businesses that did not fit into those categories to close. This is very clear and unambiguous." Employers also had to ensure employees, where possible, kept 2m away from others and often wash their hands with soap and water, she added.

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Classes carry on in college STAFF at Felpham Community College are coping with a classroom crisis. A rota of teachers has been set up by headteacher Mark Anstiss to enable students still attending to use the online support available to pupils kept at home by their parents in line with coronavirus prevention advice from the government. Mr Anstiss said an overwhelming response greeted his request for staff volunteers to supervise the timetable in school. "We now have a rota in place so that we have enough teachers in school, with the rest of school being shut to maximise the safety of our school community," he said. "We currently have around 12-15 students accessing this on-site provision. "The timetable is run in three close areas of the school, centralised, with other buildings being shut. "Speaking with other headteachers, they are operating with similar-sized groups. Although it is not a lot, the school staff are happy to support our critical workers and vulnerable students at this exceptional time. "I am pleased that parents are following the government's advice and choosing to keep their children at home whenever possible because this is the safest option for them. "It is a strange and surreal time in schools and for those working in education currently. I am fortunate to have an outstanding staff team at Felpham and have been humbled by staff volunteering to help out and do what they can to support our children in school during this crisis."

The Felpham Way college of some 1,500 pupils officially shut last Friday as a response to a government requirement to limit the spread of the fatal virus. It is only open to children of critical care workers and those who are considered to be vulnerable. "The school is currently operating daily from 8.30am-3.30pm, from MondayFriday. We plan to stay open for as long as possible, including the Easter break if required," said Mr Anstiss. Those pupils present rotate around activities completing the work set by their teachers. They can also take part in other activities such as art and sports. Each year group has been set a timetable for online learning. Year 9 students, for example, have maths, science and English on Mondays, and maths, languages and art on Tuesdays. He said: "Each day is different and it is suggested that they complete at least three hours of work a day if at Key Stage 3, about four hours per day for Key Stage 4 and five hours per day if in Year 12. "We have suggested students work through a routine each day, for example, completing school work 10am-mid-day and then 1pm-3pm. We have also stressed the importance of exercise and healthy lifestyles." All school work was set using Microsoft Teams, where assignments can be set, deadlines given, and students can complete and submit work. Teachers were also able to provide feedback or comments online, added Mr Anstiss.

Help service suspends faceto-face sessions with clients PERSONAL meetings have been suspended by a Bognor Regis-based advice centre. The Citizens Advice offices at Bognor Regis Town Hall is shut to clients as a result of the coronavirus lockdown. Luca Badioli, chief executive of Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice, described it as a 'difficult decision' but a necessary one to limit the risk of spreading the virus. As well as the walk-in service at the town hall, the face-to-face service at the outreach locations of Yapton Village Hall and Ford Open Prison have also been suspended. Alternative ways of accessing the help provided by the service's advisors

are by telephone, webchat, email and post. "We are also working closely with other organisations and our volunteers to provide more practical help and assistance to our local community during these difficult times," said Mr Badioli. *New premises are being sought by Bognor Regis Foodbank to enable its service to continue. Its chairman of trustees, the Rev Tim Crook, said the current location in Argyle Road was proving difficult to use and adhere to social distancing. "We are working hard to see if there are other premises we can use to keep the service going," he said.

WORSHIPPERS at the mother church of Bognor Regis will be able to log on to take part in its next services. St Mary Magdalene Church is taking to the internet to ensure its regular acts of Sunday worship can still continue in the current coronavirus pandemic. Its vicar, the Rev Tim Crook, said: "We plan to go live this Sunday. We are finding out ways of connecting using platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. "This will allow us to reach out to each other and connect to each other in the present time. "We didn't do this last Sunday but, I understand from other churches which did, more people took part in the services than would ordinarily be the case. That was only the first Sunday. So, the number is likely to increase further as the online coverage becomes more established. "People also participated more and engaged more than usual when some can be quite passive in the services." Mr Crook has been at St Mary

Magdalene for 11 of the 20 year he has been ordained. Some 100 worshippers would attend on any Sunday and the individuals varied from week to week. The church, in Bersted Street, has stood for 800 years. Mr Crook said last Sunday's closure, along with other churches to protect congregation members from the virus, was only likely to have happened a few times previously. "That is why last Sunday was so strange but we look forward with a sense of hope and optimism for the community of the church. "We offer both contemporary and traditional acts of worship," he said. It was intended to offer both forms online but the precise method was being worked out. "This gives us a new way to be a church, because a church was never about a building. It was about a community of people and it about supporting and caring for each other," added Mr Crook.

