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MSDC London Road Recreation Ground – strategic masterplan for future improvements

Mid Sussex District Council are in the process of preparing a masterplan for London Road …More on MSDC London Road Recreation Ground – strategic masterplan for future improvements >

Mid Sussex businesses urged to apply for new Restart Grants

The Government has launched a new Restart Grant scheme to help local businesses reopen safely …More on Mid Sussex businesses urged to apply for new Restart Grants >

Last chance to claim Business Restrictions Grants

Mid Sussex District Council is urging local businesses to submit their applications for the Government’s …More on Last chance to claim Business Restrictions Grants >

MSDC to introduce more meadow areas

Mid Sussex District Council plans to create more meadows areas in local parks and open …More on MSDC to introduce more meadow areas >

Three ways voters can cast their vote in May

Press Release Three ways voters can cast their vote in May On Thursday 6 May, …More on Three ways voters can cast their vote in May >

WSCC School Annual Admissions Consultation

Give us your views on proposed school admissions arrangements   Are you a parent or carer …More on WSCC School Annual Admissions Consultation >

Cancellation Of Mobile Refuse Collections

Mid Sussex District Council have notified Towns and Parishes that the Mobile Refuse collections which …More on Cancellation Of Mobile Refuse Collections >

Volunteer to help find the vaccine for COVID-19

Join the national effort and sign up for the NHS COVID-19 vaccine research registry. Be …More on Volunteer to help find the vaccine for COVID-19 >

Council joins with Citizens Advice to research minority community Covid experiences

Mid Sussex District Council and Citizens Advice are seeking to work alongside local minority communities …More on Council joins with Citizens Advice to research minority community Covid experiences >

New Grants Available To Support Businesses Affected By COVID-19

Mid Sussex businesses that have been legally forced to close because of lockdown measures can …More on New Grants Available To Support Businesses Affected By COVID-19 >

Test and Trace support payments available in Mid Sussex

A Test and Trace support payment of £500 is now available in Mid Sussex to …More on Test and Trace support payments available in Mid Sussex >

FREE Online Living Well Programme from Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Free online Living Well programme from Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust which has an online …More on FREE Online Living Well Programme from Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust >

Enhanced NHS111 service launches for Kent, Medway & Sussex

From today the NHS 111 service in Kent, Medway and Sussex is being enhanced and …More on Enhanced NHS111 service launches for Kent, Medway & Sussex >

Worried About Your Finances?

Struggling with your rent, mortgage or council tax Need help looking at your finances Unsure …More on Worried About Your Finances? >

News from Hassocks Parish Council

Communication with our community has been overdue primarily as a consequence of the rapidly changing …More on News from Hassocks Parish Council >

Adastra Park Play Areas – Important Information

Hassocks Parish Council has worked hard to complete the play area improvements within Adastra Park …More on Adastra Park Play Areas – Important Information >

Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan formally ‘made’ by MSDC

At the meeting of Full Council on 24th June 2020, Mid Sussex District Council resolved …More on Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan formally ‘made’ by MSDC >

WSCC Public Rights of Way Service – Updates and Information

Please note WSCC has suspended the 15 month Inspection and Maintenance Cycle, due to the …More on WSCC Public Rights of Way Service – Updates and Information >

Household Waste Recycling Sites to Accept More Items from Monday 1st June

Waste Recycling Sites –  will start accepting more items including wood, furniture and electrical items …More on Household Waste Recycling Sites to Accept More Items from Monday 1st June >

Public Encouraged to Comment on Burgess Hill Walking & Cycling Improvements

Mid Sussex District Council and West Sussex County Council are asking for feedback about the …More on Public Encouraged to Comment on Burgess Hill Walking & Cycling Improvements >

COVID-19: WSCC Update re Bus Travel

We’re working with bus companies to help during the coronavirus outbreak West Sussex County Council …More on COVID-19: WSCC Update re Bus Travel >

Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Results of Poll

For the results of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan Referendum please click on the link below: …More on Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Results of Poll >

Adastra Park Play Areas Consultation

**Thank you to everyone who took part in the Consultation, the responses are currently being …More on Adastra Park Play Areas Consultation >

New WSCC ‘Road Safety’ Facebook Page

The Road Safety Team at West Sussex County Council have set up a new Facebook …More on New WSCC ‘Road Safety’ Facebook Page >

HASSOCKS PARKING SCHEME Stage 2 – Approved by West Sussex

West Sussex County Local Committee gave final approval to the Stage 2 scheme on 12 …More on HASSOCKS PARKING SCHEME Stage 2 – Approved by West Sussex >

HASSOCKS PARKING SCHEME Stage 2 – Update July 2019

The Formal consultation closed in January 2019 and West Sussex County Council Highways reviewed all …More on HASSOCKS PARKING SCHEME Stage 2 – Update July 2019 >

Healthwatch – What would you do?

