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Parishes in Arun District
 
aldingbourne
 bognor regis felpham littlehampton poling  
aldwick
 burpham ferring lyminster rustington  
angmering
 clapham findon madehurst slindon westergate
arundel clymping ford middleton-on-sea south stoke wick
barnham east preston houghton pagham walberton yapton
bersted eastergate kingston patching warningcamp  
   
 
Parishes in West Sussex
 
aldingbourne
 chichester
findon
 iping
pagham
south stoke
aldwick
 chid ham
 fishbourne itchenor parham staplefield
angmering
 clapham
ford
 kingston
patching
 stedham
apuldram clymping
freyford
lavant
 petworth tangmere
arundel patching
 funtington
 linch plaistow turners hill
balcombe cocking
 goring-by-sea
 lindfield
poling
 upper beeding
barnham coldwaltham
 graffham
littlehampton
 pulborough
walberton
bersted copthorne
 hardham lodsworth rogate
warningcamp
billingshurst crawley down harting loxwood rustington washington
binsted didling haywards heath lurgashall sayers common watersfield
bognor regis donnington harting
lyminster
 selham
westergate
bolney
easebourne
 haywards heath lynch mere selsey west hoathley
bosham
east preston
 henfield
madehurst
 shipley west stoke
box grove
eastergate
 heyshott
middleton-on-sea
 sidlesham
wick
bramber elsted high brook midhurst singleton whyke
burgess hill
felpham
 houghton milland
slindon
 woolbeding
burpham fernhurst hunston northchapel slinfold
yapton
bury
ferring
 hurstpierpoint northmundham
south ambersham
  


The Arun District has three main towns; Arundel, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. The old town and former river port of Arundel was established on the south western side of the river valley etched through the South Downs by the forerunner of the River Arun. The Arun is the second fastest flowing river in England (after the River Severn, Bristol) and is tidal beyond Houghton Bridge, Amberley. The Romans named the river ‘Trisantona’ ~ ‘The Great Wanderer’ and the course of the river has been periodically channelled across the coastal plain to enter the English Channel at the working port of Littlehampton. The communities of the Arun District have progressively settled across the coastal plain. Protection from river and coastal flooding are a significant part of the local government’s strategic planning.

 
Arundel

The first reference to ‘Harundell’ was recorded in AD877 when King Alfred bequeathed the fortified redoubt (built against the invading Danes) to his nephew Aethelm.   Roger de Montgomery - elevated to the title of ‘Earl of Chichester and Arundel’ by his cousin William the Conqueror after the Norman victory at the ‘Battle of Hastings’ - founded Arundel Castle on Christmas Day, 1067.   The enlarged and present medieval styled Castle was the creation of Henry the 15th Duke of Norfolk and construction was completed in 1903.   Arundel Castle with its estate of 40 acres has become the second largest English Castle (Windsor Castle being the largest) and is one of the great baronial ancestral homes of England.   On his coming of age on the 7th June 1870 Henry founded a Catholic Church designed and built in the ‘French Gothic’ style. In 1965, it became a Cathedral under the new diocese of ‘Arundel and Brighton’ and was rededicated as the ‘Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St. Philip Howard’.   Philip, the 13th Earl of Arundel was canonised in 1970.  These two buildings dominate Arundel’s skyline and dictated the town’s growth and configuration.   The High Street, said to be the steepest in England, follows the line and direction of the Castle wall.

 
Bognor Regis
From a small Anglo-Saxon fishing village recorded in AD680 as ‘Bucgan ora’ (Bucgan’s shore) Bognor Regis is now an established  seaside resort of some 22,555* residents.   Bognor holds England’s record for the most recorded hours of sunshine and has been a popular destination for bathing since Sir Richard Hotham established the first ‘Summer Season’ in 1791.   Sir Richard’s ‘Hotham House’ built in 1792 is considered one of the best Georgian houses in the County.   Bognor was the setting for Jane Austin’s (unfinished) work ‘Sandition’ published in 1925.   The pier and esplanade were constructed in 1865.   Bognor was granted ‘Regis’ status by George V in 1929.   Bognor Regis was part of the Chichester Parliamentary Seat until 1974 when it was joined with  ‘Arundel and Shoreham’.   In the 1997 reorganisation a new constituency was created linking Bognor Regis with Littlehampton. Bognor now benefits from a resurgence of interest in holiday taking in British seaside resorts.

 
Littlehampton

Littlehampton also has Anglo-Saxon origins; ‘Hampton’ was probably a Roman settlement (as ‘ham’ and ‘ton’ denotes) founded on the east bank of the River Arun. With a high tidal range and shifting sand-bars the coast has caused many ships to founder attempting access to the river mooring. The Dukes of Norfolk owned much of Littlehampton from 1610 until the 1930s. In 1672, the port and main quay were extended as a ‘Royal Dockyard’ and as a victualing point for Henry VIII’s warships. Upstream Arundel continued as an active river port until the 1820s and sailing ships were towed up river by a paddle-driven steamer tug – the ‘Jumna’. Littlehampton officially became a town in 1853 (motto: ‘PROGRESS’) and the advent of the railway a decade later opened the town to summer tourism and soon became a popular holiday destination. A cross-channel ferry operated from Littlehampton until 1882 when the ferry service was moved to the deeper draught port of Newhaven. Littlehampton was also a favourite town with artists and writers, such as JMW Turner, PB Shelley, ST Coleridge and Lord Byron – who reputedly swam often in the River Arun. The Parliamentary Boundary Changes of 1997 removed Littlehampton from the ‘Arundel and Shoreham’ constituency and adjoined it instead with Bognor Regis.

The Last National Census (2001) recorded the population of the Arun District as 140,787* composed of 47% male and 53% female gender.   The mid-2004 estimate is 144,300* residents.   Those ‘economically active’ numbered 61,627 (1999 figures*); 32% of Arun’s ‘economically active’ commute outside the Arun area for employment while 68% live and work within (1991 census*).

The main employment in the Arun District is predominantly linked to tourism, the rural economy (viz: agriculture and horticulture – the District has the largest cultivation under glass in Europe), the public sector, small engineering, distribution trades and business services.   The commuters are employed mainly in financial, business and public services.  Unemployment levels are 2%*
*figures by arun district council: www.arun.gov.uk

  e m e r g e n c y
 

Police   999 or 112*
Non-emergency
 0845-6070999  
Fire & Rescue   999 or 112*
HQ
01243-786211  
Ambulance   999 or 112*      
Coastguard   999 or 112*    
*new EEC emergency number
Terrorist Threat Level:       www.intelligence.gov.uk  

If a General State of Emergency is declared
“GO IN”  ~  “STAY IN”  ~  “TUNE IN” Freephone: 0800-887777
www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk

radio:    
BBC SCR 104.8 fm 95.3 fm  
Spirit FM 96.6 fm 102.3 fm 106.6 fm

www.spiritfm.net
Southern FM 103.5 fm 102.4 fm  
Ocean FM 97.5 fm 96.7 fm  

NB:  There is a digest of the District Council’s advice on ‘Coping With Emergencies’
at the foot of this webpage; for full information visit www.arun.gov.uk

Terrorist Threat Level  
Emergency Planning WSCC  
01243-777917
Emergency Planning London
Emergency Planning England  
Head of Emergency Planning Co-ordination ADC Jim Henn
(NPT) Neighbourhood policing team
Electricity emergency  
0345-708090
Floodline
Flooding
Gas emergencies Transco  
0800-111999
Southern Water  
0845-2780845
Water Leakline  
0800-820999
   Portsmouth Water  
Southern Water  
Hospital with Casulty Department  
01243-788122

St. Richard’s Hospital Spitalfield Lane, Chichester

  

www.rwst.org.uk
Campaign : Support St Richard's Hospital
  
Worthing Hospital
Campaign : Keep Worthing & Southlands Hospitals
  
Arundel & District Cottage Hospital  
01903-882543
   NHS Direct 24hr


  online info
 

Police:
 
 
     
Fire:
  Ambulance:
Lifeboat Littlehampton:

AIMS - Adur Independent Mediation Service
For neighbours in dispute
AIMS - Youth Mediation Service
  
01273-455777
The Carers Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5WU
Alzheimer’s Society  
Worthing & District Branch 27 Stone Lane, Worthing BN13 2BA
Anchor Staying Put Arun
 Home improvement agency for older people 		 
01243-862220
Town Hall, Clarence Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1LD
Arun Lifeline
Community care alarm service for elderly and disabled people 		 
01903-7333834
Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5LF
Arun Co-ordinated Community Transport
 Social car scheme for those who would normally have difficulty travelling by public transport through disability 		 
The Dairy, 3-5 Church Street, Littlehampton BN17 5EL
Dial-a-ride  
01903-713371
ASAP - Advocacy Service Action Project
Providing somebody to help you speak up for yourself 		 
01273-528630
Pressure Point Mental Health Advocacy  
01903-528630
Methold House, North Street, Worthing BN11 1DU
  
