Tim Loughton MP for East Worthing and Shoreham

Dear ConstituentWelcome to my first constituency newsletter of the new Parliamentary session which started with the StateOpening on May 8th and I have provided a link to the Government’s schedule for the coming year below. Therehave of course been contentious debates recently regarding the Same Sex Marriage Bill and holding an EUreferendum. I have also been inundated with circular emails mostly about amendments to the Energy Bill andpilot schemes for badger culling and as usual I have posted my responses on my website.Can I remind everyone about my www.telltim.co.uk website where I post podcasts and surveys on topical andnational issues specifically to get your feedback? There are currently podcasts on welfare reform and thefuture of Sompting and I would very much value your views. I will also be recording more short podcasts aboutsome of the local events I have attended such as the meeting of the Worthing based Atlantic Splash teampreparing to row the Atlantic and the recent 6th ECO Summit for the highly successful EYE project.As usual, I am always keen to have any suggestions for what could be included in future newsletters which Iam pleased to report now goes to many thousands of my East Worthing & Shoreham constituents.Best wishes and I hope you are enjoying the summer weather at last.TimSurgeriesScheduled surgeries (call 01903 235168 for appointment)7th June- Shoreham14th June- Lancing28th June- SouthwickStreet surgeries (just turn up)8th June 10am-12pm Shoreham Farmers’ Market15th June 10am-12pm Lancing Children’s Centre22nd June 10am-12pm Southwick SquareCould Morrisons be the answer for Shoreham?Last month, Morrisons hosted a public exhibition on their proposals to build a 37,000 square foot supermarketon the Frosts Garage and Minelco chemical works sites on Brighton Road. The store would include a customercafe, petrol station, 438 car parking spaces, 60 cycle spaces as well as two small retail units with 8 homesabove. Of course, the main issues are the impact of such a large outlet on the A259 as well as air pollution,although their air quality impact assessment did not breach the permitted level.In general, the majority of residents, who have responded to the consultation, seem to be in favour of theproposals, especially as it will draw custom away from Holmbush to the town centre, and offers 3 hoursunconditional free parking for shoppers. I have also met traders who are happy at the prospect of bringingmore trade into town and they will be able to advertise their businesses in Morrison’s car park.Morrison’s are looking to submit their proposals at some stage this month with a view to opening in June 2015.The plans that Morrisons provided at the exhibition can be accessed herehttp://www.timloughton.com/pdf/Morrisons_Shoreham_Brochure.pdf. I have posted a more in depth write upof the plans on my website and I will keep it updated with future developmentswww.timloughton.com/hottopics, which will of course be subject to a full formal consultation exercise whilstthe plans are considered by Adur Planning Committee.Shoreham FootbridgeI attended a meeting of the Shoreham Footbridge Steering Group at theSussex Yacht Club in Shoreham last Friday (31/05/2013)At Easter, the construction team was 8 weeks behind due to bad weather.However, weekend work and improved weather means that they are now backon schedule.The team has been given a two week extension to their November2nd end date for completing all works, which includes demolition of the oldfootbridge. The aim is to have the bridge open for public use by September3rd, which they are looking to bring forward.Tidal work has now finished as there is no need use boats to transport materials.They have finished cementing and putting glass and railings on. The parapets should be finished in late Junewith the surfaces finishing in late July/August.The demolition of the existing bridge could start in early June.The Lower Beach car park will be refurbished before reopening but the contract will not go out for tender untilGenerated with www.html-to-pdf.net Page 1 / 7

the main work on the bridge is completed.The name of the bridge was also on the agenda and there has been alot of activity on social media regardingit. There were 103 suggested names in total from the public which the Steering Group whittled down to 5shortlisted nominations: The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Bridge; The Coronation Bridge; TheAdur Ferry Bridge; The Jubilee Bridge and The De Haura Bridge and we are hoping to get a member of theRoyal Family to officially open the bridge.I have received a number of emails from constituents concerned about the naming process with somebelieving that a final choice had already been made. I have also been contacted by constituents calling forthe bridge specifically to be named after Harry Elmer, who was a