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Retailer's bigger store is approved A NEW Lidl store for the Bognor Regis area has been given the go-ahead. Arun District Council has approved plans for the discount convenience retail food outlet. The store will be built at Oldlands Farm, alongside the A29 Shripney Road, in North Bersted. It will replace the existing Lidl in The Peel Centre in Rowan Way on the opposite side of Shripney Road. David Spring, an Arun planning officer, said in his report the store was an acceptable use of a site long earmarked by the council for jobs. "The proposed development of the site would comprise capital investment into a strategic site which is an employment allocation in the local plan and a fundamental part of the Enterprise Bognor Regis initiative. "The development would generate ÂŁ1.9m per annum in wages for local people. "The proposed Lidl store will employ up to 40 full-time equivalent staff in store (comprising a mixture of full-time and part-time positions) but including all staff from the existing Peel Centre store," he states. The new store will have 1,410sq m of sales

space. Food will be sold from 80 per cent of the space. The site, next to the Bognor Regis relief road, has been subject to several planning applications for retail use which have established the principle of the use of the land. Mr Spring said the council's planning consultants had agreed the location was the most suitable around Bognor Regis for the new Lidl store. Its opening will not have a 'significantly adverse' impact on the town centre. "There is therefore no reason to refuse the application on retail planning grounds," he adds. The store will have 149 parking spaces, which will include two electric vehicle chargers. Provision for further electric chargers has been included. The scheme will also increase cycling and walking by paying for the existing path along the A29's eastern side to be extended between the relief road and the Oldlands Way roundabout. This is in line with a request from Bersted Parish Council for a better pedestrian/ cycle link in the area. Three letters of objection to the plans were received by Arun. All concerned traffic matters.

FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning after a discarded cigarette sparked a fire in the Rose Green area. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has issued a reminder to residents to take extra care when they are throwing away cigarettes. Two crews from Bognor Regis fire station were called to a fire between two properties early last Friday afternoon. When they arrived, they found a fire which involved rubbish, a fence and gates. There were concerns the fire might have spread to the roof of one of the properties. Two further fire crews were mobilised to the scene. Early indications suggest the fire was started accidentally by discarded smoking materials. Incident Commander James Mackay said: "Swift action by the initial crews knocked the fire back and stopped the spread to the inside of the roof. "The wall, end of the building and fence were damaged on a neighbouring property, and the affected property was

damaged by heat. "The occupiers of both properties were checked over by paramedics and colleagues from Sussex Police attended to assist with road closures. "Fire emergency support from the Red Cross attended to offer assistance to the occupier of the affected properties, with the last crew leaving around 9pm." The fire and rescue service's head of prevention, Nicki Peddle, has urged residents to take extra care when smoking. "We would always encourage people who must smoke to do so outside. It can be safer than smoking indoors,"she said. "But it is vitally important that they ensure their cigarettes are fully extinguished before throwing them away. "This could be as simple as putting the cigarette butt into a cup of water. "This reduces the risk of the discarded cigarette smouldering and setting something else on fire."

Yapton housing latest plans DEVELOPER Crayfern Homes has revealed detailed proposals for 19 homes in Yapton. The housebuilder has followed Arun District Council's approval of its outline scheme on land at the southern end of Cinders Lane with its latest application. Matthew Utting, the company's planning agent, says in a statement: "Whilst all matters were reserved, the outline application was accompanied by an illustrative proposed site layout

showing that the site's existing access from the north, at its western end, would be utilised to serve development and that an additional access to the north would be provided at the site's eastern end. "The enclosed plans employ this arrangement, so as to integrate the site's proposed housing layout with that of the housing development already consented and being constructed by my client directly to the north.

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` New house plan ONE house in Bognor Regis could become two under new proposals. Magdalena Sobczyk and Krzystof have asked Arun District Council for planning permission to change the use of a single detached house of six bedrooms in Linden Road to two semi-detached houses. Of the new houses, one would have five bedrooms and the other three bedrooms. A single-storey rear extension will also be built as part of the plans.