Childline
Free & confidential helpline for children & young people in the UK. 		24hr
NSPCC Child Protection
 UK’s children’s charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of child abuse. 		24hr
0800-800500
www.nspcc.org.uk
Community Safety  
01243 382950
Crimestoppers
Domestic Violence Team  
01243 382943
Littlehampton & District Victim Support Scheme  
01903-731133
Victim Support
 National charity which helps people affected by crime with free & confidential support whether or not the crime is reported.		  
National Victim Support
National office of Victim Support
0171-7359166
Cranmer House, 39 Brixton Road, London SW9 6DZ
  
Witness Support
Women’s Aid 24hr
0808-2000247
www.womensaid.org.uk
Refuge
Domestic violence help for women and children 		24hr
Drug & Alcohol Action Team  
01243 382943
Drinkline  
0800-9178282
Alcoholics Anonymous  
Alcohol Concern  
TalkToFrank
 drug & solvent abuse		  
0800-776600
www.talktofrank.com
Missing Persons
The only charity dedicated to finding missing persons & supporting those who are left behind.
 		24hr
Message Home 24hr
0800-700700
www.patient.co.uk
National Debtline  
0808-808-4000
Ethnic Minority Helpline  
0845-7581649
Youth Offending Team  
01903-718739
Neighbourhood Watch
Relate
Relationship and psychosexual counselling 		 
47 South Street, Tarring, Worthing BN14 7LU
 
Relateen
A free confidential counselling service for 11-18 year olds whose
parents have separated or divorced.
  
58 Preston Road, Brighton
 
Sussex Family Mediation Service
Helping separating / divorcing couples reach agreement together 		 
01273-550563
scfms@supanet.com
Garton House, 22 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6AA
 
Terrorist Hotline 24hr
0800-789321
Threat Level: status
 
MI5  

Secret Intelligence Service

  
Samaritans 24hr
0845-7909090
www.samaritans.org.uk
Animal Samaritans  
RSPB
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

 
Shelterline 24hr
0808-8004444
Littlehampton Churches Together
Enabling homeless people to gain access to rented accommodation		  
01903-739669
Arcade Chambers, 86 High Street, Littlehampton BN17 5DX
  
YAS Project
Youth accommodation support for 16-24 year olds. Housing, Training, Education, Life-skills, Employment, Alcohol & Substance misuse.
  
01903-209898
Animal cruelty  
0870 5555999
www.rspca.org
Clymping Animal Sanctuary  
01903-883116
Cruse Bereavement Care  
01903-871555
Cruse
 National charity offering free helpline for the bereaved and those caring for bereaved people 		 
Carers
Advice and information for all carers. 		 
Carers Liaison Project  
01903-528600
Methold House, North Street, Worthing BN11 1DU
  
ICIS Information for Life
 Putting people in touch with care, support or advice services in West Sussex 		 
Careline
A telephone counselling service for the public 		 
020-8514-1177
Rape crisis  
Help the Aged  
Seniorline  
Elder abuse  
Housing  
0808 800-4444
www.shelter.org.uk
Shopmobility
Littlehampton manual & powered wheelchairs / scooters for use in town
 
01903-733004
Data Protection Office

 
01625-545700
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Local Government Ombudsman

 
020-7217-4620
Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1P 4QP
Office of Fair Trading  
0845-7224499
     
CAFE - Campaign Against Ford Eco-town
PO Box 123 Arundel Bn18 8BF
www.nofordecotown.blogspot.com

  
01903-714528

  citizens advice bureau
 

Bognor Regis Town Hall, Clarence Road, Bognor Regis
Chichester Bell House, 6 Theatre Lane, Chichester
01243-784231
Littlehampton 14-16 Anchor Springs, Littlehampton
Worthing 11, North Street, Worthing
01903-231972
www.worthingcab.org
 

Opening Times:
(may vary)

 
Monday 10.00 to 13.00
Tuesday 10.00 to 16.00
Wednesday 10.00 to 16.00
Thursday 10.00 to 16.00
Friday 10.00 to 13.00
  Citizens Advice Bureau
  Advice guide
  Legal Services

  wscc library opening times
 

angmering
01903 772682
angmering.library@westsussex.gov.uk
mon: 10.00 - 13.00 tues: 10.00 - 13.00 wed: closed thurs: 10.00 - 13.00 fri: closed sat: 10.00 - 13.00
  14.00 - 17.00   14.00 - 17.00       14.00 - 17.00       14.00 - 17.00

arundel
01903 883188
arundel.library@westsussex.gov.uk
mon: 10.00 - 13.00 tues: 10.00 - 13.00 wed: closed thurs: 10.00 - 13.00 fri: 10.00 - 13.00 sat: 10.00 - 13.00
  14.00 - 17.00   14.00 - 17.00       14.00 - 17.00   14.00 - 17.00   14.00 - 17.00

east preston
01903 786118
east.preston.library@westsussex.gov.uk
mon:
  -  
 tues: 10.00 - 13.00 wed: closed thurs: 10.00 - 13.00 fri: 10.00 - 13.00 sat: 10.00 - 13.00
  14.00 - 17.00   14.00 - 17.00       14.00 - 17.00   14.00 - 17.00   14.00 - 17.00

ferring
01903 241811
mon: 10.00 - 13.00 tues: 10.00 - 13.00 wed: 10.00 - 13.00 thurs: closed fri: 10.00 - 13.00 sat: 10.00 - 13.00
  14.00 - 17.00   14.00 - 17.00   14.00 - 17.00       14.00 - 17.00   14.00 - 17.00

littlehampton
01903 716450
mon: 09.30 - 19.00 tues: 09.30 - 19.00 wed: 09.30 - 19.00 thurs: 09.30 - 19.00 fri: 09.30 - 19.00 sat: 09.30 - 17.00
                       

rustington
01903 785857
mon: 09.30 - 17.00 tues: 09.00 - 17.00 wed: 09.30 - 17.00 thurs: 09.30 - 17.00 fri: 09.30 - 17.00 sat: 09.30 - 17.00
                       

worthing
01903 704809
mon: 09.00 - 19.30 tues: 09.00 - 19.30 wed: 09.00 - 19.30 thurs: 09.00 - 19.30 fri: 09.00 - 19.30 sat: 09.00 - 17.00
                       


  schools
 

West Sussex is the tenth largest local authority in the country, with 105,000 pupils attending 295 schools and four pupil referral units. wsgfl.westsussex.gov.uk
WSCC School Term times:
Spring Term : Wed 3rd Jan to Fri 30th Mar 2007  
half term:
 Mon 19th Feb to Fri 23rd Feb
Summer Term :
 Mon 16th Apr to Fri 20th Jul 2007  
half term:
 Mon 28th May to Fri 1st Jun
Autumn Term :
 Mon 3rd Sep to Fri 21st Dec 2007  
half term:
 Mon 22nd Oct to Fri 26th Oct
Spring Term : Mon 7th Jan to Fri 4th April 2008  
half term:
 Mon 18th Feb to Fri 22nd Feb
         
Easter Holidays
 Good Friday
21st March		 & Easter Monday
24th March 2008
Summer Term : Mon 21st Apr to Wed 23rd Jul 2008  
half term:
 Mon 26th May to Fri 30th May

aldingbourne
  Aldingbourne Primary School Westergate  

angmering
  St. Margaret’s C. of E. Primary School Angmering, West Sussex  
  St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School Angmering, West Sussex  
  Angmering School Angmering, West Sussex  

arundel
Arundel C. of E. Primary School Jarvis Road, Arundel BN18 9HT 01903-883149
Head Teacher: Linda Davies office@arundel-w-sussex.sch.uk
Chair of Governors: Mrs. S. Rule-Baird  
       
St. Philip’s Catholic Primary School London Road, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9BA 01903-882115
Head Teacher: Mrs Margaret Fraher office@st-philips.w-sussex.sch.uk
Chair of Governors: Prof. P D Webb www.pavilion.co.uk/stphilipsrc

barnham
  Barnham Primary School Barnham  
  St. Philip Howard Catholic High School Barnham  

bersted
  South Bersted C. of E. Primary School    

bognor regis
  Bartons Infant School    
  Bognor Regis Community College    
 
Bognor Regis Nursery School & Children’s Centre		    
  Bognor Regis Referral Unit (PRU) Part time provision for KS3 and KS4 pupils with Complex medical problems.
Pupils dual registered with their mainstream school.		  
  Bognor Regis Secondary School SSC for Children with Additional Learning Needs  
  Glade Infant School    
  Laburnum Grove Junior School    
  Michael Ayres Junior School    
  Nyewood C of E Infant School    
Nyewood C of E Junior School    
  Rose Green Infant School    
  Rose Green Junior School    
St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School    

clapham & patching
  Clapham and Patching C. of E. Primary School    
Head Teacher: Mr A Mead office@claphampatching.w-sussex.sch.uk
    www.claphampatching.co.uk

climping
  St. Mary’s C. of E. Primary School Climping  

east preston
  East Preston Infant School Barnham  
  East Preston Junior School Barnham  

felpham
Bishop Tufnell C of E Infant School    
  Bishop Tufnell C of E Junior School    
  Downview Primary School    
Felpham Community College
    
