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This notice was published: 2024-01-20 15:59:13
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The Triangle Leisure Centre in Burgess Hill will receive more than £750,000 to upgrade gym facilities with new equipment.
The investment comes on top of new solar panel systems worth around £200,000 to improve sustainability at the site.
Mid Sussex District Councillor Chris Hobbs said: “The addition of these new facilities will enhance our community’s well-being and play a significant role in making our district a healthier and happier place.
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“This investment is a step towards making inclusive, sustainable, and outstanding spaces for everyone and we look forward to all future improvements in our leisure centres and creating a vibrant, healthy district.”
The Triangle Leisure Centre in Burgess Hill, owned by the council and run by Places Leisure, will benefit from new strength training facilities and cardiovascular equipment including Ski Ergos and Air Bikes. These additions will help improve cardiovascular health and offer new strength and power training facilities
Plans for the site also aim to improve its energy efficiency as Places Leisure aims to reach net zero emissions by 2035.
The site recently underwent further renovations including adding a Costa Coffee shop.
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This notice was published: 2024-01-19 05:00:00
The storm will bring strong winds with a Met Office yellow weather warning in place for the entire county from noon on Sunday until noon on Monday.
An amber weather warning for wind has also issued for the Sussex coast, as well as Uckfield, Arundel and Polegate, from 12am through to 9am on Monday.
Because of the forecast, there have been cancellations to the Newhaven Ferry.
In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, DFDS, the ferry operator, said the 4pm Dieppe to Newhaven service on Sunday would be cancelled.
NEWHAVEN-DIEPPE-NEWHAVEN|
Cancelled services due to adverse weather.
Dieppe – Newhaven 21/01/2024 16:00
Newhaven – Dieppe 21/01/2024 23:00Apologies for any inconvenience caused. All customers are being contacted. pic.twitter.com/rkMfD7c8p1
— DFDS UK & IRE Updates (@DFDSUKUpdates) January 20, 2024
Newhaven during Storm Ciaran in November last year (Image: Keith Duke/Camera Club)
The 11pm Newhaven to Dieppe service on Sunday is also cancelled.
A spokesman for DFDS said: “Services are being cancelled due to adverse weather. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. All customers are being contacted.”
In the amber warning, the Met Office has warned of a “danger to life” from large waves and beach material thrown onto the coast, as well as disruption to travel, possible damage to buildings and a “good chance” of power cuts.
A map of the weather warnings (Image: Met Office)
Guests of up to 80mph are forecast along exposed coastal areas, with wind speeds of around 60mph expected across the region.
Chief meteorologist at the Met Office Dan Suri said: “Storm Isha will bring strong winds to the whole of the UK through Sunday and into Monday.
“The areas of particular concern are reflected by a large amber severe weather warning which covers Northern Ireland, central and southern Scotland, Wales and much of northern England as well as south western parts of England.
“In these regions we could see gusts frequently between 50-60mph and even up to 80mph in exposed coastal locations.”
The wind is expected to ease off after Monday, but rain is forecast for Tuesday.
Three flood alerts remain in place in Sussex – in Patcham and for villages near Chichester.
Flooding is possible at the Ladies Mile borehole.
A spokesman for the Environment Agency said: “Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue to affect a small number of basements on Old London Road, Patcham and Peacock Lane, Withdean. Rainfall is forecast on Tuesday, January 23. Groundwater will remain close to the surface and minor flood impacts could continue through to February.”
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This notice was published: 2024-01-20 13:06:39
Funded with section 106 developer contributions, the pitches at Withdean Sports Complex in Brighton are being built on an area near the athletics track, formerly used as an overspill car park.
Brighton and Hove City Council said the new facility, complete with floodlighting for year-round use, will help to meet demand across the city for all weather football pitches, identified in the city’s Local Football Facility Plan.
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The council hopes it will also build on the legacy of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 tournament, which saw matches played at the Amex Stadium, and aims to provide more opportunities for women and girls to participate in football.
Councillor Alan Robins, chairman of the culture, heritage, sport, tourism and economic committee, said: “This new football facility at Withdean will provide so many opportunities for training and recreational play, not just for our local football clubs, but for schools and community groups in the surrounding area.
“It’s great to see Withdean developing as a major sporting hub, as proposed in our Sports Facilities Investment Plan, and enhancing our growing reputation as a major sporting city.”
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This notice was published: 2024-01-20 05:09:00
Brighton-based charity The Sussex Beacon has appointed Rachel Brett as CEO, who will join the team from April this year.
Ms Brett previously held the position of director of children and young people at YMCA Downslink from 2015, is a qualified social worker and has extensive experience in the strategic development of community services in Brighton, as well as safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
Ms Brett said: “I am thrilled to be joining The Sussex Beacon, a charity for which I have huge respect and admiration.