` Cash machine PLANS to replace an ATM in Rose Green have been submitted to Arun District Council. Cardtronics UK has asked for planning permission to install the new Cashzone cash machine at the Southern Co-op branch at 68-70 Rose Green Road. The machine will remain on the right hand side of the store's door but will be moved to the right of the panel rather than being kept in the centre.

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Dear Editor VIVA Espana! We are currently under quarantine in Spain on a caravan park. We were told we have to leave in seven days on Friday. Two Ryanair flights we booked have been cancelled. We are hoping we can fly with BA on Monday. We would have preferred to stay here because the Spanish government seem to know what they are doing and we feel safe. There is food in the supermarkets and while everything else is closed down, people are staying at home. We read about the infighting that went on last week between the government and the experts. We all know what Michael Gove said about experts. Fortunately, after the omnishambles, the experts have prevailed. How many lives will this have cost? Johnson jokes about the efforts to get more respirators, calling it Operation Last Gasp! Our medics are not being properly protected due to lack of

personal protective equipment. Our daughter, who has an elderly husband, tried to contact a grocer online about a delivery and a was told she was 7,386rd. An elderly neighbour in Felpham has accepted an earliest Waitrose delivery slot for April 23. What has happened to us British? Look over the water to America for a possible answer. Unfettered capitalism with share prices more important than death rates. Journalists lambasted for speaking truth to power. That’s the route we are taking. Credit to the Chancellor for his promises of help but are they pie crust promises, like the money on the side of the Brexit bus? Of course, it is only happening because Her Majesty's opposition are also useless. Will we ever get back to sensible middle of the road politics? and don’t get me on to the state of the roads. John Hayes, Felpham

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Bognor Regis B.I.D 2 York Road Bognor Regis, PO21 1LW Tel: 01243 826354 Email: info@brbid.org www.brbid.org LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN This is an extraordinary time. We are hearing the term “unprecedented” used over and over again, but what other word best fits a situation that has never been known or experienced on this scale before? We are all waiting for information, and the only thing that is certain is that we can’t predict exactly what is going to happen as time passes, or how long it will last. The BID Board of Directors is made up of people who own or manage retail and food and drink businesses in Bognor Regis. Every single one of our businesses is directly affected by the uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic, and all of us face the same challenges as you. I’m writing this letter to you on the 19th March, anticipating the details of how we can access the financial support that’s been promised. The good news is that, by the time you read this, that information should be known, and businesses should have a clearer idea of where they stand financially. The BID Team are sending out daily updates to our businesses by email and on the dedicated pages on our website: www.brbid.org/coronavirus If you’re a local business and you’ve not been receiving our emails, please subscribe via any page on our website. Throughout this time, the BID is working for Bognor Regis businesses, representing your best interests and making sure you’re getting the information and support you need to access funding. At the moment, the situation feels overwhelming for us all. At times it might feel like you are alone, and that no one understands the pressures you are facing. But please be assured that you are not alone, that we are all in this together, and we’ll get through this together. JASON PASSINGHAM Bognor Regis BID Chairman

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GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES The government have initiated a series of financial support measures to help businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic to cover your bills and outgoings. This includes a waiver of all business rates for the 2020-21 financial year for key sectors, and access to grants and/or affordable loans. The BID is updating the information available from official sources on a daily basis on its website: www.brbid.org/coronavirus By the time this goes to Press, the government should have detailed the ways the money will be with the local authorities tasked with managing and distributing the funds. The BID Team is working closely with Arun District Council to get any information to you as soon as it is available. If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to get a clear view of where your business stands, and take any action open to you.: Take a realistic look at your business’s financial situation so you know where you are Check the BID’s website for information about business rates, where a £0 payment for 2020-21 has been extended to all retail, hospitality and leisure sectors businesses

Save Money on your Utilities The Bognor Regis BID has partnered with Eyebright, a company that identifies alternative utilities suppliers for businesses that deliver both “greener” supplies and save businesses money. They have a lot of experience, having worked with a large number of businesses through their partnership with BIDs in Scotland and England, as well as their direct relationships with individual businesses. All that’s needed is an initial conversation with one of the Eyebright Team, where you’ll be asked for some basic info about your current suppliers, and usage. Eyebright will then come back to you with alternative suppliers that will both save you money and be more environmentally friendly. The service is totally free to businesses. Please email info@brbid.org if you’d like to take up this offer, and we’ll connect you with Eyebright.