     
     

ferring
  Ferring C. of E. Primary School Ferring  

littlehampton
  Arun Vale Infant School    
  Connaught Junior School    
  Cornfield School
 Littlehampton  
  Elm Grove Infant School    
  English Martyrs Catholic Primary School    
  Flora McDonald Junior School
 Wick  
  Littlehampton Community School Hill Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 6DQ  
 

Pupil Referral Unit – South

 Littlehampton  
  St. Catherine’s Catholic Primary School    
  Wickbourne Infant School    

lyminster
  Lyminster Infants School Lyminster  

rustington
  Georgian Gardens Community PrimarySchool Rustington  
  Rustington Community Primary School Rustington  
  Summerlea Community Primary School Rustington  

slindon
  Slindon College Slindon House, Top Road, Slindon BN18 0RH 01243-814320
Principal: Mr. Ian P Graham registrar@slindon college.fsnet.uk
    www.slindoncollege.w-sussex.sch.uk
       
  Slindon C. of E. Primary School
(formerly St. Mary’s C. of E.
Primary School)		 The Meadsway, Slindon, BN18 0QU 01243-814330
Head Teacher:
 Ms J Walters office@slindon.w-sussex.sch.uk
Chair of Governors: Mr P Tilbury www.slindon.w-sussex.sch.uk

walberton
Walberton and Binsted C. of E. Primary School The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PH 01243-551398
Head Teacher: Miss M Shilliday office@walbertonbinsted.w-sussex.sch.uk
Chair of Governors: Mr. Sutton www.walbertonbinsted.w-sussex.sch.uk

yapton
Yapton C. of E. Primary School North End Road, Yapton, Arundel BN18 0DU 01243-554579
Head Teacher:
 Mrs. Mary Ramacciotti office@yapton.w-sussex.sch.uk
Chair of Governors: Rev. R. Hayes www.yapton.w-sussex.sch.uk

amberley
  Amberley C. of E. First School School Road, Amberley BN18 9NB 01798-831612
  Head Teacher:
 Mrs M. Clifford office@amberley.w-sussex.sch.uk
  Chair of Governors: Rev. D. Farrant www.amberley.w-sussex.sch.uk

chichester
Bishop Luffa School Bishop Luffa Close, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 3LT 01243-787741
Head Teacher:
 Mr N Taunt webadmin@bishopluffa.org.uk
    www.bishopluffa.org.uk


  waste services
 

For full information contact : www.arun.gov.uk
‘ Verdant’ is Arun District Council’s Waste Contractor

Refuse

There is a limit on the volume of refuse a household can put out each week. The maximum amount of refuse households can place is up to five standard size black sacks a week; these are the equivalent of 240 litre wheeled bin.

Refuse will be collected each week from the edge of your property nearest the highway and should be put out for collection by 07.00 hrs.

To find your refuse day and recyclables collection week connect to the interactive webpage on http://www.arun.gov.uk

If your refuse or recyclables have not been collected by 17.00 hrs please report it to Arun District Council on 01903 737754.

Green Waste Club (GWC)

Contact Verdant on 01903-734520

For a payment of £84.22 [including VAT and bin hire] a fortnightly garden waste collection service from the front of your property is available to GWC members.
GWC started in 2004 and has 7,000+ members. The scheme is processing 100 tonnes a week into high grade compost certified by the ‘Composting Association’ and approved by ‘Organic Farmers and Growers Association’

GWC members can benefit from 25% discount when purchasing ‘Earth Cycle’ compost from designated retailers within the Arun District.

Recycling

Wheeled recycling bins with a blue top have now been delivered to all suitable properties in Arun District. If you have not received a wheeled recycling bin please contact Arun District Council on 01903-737754 www.arun.gov.uk/recycling

Some properties may be unsuitable for wheeled bins and sacks are provided instead.

The following is approved for recycling in the wheeled bin: these can be mixed together loose; not in plastic bags; tops should be removed from plastic bottles & cans and bottles rinsed clean.

Newspaper, magazines, brochures, directories, junk mail.
Cardboard packaging, greeting cards and similar.
Aluminium cans and tins.
Plastic bottles; milk, juice, fizzy drinks, detergents and similar.

If in doubt consult the recycling sticker in each bin

Collected fortnightly on same day as refuse collection from front of your property from 07.00hrs

Glass

Please access www.arun.gov.uk for full details of what can be recycled in Household Waste Recycling Centres.

NB: Glass will not be collected. Please take glass bottles to the Neighbourhood Recycling Centres listed below:

Recycling Points

    
         
 

Aldingbourne

The Prince Public House

    
 

Aldwick

 Avisford Park West Meads Precinct Car Park West Park
 

Angmering

Downsway Shopping Parade

    
 

Arundel

Canada Road

 Crown Yard Mill Road Car Park
 

Barnham

Parsonage Farm Shop

    
 

Bersted

Bersted Tavern, Chichester Road

 Family Tree Public House Royal Oak Public House
 

Bognor Regis

Hothampton Car Park

 London Road Car Park Regis Centre Car Park
   

Tescos

 Wheatsheaf Public House  
 

Clapham

Village Hall Car Park

    
 

East Preston

Lashmar Road

 Willowhayne Crescent  
 

Eastergate

Barnham Station car Park

    
 

Felpham

Arun Leisure Centre

 Grasmere Close Car Park  
 

Ferring

Ferring Street

    
 

Littlehampton

Wickbourne Stores, Clun Road

 Manor House Car Park Southfields Road
   

St. Martin’s Car Park

 Swimming Centre Car Park Tesco’s Supermarket
   

The Sportsman

 Watersmead Wick Street
   

Windmill Green

    
 

Middleton

Shrubbs Drive Car Park

    
 

Pagham

Kings Beach Hotel

    
 

Rustington

Broadmark Car Park

 Churchill Car Park Sainsbury’s Supermarket
 

Slindon

Mill Road

    
 

Walberton

London Road, Fontwell

 Village Hall Car Park  
 

Yapton

King George V Playing Fields

    

Household Waste Recycling Centres

      
    Mon-Fri Sat & Sun  
  Littlehampton  Mill Lane, Wick   08.00 to 19.00  09.00 to 19.00  
  Bognor Regis, Shripney Road 08.00 to 19.00 09.00 to 19.00  

The following can be taken for disposal at Household Waste Recycling Centres

aluminium & steel cans
batteries
cardboard
CFCs

car engine oil
furniture
glass
green garden waste

hardcore rubble
household electrical appliances
junk mail, directories, etc
metals

newspapers & magazines, etc.
plastic bottles
soil
textiles

Further information:

www.wasteonline.org.uk
www.recyclenow.com
www.recyclemore.co.uk
www.britglass.org.uk

 

  parish & town precepts
 

parish

2009 - 2008

2008 - 2009

2007 - 2008

2006 - 2007

2005 - 2006

precept £

tax base

precept £

precept £

precept  £
           

Aldingbourne

 25,000 1,504 33,000

18,000

0

Aldwick

 80,000 5,461 84,083

84,083

81,633

Angmering

 199,725 3,226 189,240

185,529

143,174

Arundel (town council)

 161,000 1685 155,000

116,000

102,575

Barnham

 15,540 528 14,935

14,500

13,940

Bersted

 90,386 2,905 96,623

98,545

91,000

Bognor Regis (town council)

 685,220 7,712 623,070

 602,404

564,122

Burpham

 2,350 125 2,250

2,200

2,100

Clapham

 2,350 138 1,950

1,550

1,150

Climping

 12,000 440 8,000

8,000

8,000

Eastergate

 7,520 1,338 36,810

28,200

34,700

East Preston

 172,154 2,780 123,810

116,775

95,500

Felpham

 90,619 4,333 84,363

90,800

83,880

Ferring

 48,500 2,329 48,500

48,500

48,500

Findon

 30,000 978 29,000

24,500

22,500

Ford

 9,000 402 9,000

9,000

9,000

Houghton

 0 49 0

0

0

Kingston

 5,500 419 4,900

4,750

 4,520

Littlehampton (town council)

 941,141 9,387 912,460

894,611

863,565

Lyminster

 500 173 1,150

0

0

Madehurst

 0 59 0

0

0

Middleton

 37,000 2,427 34,000

33,000

33,000

Pagham

 78,000 2,626 63,725

62,050

60,250

Patching

 700 119 700

900

 950

Poling

 0 89 0

0

0

Rustington

 560,000 6,359 444,000

 444,000

 400,000

Slindon

 5,280 295 4,800

4,800

 4,370

South Stoke

 0 30 0

0

 0

Walberton

 31,900 986 30,000

29,820

 28,950

Warningcamp

 450 84 450

 450

450

Yapton

 40,000 1,300 40,000

40,000

40,000
* figures include Arun DC          


  parishes
 

parish population* clerk contact details
           
aldingbourne
3,612*
      
 
     
aldwick
10,884*
      
 
     
angmering
5,639*
      
         
 
