The Beach Goes On

Do you worry about coastal erosion and, if you live by the sea, how safe your home might be? CDC are applying for grant funding as part of the Beach Management Plan we approved last week. £250,000 each year until 2026 will be sought from the Environment Agency as part of the third phase of works being carried out along Selsey, Bracklesham and East Wittering: by the end of March it is hoped to have completed the second phase from Park Lane, Selsey to Shore Road, West Wittering (which includes enhancing timber groynes and placing over 35,000 tonnes of shingle at Selsey.) 

CDC are also making more than £670,000 available to help raise standards of accommodation in the private and private rented sector through the new Housing Standards Financial Assistance and Enforcement Policy we also approved at Full Council last week.

Many of us worry about policing, and can post things that should be reported on social media then wonder why no action seems to be taken. It is important to keep logging everything directly with Sussex Police online or by phoning 101 (999 is for emergencies only.) Proof this works was seen in Selsey this week, when Officers from the Chichester Neighbourhood Policing Team were visible on Wednesday following up reports of antisocial behaviour.

A couple of other stories that caught my eye this week were the best (more built-up) places to live in Sussex and the A27 has been rated Sussex’s filthiest road. In happier news it seems warmer weather is on the way, but drive carefully if you go out because central funding for road repairs has been cut.

And finally: -

• This is the latest snapshot of the impact of the pandemic on our County's econony;

• CDC are givibg free grants for energy efficient home improvements here;

• West Sussex have moved their eLibrary to the Libby app;

• These are the latest County vaccination briefings;

• Find out more about May's elections here.

As always, from the whole Team, stay safe.

Tim