Upper Beeding Parish Council News
Update on the White Bridge, courtesy of Steyning & District Community Partnership.The footbridge over the River Adur just north of Bramber Bridge was closed by West Sussex County Council in late August, after a safety inspection.
The White Bridge Link Working Party has been keeping close tabs on what has been happening. It has been liaising with the three local Parish Councils, Horsham District Council and the County Council, stressing the importance of the bridge to the local community and the urgency of getting it back in action.
Here’s an update on the story so far.
https://www.upperbeeding-pc.gov.uk/white-bridge-closed/New Pedestrian Crossings.
A new Pedestrian Crossing on the Shoreham Road has arrived, greatly improving the ability to cross the road and giving residents in Shoreham Rd, Dacre Gardens, the Business Park (Including Happy Days Nursery) safer access to the village. Watch this space, as a Downslink crossing is coming to the A283 opposite the Fodder Box, plus improvements to the crossing at Dacre Gardens.
https://www.upperbeeding-pc.gov.uk/new-crossings-in-the-village/
Riverside Path Upgrade.
The Parish Council has taken ownership of some land along the river, between Adur View and Dawn Crescent. The plan is to improve the surface of the footpath along this stretch to match the White Bridge Link. This will commence during 2024. Please check this link:
https://www.upperbeeding-pc.gov.uk/riverside-pathway-upgrade/
Christmas Dementia Friendly Lunch.
The Parish Council along with The Rising Sun PH have organised a Christmas Lunch on December 5th at 12.30 for those in the Parish living with Dementia and their Carers.
The PC, with the help of the Rising Sun, are inviting you to a 3-course lunch at a cost of £10 per person. More details advertised in village and on this link.
https://www.upperbeeding-pc.gov.uk/dementia-friendly-christmas-lunch/
Bulb Planting and Litter Pickers.
The verges in Small Dole will look a little brighter in Spring 2024 as the Parish Council, along with some of the volunteer Litter Pickers, have planted nearly 1000 bulbs.
Co-option.
The Parish Council now has five vacancies.
Closing date for application is 3rd December 2023.
If you are interested in becoming a Councillor, you are very welcome to our next Council Meeting in the B&B Village Hall, 19:00 on 19th December.
https://www.upperbeeding-pc.gov.uk/parish-council-vacancy/
The PC would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
If you found this information useful, please let us know on 01903 816911 or: Clerk@upperbeeding-pc.gov.uk