   
 
     
 
     
arundel
town council
3,408*
      
         
 
     
barnham
1,372*
      
 
     
bersted
8,443*
      
 
       
bognor regis
town council
22,555*
     
         
 
     
 
     
 
     
burpham
193*
      
 
 
      
 
clapham
317*
      
 
 
      
 
clymping
600*
      
 
 
      
 
eastergate
3,107*
      
 
 
      
 
east preston
5,920*
      
         
 
 
        
felpham
9,611*
      
 
 
      
 
ferring
4,361*
      
         
 
 
        
findon
1,848*
      
 
 
      
 
ford
1.358*
      
 
 
      
 
houghton
76*
      
           
kingston
702*
      
           
littlehampton
town council
25,593*
      
         
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
      
 
lyminster
351*
      
 
 
      
 
madehurst
105*
      
 
 
      
 
middleton-on-sea
5,105*
     
 
 
      
 
pagham
5,729*
      
 
 
      
 
patching
230*
      
 
 
      
 
poling
173*
      
 
 
      
 
rustington
13,210*
     
         
 
 
        
slindon
590*
      
           
south stoke
44*
      
 
 
      
 
walberton
1,941*
      
         
 
 
        
warningcamp
161*
      
 
 
      
 
wick
*
      
 
     
 
 
      
 
yapton
3,522*
      
         

*figures from 2001 Census

A background to parish and town councils

Parish councils are the most local elected body within the English system of local government. Unlike district or borough, county and unitary authorities, a parish council represents the concerns and aspirations of a genuine community. Other tiers of local government, by contrast, have become largely a mosaic of different communities, sometimes with little environmental, social or economic ties, since the re-organisation of 1974.

"Parish" is an old English word that means a local territory or catchments area and in historical times played a very important role in the lives of people, from providing them with a sense of communal identity through to how they ere governed. A parish had two principal functions: firstly to act as a civil unit which was responsible for the collection of taxes and tithes, the dispensing of justice and the raising of armies; secondly it was an ecclesiastical institution served by a local church or chapel, with a priest or similar clergyman tending to the spiritual needs of local people.

By the late 19th Century, the two functions of civil and ecclesiastical parish were formally split in law. The civil parish went on to develop into the parish or town council today. The ecclesiastical parish is now an entirely separate body, usually with entirely different borders to their civil counterparts, and with the proliferation of different churches most people today will live in several different such religious parishes. Many civil parishes have since faded into history largely superseded by the new local government system that was created in 1974. See later for statutory powers of parish and town councils.

source National Association of Local Councils www.nalc.gov.uk

 

  arundel town council
 

 
history
 

Arundel’s recorded history began with the Norman Conquest and construction of a castle overlooking the tidal estuary of the River Arun in 1067.   The often turbulent relationship between the ruling feudal lords, the Church and the inhabitants of the former borough and town of Arundel perfectly mirrors the development of democracy in England.

The earliest record of a ‘mayor’ in Arundel is Richard Dodins in 1280.   Fifteen years later in 1295, two representatives were sent to the ‘mother of all parliaments’ the ‘House of Commons’ by the borough of Arundel.  A list of the names of ‘mayors’ dating from 1539 hangs in the Town Hall’s ‘Atherley Chamber’.   Corporation status was legally confirmed on Arundel in 1580: granted with 16 burgesses – one of whom was Mayor – and 2 sergeants at mace, Their powers over the community were wide ranging at that time.

In 1677, seventeen years after the end of the ’English Civil War’ – and one hundred years before the start of the ‘American War for Independence’ - Arundel was given its ‘Town Charter’.  The Arundel historian Dr. G.W. Eustace {1}   attributes the creation of this ‘close corporation charter’ as the root cause for a decline in community leadership in the 17th and early 18th centuries.

Arundel’s community administration under the ‘close corporation charter’ has been described as:

"…unrepresentative of the people, irresponsible to public opinion …no general line of policy for the good of the town was laid down or followed, future considerations were sacrificed to its own immediate advantages, and the resulting limited horizon was the inevitable legacy ...to succeeding generations...” {2}

Later studies concluded the:-

“ ...close corporation” (Arundel) to have been corrupt and negligent; its main activity was eating and drinking while burgess vacancies were sold to the highest bidder ... It had become a kind of secret society or gentlemens’ club.” {2} “ A self-perpetuating oligarchy sustained itself on a mutuality of family and business relationships, social equality, political and religious compatibility. ” {3}

The  1830s ‘decade of reform’, especially the 1832 ‘Reform Act’ and the 1835 ‘Municipal Corporations Act’ swept away the ‘close corporation status’ in Arundel  and gave wider representation to the people.   1836 is regarded as the starting point for modern local government organisation.

The Arundel corporation had made use of the Fitzalan Chapel vestry for its meetings and in order to return the Fitzalan Chapel to the Castle Estate, Bernard, 12th Duke of Norfolk constructed a new purpose built Town Hall for the Arundel community; this was completed in 1836 a year before Victoria became Queen.

Sixty six years later, Henry, 15th Duke of Norfolk - who was responsible for the major reconstruction of Arundel Castle and Cathedral - became Mayor, and in 1902 presented the valuable Mayoral Chain to the Arundel borough: (recently seen and valued on BBC television’s ‘The 2006 Antiques Roadshow’).

 

HRH The Queen visiting Arundel in July 1954
courtesy of west sussex past

 

courtesy of west sussex past		 Bernhard, 16th Duke of Norfolk unveiling the Arundel Borough Council's 'Armorial Arms' on Arundel Quay, 1959 with the Borough Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors present.

The Local Government Reorganisation Act of 1972 dissolved the ‘Borough’ status of Arundel that had existed for 900 years.  Along with Bognor, Littlehampton and parts of the Chichester and Worthing Rural Districts, the future governance of Arundel was taken over by the new Arun District Council.

On the 31st March 1974 the last ‘true Mayor of Arundel - Alderman & Councillor Hugh Fox unveiled a commemorative plaque to the out going borough council:

“From Norman times Arundel had enjoyed the status of a borough, being so described in Domesday Book, and the ancient privileges of the Mayor and Councillors were confirmed by Queen Elizabeth I in 1586 and again exemplified by a charter granted by King Charles II in 1677.   For over nine centuries Arundel played an important part in the history of Sussex.

This plaque is unveiled to record the cessation of the borough status of the town on March 31, 1974 in proud and honoured memory of a succession of Mayors and Councillors, who with the Earls of Arundel and the Dukes of Norfolk, have striven to maintain its dignity and traditions.

“Since William rose
And Harold fell
There have been Earls
Of Arundel.”

Extract from West Sussex Gazette: ‘The Mayor, unveiling the plaque said that not only Arundel, but hundreds of other ancient boroughs throughout the land were that day losing their ancient status.  He described the new local government reorganisation as “a new slaughter of the innocents,” and said that the new set-up would be “a civil servants’ paradise.”

“The office of Mayor will now be a mockery because every parish can have a mayor,” he said.
This was a very sad day”.

The Arundel parish council was created out of the ‘Successor Parishes Order’ of 1973.  Those (16) former Borough councillors automatically became ‘parish councillors’ and the former Mayor Hugh Fox proposed councillor W.J (Bill) Redman (deceased in 2007) to become the first Arundel Mayor of the parish.  The first resolution taken was to apply for the term ’town’ to be adopted which would allow the parish to adopt a ’mayor’.   Hence the Arundel Town Council was formed.

First elections for twelve ’Arundel town councillors’ were held in 1976.

The Arundel Town Hall and other Borough properties passed in title to Arun District Council.
Following a town meeting it was decided that the ownership and annual costs of maintaining the Town Hall building (£500 p.a) would be “too burdensome” on the community; the town council entered into covenants with Arun DC for its future use of the building.

Arun DC allowed the town council to retain the former borough’s “regalia and badges of office”. Arun DC allowed the town council to retain certain “chattels” from the town hall which included a tractor and its trailer.

The Mayor’s robes created for the state visit of Queen Victoria were also retained and the robes of the former borough’s aldermen were given to the Duke of Norfolk’s Estate for exhibition. At a subsequent town council meeting it was decided that the mayor and councillors would wear robes and process on the annual Remembrance Day Service each November 11th. 

The former Arundel ‘Armorial Bearings’ were also adopted by the payment of £45 with the College of Arms: a decision made from economy than tradition.  A new Coat of Arms would have cost £340.

