Traffic Works A275 East Grinstead Road – 13th December 2024
There will be traffic signal works on A275, East Grinstead Road, Chailey. These works are being carried out on 13 December. There may be delays between 10am-2pm.
Views sought on waste recycling sites booking
Views are being sought on proposals to introduce a booking system at household waste recycling sites across the county.
The move could reduce queuing at sites, help save East Sussex County Council as much £50,000 a year and help ensure only residents’ waste is being disposed.
The proposals are part of the authority’s work to identify areas where savings can be made to address an expected £55 million funding gap next year.
A consultation opened on Monday, October 28 and will run for eight weeks, closing on Sunday, December 22.
Cllr Claire Dowling, lead member for transport and environment, said: “Despite saving more than £140 million over the past decade, reductions in funding and increasing demand for services means the county council will have to make some difficult choices in order to balance the budget next year.
“I stress that no decisions have been made, and it is important that councillors have all the information they need to make those decisions when setting the budget for 2025/26.
“We are in a fortunate position to be able to look at the impact booking systems have had in neighbouring authorities, but we also need to understand how any changes will affect East Sussex residents, and I would encourage people to give their feedback during the consultation period.”
The proposal would see the introduction of a booking portal on which residents would be able to book a time to visit one of the county’s 10 household waste recycling sites. Residents will also be able to book via telephone.
As well as helping the county council make much-needed savings, the new system would reduce queuing at busier sites, help stop trade waste being taken to sites and stop people from outside the county using the facilities to which they do not contribute.
Cllr Dowling added: “We know that there are concerns that booking systems could lead to an increase in fly-tipping, but a 2023 report commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) found no evidence of a rise in fly-tipping linked to the introduction of booking schemes, and councils who have implemented scheme have not experienced any increases.
“Feedback and concerns raised during the consultation will be taken into account when councillors make a decision when they come to set the budget in February 2025.”
Anyone wanting to give feedback can do so by visiting https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk where full details of the consultation can be viewed.
Chailey Repair Cafe – Dates for 2025
Please see attached the Chailey Repair Cafe meeting dates for 2025 …
Chailey Repair Cafe – November Press Release
GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS AT CHAILEY REPAIR CAFÉ!
It happens every year, doesn’t it? You get the carving knife out to serve the turkey and it’s blunt. You get the Christmas tree lights out and they don’t light up. You put your favourite music on your vintage CD/vinyl player and it doesn’t work. Fear not – we are open on 9th November and 14th December to help you get things going again. Don’t forget that we also can help with computers and printers which are playing up, as well as repairing wooden items, ceramics, clothing, cycles and repairing/sharpening those garden tools!
We are now getting seriously busy, with over 100 visitors bringing us 80 repairs to October’s Repair Café, all of which we tackled in 3 hours. But please don’t arrive at 1250hrs with a really complicated repair….!
Portable domestic items only please – and, sorry, but no fridges or microwaves. We will try to repair your item while you wait and watch what we do, so you’ll be able to fix it yourself next time!! We do not charge for the service, but invite you to make a donation to support our running costs. There is no need to book – just turn up and we will see you as soon as we can.
You’ll find us at St Peter’s Church, Chailey on the A275 at Chailey Green on the second Saturday of each month (i.e. 9th Nov, 14th Dec, 11th Jan) between 1000hrs and 1300hrs where we’ll have a full Café service including our legendary cakes. Not sure if we can fix your item? Email us at chaileyrc@gmail.com and we’ll see what we can do to help.
See you soon!!
Bryan McAlley and the Chailey Repair Café team
Motorists warned to stay alert to avoid deer collisions
October 2024
Motorists warned to stay alert to avoid deer collisions
As the nights draw in, motorists in East Sussex are being urged to be #DeerAware to avoid collisions with animals on rural roads.
There are estimated to be more than 74,000 deer-related traffic collisions across the UK every year, and that risk increases during mating season in October and November.
As part of its #DeerAware campaign, East Sussex County Council is encouraging people to take care in heavily wooded areas or where there are deer warning signs as these are places where deer are most likely to venture out, particularly around dawn and dusk.
Cllr Claire Dowling, lead member for transport and environment, said: “Collisions with deer can result in injury or death for animals and drivers, and significant damage to vehicles. With plenty of rural roads across the county, I would urge drivers to take extra care this time of year as deer can appear on the roads unexpectedly”
By following some simple tips, we hope that drivers can keep themselves safe and ensure our deer population can roam freely and thrive in our countryside.
Advice to motorists includes:
- Drivers are advised to use full-beam headlights at night if no other cars are around, as they will reflect the deers’ eyes, but dip their headlights when they see a deer to avoid startling it.
