Beach Green – A Nice View Spoilt? - Lancing Parish Council

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Beach Green – a nice view spoilt?
Beach Green – A Nice
View Spoilt?
The building on Beach Green has been the centre of much controversy
and inside this edition of the Village Voice is your chance to let the
The building on Beach Green has been the centre of much controversy and inside this
edition of the Village Voice is your chance to let the Council know your thoughts on this
matter. Council know your thoughts on this matter.
In the centre pages you will find some background information, the pros and cons of
some options available to the Council and a questionnaire. Please take time to read the
enclosure and complete the questionnaire and return it.
In the centre pages you will find some background information, the pros
and cons of some options available to the Council and a questionnaire.
Please take time to read the enclosure and complete the questionnaire
and return it.
HAVE YOUR SAY and let the Council know what you think.
HAVE YOUR SAY and let the Council know what you think
Issue 28 Winter 2011
NORTH
KENNELS

Concessions for
the car parks and
Widewater
refreshment kiosk
2012 to 2015
Tenders are invited from interested parties for the
concessions to lease the Beach Green and Widewater car
parks and the Widewater refreshment kiosk in Lancing for
a period of three years commencing on 1st April 2012.
Tenders are required by Noon on 13th January 2012 and
details of the main terms and conditions are available
upon request from the Lancing Parish Council Office at
the Parish Hall, South Street, Lancing, BN15 8AJ. Telephone
01903 753355 or email admin@lancingparishcouncil.
gov.uk.
Alternatively, details can be found on the Lancing Parish
Council’s web site www.lancingparish council.gov.uk
101 Is the New
Number for
Reporting Crime
to the Police.
101 provides residents with a memorable number to
report crime and other concerns that do not require an
emergency response. Examples are:
• Reporting a stolen car.
• Damage or vandalism to property.
• Suspicion of drug use or dealing.
• Reporting minor traffic collisions.
• Providing information about crime.
How does it work?
When a resident phones 101, Police in the control room
will answer the call and respond appropriately. If the
incident is recognised as an emergency, the operator or
police call handler will put them through to 999.
How much does it cost to call?
Calls to the 101 non-emergency number will cost 15 pence
for the entire call, no matter how long the call or what time
of day it is. This applies to both landlines and mobile phones.
What does this mean?
101 will change how the public get in touch with the
police. It will make the service more accessible and
potentially reduce pressure on the 999 system.
Lancing
Repertory
Company
proudly
presents:-
At the Lancing Parish
Halls on South Street,
Lancing.
ITEM 6
Concessions for the car parks and Widew
Tenders are invited from interested parties f
and Widewater car parks and the Widewater
three years commencing on 1st April 2012.
Tenders are required by Noon on 13 th Janu
conditions are available upon request from t
Parish Hall, South Street, Lancing, BN15 8A
admin@lancingparishcouncil.gov.uk.
Alternatively, details can be found on the La
www.lancingparishcouncil.gov.uk
ITEM 7
Lancing Repertory Company proudly presen
At the Lancing Parish Halls on South Street,
Evening performances start at 7:30 pm on T
December. A Matinee performance starts at
Ticket prices - £7 adults, £6 children – BOO
Evening performances 243558. start at 7:30 pm on
Thursday 15th, Friday 16th & Saturday
17th December. A Matinee performance
starts at 3pm on Saturday 17th.
Ticket prices -
£7 adults, £6 children –
BOOK NOW phone the ticket line on
01903 243558.

