Past
consultations
Creating an NHS Fit for the Future in West Sussex
An independent analysis of the key themes arising from the ‘Creating an NHS Fit for the Future in West Sussex’ consultation, 26 June–14 November 2007 and key themes arising prior to consultation in West Sussex 30 July 2006 – 25 June 2007 can be downloaded below:
 Independant Analyst Modernising Healthcare WSX - Feedback Key Themes
Independant Analyst Key Themes Feedback Prior Consultation WSX
District Council To Support Rural Post Offices Threatened With Closure - Date of Release: 1 February 2008 Responding to the announcement of the latest proposed Post Office closures, the Leader of Chichester District Council has said the authority will support threatened outlets where possible. Councillor Myles Cullen, Leader of Chichester District Council, said: "I think it goes without saying that we do not want to see any post offices closing across the Chichester District, as they are an important part of our rural community and without them, many elderly people would struggle to access the services it provides.
"However, there is a sense of inevitability about closures, given the Government criteria and the experience of Kent residents where thousands of letters and e-mails failed to alter the number of Post Offices remaining on the closure list.
"The District Council will be doing all it can to support threatened post offices. Our Economic Development Service will work with outlets to look at ways in which they can diversify their businesses to make them financially viable. The Council will further look to develop a programme to support all rural businesses with help from Business Link.
"With our support, these outlets may be made viable without relying on the income of the Post Office, which could prevent them from disappearing from our villages altogether."
Proposed South Downs National Park (PSDNP)
The Inquiry will re-open at 10.00 am on Tuesday 12 February 2008 at The Chatsworth Hotel, Steyne, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3DU. Details of the inquiry can be found on the Planning Inspectorate website: http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/southdowns/index.htm
Construction
DCLG - Review of "Call-In" Directions: Consultation
This consultation paper fulfils the commitment given in the Planning White Paper published on 21 May 2007 to consult on measures intended to reduce Secretary of State involvement in casework. The proposed changes can be achieved without amending either primary or secondary legislation, as they take the form of directions contained within Departmental Circulars.
Proposals to enable most types of planning applications to be determined by local planning authorities except where the circumstances of any individual case justify its determination by the Secretary of State. C
omments are invited on the proposals described in the paper by 31 March 2008 and the link to the paper is below:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/callindirections
CE marking for construction products – forthcoming changes
The EU is about to announce proposed changes to the framework for CE marking for construction products (used in building and civil engineering works). CE marking demonstrates that a product has been tested in accordance with methods agreed by all the EU member states, and any product that carries a CE marking should be accepted in any member state without further testing.
Currently CE marking is voluntary in the UK for construction products. It is likely that the Commission’s proposals for a Regulation (replacing the Construction Products Directive) will make this mandatory. This means that many products that are marketed for use in construction works will need to carry a CE marking (if those works are covered by regulations such as Building Regulations).
The Department for Communities and Local Government is gathering views from small businesses on the changes. The greatest impacts are likely to be for product manufacturers, but distributors and importers may also be affected. If you are interested in taking part in a focus group in March or would like to provide views by email, please email construction.products@communities.gsi.gov.uk
For more information on the current framework for CE marking on construction products, see: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/156006
Post Office closures - West Sussex - current consultation ends 10 March 2008
Details of post offices in West Sussex that have been earmarked for closure can be found on the Post Office website here: and in the attached Area Plan proposal.
Please note, that the decision to close Slindon Post Office, (earmarked for closure as part of the earlier consultation covering Sussex has been made. In making its decision, Post Office Ltd considers among other things the economic impact on communities, the proximity of alternative branches and the provision of public transport / local car ownership. In the case of Slindon, they have stated that there are two alternative branches within 2.5 miles, with parking close by. Both alternative branches have longer opening hours and a wider range of services. Both alternative branches also have level or ramp access for customers in wheelchairs.
Chichester Park and Ride
Park and Ride is being considered as a possible option as part of a package of measures to accompany the Chichester A27 Bypass Improvements. Potential Park and Ride sites for Chichester are not being identified until a need to have them has been established. To have your say on whether you think Park & Ride schemes would be suitable for Chichester, please take 5 minutes to complete the on-line survey at www.westsussex.gov.uk/chichesterparkandride
Proposed South Downs National Park
The Public Inquiry into the PSDNP is being
re-opened. This was announced by Jonathan
Shaw, Minister for Landscape & Rural
Affairs on 25 October. Following further
public consultation in relation to four
specific issues, the Planning Inspector
of the original Inquiry has been asked to
consider these issues further in the context
of the terms of the original Inquiry.
A Pre-Inquiry Meeting has been arranged
for Tuesday 11 December 2007 and arrangements
are being made for the Inquiry to re-open
on Tuesday 12 February 2008. For more information
and a history of the Inquiry go to the Defra
website
Form for submitting objections and representations: download
Guidance notes: download
Background information: Inquiry Inspector's
Report:
Volume 1: download
Volume 2: download
Volume 3: download
Post Office proposed closures -
consultations
A consultation on the first 21 post offices
earmarked for closure in West Sussex ends
on 24 December. To read what WSCC leader,
Henry Smith, said about the proposed closures click
here.
Another consultation, covering remaining
parts of West Sussex, Surrey and Berkshire,
is scheduled to open on 29 January 2008,
although dates are subject to change! Further
details on consultations for all areas are
posted on the Post
Office website
A3 Hindhead improvement - start
of works exhibition
The Highways Agency is staging a local start
of works exhibition to show the current
scheme and to explain the construction proposals
and programme. Members of the A3 team will
be present to explain the proposals and
answer any questions.
The exhibition will be held on:
Friday 19 January 2007 4pm to 9pm
Saturday 20 January 2007 9.30am to 4pm
at: Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road,
Grayshott.
For more details about this scheme please
visit the scheme web
site.
Draft Economic Development Service
Action Plan for period 2007-2008.
The Economic Development Team,
at Chichester District Council would like
your views on proposed activities to support
local businesses.
Please pass your comments to:
Kim Pellett,
Economic Development Officer,
Chichester District Council
Telephone: 01243 534669
Email: kpellett@chichester.gov.uk
City Centre Management Development
Strategy - Consultation
This is a draft
of the City Centre Management Development
Strategy produced by Kim Long, the City
Centre Manager at Chichester District Council.
The draft strategy is open to consultation
until the end of January 2007.
Please pass your comments to:
Kim Long,
City Centre Manager,
Chichester District Council
Telephone: 01243 534677
Email: klong@chichester.gov.uk
Planning for the Future - Pagham
to East Head Coastal Defence Strategy 2007
Environment Agency in Partnership with Chichester
District Council and
Arun District Council. This initial consultation
runs until 14 February 2007.
South East Plan - Examination in
Public
Chichester - 16-26 January 2007
A planning framework for the region's future
is set out in the South East England Regional
Assembly's South East Plan. This Plan will
be the subject of an Examination in Public
(EIP). Full details can be found on the
EIP website www.eipsoutheast.co.uk
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