TRAVELLERS IN MAYFLOWER PARK
For the second time this summer, travellers have broken into and occupied Parish Council land at Mayflower Park, causing damage and nuisance. This has resulted in a great deal of effort and time in obtaining possession and the resultant clearance will cost a significant amount. Once travellers gain access to a site there is very little that can be done immediately and the only action that can be taken is to go through the process of obtaining a possession order from the County Court, which can take up to three weeks. The Parish Council office has been spending much of the last two weeks liaising with West Sussex County Council, Arun District Council, Sussex Police and others, as well as talking directly to the travellers, to ensure that the proper processes are followed. The result was that the travellers left after just over a week, before court action was started, which in turn saved money on court fees.
The latest group of 21 traveller caravans left on Saturday 10th/Sunday 11th July the Parish Council quickly decided that enough was enough and that certain measures should be taken to attempt to deny future entry to the site by these vehicles. On Tuesday 13th July the construction of a series of bunds was started to try to stop access by caravans and vehicles. This is being done in conjunction with a number of other measures such as the replacement of locks on the gates, bollards being erected within the footpaths, hippo bags of concrete and replacement fencing. This work will be carried out over the next week or two and will be costly, but I am sure everyone will agree that it is necessary to avoid the nuisance and it will pay for itself within two years of invasion-free summers.
The Parish Council cannot promise that this will avoid the problems of the last previous years, but it is hoped that there will be too many obstacles in the way to make it worthwhile for the travellers to use this land.
The Parish Council would like to apologise for the disturbance caused by the works, but hope that residents understand that this is necessary in the circumstances.
14th Jul, 2010
Safer Arun Partnership
Attached is a survey from the ’Safer Arun Partnership’. The survey is to find out what the residents of the Arun District consider to be the most important crimes/issues they want tackled by the Safer Arun Partnership. The survey will run from now until the end of August and includes a prize draw to win Marks and Spencer vouchers (Ist prize £50 and 2nd Prize £25)
Safer Arun Partnership Survey
24th June. 2010
Update on Bramley Green Road Adoption
The following is a statement from West Sussex County Council.
As far as the adoption process is concerned matters will proceed once the 20mph Zone issue is resolved by the Consortium. The residents within Bramley Green were consulted over the potential solution to the problem at the end of last year and the results of this process have shown the majority of the residents who replied are in favour of the additional traffic calming measures being proposed in Nursery Way. The residents would however like something done about various parking problems that exist along the roads within the development as well.
The Consortium have therefore been asked to ease the parking problems in conjuction with the solution to the 20mph Zone issue and we are waiting for these details to be submitted for our consideration, together with the detailed design of the proposed traffic calming measures in Nursery Road. Once we are satisfied in this respect, the 20mph Zone Traffic Regulation Order will be re-advertised (the Parish will be formally consulted) and if no objections are raised to the proposal, the Consortium will be asked to implement the traffic calming and parking improvements at the earliest opportunity.
8th June 2010
PARISH COUNCIL RESPONSE TO ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL
ON SCOPING REPORT - A/53/10/EIS LAND AT WEAVERS HILL
Below is the letter sent to the Principal Planner at Arun District Council following the Planning Meeting held on 27 April 2010:
12 May 2010
Neil Crowther
Principal Planner,
Strategic Development Team
Arun District Council
Civic Centre
Littlehampton
West Sussex BN17 5LF
Dear Mr. Crowther,
Scoping Report – A/53/10/EIS - Land at Weavers Hill, Angmering
Following the letter from RPS Planning & Development Limited dated 1st April 2010 to Arun District Council in respect of Land at Weavers Hill, Angmering, we wish to submit the following observations and comments for inclusion in the considerations to be undertaken for the Environmental Impact Assessment referred to in the developer’s application to Arun for a Scoping Opinion.
We understand at this stage that there is no detail available for this potential planning application, however the Parish Council are very concerned at the potential for large numbers of additional housing in an area which has already suffered from a “commuter” development of some 600+ properties with planning issues and a lack of integration into our existing village community.
