JAMES MACCLEARY MP – LATEST REPORT
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SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK – LAUNCH OF DRAFT P’SHIP MAN PLAN
Please click the link below for the latest news and updates from the South Downs National Park Authority. This month it’s the launch of the draft Partnership Management Plan – and they want all their partner organisations and local communities inside and outside the National Park to get involved and have their say!
They also look at some of their rangers’ favourite butterflies for Butterfly Awareness Month and share some tips for avoiding wildfires in the National Park this summer.
If you have any news/updates/events you would like to share in a future newsletter, please do send over an email to them with some details 😊
CYCLE LEWES MAP, 5TH EDITION – FEEDBACK REQUESTED
Please see below a copy of a Press Release about the Cycle Map.
There is a QR code that links to a Feedback Form on their website. They are particularly looking for feedback to improve future editions.
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THE SWIMMING POOL IS BACK!
You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening of Ringmer Swimming Pool — a special event celebrating the return of this valued facility to the local community.
Venue: Ringmer Swimming Pool
Date: Saturday, 14th June 2025
Time: Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 AM
This event will include a formal ribbon-cutting and the opportunity to tour the newly reopened pool. We would be honoured by your presence as we mark this important occasion with our partners, supporters, and members of the community.
Kings Academy Grant Funding
We were pleased to have supported Kings Academy’s project in conjunction with the Ouse and Adur River Trust to install rain-planters around their site to collect rainwater and help prevent surface water flooding. You can read the full report here: POST PROJECT REPORT Storing the Storm!
South Downs Nation Park Authority- Local Plan
SDNPA’s latest press release on their Local Plan review can be found by clicking on this link: Local Plan Review_FINAL
Forestry Commission – Invasive Spruce Bark Beetle Awareness
The Forestry Commission is working on the eradication response to the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus, which is an invasive and regulated pest in England.
Ips typographus targets weakened or damaged spruce trees, and storm events like we’re experiencing this winter which can create an ideal habitat. It is being blown over from outbreaks in Europe and, if left unchecked, it could potentially build in numbers and would be devastating to the country’s timber industry. The Forestry Commission is therefore advising proactive management of spruce to remove potential habitat and risk of infestation.
The Forestry Commission is also encouraging everyone in the Proactive Spruce Removal Area to be vigilant for windblown, snapped, damaged and stressed spruce trees, and to submit a TreeAlert report for anything of concern or email ips.t@forestrycommission.gov.uk. This could be landowners, those directly involved with managing spruce (e.g. foresters, tree surgeons, Christmas tree growers), or members of the public who use spruce woodlands recreationally (e.g. dog walkers, ramblers).
Additional info can be found via the GOV.uk Ips typographus page
ESCC media release re Devolution in East Sussex
New powers and investment:
How East Sussex could benefit from devolution
A message from Keith Glazier
“You may have seen that the government has agreed a plan to transfer more powers and funding to people in Sussex: a change known as devolution.
“The government wants more decisions to be taken locally – on things like large transport projects, planning housing, and economic growth. Some of the funding for these will also be controlled locally.
“In charge of those new powers and money would be a combined authority for the whole of Sussex. This new body would be made up of a mayor to be elected by you in May 2026 and representatives from East Sussex County Council and our neighbours in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
“As leader of East Sussex County Council, I support this opportunity. I believe it will give you (and our neighbours) a bigger say on decisions which are made at the moment in Westminster. As well as money to fund them.
“Local councils in East Sussex will continue to provide almost all of your day-to-day services and will work closely with a mayor and combined authority on the largest issues which affect all of Sussex.
“This opportunity will bring some other changes. One is that the government has decided to postpone county council elections due in May in places where devolution is planned, including in East Sussex.
“This will allow work to prepare for the election of a Sussex mayor in 2026 and avoids spending more than £1.5 million of public money this year.
“In future the government also plans for you to be served by just one council (known as ‘unitary government’) rather than the present two-tier system of East Sussex County Council and a borough or district council (Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother or Wealden).
“Discussions about how to arrange this are continuing and we will keep you updated.
“Right now, this does not mean any changes to your services. I can assure you that we’re working harder than ever to try and meet your needs, even in this toughest of financial times.
“The government has begun a public consultation on its plans for devolution and you can give your views from now until 13 April.”
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Neighbourhood Plan Review Survey
Our survey remains open for your views on the future of the village. If you would like to complete the survey please visit https://ringmerparishcouncil.gov.uk/your-council/neighbourhood-plan/nhp-review
ESCC RIGHTS OF WAY ACCESS PLAN REVIEW
East Sussex County Council wants your views before drafting the new Rights of Way Access Plan so that it reflects local priorities and what you think is important.
The County Council is responsible for around 2,000 miles (3218 km) of public rights of way. These paths are important for enjoying and exploring, for travelling to work or school and for health and wellbeing.
If you would like to respond to their consultation you can do so by clicking the link below:
If you would like a paper copy of the consultation document for response, please contact the office on 01273 813242 to arrange a time to collect one.