Shoreham ferryman, following a campaign onFacebook. I have posted a response about this issue on my website explaining the situation which you canaccess here http://www.timloughton.com/hottopics/shoreham_footbridge/item_2013_06_03__05_48_21.htmIf you have not already done so, make sure you have your say on the name of the bridge and vote, which youcan do on the WSSC website link below by clicking on major projects and then Shoreham Footbridge. Voting isopen until 16th June.http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/living/roads_and_transport/roads_and_pathways/plans_policies_and_projects_f.aspxFreedom Powerchairs need more volunteers to drive charity forwardI paid a visit to Freedom Powerchairs on Lancing Business Park to witnessfirsthand the work undertaken by the charity to assist disabled people withmobility issues. Freedom Powerchairs Ltd has been set-up specifically to meetthe special needs of people with mobility problems by specially designingpowerchairs, services and facilities to suit individual needs.Three trading arms have been established; Freedom Custom Powerchairs Ltd;Freedom Resource Recovery Ltd Spencer and Office Services Ltd, to supportthe charity by generating funds from any profits and will supply funding for any individual when deemednecessary. The charity is currently in need of Sales professionals to assist in increasing their profile inall areas of the business Technical personnel to customise Powerchairs and Admin & Warehouse stafffor cataloguing goods for resale.I saw the skill and care that goes into developing individual solutions for customers, with the end result havingsuch a positive effect on their lives. This is an excellent charity which provides an important service so pleasecontact them if you can help or know of anyone who can. Well done to Anni Ivil and Martin Osment and allthe other volunteers that make Freedom Powerchairs so successful.You can find out more about them on their website http://www.freedompowerchairs.org.uk/Edgeley gets green light for power stationIn last month’s newsletter I mentioned that Adur’s planning committee was reviewing Edgeley Green Power’sapplication to build a renewable power station at Shoreham Port on May 7th. The committee approved theapplication and Edgeley intend to start construction by the end of this year and become fully operational inearly 2015.As I stated in last month’s newsletter the power station will be fuelled by a range of vegetable and plant oilsand animal fats which are not fit for human consumption. However, palm oil WILL NOT be used.The plant will generate approximately 32 mega watts of renewable electricity – enough to meet the averageneeds of 18,000 homes every year which is the equivalent to more than the whole of Shoreham, Southwickand Portslade.20 permanent jobs would be created once the power station becomes operational, including an apprenticeshipscheme, and the staff will be recruited from the local area where possible. It is also estimated more than 70temporary jobs will be created during construction.You can find out more about the proposals on their websitehttp://www.edgeleygreenpowershoreham.co.uk/about_edgeley_green_power/Shoreham Academy officially opensShoreham Academy welcomed guests from the local community to celebrate its official opening on May 3.Olympic Hockey Bronze medallist Alex Danson was in attendance to do the honours with representatives fromWest Sussex County Council, local schools, businesses and universities, who work in partnership with theacademy, present to celebrate yet another milestone for the school. Last year, the academy was judged‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and the opening ceremony was another fitting accolade.The ceremony began with two Year 7 students welcoming guests, followed by impressive studentperformances including: a dance display given by Year 11 and 12 students; a performance of ‘Read All AboutIt’ which was sung by Year 8 student Leah Rhodie and a piano recital given by Year 12 student HannahCogger.The service was a way of celebrating the incredible journey that the school has made over the last ten yearsand paying tribute to those who have turned into the fantastic Academy it is today. Congratulations to HeidiGenerated with www.html-to-pdf.net Page 2 / 7

