Information event on fracking in West Sussex
West Sussex residents, who would like to know more about oil and gas exploration and extraction, are being invited to an information event next month.The free drop-in session is being organised by West...
View ArticleCOLUMN: ‘county council’s speedy action to deliver real changes’
Freedom of speech is something I value enormously highly so I accept that people are free to say what they want to about me. It’s part of the job of being a politician and a Council Leader and I...
View ArticleThieves steal locked bicycle
A locked grey Specialized bike was stolen from a bike shed.The shed was attached to flats in Trafalgar Gardens, Pound Hill.The theft was reported to Sussex Police on Friday (October 17).Witnesses were...
View ArticleIpod and cash taken from vehicle
Thieves stole an Ipod and cash from a vehicle.A police spokesman said the theft happened in Poynings Road, Ifield, on Monday (October 20).
View ArticleYoung people in West Sussex take a lead on mental health issues
Young people from across West Sussex will be exploring issues surrounding mental health later this month.The ‘Free Your Mind Convention’ is being held at County Hall North, Horsham, on Tuesday October...
View ArticleThieves steal glass from wing mirrors
Thieves disconnected a vehicle’s electrics and stole glass from its wing mirrors.The theft happened in Ifield Drive, Ifield, between October 17 and 20.
View ArticleWorkspace provider holds networking event at Gatwick
Regus, the global workspace provider, is inviting local business people to a networking breakfast at Gatwick Airport next Tuesday (October 28) to celebrate the launch of its new generation workplace...
View ArticleYour chance to help our local businesses
The minister responsible for our high streets has today defended the Government’s stance on the controversial business rates system.Last week we launched our campaign for a fairer version of business...
View ArticleReturning power to UK and England
I’m writing this column from the House of Commons Library after having just voted in the Aye Lobby in favour the EU Referendum Bill to give the people a direct say at the ballot box on our membership...
View ArticleMeeting the housing needs
For decades governments have failed to tackle the UK’s housing shortage. While longer life spans, reductions in household sizes and employment shifts have resulted in increasing demand for housing,...
View ArticleHelping those on modest incomes
Last year under the Conservatives, Crawley Borough Council led by example and became one of the first Conservative-run Councils nationwide to become an accredited Living Wage employer. This means that...
View ArticleFire crew offer safety advice
Older people and those who care for them are being invited to a special information day to help them stay safe, confident and independent in later life.The event is being held at Crawley Library,...
View ArticleHarvest Festival is favourite event
This week started with one of my favourite events, an invitation to attend the Harvest Festival Assembly at West Green Primary School. When I arrived the children and parents were taking their seats in...
View ArticleWhat’s up Doc?
‘What’s Up Doc’ is a health column in association with Spire Gatwick Park, your local private hospital, which gives you the opportunity to ask questions regarding general health and wellbeing. Answers...
View ArticleTalk about guide dogs at library
Guide Dogs for the Blind will be the topic of Crawley Library’s lunchtime talk on Wednesday (October 29). The talk is free and will start at 1.10pm.
View ArticleCall on bosses to pay Living Wage
Crawley Borough Council called on the town’s employers to pay their workers more than the minimum wage.The council was accredited as a ‘Living Wage’ employer this year after it and its contractors...
View ArticleFree tools available to help clean up your computer
You know what it is like, your PC is running fine when you first get it, but over time it starts to go down hill. It is not as if your PC is even that old and even if it is getting a little long in the...
View ArticleAge UK to hold food club event
Age UK will be holding a Foodies Dinner Club at Bella Italia, Crawley Leisure Park. The event will be held at 6.30pm on November 18 and will give people the chance to socialise and try food from around...
View ArticleCall for expectant mums to sign up for flu jab
Mums-to-be are being urged to protect themselves and their unborn babies against the risks of flu this winter by getting their free flu vaccine.The immunisation is free to all expectant mothers across...
View ArticleCompany fined for removing branches from protected tree
A housing developer has been prosecuted by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council after a contractor working on its behalf removed branches from a protected oak tree.The work, carried out on a tree in...
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