If you have a Rateable Value below £15k and £51k, and your business is in any sector, you will be contacted by ADC if you are eligible for the Small Business Grant Funding of up to £10,000 If you are a retail, leisure or hospitality business, with a Rateable Value between £15k and £51k, you will be contacted by ADC if you are eligible for the Small Business Grant Funding of up to £25,000 If you have any kind of tax bill looming – call the HMRC helpline to see what support they can give in terms of structured payments or delaying any action against your business: 0800 0159 559 Look at ways to adapt your business model in response to updated health advice Talk to your landlord about rent and service charges– don’t withhold payments without a discussion Talk to your creditors – don’t withhold payments without a discussion Talk to your bank – see what support they’re offering Consider the implications of a loan of up to £5m through the British Business Bank Check the information about utilities support – make sure you’re making as many savings as are available to you Keep in touch; stay informed. Visit us online: www.brbid.org Facebook and Instagram: bognorregisBID

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Action call made to assist isolated dementia patients MORE needs to be done to look out for dementia sufferers who live alone, West Sussex County Council has been told. The advice came from Dr Kate O’Kelly (Lib Dem, Midhurst) during a meeting of the health and adult social care scrutiny committee, where the county’s dementia strategy for 2020-23 was discussed. The strategy builds on the work carried out over the past five years to improve life for people with dementia, their families and carers via pathways such as prevention, diagnosis and support. It mentioned a number of hard to reach groups, which Dr O’Kelly said should include people who lived alone. She added: “Some people living alone don’t have any carers or any family and they’re very isolated. "Those living alone, by definition, are already more likely to be socially isolated but do not have a live-in carer as mitigation. “They are a group that we must look out for.” Chairman Bryan Turner (Con, Broadwater) agreed. He said: “When you’ve got a couple together, one nags the other if that one’s getting a bit forgetful and that’s why they go off for the memory assessment service. “But if you’re on your own, who does that?”

A report to the meeting mentioned that a dementia assessment service had been rolled out which had worked with hospitals to reduce the waiting time for a scan from 32 weeks to five to eight weeks. Dr O’Kelly called that reduction ‘pretty remarkable’. Looking at the importance of prevention, she told the meeting that changes to the brain happened some 15-20 years before dementia made itself known. She stressed the need for people to be more physically active, citing the increasingly popular park runs which take place all over the county as a good way of doing this. The report said some 16,650 people in West Sussex were living with late onset dementia, including 500 younger people, with the figure set to rise by more than one-third over the next decade, to 22,450. Amanda Jupp, the council's cabinet member for adults and health, said: “A timely diagnosis of dementia is vital, not only for those affected by the disease but also for their family and carers. “This strategy sets out how the county council and NHS clinical commissioning group are resolved to make West Sussex the best place to live with dementia and how we aim to do this, as well as how we can provide the help and support that is needed.

“From prevention to diagnosis and delivery of services, we must ensure that there is adequate and meaningful provision to help and support those who are affected by this disease. “I am sure we all know people who are affected by this disease and it is important that we do our utmost to

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` Tips closed ALL household waste recycling sites across West Sussex are now closed until further notice due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. The sites are run by Viridor, which has made the decision with West Sussex County Council to close the sites to reinforce social distancing and protect staff and highway safety, as a number of sites have been experiencing long queues. Cllr Deborah Urquhart, cabinet member for environment, said: “With the government’s advice for people to carry out social distancing last week, a lot of residents have taken to doing some home improvements or getting out in the garden to have a clear-out. “Unfortunately, with an increased number of visitors, Viridor has advised us they would be unable to guarantee that residents will be able to socially distance themselves from one another and this means that the safety of residents and staff are put at risk. "This is something we do not want to do and so we have made the decision to close all sites until further notice. “We will be looking at measures that can be taken to enable us to re-open the sites safely, but for the time being we have no choice but to close them entirely.” To stay up-to-date with the latest information on your local HWRS, visit: westsussex.gov.uk/coronavirus where information on this and other county council services are available.