The Town Hall building was valued at that time at £70,000.  The WSCC Magistrate’s Circuit Court leased the building for use as a local ‘Magistrate’s Court’ from 1974 and the income was set aside for the maintenance and overheads of the building.

 
present
 
   

arundel town council
The Town Hall
Maltravers Street
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9AP

 01903-881566
 
arundel town clerk Mrs. Susan Simpson 01903-882954
assistant town clerk Mr. Tony Hardie
— as above —
town hall wedding advisor Stella Smith 01903 -882954

There are twelve Arundel town council members: one of whom is elected Mayor by the council members for a term of two years.   The members are elected by public ballot.    Only the Mayor receives an annual allowance from the Town tax precepts.
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town councillors
Mayor of Arundel   Wendy Eve
Deputy Mayor of Arundel   Anne Harriott
 
Votes
  
Don Ayling
512
 Hanger Down House, Arundel BN18 OBG
Bill Beere
537
 31 Jarvis Road, Arundel BN18 9HS
Wendy Eve
692
 30 Torton Hill Road Arundel BN18 9HL
Michael Godfrey
549
 26 Canada Road Arundel BN18 9HY
Anne Harriott
639
 5 The Causeway Arundel BN18 9JJ
Colin Heriot
612
 6 Surrey Wharf Arundel BN18 9DW
Victoria Holland
615
 7 Maltravers Street Arundel BN18 9BU
Peter Moss
665
 22a King Street Arundel BN18 9BW
James Stewart
517
 29 Tarrant Street Arundel BN18 9DG
Michael Tu
549
 Orchard House Ford Lane Ford, BN18 0DE
Hugh Wilson
814
 2 Arun Terrace Ford Road Arundel BN18 9EG
David Wood
744
 11 Mount Pleasant Arundel BN18 9BD
 

Mayor Wendy Eve and Deputy Mayor Anne Harriott ex-offico all committees
 

Finance and General Purposes Committee

Planning and Environmental Committee:

D. Ayling, N. Beere, C. Heriot, J.Stewart, M. Tu, D. Wood

N. Beere, M. Godfrey, V. Holland, P. Moss, H. Wilson
   

Town Hall Committee:

  
M. Godfrey, C. Heriot, P. Moss, J. Stewart, M. Tu  

 

 

The Council accepts the ‘Quality Council Tests’ and will continue to work to achieve the standards set out in the ‘2000 Local Government Act’.  The Council also accepts the ‘Code of Conduct Standards for Councillors’ as set out in the ‘Model Code’ contained in the ‘2000 Local Government Act’.  

 

Mission Statement

Arundel Town Council will work with other agencies to provide a safe, high-quality environment to meet the needs of residents and visitors and defend the best interests of the Town for the benefit of everyone.

Town Council Priorities

  • To pursue Quality Council status
  • To develop the income potential and use of the Town Hall
  • To continue to work with Arun District Council and other interested parties to complete the ‘Big Picture’
  • To review recreational & leisure opportunities.

Aims & Objectives

  • To enable residents of Arundel & its surroundings to enjoy high-quality social, recreational and cultural facilities within the Town and seek the continuing improvement and development of these facilities in accordance with the wish of residents.
  • To encourage and promote the economic & commercial vitality of Arundel.
  • To preserve the unique identity of Arundel & promote its heritage.
  • To ensure that harmony exists between commercial and residential requirements
  • To consult with and take due regard of all comments received from other statutory bodies, voluntary organisations and individuals, to ensure an improving standard of service to meet local needs.
  • To represent the views and wishes of the people of Arundel.
  • To help create a socially inclusive and caring community which embraces all residents irrespective of their circumstances.

Standards of Performance

The Standards of Performance are the Targets that the Council will aim to achieve under normal circumstances.

1. All enquiries or complaints – either personal, by telephone, post or electronic mail will receive a formal acknowledgement within two working days.

  • The enquiry or complaint will be acknowledged by the Town Clerk then referred to any principal authority or Agency as necessary and passed to the Chairman of the appropriate Town Council committee.
  • The councillor will contact the person making the enquiry or complaint to explore the issue and will advise the Town Clerk so that any further action can be taken.
  • The principal Authority or other Agency will be requested to communicate their response direct to the complainant and advise the Town Council of the outcome.
  • When the matter is dealt with insofar as Arundel Town Council can progress matters, the Town Clerk will send a follow up satisfaction survey document to the originator of the enquiry or complaint.

2. All callers to the Town Hall will be dealt with in a considerate manner.

  • Arundel Town Council subscribes to a policy of considering and treating all people as equals.
  • Callers wishing to discuss any matter will be invited to sit in private and indicate to a member of staff the issue which is a matter of concern to them.
  • All visitors will receive a private and considerate hearing.
  • Any visitor with a disability will have access to special facilities at the Town Hall.
  • Large print copies of Agendas and Reports can be produced for any member of the public requesting them in that format.

3. Council and Committee Agendas

  • Agendas will be despatched to councillors to give at least three clear days notice prior to the Meeting
  • Agendas will be placed on the Town Council’s notice boards and dispatched to the press on the Friday of the week prior to the Metting.

4.  Council and Committee reports / minutes

  • Reports will normally be produced and dispatched to councillors on the Friday following the Meeting.
  • The Recommendations from the Planning Committee will be dispatched to the Head of Planning Services at Arun District Council by fax or e-mail on the day following the Meeting and confirmed by first class mail.

5.  Financial matters

  • The financial business of the Council will be conducted in accordance with the Financial Regulations currently in force.
  • The Town Clerk will provide the latest reconciled financial information to the Policy and Finance Committee at three monthly intervals or other frequency requested by the Committee.
  • The Town Clerk will provide up to date information to enable budget reviews to take place and advise councillors on any related issues.
  • The Town Clerk will provide up to date information to enable budget reviews to take place and advise councillors on any related issues.
  • Certified copies of the previous years accounts will be available for public inspection and a budget will be agreed for the following financial year by December.
  • A copy of the unaudited accounts will be published in the Annual Report of the Council.

6.  Staff

  • The Town Clerk will be qualified and experienced in accordance with national guidelines
  • The Town Clerk will actively seek to improve his / her knowledge and skills related to the Council’s business and ensure that other Town Council employees have the opportunity for appropriate training.
  • The Town Clerk will receive an annual appraisal which will provide a training and development plan.
  • Councillors will attend training and development courses and seminars as may be necessary for the proper performance of their Office.
  • The Town Clerk will follow a recognised course of professional development to national standards
  • The Town Council will support the professional development of the Town Clerk through funding and appropriate study leave.
  • A training and development budget will be provided and reviewed annually.

7. Quality Control

  • The Council accepts the Quality Council Tests and will continue to work to achieve the standards set out in the Local Government Act 2000
  • The Council accepts the Code of Conduct Standards for councillors as laid out in the Model Code contained in the Local Government Act 2000

October 2002
For details please contact Arundel Town Clerk enquiries@arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk
 

The statutory powers of parish and town councils

From 1889 and onwards, when civil parishes were officially created, a patchwork of legislation has developed the parish and town council and the powers they it enjoy. Consequently, there are many anomalies concerning the powers of parish and town councils, such as they have the right to appoint representation to the governing body of any primary school they are served by, but not any secondary school.


A full list of powers & duties of parish and town councils is available at www.nalc.gov.uk/information/legal/powers/index.html

Function

Powers & Duties

Statutory Provisions

Allotments

Powers to provide allotments. Duty to provide allotment gardens if demanded unsatisfied

Small Holding & Allotments Act 1908, ss. 23, 26, and 42

Baths and Washhouses

Power to provide public baths and washhouses

Public Health At 1936, Ss 221, 222, 223 and 227

Burial grounds, cemeteries and crematoria

Power to acquire and maintain

Power to provide

Power to agree to maintain monuments and memorials

Power to contribute towards expenses of cemeteries

Open Spaces Act 1906, Ss 9 and 10; Local Government Act 1972, s. 214; Parish Councils and Burial Authorities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1970, s. 1

Local Government Act 1972, s. 215(6)

Bus Shelters

Power to provide and maintain shelters

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1953, s. 4

Bye Laws

Power to make bye-laws in regard to pleasure grounds

Cycle Parks

Baths and Washhouses

Open spaces and burial grounds

Mortuaries and post-mortem rooms

Public Health Act 1875, s. 164

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, s.57(7)

Public Health Act 1936, s.223

Open Spaces Act 1906, s.15

Public Health Act 1936, s.198

Clocks

Power to provide public clocks

Parish Councils Act 1957, s.2

Closed Churchyards

Powers as to maintenance

Local Government Act 1972, s.215

Commons and common pastures

Powers in relation to enclosure, as to regulation and management, and as to providing common pasture

Enclosure Act 1845;
Local Government Act 1894, s.8(4);
Smallholdings and Allotments Act 1908, s.34

Conference facilities

Power to provide and encourage the use of facilities

Local Government Act 1972, s.144

Community centres

Power to provide and equip buildings for use of clubs having athletic, social or educational objectives

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 s.19

Crime prevention

Powers to spend money on various crime prevention measures

Local Government and Rating Act 1997, s.31

Drainage

Power to deal with ponds and ditches

Public Health Act 1936, s.260

Education

Right to appoint school governors

Education (No.2) Act 1986, s.4

Entertainment and the arts

Provision of entertainment and support of the arts

Local Government Act 1972, s.145

Gifts

Power to accept

Local Government Act 1972, s.139

Highways

Power to repair and maintain public footpaths and bridle-ways

Power to light roads and public places

Provision of litter bins

Power to provide parking places for vehicles, bicycles and motor-cycles

Power to enter into agreement as to dedication and widening

Power to provide roadside seats and shelters, and omnibus shelters

Consent of parish council required for ending maintenance of highway at public expense, or for stopping up or diversion of highway