The Environmental Impact Assessment and scoping response needs to contain an analysis of the following concerns:
1. The potential for Flooding on the site proposed and the implications that a large area of concrete and tarmac to the East of the village will have on the natural routes of surface and flood water through the village.
2. Problems of the access to the proposed site from all four roads surrounding it and the impact on traffic flows in to and out from the site.
3. Implications of hundreds of cars trying to use already crowded infrastructure to access the A27 and A259 roads and in particular the implications for traffic through the village.
4. Evaluation of a traffic management plan for construction on the site and routes available for such vehicles.
5. Evaluation of the availability of School places for all ages in a village where existing facilities are already at capacity.
6. Potential impact on wildlife over the whole site and the surrounding areas.
7. Supply of water and removal of waste and the impact on local infrastructure which already has capacity problems.
8. The implications of Titnore Lane and other nearby housing developments and the cumulative affect on the wider area.
9. Transport Links – evaluation of requirements to deliver a green and sustainable transport structure that unlike the previous major developments does not rely almost entirely on the car.
10. Medical Facilities – evaluation of current capacity and the expansion required to meet additional need
11. Leisure Facilities/sport grounds – evaluation of the resources available within the village and the requirement for their development/expansion for additional numbers
12. Evaluation on the need of sustainable employment within the Parish to provide ability for local working and prevent the creation of another commuter area of the village.
13. The impact on the village centre and the facilities and resources that currently exist especially with regard to availability of access and parking
14. Police/Fire/Ambulance service – additional provision and evaluation of access.
As discussed today over the telephone, you will forward this letter to the developer’s agents.
Yours faithfully,
Rob Martin
Clerk to the Council
Community Centre History
A lot of recent discussion has occurred on the building and running of the Angmering Community Centre. The following link outlines most of the relevant facts that resulted in the curent position.
Rob Martin
Clerk to Angmering Parish Council
5th May 2010
The document below was originally on the website last year and has been added again following the Planning Committee held on 27 April 2010.
PARISH RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION ON
ARUN’S LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 01.04.2009
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01.04.2009 Letter to Arun District Council. LDF Consultation Response
The Head of Planning Services
The Arun Civic Centre
Maltravers Road
Littlehampton
West Sussex,
BN17 5Lf
1st April 2009 C O P Y
Dear Head of Planning
Re: LDF
Angmering Parish Council having given due deliberation to the contents of the Arun Core Strategy “Options for Growth” and having discussed the issues at two committee meetings have concluded the following and submit this to the Council in the context of the public consultation period ending on the 2nd April 2009.
1 The overall proposals for 11,500 homes within the Arun District area to be built between 2006 and 2026 are not sustainable given the infrastructure requirements that such construction needs and for which there is not the capacity in our district without some fundamental changes to the character, structure and way of life in our villages and towns.
2 While we have no option but to accept that the number of dwellings have been imposed by Political masters from London working their own agenda it is evident that development on the scales proposed will have a great influence on all the current inhabitants of the district and are most likely to bring more problems into the district rather than provided solutions to the serious issues that we currently face, in particular relating to employment and transport.
3 Given the three options proposed by Arun, and accepting there is a mix and match ability to all these schemes, we consider that the Option 1 proposals in general are the “least worst proposal” however this does not include the Angmering parish provision of 500 potential homes.
4 The principle within Option 3 referring to the search site for a possible 1500 homes is totally and completely unacceptable to our Parish. The village of Angmering has, since the construction of the Dell already seen new housing increase the village from 2200 homes to 3200 representing a 50% increase and a further 1500 would mean a 118% increase in the village size since the 1980’s.
5 Following the construction of the Bramley Green area of Angmering of around 650 houses causing a 27% increase in the Village size in the past 9 years and with the failure to provide any community improvements and no local employment provisions, the village is still today currently working hard to achieve some community cohesion to integrate all the residents within the village of Angmering. To add a further potential of 1200 or 3500 plus residents is completely beyond reason or sensibility.