Building indoor camps to help cancer charity By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk A CANCER charity is holding an indoor, isolating event to help raise muchneeded funds. During this challenging time for the nation, CancerWise, a charity offering support and information to cancer patients, their families and carers across the Post area, has had to cancel or postpone all of its events. The charity, based in Basin Road, Chichester, relies on fundraising and donations to keep going so is asking Post readers to get on board with their newest campaign #Campin4CancerWise Fundraising manager Emma Neno said: "Support us by setting up camp in your lounge, bedroom or garden. You don’t have to be Bear Grylls to give it a go. "Just a few hours camping in the day or evening, upload a picture to our social media to show your den using the hashtag #Campin4CancerWise and please if you are able make a donation it would really help." CancerWise is an independent cancer charity which supports adults throughout west Sussex and south east Hampshire, who are affected by cancer. This includes supporting individuals from diagnosis, during treatment and beyond, as well as providing support for their families and carers. CancerWise is soon to be launching a new service and offering counselling for

youths aged 16+. "We are all facing a very challenging uncertain time," continued Emma. "As a smaller local charity, CancerWise relies on fundraising and donations to provide their vital services and with all of our events cancelled we are trying to find ways we can still engage with people while they are in their homes to make sure government guidelines are strictly adhered to. "We hope that while people are at home they will get on board with our new campaign #Campin4CancerWise and help us to raise funds and awareness for CancerWise." She also added that CancerWise was very grateful to the community for its

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Simple checks can be made to keep empty buildings safe WEST SUSSEX Fire and Rescue Service is urging business owners to undertake some simple checks on their buildings to ensure they remain safe during the coronavirus outbreak. More business premises will be left unoccupied following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday which saw all non-essential businesses told to close to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Adrian Murphy, the fire service's area manager for protection, said: "During such uncertain times, it is vital that we all continue to follow the government’s guidance on social distancing to ensure we do not put ourselves, or others, at risk. "But there are some simple checks that all premises owners should consider carrying out to ensure their businesses remain secure and not at risk of fire. "They should take no longer than five minutes to complete but they have

the potential to save a business during already tough times. "These have the potential to avert further risk, which in turn will help reduce demand on the fire service at this difficult time." Some business fire safety checks to carry out include: • Check all fire alarms are working • Turn all electrical appliances off and unplugged if possible • Close all internal and external doors. This way, if a fire breaks out, it will stay contained in that room for longer and prevent further damage or loss • Dispose of your waste properly If you’re a business owner or employer and would like more information, or have any queries or concerns about fire safety at your premises, contact: businessfiresafety@westsussex.gov.uk For more business fire safety advice visit: bit.ly/businessfiresafety

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Chi welcome RFU support CHICHESTER chairman Paddy McAlpine has welcomed news the Rugby Football Union will help out community clubs. The RFU has announced it is funding a package worth £7million to provide support for community rugby clubs in England. The measure was announced in a message from chief executive Bill Sweeney. Sweeney also revealed that an update on whether to end the season early will be announced by mid-April, with current plans working on an assumption of returning to rugby in the autumn. Chichester president Gareth Webb this week revealed coronavirus has dealt a massive blow to their finances. Webb said the London One South club costs £6,000 a month to run and does not have "extensive cash reserves" so Wednesday night's announcement is encouraging

news admits McAlpine. McAlpine said: "I have a video call with the Sussex county board on Monday night. "Through them we shall find out exactly where we stand. "I shall talk the rest of our committee to figure out exactly where we are financially and understand exactly what is going to happen and what sort of grant we can apply for and how much we need." Webb said in his statement on the club website earlier in the week the Blues had requested a repayment holiday from the RFU against the loan they took out for the Legacy Project building work and had also sought rent/rate relief from Chichester District Council. The RFU package could further help the situation. McAlpine said: "Any sort of help will be welcome. We will get through this and there will be

f The football season is over for Bognor

f Chi have welcomed RFU support

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rugby at Oaklands Park whenever the coronavirus finishes. We just have to make sure we are already in good shape. "It will be a long haul and it is almost like starting over again but it is the same in any business. "But potentially it is good news and very welcome." Hampshire Premier side Bognor will also be glad to hear the news, although, the speed any financial support can be offered will be key for all clubs who have immediate cash flow problems. The football season is now over for all our local clubs in the Isthmian League and Southern Combination Football League. League bosses at non-league steps three and below had decided to terminate the season and the National League asked the Football Association on Wednesday for help to do the same too. Bognor had an outside chance of making the playoffs in Isthmian Premier, while Chichester City were pushing for the last spot in the South East division. In the SCFL, Pagham had

climbed away from trouble in the Premier, Selsey were safely beyond mid-table and looking up in division one while Bosham were above the dropzone in division two. Clubs are waiting to discover whether the seasons will be declared null and void with no promotions or relegations, or tables are drawn up based on points-per-game. Clubs were polled by the SCFL as to how they would like the season resolved. SCFL chairman Steve Nealgrove said: “From the step five and six leagues and at step three and four there was no clear mandate upon how to complete the season. “There is roughly a 50-50 split between those wanting to expunge the season and those wanting to apply the points-pergame to the league table. “The FA want to make a global and consistent ruling which applies across the NLS (nonleague) and have taken the feedback away to help make their decision. "No clear timescale exists for that decision, but the FA are aware that clubs and leagues need a decision ASAP.”