Healthwatch East Sussex, along with the Healthwatch in West Sussex, Brighton and Surrey are launching …More on Healthwatch – What would you do? >

Notice of Uncontested Elections for Hassocks Parish Council

Please find Notices of Uncontested Elections for Hassocks Parish Council. Please click on the links …More on Notice of Uncontested Elections for Hassocks Parish Council >

NOTICE OF ELECTION

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL Please click here to view the Notice of Election for Hassocks Parish Council. The notice …More on NOTICE OF ELECTION >

HASSOCKS NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

REGULATION 14 PRE-SUBMISSION CONSULTATION Hassocks Parish Council has formally withdrawn the Submission (Regulation 16) Hassocks …More on HASSOCKS NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN >

Hassocks Parking Scheme – Stage 2

WSCC Formal Consultation Following the Public Exhibition in March 2018, and further road by road …More on Hassocks Parking Scheme – Stage 2 >

Got an idea for a community project?

Apply for WSCC funding by MONDAY 14 JANUARY 2019 Click here for more details.

Public consultation on the proposed Adults Services and Strategy from WSCC

The proposed Vision and Strategy for Adults’ Services sets out the journey the Council will …More on Public consultation on the proposed Adults Services and Strategy from WSCC >

Adastra Park Project Update June 2020

Since the consultation event in May much work has been going on behind the scenes …More on Adastra Park Project Update June 2020 >

Railway travellers – Additional Industry Compensation scheme: Phase 2 update

Dear stakeholderPhase 2 of our industry compensation scheme is now open. Eligible season ticket holders …More on Railway travellers – Additional Industry Compensation scheme: Phase 2 update >

BUSINESSES TAP INTO THE BENEFITS OF REFILL MID SUSSEX

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE Businesses tap into the benefits of Refill Mid Sussex …More on BUSINESSES TAP INTO THE BENEFITS OF REFILL MID SUSSEX >

LATEST UPDATE – Hassocks Parking Consultation Stage 2

HASSOCKS PARKING CONSULTATION Stage 2 – Update July 2018 Following the Stage 2 consultation in …More on LATEST UPDATE – Hassocks Parking Consultation Stage 2 >

PRESS RELEASE – latest Adastra Park Consultation Update

 For the latest update and further information on the Adastra Park Masterplan, please  visit the …More on PRESS RELEASE – latest Adastra Park Consultation Update >

Hassocks Twinning

Hassocks Twinning – Tennis Weekend at the Weald Tennis and Squash Club.  Please click here for …More on Hassocks Twinning >

MSDC consultation – Draft Supplementary Planning documents

Table of contents: Subject Matter of the Draft Supplementary Planning Documents Period of Public Consultation …More on MSDC consultation – Draft Supplementary Planning documents >

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL – Press Release

Precept 2018/19 At a meeting of the Parish Council held on the 12th December 2017 …More on HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL – Press Release >

Secretary of State Decision – Friars Oak Fields

Having played a leading role in getting the Secretary of State to call in the …More on Secretary of State Decision – Friars Oak Fields >

Hassocks Traffic and Parking Update

Back in 2013 Hassocks Parish Council invited residents to complete a survey to better understand …More on Hassocks Traffic and Parking Update >

Village Enhancements & Improvement Works

Phase two of village enhancements are due to commence, please click here for more information.

HPC EXTRAORDINARY MEETING 31.10.17 – RESPONSE TO DISTRICT PLAN MODIFICATIONS

The Council would like to thank everyone who turned out for the extraordinary meeting of …More on HPC EXTRAORDINARY MEETING 31.10.17 – RESPONSE TO DISTRICT PLAN MODIFICATIONS >

HASSOCKS NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN AFFECTED BY DELAY IN AGREEING DISTRICT HOUSING NUMBERS

Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) have stopped work on Hassocks Parish Council’s Neighbourhood Plan whilst …More on HASSOCKS NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN AFFECTED BY DELAY IN AGREEING DISTRICT HOUSING NUMBERS >

Mid Sussex District Council – Building Control Service Information

Mid Sussex District Council are providing information on the Council’s Building Control Service and are trying to …More on Mid Sussex District Council – Building Control Service Information >

NEWS RELEASE FROM NICK HERBERT MP

MP: Government is undermining its own policy of neighbourhood planning Responding to the decision by …More on NEWS RELEASE FROM NICK HERBERT MP >

