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Making Peacehaven a better place to live,work and visit
No 50 January 2019
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The Neighbourhood Development Plan hasnow been 12 months in the making and theSteering Group is working through StageTwo — preparing the plan.
Between last August and October the Callfor Sites — each big enough for at least fivehomes — was published. Lewes DistrictCouncil requires 255 more homes to befound before 2030, making a total of 1,224 instrategic sites between 2010 and 2030.
Several sites were submitted, includingplans by Co-Op Group for a new store andother shops at the Meridian Centre, which
would be in accordance with residents’wishes identified during early consultations.The district council is reviewing thesubmissions.
The Steering Group still wants to hearviews about the future development of thearea from community groups and individuals.
Come along to a Steering Group meeting.They are held at Community House at theMeridian Centre on the first Wednesday eachmonth at 7pm. Find out more by emailingCathy Gallagher, who chairs the SteeringGroup, at [email protected]
NeighbourhoodPlan at Stage 2
By PCSOChris Marchant
Sussex Police wish you alla prosperous new year.The same rules aboutthwarting criminals willapply again this year.Keep doors and windowslocked, take valuables outof motor vehicles and donot give anyone theopportunity to make you avictim of crime.
Personal responsibilityis probably one of the bestand most effectivedeterrents to help withthis.
Never leave anything onshow and think of how youcan improve homesecurity. Perhapssomething as simple as aCCTV sticker in a windowwould help or a well-placed trellis.
We do not advocateturning your house intoFort Knox but a fewsimple things could makethe difference.
If something has a lock,then lock it.
We can supply small“Smile, you are on CCTV”posters, “We do not buy atthe door” stickers and, mypersonal favourite, theproperty-marking systemfor bikes, tools, etc.
Should you requireadvice from the preventionteam, you can contactme via my email [email protected]
FROM THE MP
Lloyd Russell-MoyleMP for Brighton Kemptown
and Peacehaven
When I speak to my constituents fromPeacehaven, the topic I have heard mostabout recently is Universal Credit. Peopleacross the country are angry Universal Creditis not working and Peacehaven is nodifferent. Universal Credit was designed withthree goals — to reduce costs, simplify thebenefit system and to make work pay.
While these are aims that many wouldsupport in principle, the reality is far from this.The programme is six years behind scheduleand billions of pounds over budget.
It forces families to make a choice betweenfeeding their kids or paying their rent, and itsculture fosters the sanctioning of recipientsfor attending their appointment five minuteslate.
Since Universal Credit’s rollout in Brightonand Peacehaven, constituents have
approached me to speak of their woes. Myoffice has seen how it affects every aspect ofpeople’s lives, from families suddenly struckby rent arrears and hardworking peoplehaving their payments reduced to the sickand disabled having vital support removedand cut.
Urgent reform is needed to ensure thatUniversal Credit does not discriminateagainst these groups of people. No familyshould be reliant on a foodbank and this iswhy I will continue to fight for the crucialreform that is needed.
Arranging a seminar, holding aconference or organising a show?Community House at the MeridianCentre is the place for it. Thereare many rooms to hire that arejust ideal. They are fullycompatible with disabledrequirements and all rooms
are on one level. CommunityHouse also has a fully equippedindustrial kitchen.
Wi-Fi is available throughout thebuilding. Prices to hire rooms varyand can be obtained from theInformation Office. Call 01273585493.
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Stay warm to keep well this winter,says Citizens Advice. Astemperatures drop, the cold posesreal risks. Below 8C some people areat an increased risk of serious healthissues such as heart attack, stroke,flu, hypothermia and falls. Coldweather can also adversely affectmental health conditions such asdepression and dementia.
At the same time many peopleworry about running up big heatingbills and feel they cannot afford toheat their homes to a comfortablelevel.
Help is to hand if you are worriedabout yourself, a friend or relative.
Cutting your bills — you may be ableto find a cheaper tariff with yourcurrent supplier or by changingsupplier and you could be eligible fora Warm Home Discount of £140.
Support for vulnerable individuals— suppliers operate a PriorityServices Register. Benefits include abill nominee scheme, priority supportduring a power cut and improvedmeter access.
Energy efficiency improvements inyour home — you may be eligible fora free Warm Home Check home visitor a grant from a council or charitabletrust.
Help if you are behind with bills —advice is available on dealing witharrears and there may be trust fundswhich can help.
Hints and tips can be found atwarmeastsussex.org.uk/Contact your local Citizens Advice toget further information and advice.
Ring 03444 111 44, textWARM to 81400 or drop in. See theopening times at www.lewesdistrictcab.org.uk
SOUNDADVICE
One of wrestling’s biggest tag teams are set tomake their Sussex debut on the next Peacehavengrappling spectacular.
The Beards, who bill themselves as over 40 stoneof British beef, top the bill on the first big PremierPromotions show of 2019 at the Meridian Centre onSaturday, February 16.
Individually, they are the Man Mountain of theRing, mighty Karl Atlas, and “Maddog” Quinn.Collectively, they make up an awesomecombination who have already picked up tag-teamgold at a number of promotions and now have theirsights on clearing the decks in Premier WrestlingFederation rings.
Atlas has emerged as a contender for topheavyweight honours recently with some impressivesolo displays. But can he keep the run going with“Maddog” Quinn, who will be making his firstMeridian appearance, when they invadePeacehaven?
In next month’s line-up “Dazzling” Darrell Allen willbe back to defend his PWF welterweight title afterinjury ruled him out of a championship bout withRishi Ghosh on the last Meridian event.