“I feel privileged to be working alongside a committed team of trustees, staff and volunteers and contributing to improving the lives of people living with HIV locally.
“In these times of economic challenge, our services have never been more needed.”
Paul Hilly, chairman of trustees at The Sussex Beacon, said: “With Rachel onboard as our new CEO, the Beacon will be well placed to go from strength to strength, continuing to support the diverse needs of our service users and our local community.”
The Sussex Beacon provides specialist care and support for people living with HIV, promoting independence and improving health and wellbeing via both inpatient and outpatient services.
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This notice was published: 2024-01-19 05:03:00
Neighbourhood plans for Hove Station and Rottingdean will be put to a vote on Friday, February 9.
The plans sit alongside other local planning policies, such as Brighton and Hove City Council’s City Plan, to guide development and to help decide the outcome of planning applications in the area.
Each referendum will ask: “Do you want Brighton and Hove City Council to use the neighbourhood plan to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?”
Residents in each of the neighbourhood plan areas who are eligible and registered to vote will be able to have their say at polling stations on the day or by postal vote.
Voters that live near Hove railway station and Aldrington railway station, as well as in parts of Wish ward and Central Hove ward will be able to vote in the referendum on the Hove Station neighbourhood plan, while those living within the boundaries of Rottingdean Parish Council will be able to vote on the Rottingdean neighbourhood plan.
If more than 50 per cent of those voting support the plan, the council will formally adopt it at its next meeting.
As parts of the neighbourhood plan area for Rottingdean include parts of the South Downs National Park, the National Park Authority will also be required.
Councillor Alan Robins, chairman of the culture, heritage, sport, tourism and economic development committee, said: “These are the first two neighbourhood plans in the city to have reached this final stage.
“We hope that as many residents as possible in each area will help shape the future of their community by taking part.”
Details about how and where to vote in each referendum, as well as details of each plan and supporting documents, can be found on the council’s website at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/voting-and-elections/neighbourhood-plan-referendums-friday-9-february-2024.
Paper copies of the documents relating to the Hove Station Area Neighbourhood Plan are available to view at Hove Town Hall’s customer service centre, Hove Library and Jubilee Library.
Paper copies of the documents relating to the Rottingdean Parish Neighbourhood Plan are available to view at Bartholomew House’s customer service centre, Rottingdean Library and Jubilee Library.
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This notice was published: 2024-01-19 05:00:00
The red and blue teams were joined by host Natasha Raskin Sharp at the Ardingly Antiques Fair in West Sussex.
However, many of those watching were left furious after the red team broke one of the show’s rules.
The red team was comprised of business owner Jenny and her daughter Caitlin. They were guided by Raj Bisram as they attempted to find an item linked to the Arts and Crafts movement.
Here comes another corker (or should that be porker) of a bonus buy from @SpecialAuction1 Thomas Forrester. 🐷
Watch the full episide on @BBCiPlayer now:
🔗https://t.co/EM8GjtLa2c pic.twitter.com/bc7ZGr1GOl— Bargain Hunt (@BBCBargainHunt) January 15, 2024
The blue team was made up of father and son duo Vere and Ben who were joined by expert David Harper. They were tasked with finding an item with a Japanese connection.
Ahead of the auction, the items were looked at by Tim Forrester who gave his verdict on them.
However, a brooch (believed to be from the Arts and Crafts movement) purchased by Jenny and Caitlin stood out to him and went on to cause controversy for the BBC show.
Bargain Hunt host Natasha had raised doubts about the brooch, something shared by Tim.
Despite this, it seemed as though the item was “inspired by the movement”.
Saying that she would “loath to do it,” Natasha was forced to disqualify the item after it went to auction because it did not come from the Arts and Crafts movement.
This saw the team lose the full £90 paid for the item in what would have otherwise been a £70 loss.
It looks like poor @StephConnellArt has her work cut out with her firefighting blues. 👨🚒 👨🚒 #rustysparkly pic.twitter.com/SdOKJ3VGIj
— Bargain Hunt (@BBCBargainHunt) January 19, 2024
Bargain Hunt viewers furious over ‘stupid’ rule and demand change
According to The Mirror, viewers were angered by the move, with one writing on X, formally known as Twitter, to say: Hate these stupid challenges and disqualifications, bring the old format back.”
One added: “Aww that’s a bit harsh.”
Another said: “Really harsh disqualifying people’s items. Leaves a bad taste in an otherwise fun and light hearted show”
Despite widespread anger, one user appeared to disagree with most, writing: “Should have followed the rules then, big business this.”