Chi Uni old boy's fighting fit A FORMER Chichester University boxing champion is trying to keep people fighting fit during the coronavirus pandemic. Lloyd Ellett claimed the British and English Universities title during his time at Bishop Otter College and then went on to have a successful pro career including a challenge for the WBO European welterweight belt. Ellett uprooted to Mallorca two years ago with a record of 20 wins and three defeats after growing disillusioned with the politics in the fight game. He has built up a business as a boxingbased personal training instructor utilising his degree in Sport and Science Exercise gained at Chichester. Ellett is now putting those skills to good use during lockdown on the Balearic Island with people tuning into his live Instagram posts each morning for a daily workout. Ellett said: “It’s a boxing bodyweight fitness workout lasting 20 to 25 minutes. “Gyms are shut so it is helping people stay healthy and positive, which is important right now.” Ellett reacted quickly when the island started moving closer to a lockdown and then the restrictions were brought in more

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than a week ago. He said: “It went from nothing with coronavirus in China and Italy and then bang it was here. “On the Wednesday, I decided to stop doing padwork with people and then on the Friday cancelled all my clients.

“On the Saturday, the authorities announced they were putting the restrictions in from the Monday. It was two weeks initially and now they’ve announced an extra two weeks. “I’m trying to do it all the way through but it’s getting quite tiring now!”

f Lloyd Ellett, right, in Mallorca

LIFE without football at this time of year is really strange. But I hope every reader and Rocks fan across the globe is staying safe and following the guidelines set by the government to stay home as much as possible at this point in time. The coronavirus has hit this country and indeed the rest of the world hard and it has already seen most football leagues suspended and they are likely to become null and void. I understand it's the safest thing to do when the whole world is in jeopardy - it has affected everything in terms of world entertainment and social gatherings. I watch the daily updates with Boris Johnson and it is amazing how things have changed since just over a week or two ago. Whether it will become as bad as it has in Italy and Spain is yet to be seen. The last game we saw away to Horsham was a comfortable 2-0 victory, Tommy Leigh netting a unstoppable strike low beyond the goalkeeper’s reach and then a follow-up in the second half by Harvey Whyte pouncing on the rebound off the crossbar to poke home from close range. Although Horsham had a lot of possession, I felt they were poor in the final third when it came to getting shots on target. They managed to get crosses in but the likes of Joe Cook and Amadou Tangara kept them out. Whether that is the last game of this season is yet to be seen at the time of writing this. But a nice way to end the season if that’s the case. There’s lots of banter on WhatsApp about whether Worthing have to wait longer to see if they get promoted. Most of the discussion centres on whether the season

becomes null and void. Also, whether the records will be wiped for this season, meaning they haven’t beaten us still at Nyewood Lane since 1999! In a way, it's a shame for our players as well as I still think we had an outside chance of reaching the play-offs. Others were saying it wasn’t possible at the Horsham game. I think we would have been close. We still had games left to make a difference and although we still had Cray Wanderers to play away, I felt the other matches would have seen us as favourites. It will be a shame to stop/ cancel the season as if it didn’t exist. You can understand it, given the circumstances. But we will always remember the season that never was! I am missing all of the long journeys to away games now as well. There’s always a great atmosphere on the Rocks on Tour travel coach trips. Banter is at its peak and I am afraid I won’t get to go to Brightlingsea Regent this season! Or Cheshunt for that matter. I have never been to either ground. Next season it is then? We are in a very worrying time when everything is closed and people are panic-buying. Having Rocks withdrawal symptoms is strange - especially this early in the year. So thanks to Kenneth Wood I managed to purchase both the yellow and blue goalkeeper shirts to keep me sane while there is no Bognor football to watch. I couldn’t resist. Thoughts must be looking to next season now and I hope we are able to build a strong side for that campaign. At least we have Amadou signed! Stay safe everyone. UP THE ROCKS!