What’s On?

Do you know what’s going on? Our NHS locally? Vaccinations? Council plans? Older people’s concerns? Here is your opportunity to find out, ask your questions and discuss what’s happening locally.

On Tuesday, 4th October 2022, starting at 10 am, the Older Peoples Forum will be holding a public meeting for its supporters, who will have the opportunity of hearing from the Leader of Horsham District Council, Cllr Jonathan Chowen, as to what the HDC is doing and what their plans are, Laura Robertson from the Sussex NHS Commissioners on the latest updates on vaccinations, GP access etc. and a talk on ‘Tax, Care & Toyboys’. There will be, as always, time for any concerns and other issues affecting local older people to be raised and discussed.

We will also hold a hopefully quick AGM, including a vote on a revised HDOPF Constitution for 2022, updating our 2015 one. Details on our website.

The meeting venue is at Age UK, Lavinia House, Dukes Square, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1GZ if you would like to attend ‘in person’ or attend via Zoom. To reserve your place or request the Zoom joining information, please use our contact us page or email hdopforum@gmail.com

Horsham District Older Peoples Forum is an independent, non-political, voluntary group that is free to attend and take part in. It acts as the ‘ears’ of and gives a ‘voice’ to people aged 60 and over who reside in the Horsham District Council area or who care for someone who is. The Forum exists for anyone to raise issues that relate to or affect local older people. The Forum takes action where possible on issues that are raised i.e. takes up with local councils or with projects. They also act as an information hub and consultative group for anyone seeking the views of older people in the district on particular plans, topics or schemes that may affect older people of carers.

All meetings are free to attend: see future public meeting dates .

Do you know what’s going on? Our NHS locally? Council plans? Older people’s concerns? Here is your opportunity to find out, ask your questions and discuss what’s happening locally.

We have our usual excellent and informative guest speakers. Laura Robertson, NHS Sussex, to update us on the latest NHS situation and developments; Linda Clinton will talk to us about the Roundabout Talking News service for the visually impaired, and a speaker from Co-op Estate Planning will talk on ‘ Tax, Care & Toy Boys’.

As always, we will have time to chat & discuss any issues that affect us as local older people.

The meeting venue is at Age UK, Lavinia House, Dukes Square, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1GZ if you would like to attend ‘in person’ or attend via Zoom. To reserve your place or request the Zoom joining information, please use our contact us page or email hdopforum@gmail.com

The Horsham District Older Peoples Forum (HDOPF) is an independent, non-political, voluntary group that is free to attend and participate in. It acts as the ‘ears’ and gives a ‘voice’ to people aged 60 and over who reside in the Horsham District Council area or care for someone who is. The Forum exists for anyone to raise issues related to or affect local older people. The Forum holds quarterly public meetings within the district. We take action where possible on issues raised, i.e. take up with local councils or with a project; we also act as an information hub and consultative group for anyone seeking the views of older people in the district on particular plans, topics, or schemes that may affect older people. The Forum is pleased to circulate and publicise information and any events that may interest local older people or carers.

The Forum is working towards an ‘Age-Friendly’ and ‘Dementia Friendly’ Horsham.

All meetings are free to attend: see future public meeting dates .

We all look forward to seeing you on the 12th – please let us know if you are coming in person or for the login info to attend via Zoom – please email (hdopforum@gmail.com) or via our website contact page.

Thank you all for your continuing interest and support

Martin Bruton
Chairman
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum

Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.

Like any other organisation or company, the Council needs to hold an annual meeting to carry out those things that only need doing once a year. These include:

• Electing a Chairman
• Electing a Vice-Chairman (if the council wants to have one)
• Appointing committees
• Appointing representatives to other bodies (e.g. the Parish Hall Committee, or School Governing Bodies)
• Agreeing to subscribe to such bodies as the County Association of Local Councils
• Reviewing policy documents such as risk assessment, Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, etc.

The Storrington & Sullington Annual Parish Council meetings are typically held on the last Wednesday each May.

The proceedings of previous Annual Parish Council Meetings

Do you know, or should you be interested in, what issues and concerns local older people have?

I’m pleased to say that our next public meeting is fast approaching at 10.30 am on Wednesday 7th June.