6 While many inhabitants of the village already travelled to work outside our parish it is clear that the large majority of the residents of Bramley Green who have arrived in the past 6 years make extensive use of cars to travel to employment in all directions and there is little doubt that any new housing would cause a repeat of this strategy which is the opposite of what the Government are saying we all should be doing in respect of our care of the environment and a sustainable way of life. It is also very clear from Arun’s own document that there is “limited access to existing employment provision within Angmering”
7 Currently there is no funding for the building of the dual carriageways on the A259 to link the Rustington bypass and the Ferring bypass via the roundstone roundabout even though the plans have been on the books of the County Council for well over 20 years. Without this construction further increases in traffic flows along the A259 will be a serious bottleneck for much longer periods of the day than the hour and a half in the morning and evening of each weekday and for numerous times over the weekend especially in the summer months.
8 The search area shown in the options for Angmering is all on the east side of the village and includes industrial and recreational land. Any further reduction of the employment opportunities by building houses on such land, especially nurseries ( as was the case of Bramley Green) would be self defeating on the principle of creating local employment, in fact the opposite would apply. Note also that the Toddington site, North Littlehampton, is already going to achieve the loss of hundreds of jobs in the horticultural business which will have to move, some potentially to the Walberton Parish, meaning that the work force living in and around Littlehampton and Wick would have to travel extensively by car to work with all the subsequent consequences this involves.
9 The proposal in the options to link the housing to employment land is unworkable given the very poor infrastructure and transport links that modern business requires. With the only major road going east west having serious bottlenecks 2 and 10 miles to the west and 5 miles to the east (and difficulty going North) a business needing to move materials is not going to consider the Angmering area a wise investment. A serious overall strategy for the road infrastructure AND the building of new roads/links has to happen BEFORE any houses are built otherwise there will be no local jobs to attract the proposed new residents. Likewise as stated above there is and would be very little opportunity for hundreds of new residents to find employment locally and therefore the development of Angmering would threaten to take the village into a “commuter town” environment which would be severely detrimental to the 3200 households already in our Parish
10 Given the current empty shops and factories in the Arun District most of which were empty before the current recession surely resolving the existing problems, attracting employment and then filling the many empty new houses needs to be achieved before any more new houses are built.
11 The current school provisions within Angmering are already struggling with capacity at sites in the North and West of the village at Junior level and with additional housing based in the East there would be a large problem in respect of education provision and travel to the Schools. The centre of our Village is already a major traffic problem and any additional housing would contribute to a large increase in the flow through the village which cannot be sustained. In addition there is no specific mention of educational facilities being a fixed part of the community facilities to accompany the 500 homes in Option 1. In addition there is very limited opportunity to expand the Secondary School but quite clearly 500 homes would not sustain a new Junior and Secondary school.
12 In summary of our submission the Angmering Parish view is that in principle the total numbers of dwellings are neither sustainable nor realistic for the District area. The proposals within Option 1 would not be opposed on the clear understanding that there would be a removal of the 500 home search area for Angmering and that all housing developments must have the core transport infrastructure built at the beginning of development and that employment facilities are also built at the same time as the housing. It would not be acceptable to be promised facilities by a developer upon which the sustainability and cohesion of the project bought everyone together to then have crucial elements removed once building of houses had commenced. A repeat of history in our Parish should not be endured by others.
For and on Behalf of Angmering Parish Council
p.p. Steven Mountain
Chairman Planning Committee
CLEAN AND SAFE GRANT FUNDING
This Partnership funding is a small grant aid scheme of up to ÂŁ500 per project application. The projects must benefit the community, improve the local environment or help to reduce crime.
Youth Council
Are you aged between 13 and 18 and would like to show what you are made of, practice your debating skills and demonstrate your ability to look at the bigger picture, then the Youth Council could be for you. You will have your own Council meetings where you will be able to put forward your thoughts and proposals, not only for the Youth but for the Community as a whole. If you are up for the challenge and you want to make a difference you can contact us via the Parish Council Office in the Village to arrange an informal chat on 01903 850756 or email us for further information at angmering.pc@lineone.net
Please find the application form below:
Youth Council Application Form
Procedure to be followed to Re-advertise the 20mph Zone Traffic Regulation Order and allow the roads within Bramley Green to be Adopted.
