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Parish Council - News
The Search is on for Chichester District Sporting Stars Nominations are now invited for the 2010 Youth Sport Achievement Awards. This scheme recognises not only the outstanding sporting achievements of young sportsmen, sportswomen and teams across the sporting spectrum, but also the coaches and volunteers that work tirelessly ‘behind the scenes’ – the unsung heroes! Since the first awards ceremony in 2000, the Awards have now celebrated the achievements of over 2,500 local people. The awards, organised by Chichester District Council in partnership with the Chichester Observer and Chichester Priory Rotary Club, are presented in seven categories: Team of the Year Last year's awards ceremony saw Chichester Priory Park U13 Girls Cricket Team crowned Team of the Year for their efforts in not only becoming West Sussex champions, but also overall Sussex champions. The Team went on to achieve further success in December when they were runners up in the Sussex Sports Awards Scheme. Claire Wulff, nominated for a Youth Sport Coach Award in 2009, went on to win the Coach of the Year Award at the Observer Community Awards. Cllr Nick Thomas, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Sport at Chichester District Council, says: “2009 was another an exceptional year for our local sports stars and teams. The Youth Sport Awards allow us to recognise and reward this individual excellence, team achievement and those coaches and volunteers whose hard work and dedication enables local sports teams and clubs to run. It is important to highlight the achievements of the brilliant people we have and encourage others to get involved in sport. If you know of any sporting stars, coaches or volunteers that deserve recognition, please make a nomination for the 2010 awards.” Deadline for entries for the 2010 Awards scheme is Wednesday 31 March 2010. Forms can be collected from the Observer or District Council offices, or downloaded from the District Council’s website at www.chichester.gov.uk . They can also be obtained from Ben Polhill, Sport and Physical Activity Development Officer at Chichester District Council, by calling 01243 534857 or emailing bpolhill@chichester.gov.uk. For further information, please contact Alan Jenkins, Public Relations Assistant Posted: 14JAN010 |
Allotments - progress Since the June progress report on this item, two further villagers have expressed an interest and there are now eight residents that have asked for an allotment. The Parish Council is progressing the work, which must be completed before any plots can be made available. The process is not as quick and straightforward as one might hope. First a suitable site must be identified and then acceptable terms need to be negotiated for its purchase or lease. Plans will need to be drawn up and the necessary planning permission obtained, before the work of preparing the site for its new role can be started. The site preparation will require the laying on of a water supply, provision of secure access, arrangements for vehicle access and the marking out and preparation of individual plots. In addition, a steady stream of administrative work will need to be carried out throughout the process. Hopefully, this explains why it will be a while before the allotment is completed. Currently it is believed that if all goes smoothly, it will take about 18 months to resolve all the issues, complete the preparation work and have plots available to rent. In the meantime, if there are any other villagers who would like to add their names to the list of those wanting an allotment, please write to Carol Smith, the Parish Clerk, and let her know. Carol can be contacted at: 6 Locksash Close, West Wittering, Chichester. PO20 8QP or by email at: ParishClerk 23 November 2008 |
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