Henfield News
Councillors recently received an update on the Year of Biodiversity. Over the course of the year several walks, talks and events had taken place in Henfield, engaging residents of all ages. There have been over 3,900 entries on the iNaturalist app recording over 1,240 species with photographs that include grass snakes, hairy dragonflies and many reports of stag beetles, a species that is in decline but Henfield is famous for. Plant of the month for October is Sloe berries on Blackthorn, and there are upcoming talks on bees, beavers and dark skies. It is also hoped that young people can be involved in a wild daffodil planting project in October half term. There will be an exhibition and celebration of the year’s achievements on the 9th December at the Henfield Hall. You can find out more about the Year of Biodiversity here.
Upcoming Remembrance events. The Poppy Cross event will take place on the 8th November, the main parade on the 10th November and a short service at the war memorial on the 11th November. Further details will be available nearer the time.
A new inclusive roundabout has been installed and is now being enjoyed at the Kings Field Play area. This roundabout is fully accessible for everyone including wheelchair users.
Horsham District Council News
Wilder Horsham District initiative to be extended
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The Wilder Horsham District project, delivered by a unique partnership between Horsham District Council and Sussex Wildlife Trust, was created in 2020 and is celebrating four years of supporting nature recovery and biodiversity. Read more |
Have your say on proposals for Council Tax Support Scheme 2025/26
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The consultation will run from 27 September to midnight on the 10 November. There are currently two separate schemes, a national scheme for pensioners and a local scheme operated by the Council for working age residents. The Council is proposing amendments to the working age scheme only as the pensioner scheme cannot be changed at a local level. Read more |
West Sussex County Council News |
Applications for primary and junior school places in West Sussex are now open
Applications are now open for children who start in reception at primary and infant schools across West Sussex in September 2025.
The quickest and easiest way to apply is online via School places - West Sussex County Council and the deadline for applications is 15 January 2025. Children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 are eligible to start school next September.
Children who are currently in Year 2 at an infant school will also need to apply for a place to start a junior school in September next year.