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Lancing Recorded 2.15 pm – 4.30 pm
Music Club Alternate Mondays 01903 753105
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Lancing Art Club 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm 01903 521025
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WI meeting 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
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Art classes 9.00am – 12.30 pm 01903 813058
Lancing Pensioners 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm
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Line Dancing 6:30 pm – 10.15 pm 01903 207764
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Mon-Fri Lancing Musical
Theatre School
(Dance & theatre skills
for youngsters) 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm 01903 207165
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DECEMBER
3rd –31st “The Adurart Collective” Upper Gallery Shoreham Airport
Info christine Howitt@gmail.com 01273 463768
3rd 4th Santa Specials South Downs Light Railway
Pulborough www.sdlrs.com 07518 753784
4th Tree Dressing 12.30-4pm
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
01243 811348 www.wealddown.co.uk
8th Christmas Market - Southwick Square 4 –9pm
9th Christmas Market 4 –9pm - East Street Shoreham
9th “Friends of the Marlipins Museum” Christmas Fayre
High Street Shoreham 4 –8pm
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10th Christmas Farmers Market 9am –4pm
East Street & St. Marys Road Shoreham
10th Arts, Crafts & Gift Fayre 10am-2pm
Shoreham Centre Pond Road Shoreham
SHANE FRANCIS CARPETS
10th-8th Jan Ice Skating Steyne Gardens Worthing
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10th 11th Santa Specials-South Downs Light Railway
Pulborough www.sdlrs.com 07518 753784
10th-11th Shoreham Food & Drink Festival
10th 11th Santa Fun Days Amberley Museum
www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
11th Childrens Carols-by-Candlelight - 4.30pm
Sompting Uniformed Church 01903 753335
11th Christmas Fayre - 11am - 4pm
Dutchbarn Cattery, 44 Sompting Rd, Lancing
17th 18th Santa Specials South Downs Light Railway
Pulborough 07518 753784 www.sdlrs.com
11th Christmas Fayre 11am - 4pm
Dutcham Cattery, 44 Sompting Rd, Lancing
21st 22nd Santa Specials South Downs Light Railway
Pulborough www.sdlrs.com 07518 753784
26th-1st Jan A Sussex Christmas
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
01243 811348 www.wealddown.co.uk
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PARISH CONSULTATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
PARISH CONSULTATION
PARISH QUESTIONNAIRE
CONSULTATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
THE BUILDING ON BEACH GREEN
PARISH CONSULTATION
THE THE
THE
BUILDING
BUILDING
ON ON BEACH
ON BEACH
GREEN
GREEN
Your QUESTIONNAIRE
chance to HAVE YOUR SAY
Your chance to HAVE YOUR SAY
THE BUILDING ON BEACH GREEN
Your Your chance chance to HAVE to HAVE YOUR YOUR SAY SAY
Your chance to HAVE YOUR SAY
ere There has been has been much much conjecture conjecture regarding regarding the dilapidated the dilapidated building building on Beach on Beach Green Green and and
following the following is intended is intended to give to residents give residents an update an update on this on controversial this controversial issue. issue.
There has been much conjecture regarding the dilapidated building on Beach Green and
the following is intended to give residents an update on this controversial issue.
There has been much conjecture regarding the dilapidated building on Beach Green and
the following is intended to give residents an update on this controversial issue.

Some background
ADC granted planning approval in 2005 for a single restaurant and
associated accommodation. Building works commenced in 2006 but the
project proved to be a difficult undertaking and a number of problems
ensued, not least the economic downturn, which casted doubt on the viability
of the venture in its intended form. In 2009 a further planning consent was
obtained for two restaurants and associated accommodation.
Construction recommenced but stopped again in 2010 and since then the
building has been offered for sale at auction a number of times, but on each
occasion it has failed to reach its reserve price. The latest information
available is that the building is still for sale and is likely to remain so for the
foreseeable future.
At the last annual residents meeting in May, a number of residents expressed
their concerns and opinions over a number of issues relating to this
development, not least the granting of planning permission for the
development by ADC in the first place.
Whatever opinions residents may have on the planning issue it is worth
noting that ADC has acted in accordance with planning policy and
procedures and under planning law they could not have unnecessarily
withheld permission for this development.
In layman’s terms, what’s gone has gone and we must now look forward and
to this end Council pledged further opportunity for residents to have their
say on this matter.
Although it was intended to hold a dedicated meeting to discuss this matter
further, Council considered that as the financial implications that some of
the options would have on the level of future precepts levied on the whole
community, then it was only fair that the whole community be consulted.
Hence this consultation questionnaire, which is intended to provide the
Parish Council with a better understanding of how the community as a
whole feels about this issue and whether residents consider that the Council
should act in this matter or otherwise.
Consultation on important local issues such as this is a core principal of
community engagement and the Council from time to time will be asking
residents to become more involved in the decision process on important
issues by inviting opinion and providing the opportunity to HAVE YOUR
SAY.