- Deer often cross the roads in the same locations. Where there are deer warning signs motorists should slow down, stay alert and be prepared to stop.
- Deer often travel in groups so if drivers see one crossing the road they should slow down and drive with caution as others may follow.
If motorists hit deer, they should park in a safe place with hazard lights on and call 101 (if the deer is on the side of the road and not causing a danger to others) , or 999 if someone is injured or the deer is in the road and a danger to other road users.
More information and advice available at https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/roads-transport/roads/road-safety/deer
Message from Andy Mitchell, Countryside Officer, ESCC
The Cattle are now OFF Chailey Commons for the winter – however the Exmoor ponies remain at Red House Common.
Please also report any issues with gates, fences or missing signs to Andy.Mitchell@eastsussex.gov.uk
And a reminder that fly-tipping is dealt with by Lewes District Council along with litter, dog nuisance, car parks or bins – please contact them directly here: https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/report-a-problem/
If you see a dead animal on the commons or roads such as a deer please report it here Report a dead animal in the Lewes district – Lewes and Eastbourne Councils (lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk)
Please keep dogs under control so they don’t chase or worry the livestock. Dog fouling remains an issue – and Neospora is a parasite that causes cattle to abort calves. Please clean up after dogs and don’t allow them into the cattle troughs, this water is for drinking only.
Introducing the Regalettes – Performing at Beechlands Hall, Hamsey, 25th October 2024
The Regalettes, a new comedy by Kate Bramley, with songs and music will be performing at Beechlands Hall, Hamsey on the 25th October. This promises to be an entertaining evening, so please come along and enjoy the event. Tickets are £10 per adult and further details can be found on the attachment.
Chailey Commons Society Event 10th October
Chailey Commons Society will be holding an evening talk, called The Lost Woods Project by Michael Blencowe, this will take place at Chailey Village Hall on Thursday 10th October at 7.30 p.m.
Please do come along if you can, it promises to be an interesting talk by a very knowledgeable and engaging speaker.
CHAILEY REPAIR CAFÉ – NOW WHERE DID I PUT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS????
We’re looking forward to seeing you and your broken stuff as we head into the last 3 Repair Cafés of 2024. But may we make a special request please?
There is a tendency nowadays to when you unpack your new appliance to throw away the instruction manual! We know that nowadays many are online, but if you have kept the instructions, take the time to read them because it may well help you solve some of the faults yourself. This applies particularly to any form of vacuum cleaner, notably Dysons where you need to clean and wash the filters. Sadly, we see too many of these where the innards are all bunged up because the filters have never been cleaned since it was new!
If you no longer have the instruction manual, you’ll find one online which you can print them out and keep close to hand. Stuff is getting more complicated nowadays and it really does pay to understand how it works – help us to help you and if do you have the instructions, please being them with you when you visit!
Although you can bring as many items as you wish to be repaired, we only permit you to book in one at a time, in fairness to those who will be in the queue behind you. Once your first item has been looked at, you can of course book in the next and join the list – if you’re there early enough, there’s a good chance we can also look at the next one.
Chailey Repair Café is part of a world-wide movement where volunteer experts repair things free of charge – although a donation towards running costs is invited. Anyone can bring along broken items or clothing needing repair from home, and have a cuppa and a cake and then watch while your repair is done in front of you.
You’ll find us at St Peter’s Church, Chailey on the A275 at Chailey Green on the second Saturday of each month (12th October, 9th November, 14th December and so on) between 1000hrs and 1300hrs where we have a full Café service including our legendary cakes!
Not sure if we can fix your broken item? Contact us at chaileyrc@gmail.com and we’ll see what we can do to help.
See you very soon!!
Bryan McAlley and the Chailey Repair Café team
Susses Police & Crime Survey
Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has launched a survey asking Sussex residents for their feedback on the policing service they receive.
Now in her fourth term as Sussex PCC, Mrs Bourne is eager to understand residents’ concerns and ideas in order to inform the priorities in her new Police & Crime Plan.
Speaking about the survey, PCC Katy Bourne said: “As your Police & Crime Commissioner since 2012, I’ve been asking you, as local residents, to tell me what makes you feel safe or unsafe.
“I am elected to be your voice within policing so it is my responsibility to ensure that the Chief Constable is delivering efficient and effective policing across our county.
“As I develop our new Police & Crime Plan, I’d like to know if issues that mattered to you before have changed? Please complete my short survey – I look forward to hearing your thoughts and value your feedback”
The survey can be accessed online and only takes a few minutes to complete. Please follow the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/9f9hYFVAFA
