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Welcome to this week’s blog - as always, thanks for having a read.
We are continuing with last week’s rural feel (if you missed it, look at our blog website) by sharing information on picking your own pumpkin for Halloween and an article about a large number of pigs that can currently be seen in the New Forest.
https://sussexexclusive.com/pyo-pumpkins-in-sussex/
https://share.google/qKX1rGpEApFjjv72f
The Rural Services Network is pleased with the response to their Delivering for All survey but feel the South/South East is currently under-represented in the results, which will directly shape evidence to Government, MPs and Select Committees to help secure fairer funding, better services, and stronger recognition for rural areas. The survey takes around 8–10 minutes to complete.
A consultation on two Local Nature Recovery Strategies for West Sussex and for East Sussex and Brighton & Hove has been launched. Developed over the past 2 years with initial feedback from...
more than 1,000 local people, land managers and organisations, the draft plans set nature recovery priorities for the area and provides over 100 practical actions to help deliver them. These range from incentivising the creation of new wildlife-rich spaces for rare habitats and species, to small everyday actions that anyone can take to encourage wildlife into their gardens. To read the draft plans, explore the interactive map, and give your views, visit yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk before 26 November 2025.
On Wednesday the whole team had Full Selsey Town Council, which included considering which CDC assets we should submit an expression of interest for, the conclusion of the 24/25 audit and several community grant applications including two festive ones. On Thursday, Ian and I had our fortnightly catch-up with Selsey Town Council’s Senior Team which included updates on staff training & recruitment, progress with several lease and financial matters and the Council’s ongoing Community Engagement.
In terms of formal meetings, this coming Monday I have CDC’s Corporate Governance and Audit Committee; meanwhile Donna on Wednesday has CDC’s Grants and Concessions Panel and on Thursday WSCC’s Appeals Panel.
On Thursday my school canteen celebrated Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. I have always loved a wide range of food but do have a particular liking for Indian cuisine. This week we agreed at STC to give grants to both of Selsey’s Christmas events, so I was pleased to learn that not only is Jabir Indian Takeaway lending the Friends of East Beach its shop for two face painters (because one was not enough last year), one of their staff has volunteered to help supervise as well. Thanks in advance to all the shops, both at East Beach and the High Street who are engaging with this years's events in Selsey and, of course, across our District.
The Novium has been successful in its attempt to become the permanent home of a rare piece of Saxon history, the Stopham Mount. It is an intricately decorated gold and garnet sword fitting dating back to AD 600-700, and will be displayed in the museum’s first-floor gallery early next year as part of its permanent exhibition on local history.
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As always, from the whole Team, stay safe.
Tim
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