Power to complain to district council as to protection of rights of way and roadside wastes

Power to provide traffic signs and other notices

Power to plant trees etc. and to maintain roadside verges

Highways Act 1980, ss.43,50

Parish Councils Act 1957, s.3;
Highways Act 1980, s.301

Litter Act 1983, ss.5,6

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, ss.57,63

Highways Act 1980, ss.30,72

Parish Councils Act 1957, s.1

Highways Act 1980, ss.47,116

Highways Act 1980, s.130

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, s.72

Highways Act 1980, s.96

Investments

Power to participate in schemes of collective investment

Trustee Investments Act 1961, s.11

Land

Power to acquire by agreement, to appropriate, to dispose of

Power to accept gifts of land

Local Government Act 1972, ss.124, 126, 127

Local government Act 1972, s.139

Litter

Provision of receptacles

Litter Act 1983, ss.5,6

Lotteries

Powers to promote

Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976, s.7

Mortuaries and post mortem rooms

Powers to provide mortuaries and post mortem rooms

Public Health Act 1936, s.198

Nuisances

Power to deal with offensive ditches

Public Health Act 1936, s.260

Open spaces

Power to acquire land and maintain

Public health Act 1875, s.164
Open Spaces Act 1906, ss.9 and 10

Parish Property and documents

Powers to direct as to their custody

Local Government Act 1972, s.226

Public buildings and village hall

Power to provide buildings for offices and for public meetings and assemblies

Local Government Act 1972, s.133

Public Conveniences

Power to provide

Public Health Act 1936, s.87

Recreation

Power to acquire land for or to provide recreation grounds, public walks, pleasure grounds and open spaces and to manage and control them

Power to provide gymnasiums, playing fields, holiday camps

Provision of boating pools

Public Health Act 1875, s.164
Local Government Act 1972, Sched.14 para.27
Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1890 s.44
Open Spaces Act 1906, ss.9 and 10
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, s.19

Public Health Act 1961, s.54

Town and Country Planning

Right to be notified of planning applications

Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Sched.1, para.8

Tourism

Power to contribute to organisations encouraging

Local Government Act 1972, s.144

Traffic Calming

Powers to contribute financially to traffic calming schemes

Local Government and Rating Act 1997, s.30

Transport

Powers to spend money on community transport schemes

Local Government and Rating Act 1997, s.26-29

War memorials

Power to maintain, repairs, protect and adapt war memorials

War Memorials (Local Authorities' Powers) Act 1923, s.1; as extended by Local Government Act 1948, s.133

Water Supply

Power to utilise well, spring or stream and to provide facilities for obtaining water therefrom

Public Health Act 1936, s.125

source National Association of Local Councils www.nalc.gov.uk
Standards Board for England www.standardsboard.co.uk
Standards Committee in Public Service www.public-standards.gov.uk


  Arundel Associations, Clubs & Societies
 

1st arundel beavers 01903-883471
1st arundel cub scouts 01903-715168
1st arundel explorer scouts 01903-236477
1st arundel rainbows 01243-814610  
1st arundel scouts 01903-883283
3rd arundel (st. nicholas) guides 01903-884192  
agenda 21 01903-882732  
arun choral society 01798-873096
arun netball club 01903-882860  
arundel art society 01903-787988  
arundel artisan society  
arundel bowling club 01243-538070
arundel bridge club 01903-882976  
arundel brownies 01903-883309  
arundel carpet bowls club 01903-771145  
arundel castle cricket club 01903-882462
arundel chamber of commerce
arundel cricket club 01903-882786
club secretary:
 01903-732002  
arundel fairtrade town aug 2004  
arundel festival  
arundel festival fringe 01903-883556
arundel festival society v / liquidation  
arundel flower club 01903-883985
arundel football club 01903-884067
arundel gallery trail  
arundel gardens association 01903-882906  
arundel graduate club (sage) 01903-783230  
arundel guides 01903-884192  
arundel lawn tennis club 01243-543674
arundel lido 01903-882404
arundel museum
arundel museum society 01903-882344
arundel pageant players 01903-882268  
arundel parent & toddler group 01243-551890  
arundel players 01903-882862
arundel rangers 01243-81461  
arundel recorded music society 01243-827358  
arundel society 01903-884349  
arundel writers group 01903-883355  
arundelles 01903-885378  
arunners running club 01903-717967  
arundel surgery community association  
arundel visitor information centre 01903-882268
british heart foundation 01903-882065  
british red cross society 01903-882826  
christian viewpoint for men 01903-882337  
clymping animal sanctuary 01903-883116
drip action theatre group 01903-885250
faccc friends of arundel castle cricket club 01903-882462
freemasons  
www.grandlodge-england.org
inner wheel of arundel 01903-772123  
junior club 9-11 01903-885387  
lavinian club 60+ years 01903-882000  
lions club of arundel & barnham 01243-821209  

littlehampton & arundel beekeepers

 01903-722748  
mulletts register 01903-883237  
norfolk club 01903-882043  
norfolk red cross centre 60+ 01903-882826  
phoenix big band  
poetry arun 01243-552443  
probus club of arundel 01243-551858  
quilting & patchwork 01903-233771  
riding for the disabled 01903-785713  
rotary club of arundel 01903-723036
royal british legion 01903-884188  
scout & guide supporters group 01903-885068  
sussex freemasons
theatre goers club 01903-246913  
the evensong choir (Ford) 01243-552577  
the famous willows folk club 07790-511054
trefoil guild 01903-884045  
victoria institute club 01903-882139  
women’s breakfast 01903-885378
01903-883364 		 
women’s institute 01903-882629  
wwt supporters group 01903-859575  
yoga at burpham 01903-884007  

 

  bognor town council
 

Bognor Regis Town Council
Bognor Regis Town Hall
Clarence Road
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO21 1LD
01243 867744    
www.bognorregis.gov.uk

 

  littlehampton town council
 

Littlehampton Town Council
Manor House,
Church Street,
Littlehampton,
West Sussex,
BN17 5EW.

01903 732063
www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
     
     
2008 Blue Flag Award
Littlehampton Beaches

www.blueflag.org.uk		  
     


  arun district council
 

arun district council 01903-737500 acs@arun.gov.uk
     
The Arun Civic Centre,  Maltravers Road,  Littlehampton  BN17 5LF   www.arun.gov.uk
     
Chief Executive:  Ian Sumnall   ian.sumnall@arun.gov.uk

Arun District Council is responsible for environmental health, housing, planning, building regulation and control, waste collection and cleansing services, collection of council tax* and rates, disbursements of benefits, licensing of premises, taxis, leisure centres and community safety.

*Council Tax is made up of charges from several organisations:
 
  • WSCC tax
 
  • Arun District Council tax
 
  • Sussex Police Authority
 
  • Parish & Town council tax
 
  • less any discounts, relief or rebate due to the individual

councillors

  west sussex county council
 

west sussex county council
01243-777100
County Hall,
Chichester
PO19 1RQ		 24-hour information line
0845-7581232
 
   
County Councillor for Arundel : David Britton
County Records Office:  
Trading Standards Offices:  
Emergency planning WSCC  
01243-777917

West Sussex County Council is made up of 70 Members elected to represent their local communities.  The County Chairman, Margaret Johnson, is the apolitical guardian of the interests of all members of the Council and its processes, as well as being its principal non-political representative.  The Chairman is assisted by a Vice-Chairman, Peter Moor.

The whole County Council is the principal forum for political debate.  Its 70 members meet about six times a year, at County Hall, Chichester.  The meetings of the County Council are open to the press and public.

The County Council makes decisions on key policy plans, and examines some seven of these each year.  It questions Cabinet Ministers and the Leader on significant matters to do with their portfolios.  It decides the composition and areas of competence of the Cabinet, to which it delegates responsibility for carrying out many of the County Council’s policies.  It also appoints the select Committees, which examine and review decisions and actions of the Cabinet, as well as some non-executive committees and a Standards Committee.   The Council’s political make-up (May 2006) is:

Conservative 46   Liberal Democrat 17   Labour 7

THE CABINET
The west Sussex Cabinet currently has ten members selected from the Conservative majority.  The Cabinet proposes the key policy decisions of the Council, which are subject to agreement by the full County Council of 70 members.  Each Cabinet Member has a portfolio of work for which they take personal responsibility.  Most decisions are made by Cabinet Members individually, but some matters ( for example, those which affect more than one portfolio) are made by the Cabinet as a whole.  Agendas and items to be discussed are published before the Cabinet meetings, which are open to the press and public.  Cabinet meetings are held every month, normally at County Hall, Chichester.
 