The meeting venue is at Age UK, Lavinia House, Dukes Square, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1GZ if you would like to attend ‘in person’ or attend via Zoom. To reserve your place or request the Zoom joining information, please use our contact us page or email hdopforum@gmail.com

We have, as always, relevant and informative guest speakers:

Laura Robertson, Sussex NHS Commissioners, to update us on the current state of play with our NHS services;
Carol Boniface to tell us about our Neighbourhood Wardens and the excellent work they do in the community.
Danny Grocock, Co-op Estate Planning Services on ‘Tax, Care & Toyboys’.
Linda Clinton, Roundabout Talking News on the valued free weekly news audio service for the visually impaired.

And, of course, time for issues and concerns to be raised and discussed. Usually, there are those attending who often helpfully know the answers, i.e. local Councillors who care about local older peoples’ issues and healthcare professionals.

Our public meetings are always friendly and enjoyable. I’ve always learnt something.

I look forward to seeing you either in person or via Zoom.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

All meetings are free to attend: see future public meeting dates .

Martin Bruton
Chairman
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
07840 966124

The Forum is working towards an ‘Age-Friendly’ and ‘Dementia Friendly’ Horsham.

The Horsham District Older Peoples Forum (HDOPF) is an independent, non-political, voluntary group that is free to attend and participate in. It acts as the ‘ears’ and gives a ‘voice’ to people aged 60 and over who reside in the Horsham District Council area or care for someone who is. The Forum exists for anyone to raise issues related to or affect local older people. The Forum holds quarterly public meetings within the district. We take action where possible on issues raised, i.e. take up with local councils or with a project; we also act as an information hub and consultative group for anyone seeking the views of older people in the district on particular plans, topics, or schemes that may affect older people. The Forum is pleased to circulate and publicise information and any events that may interest local older people or carers.

Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.

Our Community Services team have organised a local drop-in at the Chanctonbury Leisure Centre for anyone who would like to talk to a friendly advisor about help with:

• Money/Debt
• Food
• Heating
• Mental Health
• Employment
• Family Support

No appointment is needed

Advisors

There are a wide range of advisors present at the drop in. Services involved range from Family Support Work (charity), Community Link, Health and Wellbeing, Neighbourhood Wardens, Citizens Advice, Carers Support, Age UK, Horsham Matters, W Sx MIND, Relate and Job Centre and others. However, please do check with us if you have a specific topic you would like to discuss as not all of these organisations are able to attend each session.

These drop-in sessions have been organised by Horsham District Council’s Community Services team in partnership with West Sussex County Council Partnerships and Communities team.

For further information or to get involved, please call 01403 215100 or email Liz Burt: liz.burt@horsham.gov.uk

Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.

Do you know, or should you be interested in, what issues and concerns local older people have?

Our next meeting is on the 30th August, 10:30am to 12:30pm.

The meeting venue is at Age UK, Lavinia House, Dukes Square, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1GZ if you would like to attend ‘in person’ or attend via Zoom. To reserve your place or request the Zoom joining information, please use our contact us page or email hdopforum@gmail.com

We have, as always, relevant and informative guest speakers:

Martin Boffey, the new Leader of Horsham District Council (HDC)

The political leadership of HDC has changed after 24 years, from Conservative controlled, to Liberal Democrat. We will ask Mr Boffey what surprises he had when he and his fellow party councillors took over, what plans they have for the future of our District and, of course, your questions. Due to limited time, if you have a specific question you’d like answered, please email them to us.

Tom Goodridge, Sussex NHS – Public Involvement Lead for West Sussex

Forum meetings have raised concerns about online NHS services and how to access them through mobile phones, computers, and tablets. The main concerns are what happens if you don’t use a computer or mobile phone? What services are or will only be computer/online in the future? Please let us know before the meeting if you have a specific question you’d like answered. Tom will also update us on the latest developments in our local health services, GP surgeries, vaccinations etc.

Linda Clinton, Roundabout Talking News

Do you know about a weekly audio recording with news, information and articles from the West Sussex County Times read by volunteers, supplied and delivered free to the visually impaired? This is a much-appreciated service by those who use it, and many more visually impaired people would love to have this service if they only knew about it.A regular quarterly meeting of the Horsham District Older Peoples Forum. The Forum acts as the ‘eyes and ears’ for local older people and carers. It allows for raising issues and freely expressing views and concerns. The Forum can, where appropriate, raise those issues and problems with the relevant people, authorities and organisations or look to create a project to tackle the issue.

And, of course, time for issues and concerns to be raised and discussed. Usually, there are those attending who often helpfully know the answers, i.e. local Councillors who care about local older peoples’ issues and healthcare professionals.