Date 10th November 2009
Background
Prior to adopting roads constructed by Developers the County Council need to ensure that they are constructed in accordance with all the necessary standards and regulations. Once the road is adopted the County Council will be responsible for meeting the costs of future maintenance or alterations.
During the construction of Bramley Green (BG) the Development Consortium proposed to introduce a 20 mph Zone. At the time the County Council agreed this would be acceptable on the proviso that vehicles speeds within the development were low. The road adoption agreement and the 20mph Zone Order were prepared on this basis.
Speed monitoring has subsequently demonstrated that vehicle speeds are currently too high and exceed the 20 mph criteria in Nursery Road. The Development Consortium was therefore asked to find a way of reducing speeds within the estate through the introduction of additional traffic calming measures. A proposal was submitted by the Developers recently. County Council officers are now checking that the Developers proposal complies with the required standards. A local consultation will follow. The County Council cannot adopt the roads within BG until this formal process is completed; otherwise the 20mph speed limit would not be valid and could not be enforced by the Police in the future. Unfortunately there are a number of formal steps in the process and it will therefore take sometime to complete. The procedure is summarised as follows:-
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Sequence |
Task |
Timeframe |
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1 |
WSCC review Developers proposal for reducing vehicle speeds within BG to ensure all technical requirements are met. Developer asked to revise design as appropriate. |
By Friday 13th Nov 09. |
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2 |
Developer consults all of the residents in BG and other outside statutory organisations e.g. Parish Council, Emergency Services etc and submits results of this process to WSCC. |
By end of Dec 09. |
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3 |
WSCC review consultation response and ask Developer to revise design as appropriate. |
By middle of Jan 10. |
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4 |
WSCC obtain permission from County Local Committee or Urgent Action Procedure to formally re-advertise the 20MPH Zone Traffic Regulation Order, including the additional traffic calming measures. |
By end of April 10. |
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5 |
WSCC formally re-advertise the 20MPH Zone Traffic Regulation Order, including the additional traffic calming measures e.g. notices erected on site, advertisements placed in the local press, statutory consultees re-consulted etc. |
Middle of June 10. |
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6 |
If no objections are raised through the re-advertisement process the Developer is asked to implement the scheme. |
Implementation programme to be agreed with developer |
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7 |
If objections are raised through the re-advertisement process and are not overcome by amendments to the scheme, the matter is referred to the CLC for a final decision. |
Next available CLC meeting. |
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8 |
Once the Developer implements the proposal the roads within BG will be inspected by WSCC and any identified defects put right by the Developer. |
Implementation programme to be agreed with developer |
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9 |
Roads within BG formally adopted by WSCC. |
Earliest estimated date if no objections are raised and all other procedural matters complete end of Sept 10. |
Please note that legislation dictates the process to be followed. Unfortunately the process will take some time to complete. Progression is also dependant on the co-operation of the Developer.
If anymore information is required, please contact Harvey Rogers in the Implementation Team of the Infrastructure Department of WSCC on 01243 777565.
OLDER’S CHARITABLE TRUST - GRANTS APPLICATION
Older’s Trust has been contributing to the cost of education in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Angmering for over three hundred years.
The trustees consider applications for grants from young people under the age of twenty-five who live in the Ecclesiastical Parish. To be considered for a grant a young person could be going to university/college, doing a gap year possibly to undertake voluntary work, a musical or sporting activity away from home.
Gifts and bequests to the trust from those who have concern for the future development of young people in Angmering are the life-blood of Older’s Trust. These help in maintaining the financial security of the trust so that it can continue it’s work and satisfy the requests it receives for grants from young people in Angmering
Applications for grants should be sent to the secretary who will be happy to provide more information about the trust. The next trustees meeting is on 10th May.
All details from the Hon. Secretary
Mrs Sue Finlayson
60 Roundstone Crescent
East Preston BN16 1DQ
Tel 01903 773504
Charity registration no: 306424
SATURDAY OPENING AT THE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICES
THE DATE OF THE NEXT SESSION WILL BE
SATURDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2010
The Parish Office will be open from 10am until 12 noon staffed by a Parish Councillor. Residents of the Parish are invited to drop in and discuss any local concerns.
