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Half gone already

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The “Six Weeks of Summer” are half gone already. Some of you will welcome their end, others will not. Either way, the advice on how to enjoy yourself safely outside is still a useful read .I also came across this new Government coronavirus data dashboard with easy to understand charts you may, like me, find quite useful. There is also the weekly West Sussex report as well .  Are you marking #VJDay75 on Saturday? Similarly to the 75th anniversary of VE Day in May, there is a website of resources you can use to help you do so .The Royal British Legion have also gathered stories from survivors, produced an interactive map and put together other useful information about it here . Southern Water would like us to share with you their Covid-19 website and this advice on how we can all try to #ReduceYourUse and give nature a helping hand by taking simple steps to lower our water consumption .The recent hot weather has added to the increased domestic consumption caused by Covid-19 and m...

Nearly 4 (still)

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Did you know there is a West Sussex Youth Cabinet and our area has its own representative? Donna and I were pleasantly surprised when Jorja got in touch - click here to learn more . We have happily agreed to help her however we can. (There may still be a vacancy for an additional representative if any young person is interested.) Whilst on things democratic, the government is consulting about its proposed planning reforms - see what you think . Our area has more Sites of Scientific Special Interest than the South Downs National Park and we also have more internationally designated wildlife harbours than any other British District, not to mention the AONB. Three quarters of all visitors to the District stay on the Manhood, making it an intrinsic part of our economy. Should we be on the ‘protected’ list? Things are quietening down, but not stopping completely. Donna is still dealing with some issues our smaller businesses have, related to the financial impact of Covid, I have been asked ...