Bargain Hunt airs weekdays from 12:15pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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This notice was published: 2024-01-19 13:42:16
National Education Union members at St Bartholomew’s in Brighton and St Peter’s in Portslade will strike on Monday (January 22) over job loses because of plans to shut the schools.
Brighton and Hove City Council said it is considering the closures because of dwindling pupil numbers, with a decision due when councillors meet at Hove Town Hall, also on Monday.
But teachers, parents and supporters are not going down without a fight and will gather outside the town hall in a last ditch attempt to save their beloved schools.
Nick Childs, NEU senior regional officer, said: “The closure of the schools is not necessary. Indeed, it is exceedingly short sighted.
“Pupil admission numbers have been falling in recent years, but these fluctuate over time depending on birth rates and range of other factors. Once a school is closed the local authority is not permitted to reopen new schools.”
St Bartholomew’s saw a 100 per cent vote in favour strikes and a 100 per cent turnout. St Peter’s saw a 90 per cent vote in favour of trikes and a 100 per cent turnout.
“The resounding ballot results indicate the depth of feeling at both schools and the sense of betrayal members feel at the way the council have behaved towards their schools,” said Nick.
“Labour made a specific commitment to keeping schools open in their 2023 manifesto. Once elected they appear to have backtracked on their commitment within months.
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“Both schools provide and excellent education to their respective communities and we appeal to the Council to listen to teachers, parents and the local communities and withdraw these damaging and unnecessary proposals immediately.”
Labour previously said: “We must act now and take these extremely tough decisions. Doing nothing and hoping the situation improves or goes away, as the Greens did, is not an option.
“In our manifesto we said that we would use what money is available to keep schools open and that is exactly what we are doing.”
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This notice was published: 2024-01-19 17:54:14
An amber weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office for the Sussex coast, as well as Uckfield, Arundel and Polegate, from midnight on Monday until 9am.
A yellow weather warning is also in place for the entire county, also for wind, from noon on Sunday until noon on Monday.
The national weather service has warned of a “danger to life” from large waves and beach material thrown onto the coast, as well as disruption to travel, possible damage to buildings and a “good chance” of power cuts.
Guests of up to 80mph are forecast along exposed coastal areas, with wind speeds of around 60mph expected across the region.
A map of the amber weather warning issued by the Met Office (Image: Met Office)
Chief meteorologist at the Met Office Dan Suri said: “Storm Isha will bring strong winds to the whole of the UK through Sunday and into Monday.
“The areas of particular concern are reflected by a large amber severe weather warning which covers Northern Ireland, central and southern Scotland, Wales and much of northern England as well as south western parts of England.
“In these regions we could see gusts frequently between 50-60mph and even up to 80mph in exposed coastal locations.
“As the storm starts to move away on Monday morning very strong winds will also develop in the far South East, bringing the risk of 70-80mph gusts here too in the early hours of Monday morning.
“Storm Isha will bring a disruptive spell of weather to the UK with strong winds across the whole country. Heavy rain will cause additional hazards, particularly in the west. A number of severe weather warnings for rain have also been issued.”
A spokesman for the Energy Networks Association, which represents the UK’s energy network operators, said: “An amber warning brings an increased risk of damage to homes and vital infrastructure. Energy network operators are preparing to deal with any damage quickly and safely.”
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This notice was published: 2024-01-19 10:25:38
Rekom UK, which owns the brand Pryzm, said the move comes after an “extremely difficult” year for the late-night sector amid pressure from the cost-of-living crisis and surges in the costs of energy and goods.
The firm also said tough conditions had affected some of its “larger nightclubs”.
The company, which runs the Pryzm nightclub on West Street, said it had filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators for a number of companies within the group.
Peter Marks, chairman of the firm, said the “notice of intention” gives the business “breathing space and protection” to work with lenders, landlords and other stakeholders on a potential restructuring plan.
Rekom said recent trade had been particularly impacted by the heavy toll of the higher cost of living on young adults and students who regularly use its venues.
It added that it has seen surges in costs and would face further pressure from needing to “find an extra £2 million in wages” after the government announced a rise in the minimum wage during the latest autumn statement.
Mr Marks said this “led to us having to accept that the group cannot continue in its current structure”.
He said: “We still have a core of successful club and bar businesses, but we must go through this restructure to be able to come out stronger for the future.
“For any venues that may not continue as part of Rekom UK, we will do our best to find new owners and save jobs.”
The company runs roughly 35 clubs and 12 late-night bars across the country and had been run as Deltic Group before it tumbled into administration in late 2020 following the impact of the pandemic.
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This notice was published: 2024-01-19 12:42:00