Our public meetings are always friendly and enjoyable. I’ve always learnt something.

I look forward to seeing you either in person or via Zoom.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

All meetings are free to attend: see future public meeting dates .

Martin Bruton
Chairman
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
07840 966124

The Forum is working towards an ‘Age-Friendly’ and ‘Dementia Friendly’ Horsham.

The Horsham District Older Peoples Forum (HDOPF) is an independent, non-political, voluntary group that is free to attend and participate in. It acts as the ‘ears’ and gives a ‘voice’ to people aged 60 and over who reside in the Horsham District Council area or care for someone who is. The Forum exists for anyone to raise issues related to or affect local older people. The Forum holds quarterly public meetings within the district. We take action where possible on issues raised, i.e. take up with local councils or with a project; we also act as an information hub and consultative group for anyone seeking the views of older people in the district on particular plans, topics, or schemes that may affect older people. The Forum is pleased to circulate and publicise information and any events that may interest local older people or carers.

Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.

Do you know, or should you be interested in, what issues and concerns local older people have?

Our next meeting is on the 18th October, 2pm.

The meeting venue is at Age UK, Lavinia House, Dukes Square, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1GZ if you would like to attend ‘in person’ or attend via Zoom. To reserve your place or request the Zoom joining information, please use our contact us page or email hdopforum@gmail.com

We have, as always, a relevant and informative guest speaker:

Katy Bourne OBE, Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex

Do you know what our Police and Crime Commissioner’s job is? Are you happy with the service that Sussex Police provide? Do you feel safe? What would you like to ask her?

We will also hold our annual AGM after Katy, which usually only takes a few minutes. Please come forward if you want to join our committee and make a difference in your community.

And, of course, time for issues and concerns to be raised and discussed. Usually, there are those attending who often helpfully know the answers, i.e. local Councillors who care about local older peoples’ issues and healthcare professionals.

Our public meetings are always friendly and enjoyable. I’ve always learnt something.

I look forward to seeing you either in person or via Zoom.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

All meetings are free to attend: see future public meeting dates .

Martin Bruton
Chairman
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
07840 966124

The Forum is working towards an ‘Age-Friendly’ and ‘Dementia Friendly’ Horsham.

The Horsham District Older Peoples Forum (HDOPF) is an independent, non-political, voluntary group that is free to attend and participate in. It acts as the ‘ears’ and gives a ‘voice’ to people aged 60 and over who reside in the Horsham District Council area or care for someone who is. The Forum exists for anyone to raise issues related to or affect local older people. The Forum holds quarterly public meetings within the district. We take action where possible on issues raised, i.e. take up with local councils or with a project; we also act as an information hub and consultative group for anyone seeking the views of older people in the district on particular plans, topics, or schemes that may affect older people. The Forum is pleased to circulate and publicise information and any events that may interest local older people or carers.

Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.

Do you want to give something back to your community? Help local people and achieve great things for your local area? Have a positive impact on wider society?

Hear about how you can be the voice of your community by standing for election as a local councillor at the May 2024 elections and beyond.

This event will provide a valuable opportunity to learn about the work and role of councillors and the huge difference you could make as a local leader in your area.

A panel of experts including those who have become councillors at various local government levels will share their insights, experience, and advice. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussions and access the wide range of support available to take action for your community.

Speakers: Jane Biscombe (Weymouth Town Council), Cllr Katharine Keats Rohan (Wallingford Town Council and South Oxfordshire District Council), Cllr Chidi Nweke (Epping Forest District Council) and Virginia Ponton (Local Government Association)

For further information, please see the NALC Make A Change and LGA Be A Councillor campaigns.

For more information on NALC’s online events, visit www.nalc.gov.uk/online-events.

NB: NALC reserves the right to change the programme at any time.

Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.

Do you know, or should you be interested in, what issues and concerns local older people have?

Our next meeting is on the 1st December, 10am.

The meeting venue is at Age UK, Lavinia House, Dukes Square, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1GZ if you would like to attend ‘in person’ or attend via Zoom. To reserve your place or request the Zoom joining information, please use our contact us page or email hdopforum@gmail.com

We have, as always, relevant and informative guest speakers:

Jeremy Quin, MP for Horsham

…and what is the government doing about it? Well, this is your opportunity to ask. Jeremy Quin is the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office, so he knows what is going on in the heart of our government and will update us on the current political situation at home and abroad. He will only be with us for an hour or so, so please, if there is a question you’d like to put, then send it to us well before the meeting if possible.