At this session you can meet: Councillor Julia Graham
Please drop in, have a cup of tea or coffee, and discuss any problems you have regarding our Village.
03.08.2010
Bramley Green Angmering - Access to School Development and Road Adoption
A number of residents have contacted the County Council raising a range of issues. This statement provides residents with further information and hopefully answers to their questions.
- What works are being undertaken at the school?
The works will significantly improve the 6th Form facilities at the school. Modular buildings will be replaced with new accommodation. We believe that this will significantly enhance the facilities available.
In addition the works will provide an enhanced pedestrian access to the school from Bramley Green dealing with a long running concern of local residents.
- When will the works start?
The works will start on 17th August and will continue for around 10 months.
Some vehicles have accessed the site in recent days to progress preliminary works.
- How will vehicles access the site?
It is proposed that access will be obtained from Roundstone Lane and Bramley Way. West Sussex County Council has been granted rights to use this route to access the site by the developer.
- What other points of access were considered?
Greenwood Drive was considered but there is a planning restriction preventing the use of this route. Using this route would have resulted in significant disruption at the school as vehicles would have been required to travel through the school grounds.
Access from Station Road, south of Greenwood Road, was considered but this would have required crossing land over which we do not have the necessary rights. In addition this option would have resulted in significant expense due to the length of the haul road required and would have caused significant disruption to the school playing field.
Access direct from the A259 was also considered but again this would have required crossing land over which we do not have the necessary rights.
- Is it safe for vehicles to access via Bramley Way?
The contractors will undertake a full health and safety assessment prior to works commencing. We will ensure that vehicles are monitored carefully to ensure that speeds are low. Planning constraints already restrict access to between 8:00 and 18:00 but we will look to restrict this further if necessary to avoid key times such as school start and finish times. If necessary we will ensure that a banksman is available to guide large vehicles.
- The roads are unadopted - will residents be liable for any damage caused?
No. The County Council has undertaken a survey of the current road condition and should the works result in any damage then the County Council will provide the necessary repairs and secure the costs of the works from the contractor.
The roads have been built to adoptable standards. The County Council is therefore satisfied that the drainage and other underground services will not be affected by these works.
The contractor will be required to ensure that vehicles are ’clean’ when leaving site but should the vehicles leave excessive quantities of mud on the road then the County Council will ensure that this is cleared at the contractors expense.
- Have residents been consulted?
Yes. The proposals were explained at an open evening at the school in February. The access proposals were made clear at this presentation.
The proposals have been considered through a formal consultation process prior to the grant of planning permission
County officers would be happy to liaise with the parish council and the residents group to address issues as they arise.
- When will the roads be adopted?
It remains the intention of the County Council to adopt these roads. Once the roads are adopted the County Council will take on full responsibility for maintenance. The roads are currently offered for adoption with a 20mph speed limit but unfortunately speed surveys demonstrate that speeds are in excess of 20mph. Legislation requires that a 20mph zone be self enforcing through the introduction of physical speed reducing measures and the County Council therefore requires the developer to introduce further measures to reduce speeds prior to the roads being adopted. If this were not the case then the cost of these additional works would fall on the council tax payers of West Sussex. We will continue to press the developer to introduce the appropriate measures that will enable the County Council to adopt the roads.
Duncan Barratt
Service Manager Local Development
West Sussex County Council
11th august 2009
Bramley Green Roads - Update
Please see the following statement that has been issued by West Sussex County Council:
Access To Bramley School Works, Angmering
Thank you for your recent e-mail concerning access to the Angmering School development site via the estate roads in Bramley Green.
I would like to stress that the roads are, at present, owned by the developers. The developers granted the rights of access to the school site to West Sussex County Council, via the estate roads, as part of a land transfer in 2008. Should any damage occur to the roads during the development of the site, the land transfer requires that West Sussex County Council will be responsible for the cost of repair.