WSCC
West Sussex County Council serves over 755,000 residents.  WSCC is responsible for the provision of services including education, social care, highways, waste management, fire & rescue, libraries, county records, trading standards, planning and countryside services.  WSCC works in partnership with seven district and borough councils who provide localised services, including waste collection, environmental health, leisure facilities, housing, licensing and local planning applications.

  high sheriff
 

The Office of High Sheriff has its roots in Saxon times (from the Old English ‘shire-reeve’) and s the oldest secular Office under the Crown. The Sheriff was the special nominee of the Sovereign and originally held many of the powers now vested in the Lord-Lieutenant, High Court Judges, Magistrates, Local Authorities, Coroners and The Revenue.

The ‘Provisions of Oxford (1258) laid down a yearly tenure of office and the High Sheriff remains the Sovereign’s representative in the County for all matters relating to the Judiciary and maintenance of law and order. The appointments and duties of the High Sheriff is set out in the Sheriffs Act 1887.

They are responsible for the well being and protection of High Court Judges when on a circuit in the County and personally attends the opening ceremony; they execute High Court writs, appoints deputies and delegates to the professional services e.g the Chief Constable of Sussex Police, etc..

Each year the serving High Sheriff submits nominations of possible future sheriffs to a tribunal which approve three names to go forward to the Sovereign. The Sovereign selects the Sheriff to succeed and the term of office runs from end of March ( the pre-1752 civil and legal year) annually. No person may be chosen twice within a three year period unless no other is deemed suitable.
 
 
The present High Sheriff is Colin PJ Field, Esq JP
 
Under Sheriff of the Bailiwicks of East & West Sussex
Dial House, 221 High Street, LEWES BN7 2AE
tel: 01273-477071
www.westsussex.gov.uk

  lord lieutenant
 

The office of Lord-Lieutenant is military in origin and is said to date from the reign of Henry VIII when its holder was made responsible for the maintenance of order, and for all military measures necessary locally for the defence of the Realm.   The Lord-Lieutenant is the Queen’s representative in the county and his first duty is to uphold the dignity of the Crown, while promoting a good atmosphere and a spirit of co-operation among voluntary services, benevolent organisations and the industrial and social life of the county.   The main duties include:-
 
  • Arranging visits of Members of the Royal Family and escorting Royal visitors to the County
  • Participation in civic, voluntary and social activity within the county
  • Liason with local units of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force.
  • Presentation of medals and awards on behalf of the Queen
  • Leadership of the local magistracy as Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace, liason with the Lord Chancellor and the Department for Constitutional Affairs, and carrying out the duties of Keeper of the Rolls
 
The current Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex is Mr. Hugh Wyatt
  www.westsussex.gov.uk     john.williams@westsussex.gov.uk   
 
  Lieutenancy Office
County Hall
CHICHESTER
PO19 1RQ   		   tel: 01243-777697
VICE LORD-LIEUTENANT

Col.Sir Brian Barttelot Bt. OBE DL
 
DEPUTY LIEUTENANTS
Currently the Lord-Lieutenant is required to appoint up to forty-seven Deputies
 

Deputy Lieutenants for the county of West Sussex.

Anthony Aston OBE, DL

The Rt. Hon the Lord Egremont  DL

Douglas J Mayne  DL

John RT Barclay  DL

Ian R W Elliott  DL

The Duke of Norfolk DL

The Hon.Lady Fiona Barttelot  MBE, DL

Brian Fieldhouse  DL

Col John R G Putnam  CBE, TD, DL

Sir Hugh P D Bennett, DL

Graham G Ferguson  DL

Douglas P Rigg  DL

David Bowerman JP  DL

Richard H Goring  DL

John A Rimmer  DL

Dr. Norman D Boyland  DL

Mrs. Penny Hardwick  OBE JP DL

Jeffrey Sandiford  DL

Mrs. Judith M Buckland  MBE, DL

Dr. Alan Hayes  CBE DL

Major Mark FH Scrase-Dickins  CMG, DL

Mark W Burrell  DL

Clifford L Hodgetts  OBE, DL, LLB

John H S Shippam  JP, DL

John M Campbell  DL

Mrs. Lilian J H Holsworth  MBE, JP, DL

Brian S L Trafford  DL

The Lady Sarah Clutton  DL

Mrs. Margaret D Johnson  DL

David H Tupper  DL

Mrs. Margaret E Collins  DL

Mrs. Brenda P M Large  DL

Leslie W Weller  DL

The Rt. Hon the Viscount Cowdray  DL

Mrs. Gillian M Loveless  DL,BA

The Rt. Hon the Lord Young of Graffham  PC, DL

The Rt. Hon the Lord Dholakia  OBE DL

The Rt. Hon the Lord Luce  GCVO, DL

  

Thomas J. Ebdon  DL

Sir Michael Marshall  DL

  
The Earl of March & Kinrara, DL Mrs. Daphne Anthony, JP, DL Mrs. Susan Pyper, DL
     

On the 25th October 2006, The Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, Mr. Hugh Wyatt appointed the following people to serve as Deputy Lieutenants for the County:

The Earl of March & Kinrara, DL
Mrs. Daphne Anthony, JP, DL
Mrs. Susan Pyper, DL


The Earl of March & Kinrara, DL, son of a former Lord-Lieutenant of the County, was the creator of the 'Goodwood Festival of Speed' and 'The Goodwood Revival'. He has managed the 'Goodwood Estate' for a number of years. Married with fve children, his interests include motor sports and photography, the latter being his first career under the name of Charles Settrington.

Mrs. Daphne Anthony, JP, DL worked from Shell Oil International and latterly as a civil servant in the Paymaster General's office in West Sussex. She has been a Justice of the Peace since 1978 and an Adviser to 'Crawley Citizens Advice Bureau' since 2000. A former Chairman of Governors of 'Thomas Bennett Community College', she will be one of the guests meeting HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh when they visit the College in November. Married to Robert, the couple have two daughters.

Mrs. Susan Pyper, DL is currently Chairman of the 'Royal West Sussex NHS Trust' in Chichester. A former Forensic Scientist with the Metropolitan Police, she also served 11 years as an Officer in the Royal Air Force. Since the 1990's she has been on the board of a number of NHS Trusts, and is presently Chairman of the 'Regional Environmental Protection Advisory Committee' and a Board Member and Trustee of the 'Sussex Community Foundation' Married to Jonathan, the couple have two children.

Deputy Lieutenants are appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant at his discretion, subject only to Her Majesty The Queen not disapproving of the granting of the commission. Appointment to the office is in recognition of distinguished service to the community, predominantly in a voluntary capacity, or to country or county. There are currently 43 Deputy Lieutenants geographically located over the county.

Although military in origin, the post no longer has any military significance, but every Deputy Lieutenant undertakes to assist the Lord-Lieutenant in the performance of any duties that may be laid upon him or her.
Keepers of the Rolls (Custos Rotulorum)

At least from the fifteenth century one Justice of the Peace ‘especially picked out either for wisdom, countenance or credit’* served as the Chief of the County Bench with the title Custos Rotulorum, or Keeper of the Rolls. The Rolls in question were the records of the Court of Quarter Sessions, an administrative as well as judicial body.

It was the Custos Rotulorum who appointed the Clerk of the Peace, the professional lawyer who advised the County Bench on points of law and originally lead for the Crown in criminal trials.

In many ways this position is parallel to the Office of the Master of the Rolls, the original function of which was the Superintendence of the Rolls Chancery. As the Chancery developed from the Royal Secretariat into a Court of Law the Office itself developed from an administrative to a judicial one.

The military Office of Lord-Lieutenant, originally an occasional one to which individuals were appointed when danger threatened, was grafted onto the older Office in the reigh of William and Mary as a way of giving the now permanent Lord-Lieutenant the senior seat on the Bench of Magistrates.

Master of the Rolls have an outstanding archival record. Their custody has been excellent – the Rolls survive almost unbroken from the 1190s. The Sussex incumbents have records of the Court of Quarter sessions dating from 1594.

*William Lambarde

www.westsussex.gov.uk

 

  gose
 

government office for the south east
01483-882255

GOSE Bridge House,
1 Walnut Tree Close,
Guildford
GU1 4GA

 

  seera
   

south east england regional assembly – (seera)
south east development agency (seeda)

 


  members of parliament
 

Nick Gibb MP
Conservative Party

4, The Precinct, West Mead, Bognor Regis PO21 5SB
01243-826410
Bognor Regis & Littlehampton House of Commons, London SW1A OAA

Nicholas John Gibb won the constituency in 1997 with a majority of 7,321 and joined the front bench of William Hague as the spokesman on ‘trade and industry’ before being appointed to the ‘Conservative Parliamentary Social Security Select Committee’.  He made his House of Common’s ‘maiden speech on 4th July 1997

In 1998 he rejoined the frontbench as a spokesman on the ‘Treasury’, returning to ‘trade and industry’ in 1999.  Following the 2001 General Election he was briefly spokesman on ‘environment, transport and regions’.   Following the 2005 General Election he has been spokesman on ‘education’ and under David Cameron’s party leadership is the ‘Shadow Minister for Schools’.

