Parish Council September 2023 Meeting – Highlights

A Rundown You’ll Want to Run Down To!

Greetings, denizens of Ashington! Your quest for village enlightenment ends here with a digestible lowdown on the Ashington Parish Council’s September 7th huddle. As ever, if you’re a stickler for the small print, catch the full minutes on the Ashington Parish Council website.

Bellway Homes: A Planning Plot Twist!

Well, Bellway Homes has decided to rewrite the village narrative, quite literally. According to the minutes, the parish council is none too pleased with Bellway’s behind-the-scenes chit-chats with the Chair of the ACCT. A move that has raised brows for not just sidestepping the council, but also for tap-dancing on the village’s democratic values.

The Caravan: Location Still Pending

In an intriguing plot twist, West Sussex County Council seems to be playing a game of ‘hide and seek’ with an old caravan. It’s not missing, it’s just that the council couldn’t find it because they got the location wrong. In the end, fly tipping on Malthouse Lane and Old London Road got sorted—so some things are looking up.

A Bit of a Dog’s Dinner

Heads up, dog owners! Two Fido-related fracases have caught the council’s attention. The local constabulary is now in the loop, aiming to nip this in the bud before it turns into a full-blown pooch-pocalypse.

The Scout Hall Saga

Grab your yoga mats and dust off those dumbbells, folks! While the ACCT’s decision to hand the keys of the Scout Hall over to RH20 Fitness caught us off guard, let’s be honest: what a cracking addition to the village! Fresh off a £62k refurbishment in 2019, this hall has transformed from a quaint community space to a first-rate fitness hub.

No more excuses for not getting fit; this is a game-changer. It’s not just about bench presses and burpees; it’s about building a healthier community. The council, while initially stunned, is now focusing on the brass tacks—pondering questions about the change in building use and its implications on Ashington Youth Club’s budget.

Meanwhile, RH20 Fitness is already turning us into a village of Adonises and Athenas. Fitness goals, anyone?

And that, Ashington, is the skinny on your September Parish Council gathering. Until next time, keep calm and carry on!