It remains the intention of the County Council to adopt these roads. Once the roads are adopted, the County Council will take on full responsibility for maintenance. The roads are currently offered for adoption with a 20mph speed limit, but unfortunately speed surveys demonstrate that speeds are in excess of 20mph. Legislation requires that a 20mph zone be self enforcing through the introduction of physical speed reducing measures and the County Council therefore requires the developer to introduce further measures to reduce speeds prior to the roads being adopted. If this were not the case then the cost of these additional works would fall on the council tax payers of West Sussex. We will continue to press the developer to introduce the appropriate measures that will enable the County Council to adopt the roads.
The only other alternative would be the withdrawal of the 20mph zone and the application of a 30mph speed limit. It is my understanding that residents did not wish to pursue this alternative. However, if this is an option you wish to consider or receive further information on, please contact the County Council’s Development Planning Group Manager on 01243 777559.
Yours sincerely,
Derek Whittington
Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transport
West Sussex County Council
7th August 2009
POLICE SURGERY AT THE PARISH OFFICE
PCSO Neil Billingham will be pleased to discuss any relevant problems with residents at the next surgery date with your PCSO Neil Billingham which will be:
TO BE ADVISED
02.06.2010
GRAFFITI REPORTING TO POLICE AND REMOVAL TEAM
If you see any graffiti please inform the police immediately on 0845 607 0999 so they can catch the offenders and nip it in the bud.
When no perpetrator is present, the removal team based in Littlehampton will take your call on 01903 737870 or can be emailed on anti-social.behaviour@arun.gov.uk.
ARE YOU A LOCAL GROUP OR ORGANISATION?
DO YOU NEED A GAZEBO FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT?
The Parish Council has a 3 metre x 9 metre gazebo available for local groups and organisations to loan. Please contact the Parish Office on 01903 850756.
ANGMERING CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTRE
Angmering Children and Family Centre is situated in the Angmering Library. They can be contacted on 01903 276894.
Services that can be offered
Information and advice and guidance 0-19 years, relating to any family related issues, including health, benefits, employment, education, childcare etc.
An internet cafe with a play area and hot and cold drinks always available.
A multi-activity room, well equipped play-space, meeting space or small formal gatherings.
A free, direct phone line to West Sussex County Council switchboard who will be able to direct you to any WSCC department.
Services including: Toy library, story-times, baby rhyme times, stay and play.
New services will be developed to reflect community need. Talk to them about your ideas.
Homeshare Scheme Operating in West Sussex
West Sussex is pioneering a scheme in which older people provide a much-needed home to people who give them help and support in return.
There are many older people living alone in the County whose family and friends are too far away to give them the help, companionship and security they need. At the same time the high cost of housing has made it difficult for people such as care workers, teachers or students to find suitable accomodation.
Called Homeshare, this is a scheme where a householder offers a homesharer free accomodation in exchange for an agreed level of help with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning or gardening as well as companionship. It allows the homesharer to save money by not paying rent and allows them to live in an area they might otherwise not be able to afford.
Homeshare puts the householder and the worker in touch with each other. Before a match is made and homesharing takes place, the Homeshare Co-ordinator interviews and check both parties. It is only when they are sure that both parties will be suitable for the arrangement that they are introduced to each other. The Co-ordinator also provides ongoing help, support and advice to both parties.
West Sussex is one of only two areas in the Country which have been selected for this pilot scheme. The scheme is funded and run by National Association of Adult Placement Services (NAAPS). It will be evaluated by Oxford Brookes University.
Anyone interested in homesharing or who wishes to gain further information should contact Dawn Blake, the Homeshare Co-ordinator. Telephone 07738 641897 or E:Mail dawn.blake@westsussex.gov.uk
12.06.09
ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL - REPORTING PROBLEMS
You can now report any problems on missed bins, street/traffic lights, pot holes, flooding, street name signs or abandoned vehicles to Arun District Council using an on line form. Alternatively, please contact ADC on 01903 737500
INFORMING ABOUT CHANGES
Are you a local Organisations, Clubs, Charities or Groups? It would be helpful if you could inform the Parish Council of changes such as change of Officers or Organisers etc. in order that our records can be kept up to date and local residents can contact you.
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