Born September 3rd 1960, Amersham, Buckinghamshire.   Educated at Maidstone Grammer School, the Roundhay School, Leeds, Thornes House School, Wakefield and Durham University (St. Hilda & St. Bede) where he achieved an honours degree in law.

Nick Gibb was formerly with Nat West Bank and from 1984 a Chartered Accountant with KPMG specialising in corporate taxation.  He is the author of numerous ‘think-tank’ reports for public policy on tax reform and economics.

Simplifying Taxes Nick Gibb 1987    
Duty to Repeal Nick Gibb 1989 Adam Smith Institute ISBN 1-870109-71-6
Bucking the Market Nick Gibb 1990    
Maintaining Momentum Nick Gibb 1992    

Nick Herbert MP
Conservative Party		 The Old Town Hall, 38 High Street, Steyning BN44 3YE
01903-816880
Arundel & South Downs House of Commons, London SW1A OAA
  www.nickherbert.com

 

Nicholas Le Quesne Herbert won the constituency in May 2005 with a majority of 11,309 votes.   He was a member of the home affairs select committee and spokesman and in December 2005 promoted to Shadow Minister for Police Reform by David Cameron.  He made his first House of Common’s speech on June 6 th, 2005.

Nick is a seasoned campaigner for defending the rural way of life, keeping Britain out of the euro and improving public services.  His grandparents farmed in Sussex and from 1990 to 1996 Nick worked for the British Field Sports Society becoming its Director of Political/Public Affairs.   He joined Business for Sterling in 1998 as their Chief Executive where he helped launch the campaign to retain Sterling in the UK against the euro zone; he played a leading role in setting up the Countryside Movement which became the Countryside Alliance.  

He became a director of the independent think-tank Reform which he co-founded in 2002 described as “ the most important think-tank to emerge for a decade”.   Reform has promoted new ideas to tackle crime through ‘zero tolerance’ policing, improve schools and hospitals by giving people more choice, and reduce the burden of tax.

His predecessor in Arundel & South Downs, Howard Flight, Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party was widely regarded by his constituents as an outstanding representative: fully endorsing Nick Herbert his successor has been described as “one of the most effective political campaigners of recent years”.   Nick Herbert is currently involved with the Campaign to save local hospitals from closing A&E services.

Born 7th April,1963; educated at Haileybury School winning an Open Scholarship to Magdalene College, Cambridge where he read law and land economy.

Working for Arundel & South Downs

“We need to preserve our way of life and the rural environment.   The Government’s imposition of 47,000 new houses on West Sussex is appalling.   We do not have the infrastructure to support development on this scale.   Decisions on whether to build new homes should be made by local people, not dictated by government or unelected bodies like SEERA – which the Conservatives will scrap.

One of the reasons that we have such pressure to build new homes is that immigration is out of control – it has trebled under the current Government.   The net inflow of people to Britain each year is now 157,000 – equivalent to a new town one and a half times the size of Crawley every year.   Firm new controls on immigration will allow development to be concentrated on brownfield sites.

Local people face long waits for some hospital treatments.   This is unacceptable given the extra money that has been put into the NHS.   Worse, people are acquiring the MRSA ‘superbug’ when they go into hospital.   Conservatives are committed to eliminating waiting lists and ensuring that hospitals are clean.

Rising crime is not inevitable, nor do we have to put up with antisocial behaviour.   The Conservative Party will increase the size of the Sussex police force by a quarter – that is more than 900 new police officers – and Nick will be pressing for the return of the village bobby.   We need to restore a culture of respect in society.   A good place to start is in schools, where the Conservatives have pledged that discipline will be a priority.

Taxes are set to riseto a 25-year high and council tax has become an increasingly onerous burden, especially for pensioners.   Conservatives will give a permanent discount to pensioner households, halving their council tax bills, up to a maximum of £500 per year.   We reject the Liberal Democrat’s plans for a local income tax, which would cost a typical household with two earners over six hundred pounds more each year – what we need is value for money.   By cutting waste and bureaucracy it will be possible to deliver better services while ensuring that not a penny is taken away from frontline services such as health and education.”

Taken from Nick Herbert: Conservative party website

central government – london
live houses of parliament webcams

  european parliament
 

members of european parliament (MEPS)

There are ten MEPs representing South East  Region which includes West Sussex.

Daniel Hannan office@hannan.co.uk
Nigel Farage ukipse@ukip.org
Nirj Deva office@nirjdeva.com
Chris Huhne chuhneoffice@cix.co.uk
Peter Skinner southeast@peterskinnermep.com
James Elles jelles@europarl.eu.int
Ashley Mote amote@europarl.eu.int
Richard Ashworth rashworth@europarl.eu.int
Caroline Lucas
Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne  

 

  south downs
 

south downs joint committee  
south downs society  

 

  coping with emergences
 

The following is a digest of advice given by the Arun District Council to the public for coping with emergencies; the full texts can be viewed at www.arun.gov.uk

           Severe Storm

            Flooding

            Chemical or Toxic Fumes

            Other Emergencies, Rail, Air Crashes, etc.

            Evacuation

            Loss of Electricity, Gas or Water

            Damage to Property
 

if a severe storm is expected

1.         Tie down loose items outside that cannot be brought indoors

2.         Stay indoors, best downstairs, and keep pets in

3.         Clear window sills and close curtains to protect against flying glass

4.         If gas, electricity or water cut off, tell relevant service

5.         As soon as it is safe, rope off or protect damaged areas to prevent injury.
 

if there is risk of flooding

1.         Keep an emergency torch and radio with spare batteries, candles, matches and perhaps a camping gas cooker ring

2.         Protect doorways and low level air vents with sandbags or filled rubbish bags.

3.         Turn off electricity and gas.

4.         Move precious belongings upstairs, including food

5.         If you are trapped by flooding, remain near a window to attract attention

6.         Call floodline 0845-9881188 or www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/flood for warnings and updates

7.         Check on neighbours, particularly those who may be vulnerable.
 

chemical accidents, toxic fumes and smoke

1.         Stay indoors, shut all doors and windows and listen to radio broadcast news

2.         Switch off air conditioning or fans.

3.         If you are outside, go to nearest public building or shop

4.         Listen to loudspeaker and radio/tv announcements; be ready to move out of contaminated area
 

other emergencies, e.g. Rail, Air Crash, etc

1.         If you are first on scene, raise the alarm, dial 999

2.         Unless you are directly involved, keep well away from the scene

3.         Do not access the scene

 

emergency evacuation

1.         If the Police instruct you to leave your home please co-operate; their responsibility is public safety.

2.         You will probably be directed to a local designated reception centre.  If you decide not to avail yourself inform others where you will be.

3.         If you are incapacitated or vulnerable – inform the Police and they will arrange assistance.

4.         If there is time take with you such medication as you may require, warm clothing, food, personal valuables and vulnerable pets.

5.         Before you leave make sure fires are put out, gas and electricity switched off
 

loss of electricity, gas or water

            Severe weather can mean power cuts and possibly loss of other services.

1.         Keep a pack of emergency supplies and be able to find it in the dark

2.         Keep especially a working torch, battery radio, candles and matches

3.         Care with candles for risk of fire

4.         Be aware of where and how to switch off services at mains boxes

5.         If you need emergency services giving number so the call can be traced if cut

6.         If anyone is seriously injured an ambulance and/or medic should be called

7.          First aid training can be obtained from the Red Cross or St. John’s Ambulance.
 

damage to property and possessions

Accidents, storms fires and flooding can leave a trail of destruction in their wake.  Reassess your range of insurance cover and personal options.

NB – decide which firms you would use in an emergency and make a note on a contacts list kept in a secure place.

Above is digest provided by the Arun District Council; full details can be viewed online at www.arun.gov.uk

 

  obituaries
 

Dame Anita Roddick DBE
23rd October 1942 - 10th September 2007

"The most exciting part of my Life is now - I believe the older you get the more radical you become.."

"I was a natural outsider and I was drawn to other outsiders and rebels.."

"Nobody talks of entrepreneurship as 'survival', but thats exactly what it is - and what nurtures creative thinking."

The Times Obituary

 

David Birt ISM 1920-2006 Former Chairman and Arun District Councilor

Born in 1920 and educated at Plymouth College.  Served in Royal Corps of Signals during the Second World War and awarded the 'Order of Imperial Service Medal' in recognition of 42 years of working with the Civil Service.  Represented Findon as a Parish and District Councillor and appointed Chairman of Arun District Council 1992/93.

Particularly involved in environmental and social issues affecting the South Coast and also Chaired SCOPAC (Standing Conference on Problems Associated with the Coastline).   Retired as a District Councillor in 1995.  Highly regarded by his peers, many tributes have been made and he is fondly remembered by his former colleagues.   A minutes silence was observed by the full Arun District Council in memory of Mr. Birt's life and work.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen, and two children.
         
         
   
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