Helen Rice, CEO of AGE UK

Helen will be there to talk to us about the State of Health and Care of Older People in 2023 and answer your concerns and questions.

Laura Robertson, Sussex NHS

Again, Laura will be giving us the latest update on our local NHS services, including what’s happening with vaccinations, GP surgeries, and hospitals, and to answer your questions and concerns. Laura is a much-valued part of our Forum meetings.

Phillip Mockett, HDC Community Link Alarms

Phillip will explain the latest on community link alarms that enable local residents to live independently and provide peace of mind for family and friends by bringing help at the press of a button.

And, of course, time for issues and concerns to be raised and discussed. Usually, there are those attending who often helpfully know the answers, i.e. local Councillors who care about local older peoples’ issues and healthcare professionals.

Our public meetings are always friendly and enjoyable. I’ve always learnt something.

I look forward to seeing you either in person or via Zoom.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

All meetings are free to attend: see future public meeting dates .

Martin Bruton
Chairman
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
07840 966124

The Forum is working towards an ‘Age-Friendly’ and ‘Dementia Friendly’ Horsham.

The Horsham District Older Peoples Forum (HDOPF) is an independent, non-political, voluntary group that is free to attend and participate in. It acts as the ‘ears’ and gives a ‘voice’ to people aged 60 and over who reside in the Horsham District Council area or care for someone who is. The Forum exists for anyone to raise issues related to or affect local older people. The Forum holds quarterly public meetings within the district. We take action where possible on issues raised, i.e. take up with local councils or with a project; we also act as an information hub and consultative group for anyone seeking the views of older people in the district on particular plans, topics, or schemes that may affect older people. The Forum is pleased to circulate and publicise information and any events that may interest local older people or carers.

Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.

Recreation & Property Committee

The main areas covered by this Committee are:

Maintenance and supervision of all property, open spaces owned or leased by Storrington Parish Council, including the arrangement of leases to tenants and liaison with the West Chanctonbury Leisure Association.
The committee is be responsible for ensuring that its spending remains within budget and that any excesses are brought to the immediate attention of the Full Council.

Members of the public are welcome.

Dates and times may be subject to change.

Meeting minutes and the full agenda can be found on the Storrington & Sullington Parish website Recreation and Property committee page.

Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.

ICE (Infrastructure, Communications and Environment Committee)

The main areas covered by this Committee are: Maintenance of street lighting and litter clearance. Advising the Council on any community events within the parish (Christmas lighting, , Festive events, Village Day etc.) and pursuing plans for events approved by the Council. Maintenance of the Pond. Advising the appropriate authorities on areas needing attention, i.e., highways, footways, public footpaths, highway lighting, car parking, traffic and road signs, street naming and numbering, public transport, dog bins, public conveniences, floral displays in the village, street furniture, village gateways and signage. Waste provision and recycling. Environment & Climate Change. Parish Council Communication Strategy to ensure our community are well informed and engaged. Initiatives to increase tourism/visitors to the Parish. Support local businesses with events and activities aimed at ensuring we have a thriving village for local people and visitors.

Members of the public are welcome.

Dates and times may be subject to change.

Meeting minutes and the full agenda can be found on the Storrington & Sullington Parish website ICE committee page.

Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.

Planning & Development Committee

The main areas covered by this Committee are:

• Submission of comments to the appropriate authority on planning applications, appeals, local development framework, structure plans and effect of infrastructure.
• Maintenance of Trees owned by Storrington Parish Council.
• The committee will be responsible for ensuring that its spending remains within budget and that any excesses are brought to the immediate attention of the Full Council.

Should you have any queries regarding Tree Preservation Orders, please contact the Parish Office.

Members of the public are welcome.

Dates and times may be subject to change.

Meeting minutes and the full agenda can be found on the Storrington & Sullington Parish website Planning and Development committee page.

Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.

Recreation & Property Committee

The main areas covered by this Committee are:

Maintenance and supervision of all property, open spaces owned or leased by Storrington Parish Council, including the arrangement of leases to tenants and liaison with the West Chanctonbury Leisure Association.
The committee is be responsible for ensuring that its spending remains within budget and that any excesses are brought to the immediate attention of the Full Council.

Members of the public are welcome.

Dates and times may be subject to change.

Meeting minutes and the full agenda can be found on the Storrington & Sullington Parish website Recreation and Property committee page.

Submitted to the Storrington Community Website using the Event contact form.