At the Parish meeting of 14^th November, 37 residents attended, seeking clarification to the access for the allotments, community garden and horse fields, now that WSCC have installed the height control barrier at the Museum entrance. There were many positive suggestions raised to facilitate convenient access for those with legal rights of unfettered access to their land, and the parish council determined to write to WSCC requesting a more workable option for their licences.

I firmly believe that a workable option exists that satisfies both WSCC concerns about illegal access, and the parish councils rights for their tenants.

At the same meeting approval was given to progress the Neighbourhood Plan, and to make formal representations in response to the submitted draft Local Plan for the District. These two issues are completely separate, but relate to the same challenges that face the village.   Your council remains committed to engage with all residents over the shape that development may take in the future.

The approval by a planning inspector for the housing application on Meadow Way came as no surprise to the Parish Council. It is an indication of what happens when the local District council cannot show it has a 5 year land supply, and is a warning of the way future speculative applications will be treated.

A question was raised regarding street lighting overnight on Tangmere Road and Meadow Way in the village. Do you think that the lighting could be turned off late at night, or do you believe that we need lighting all night? Residents that find the lighting an issue have asked for a change, and I need your views before we make a recommendation to WSCC.

There are many issues that residents have a view about, and the parish council is tasked with the job of finding out such views. Help us by letting us know which issue you feel are important to you.

John Rudkin received the BEM from the Queen's representative for West Sussex on Monday 11^th November. The event was emotional, and listening to John's citation it became clear why he had been honoured for his service to the community.

The same evening the Tangmere Players continued their rehearsals for the Pantomime due to be presented in early December. Please purchase your tickets for what promises to be an interesting and fun production.

As this is the last Tangmere News of the year, and a combined December and January Report, may I take this opportunity to wish all residents a Merry Christmas and safe new year.