The options presented
So what now are the options and how can residents influence the outcome? Four options are offered. These are:-
Option Advantages Disadvantages Probable outcome
No change and the building will continue to
dilapidate further.
Building remains and
continues to fall apart
Continued determent
to the area
Loss of opportunity
No risk
No cost
1. Do nothing.
The Council has no responsibility
for the building and can sit back and
let the outcome unfold.
Due to certain restrictions placed on the building
and the current economic climate it is uncertain
when this option might become commercially
viable in the future.
Loss of open space
Loss of control of
space
No guarantee that
developer would
complete the
development
No risk
No cost to residents
Building finished
Small income from
easements
2. Aid a private developer.
This would involve conceding part of
the open space on the Green to the
front of the building and adjacent to
the public toilets to provide parking
spaces and access to the building.
The levels of finance required to finish the building
and the ongoing costs required to support any
community use would be excessively high. This
option would normally be discounted on ‘value for
money’ grounds unless there was an overwhelming
strong community support for this option.
Risk
Cost to Council and
residents*
No guarantee of
continuity of use
Could be left empty
after completion if no
third party interest.
Building finished
Community facility
Control of area
Additional
community asset
Some income from
hiring
3. Buy and develop for
community/leisure benefit.
* Could cost each household an extra 30p per week
This would involve purchasing the
building and funding the internal
completions and handing this to a
third party organisation to run, which
could be a charity or rented to a
commercial enterprise.
The removal of the building and the restoration of
the beach line with possible inclusion of some
beach huts to generate some income.
Cost to Council and
residents*
Loss of community
opportunity
Building removed
Beach line restored
Visual improvement
Additional public
asset
More open space
Guaranteed outcome
4. Buy and demolish
This would provide additional public
open space for recreational purposes.
* Could cost each household an extra 12p per week

Please complete this form and return it to the Lancing Parish Offices before January 31 st
if possible. Alternatively you can email or visit our web site to let us have your
preferences. Details are shown below.
1 Do nothing
OPTION
2 Aid a private developer
3 Buy and develop for community/leisure benefit
4 Buy and demolish
Your preference.
You may either tick your one
preference
OR
indicate your choice in order of
preference 1 to 4,
1 being your most preferred
NB There may be other options or variations thereof to those presented. Nevertheless,
Lancing residents are asked to vote on the four options given above.
Name ________________________________
Address ________________________________
________________________________
Post Code ________________________________
Please return to: - Lancing Parish Hall
South Street
Lancing
West Sussex
BN15 8AJ
Tel: 01903 753355
Fax: 01903 765096
Copies of this questionnaire can be downloaded from: - www.lancingparishcouncil.gov.uk
You can also vote via email to - admin@lancingparishcouncil.gov.uk

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to March 2012
Council Chamber,
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South Street, Lancing
Planning Advisory
Committee 7pm
Dec 7 & 21, Jan 4 & 18, Feb 1
& 15, Mar 7 & 21
Full Council Meeting 7:30 pm*
Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 7
Amenities and Environment Committee 7:30pm
Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 14
Finance and General Purposes Committee 7:30 pm
Dec 21, Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 21
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Lip reading
Lancing and Southwick Lip Reading Group meet on Fridays
during term time from 2 pm until 3.30 pm at Lancing
Methodist Hall, Chester Avenue. £4.00 per session includes
tea and biscuits. Information and advice is available from
our friendly and highly-trained lip reading teacher who is a
deaf and has a hearing dog.
Gill Houghton is most accomplished and experienced yet
extremely kind and patient, a wonderful communicator.
Tremendous support can be gained from these classes and
improving lip reading skills can increase the confidence of a
hearing impaired person and make day-to-day living far easier.
A great deal of ground is covered yet the atmosphere of
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Please ring Heather Wilson on 01903-761728 or e-mail
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