Tickets for the show, in aid of the Mayor’scharities and sponsored by Aquarius Solutions, areavailable from the Information Office at the MeridianCentre, priced £10 for adults and £9 forconcessions.
A family ticket for two adults and two childrencosts £36. Telephone enquiries: 01273 585493.
Grab top tag teamby their Beards
The town council is recruitinga part-time administrator.The post will be for 16 hoursand the ideal candidate willbe able to work morningsand one evening a week.
Download an applicationform from the websiteand send it markedspecifically for the attentionof the Acting Town Managerto Town Council Office,Meridian Way, Peacehaven,East Sussex BN10 8BB toarrive by 4pm on Friday,January 4.
The town council’scinema will showBohemian
Rhapsody (12A) at theMeridian Centre onWednesday, January 23,at 7.30pm. It’s a foot-stomping tribute to Queen,their music and the group’sextraordinary lead singer,Freddie Mercury.
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Vacancy
The next general knowledgequiz night will be at theMeridian Centre on Friday,March 22, at 7pm. Maxeight to a team at £2 a head.Book by calling 01273585493.
Quiz night
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Solicitors’ firms are nowrequired by theirregulator to provideinformation on theirwebsites allowingclients to gain aninsight as to how eachfirm levies professionalcharges. We havealways believed intransparency in relationto our fees.� We have for severalyears provided anindicative guide to ourfees — available via thehome page of ourwebsite under the tab“fixed fees”.� In relation to probateand administration ofestates, unlike manyfirms, we do not chargea “value element”,charging only for ourtime spent.� Where it is available,we provide legal aid aspart of our commitmentto access to justice.� We may be able tooffer “no win, no fee”agreements in civildisputes.� We aim to providethe most affordablepossible access to expertlegal advice.
Please telephone uson 01273 582680 orsubmit an enquiry viaour website.
Our website www.lawsonlewisblakers.co.uk offershundreds of free factsheetson many legal issues.
Our fees: Webelieve intransparency
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����The public may attend anycouncil or committeemeeting. Each meeting isnormally held at theMeridian Centre andstarts at 7.30pm unlessstated.January 8 Planning and Highways15 Policy and Finance22 Leisure and Amenities29 Council� A full diary of council and
committee meetings for2019 is on the councilwebsite.
����Peacehaven’s councillorson Lewes District Council:North ward: Andy Loraine,01273 580919, and ElayneMerry, 01273 580732.East ward: Nigel Enever,01273 580399, and JackieHarrison-Hicks, 01273589430.West ward: Dave Neave,01273 586381, and RobertRobertson, 01273 517069.
Peacehaven’s councillor onEast Sussex CountyCouncil: Nigel Enever,01273 580399. For someNorth ward residents thecounty councillor is AndySmith, 01273 584483.
����The Information Office andthe town council’s office willreopen on Thursday,January 3, for maintenancepurposes only. The buildingwill be open to the publicagain on Monday, January14, at 9am.
RAISE THE ROOF!House builder Barratt pledges cash to football club
Barratt Homes, the companybehind the Chalkers Risedevelopment in Peacehaven,has kick-started afundraising campaign forPeacehaven & TelscombeFC. The football club hasalready received a donationplus a further financialpledge from Barratt to launchthe club’s campaign to raise£15,000 to repair itsclubhouse roof.
With structural issues anda leaking roof threatening theelectrics, Barratt SouthernCounties has donated£1,000 and has committed toa further £100 donation foreach home sold at ChalkersRise for the first 50 homes.
Sue Norwood, chair ofPeacehaven & TelscombeFC, said: “The current issueswith the clubhouse roof are amajor source of concern.The revenue generated bythe clubhouse is the lifebloodof the football club and it isvital we get the roof fixed assoon as possible.
“We have spent years ofhard work building our
community club and hopethat with the support of thepublic and businesses wecan raise the necessaryfunds to complete the work.”
Lynnette St-Quintin, Salesand Marketing Director forBarratt Southern Counties,said: “Peacehaven &Telscombe Football Club isan important part of the localcommunity and we recognisethe value in supporting localfacilities wherever we can.”
Initial work at ChalkersRise will focus on the firstphase of 143 homes. Whencomplete, the development
will have 450 apartmentsand houses. Forty per centof the homes will beclassified as affordable withoptions to rent or buythrough shared ownership.
To contribute to theclubhouse roof appealcampaign, log on towww.peacehavenfc.co.uk
The football club’sapplication to the AvivaCommunity Fund project for£5,000 towards the cost ofrepairing the clubhouse roofhas been voted into the nextstage of judging. The finaljudging will be in March.
Will Walsh of Barratt Homes, Mike Bradbury, vice-chairof Peacehaven & Telscombe FC, Lynnette St-Quintinof Barratt Homes and Dan Palmer, club secretary
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NORTH WARD
Ian V Buchanan 07754 [email protected] Coles 07752 [email protected] Griffiths 07932 [email protected] Harrison 07505 [email protected] Loraine 01273 [email protected] Simmons 01273 [email protected]
EAST WARD
Claude Cheta 07869 [email protected] Harrison-Hicks 01273 [email protected]
Ron Maskell 01273 [email protected] Milliner 07715 [email protected] Neave 01273 [email protected] Smith 01273 [email protected]
WEST WARD
Wayne Botting 07804 [email protected] Brindley 07734 [email protected] Duhigg 01273 [email protected] Harris 01273 [email protected] Robertson 01273 [email protected]
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Town Manager: Claire [email protected] & Marketing Officer: Deborah [email protected]:Town Council Office and Information OfficeMeridian Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex BN10 8BBTelephone: 01273 585493Email: [email protected]
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