CRUNCH TIME FOR HASSOCKS NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

  Hassocks  Parish Council has expressed anger at the decision of the Secretary of State …More on CRUNCH TIME FOR HASSOCKS NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN >

KEEP MID SUSSEX GREEN

Hassocks Parish Council is supporting The Mid Sussex Times campaign to ‘Keep Mid Sussex Green’. …More on KEEP MID SUSSEX GREEN >

Traders launch first Business Network – Hosted by Hassocks Parish Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Group

Hassocks Parish Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Group invited traders from across the village to …More on Traders launch first Business Network – Hosted by Hassocks Parish Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Group >

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL TO PLAY LEADING ROLE IN FRIARS OAK FIELDS APPEAL

As residents will know, last October Mid Sussex District Council decided to grant planning permission …More on HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL TO PLAY LEADING ROLE IN FRIARS OAK FIELDS APPEAL >

BEWARE – FAKE AMAZON EMAILS CLAIM YOU HAVE PLACED AN ORDER

Action Fraud has received several reports from victims who have been sent convincing looking emails …More on BEWARE – FAKE AMAZON EMAILS CLAIM YOU HAVE PLACED AN ORDER >

£83,000 COUNCIL GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE TO HELP MID SUSSEX BUSINESSES GROW

Mid Sussex District Council is encouraging micro businesses in Mid Sussex to apply for grant …More on £83,000 COUNCIL GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE TO HELP MID SUSSEX BUSINESSES GROW >

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL STATEMENT REGARDING FRIARS OAK JUDICIAL REVIEW

”The Parish Council has received a petition containing 664 signatures from concerned residents requesting it …More on HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL STATEMENT REGARDING FRIARS OAK JUDICIAL REVIEW >

Planning Approval Conflicts with Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan

Planning Approval – DM/15/0626 Land at Rear of Friars Oak, Hassocks On Thursday 13 October …More on Planning Approval Conflicts with Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan >

Would you need extra support if you had a Power Cut?

“What IF” …… There is a Power cut Power companies have launched a new national …More on Would you need extra support if you had a Power Cut? >

Household Waste Recycling Sites Change from 1 October 2016

Changes to West Sussex Household Waste Recycling Sites Starting 1st October 2016 Increased demand for …More on Household Waste Recycling Sites Change from 1 October 2016 >

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL – TRAFFIC ISSUES IN THE HASSOCKS AREA

West Sussex County Council proposed traffic schemes in the village of Hassocks. The proposals have been …More on WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL – TRAFFIC ISSUES IN THE HASSOCKS AREA >

PARKLANDS COPSE – Official opening of the new footpath

The Opening Ceremony of the new Parklands Copse Footpath was at 10.30am on Saturday 16 …More on PARKLANDS COPSE – Official opening of the new footpath >

HPC Working in Partnership!

The following photos show the work carried out by The Monday Group on repair of …More on HPC Working in Partnership! >

REPORT IT

Reporting Matters of Concern It is not always easy to know who concerns should be …More on REPORT IT >

SPEEDING ISSUES IN KEYMER

The Hassocks Police Panel Meeting is on Thursday 17th December at 7pm at the United Reform …More on SPEEDING ISSUES IN KEYMER >

FOCUSED AMENDMENTS TO THE PRE-SUBMISSIONS DRAFT DISTRICT PLAN

Mid Sussex District Council Mid Sussex District Council is inviting comments on a schedule of …More on FOCUSED AMENDMENTS TO THE PRE-SUBMISSIONS DRAFT DISTRICT PLAN >

Anti Social Behaviour in Hassocks

Dear Residents, Sussex Police have made us aware of some recent anti-social behaviour and criminal damage …More on Anti Social Behaviour in Hassocks >

Office Opening Hours

PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE CHANGE TO PUBLIC OPENING HOURS Please note as from Monday 8 June …More on Office Opening Hours >

PARKING WORKING GROUP – UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2014

Hassocks and Keymer Traffic & Parking Scheme As with any project, there are stages when …More on PARKING WORKING GROUP – UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2014 >

SENIOR RAILCARDS

As from 1 April 2014 arrangements for subsidised senior railcards are changing.  Please note that …More on SENIOR RAILCARDS >

THE VILLAGE TREE FUND

TREES FOR HASSOCKS are a group of volunteers who work with Hassocks Parish Council and …More on THE VILLAGE TREE FUND >

PARKING

Various downloadable documents about parking in Hassocks ….
More on PARKING >

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

The government’s Localism Act came into force in November 2011, and will have an impact …More on NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN >