Annual Parish Meeting

This community event will be held at Court Bushes Community Hub, Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint on Tuesday 17th May at 7pm. This year’s theme is “Working Together for our Community” and we will be welcoming a range of community groups to share their work in a “freshers’ fair” format. We will be introducing the Parish Council annual report with time for questions, linking with the Think Hurst campaign led by our local traders, as well as listening to some exciting speakers.

Road Verges Update

Managing road verges better to provide connected habitats for insects, birds, reptiles and small mammals to live amongst a rich variety of flowering plants is becoming a biodiversity priority. We are hoping that our parish will be one of the first to trial a new research based WSCC road verge management scheme. This will initially involve three cuts a year using WSCC’s cut and collect machine, where the cuttings will be removed. This will eventually weaken the grasses allowing other plants to thrive. As before, when managing verges, road safety will always be a priority.

To read the whole Hurst Council newsletter please click the photos provided or turn to page 38 and 39 of April’s Hurst Life magazine.

A New Year’s resolution…?

Many of us start the New Year determined to work on improving our fitness. This year why not think about combining getting fit with contributing to improving air quality in our villages? Research shows that regular walking (and especially brisk walking) will help build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier. It also has many benefits for our mental health especially if we walk in green spaces. Air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to health in the UK, so choosing to walk rather than drive will benefit your own health and that of children and other members of our community, as well as saving money and reducing carbon emissions. A win all round!

New Room for Hire – Village Centre

From early January 2022, we have a new room available for people to hire in the Village Centre. It is the old Children and Family Centre room next to the Library and it has a small kitchenette and access to toilet facilities. The room will be freshly decorated and will be ideal as a small meeting room or therapy room for private consultations. For further information, please contact the Parish Council Office.

To read the full newsletter please click the photos or pick up a copy of January’s Hurst Life magazine.