Brown, her staff and all the students who made us feel so welcome.Downs Link ChallengeThe popular Downslink Challenge took place on 11th May and I joined manyothers to raise money for Chestnut Tree House by cycling the Downs Link pathbetween Bramber Castle and Christ's Hospital. Riders could choose a distancebetween 5 and 30 miles with walkers doing 5 miles. Due to a confused marshalnot knowing which check point he was at, I ended up doing 20 miles whichwas a few more than I planned to do! 2013 was the 8th challenge in totalwhich was organised by Shoreham College and sponsored by Brighton Honda.Thanks to all those who helped me raise £110 for this excellent local children’shospice.Final stages of Same Sex MarriageThe Report Stage and Third Reading of the Same Sex Marriage Bill took place on 20th and 21st May. I havebeen transparent in my opposition to this Bill and I tabled an amendment to open up civil partnerships toheterosexual couples. The amendment would have addressed the inequality which will arise from the Bill wheresame sex couples have access to both civil partnerships and marriage but opposite sex couples only have theoption of marriage. There was cross party support for my amendment until the Government and oppositiontabled a late amendment to have a review of the Civil Partnerships Act immediately after the Marriage Billpasses. It is now with the House of Lords where it recently passed its Second Reading. You can read the fullwrite up on my website www.timloughton.com/hottopicsMPs look for Fresh Start in Czech Republic and PolandLast week I visited Poland and the Czech Republic as part of an EU Fresh Startdelegation to discuss our manifesto with MPs and policy makers. Fresh Starthas outlined a number of areas of the UK’s relationship with the EU that itwould like changed, such as business and employment legislation, which wewant to discuss with other European countries and to also find out wherethere is common ground. For more on the Fresh Start Project visithttp://www.eufreshstart.org/There was a recent debate on the Queen’s Speech highlighting regret that aGovernment Bill for a referendum on the EU was not included in the speech, where I voted in favour.Campaigning for Tibet in ScotlandI addressed the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Tibet Group on 22nd May todiscuss the work that the All Party Parliamentary Group on Tibet inWestminster had been doing as well as the attitude of No 10 towards Tibetanissues. The Government is still of the same position in calling for dialoguebetween Tibet and China to discuss Tibetan human rights concerns but stillrecognises Tibet as a sovereign part of China. Tibetans have long suffered atthe hands of the Chinese with violence and the suppression of religiousexpression, which has seen Tibetans take desperate measures of selfimmolations.I am one of many MPs who campaigns and raises awareness oftheir situation here in the UK and addressed the Tibet Rally outside the Chinese Embassy earlier this year.If you are interested in learning more about Tibet visit the Tibet Society’s websitehttp://www.tibetsociety.com/The Sussex Free Tibet Society, in partnership with Tibet Society, hosted a four-day festival of Tibet eventsas part of the Brighton Fringe festival from 26 May to 29 May 2013 where the country was explored throughart, music, film and poetry.Carers WeekCarers Week 2013 takes place from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 June which is aUK-wide annual awareness campaign. Its aim is to improve the lives of carersand the people they care for by:• Raising the profile of the role of caring in the national, regional and localmedia and encouraging groups and organisations to take part and organiseevents and activities.• Helping the public identify themselves as carers and access the support,advice and information they need.• Celebrating and recognise the contribution the UK’s 6.5 million carers make to the people they care for andtheir communities.• Highlighting the challenges of caring and campaigning for sustainable funding for services and support forcarers and the people they care for.If you would like to get involved there is more information on their website http://www.carersweek.org/aboutusCircular CampaignsGenerated with www.html-to-pdf.net Page 3 / 7

I have received a lot of circular campaign emails about decarbonisation targets in the Energy Bill and Badgerculling. You can read my responses to those emails on my website www.timloughton.com/hottopics . OnWednesday 5th June the Opposition tabled an amendment to prevent the Badger culls from going ahead. Thiswas defeated and the Government’s more pragmatic, constructive amendment was passed. The pilot cullshave already started in certain areas and the Randomised Badger Control Trials demonstrated that cullingsignificantly reduces the number of Bovine TB incidents. The amendment stated that the Government wouldcontinue investing money into finding a vaccine but this, in reality, is still 10 years away and in the meantimewould proceed with the culls to prevent further outbreak.Think HEARTI gave my support to the Think HEART campaign which calls on parents tocheck for warning signs of possible heart problems experienced by theirchildren. The campaign is being run by the Children’s Heart Federation, as partof children’s heart week, which aims to increase early diagnosis of children’sheart conditionsThink HEART provides parents with five easy signs to help to spot a heartproblem:H – Heart Rate (Is their heart rate too fast or too slow. Normal rate is between 100 to 160 beats per minute)E – Energy (Are they sleepy, quiet and too tired to feed)A – Appearance (Is your baby a pale, waxy, dusky, blue or grey colour)R – Respiration (Are they breathing too fast or too slow. Normal rate is between 40 to 60 breaths per minute)T – Temperature (Are they cold to touch – particularly their hands and feet)They are looking for volunteers and you can find out more information on their websitehttp://www.chfed.org.uk/campaigns/thinkheart/Robert and Caitlin’s Triathlon ChallengeCousins Robert Brakes from Shoreham by Sea and Caitlin Graysmark from Southwick have decided to try andraise money to help towards the restoration of Shoreham Fort. They have set themselves the challenge ofcompleting a split triathlon over 3 consecutive weekends.The first stage, which took place on Sunday 26th May, saw the duo complete a 250m swim (10 lengths ofWadurs Swimming Pool)On Sunday 2nd June they completed a 6 mile bike ride starting at Widewater Lagoon along to BrooklandsPleasure ParkOn Sunday 9th June they will be walking six miles starting at Highdown, Southwick and finishing at ShorehamFort.Well done to Robert and Caitlin and please sponsor them to help restore the fort.http://www.sponsorme.co.uk/sharonbrakes/robert-caitlins-triathlon-challenge.aspxCPZ delayed in ShorehamThe results of the Shoreham Controlled Parking Zone consultation were due to be considered by theCommittee at the meeting on 20 June 2013 (delayed from 21 March 2013) and a decision would be taken onhow to proceed. However, due to the inconclusive nature of the consultation results together with therepresentations made by Adur District Councillors, me and the petition submitted by local traders, WSCC iskeen that further discussions take place between key stakeholders first. The County Council election on 2May saw only one member of six return to the CLC so they are keen that new members are fully briefed aheadof any decision.The Committee therefore intends to receive the full report on the consultation and take a decision on how toproceed at the meeting on 26 September 2013 rather than June as previously intended. In the meantime, theCounty Council’s Parking Strategy Team will organise a meeting(s) with me, local traders, the District Counciland other key stakeholders to discuss Shoreham CPZ proposals in more detail. I attended a meeting withShoreham Traders recently organised by Jonathan Pointer to discuss the progress of the new Bridge, Morrisonsand other issues affecting the town. One immediate result of that meeting is that new temporary signs will beput out directing traffic to car parks in the town which have caused some confusion for some time.These plans will obviously have a large effect on Shoreham so make sure you attend the next CLC meetingwhich takes place on 20th June 2013 at the Shoreham Centre on Pond Road.New Adur Chairman and Forces ChampionCongratulations to Mike Mendoza the new Chairman of Adur District Counciland his predecessor, Peter Metcalfe, who has been appointed as Adur’s ForcesChampion. Adur has created the role to act as a liaison between people whoare coming out of the forces and their families and I have no doubt Peter’smilitary background will ensure that he makes it a great successBHASVIC playing fields savedGenerated with www.html-to-pdf.net Page 4 / 7

Over the last month, a number of parents with children at BHASVIC Sixth Form College in Brighton havewritten to me about proposals to build a new free school on their playing fields. The Department for Educationconsidered 18 potential sites to build the new schools and at least three others were considered possible.However, after a very effective campaign by local residents and parents, which involved delivering a petitionwith 4,000 signatures to No 10, the DFE has dropped the plans.The successful campaign, which was driven by local campaign group ‘Friends of the Field’ and Hove MP MikeWeatherley, means that Brighton & Hove Council will have to go back the drawing board and come up withsome alternative sites for a new Free School.Seagulls extension at Monks Farm grantedBrighton and Hove Albion was granted planning permission to add 3 extra pitches to their training developmentat Monks Farm by Adur’s Planning Committee on 7th May. The extra pitches, one grass and two artificial, willbring the total number of training pitches to 15, with one exclusively for the local community.Lancing Parish Council opposed the plans on the grounds of further flood risk by adding additionaldevelopments to the flood plain. However, B&H stated that they will be collecting surface water in storagetanks and using it to irrigate the training pitches. Chief Executive of the Seagulls, Martin Perry said “We haveno doubt at all that the ground flooding issues in the area are very serious. However, we will be collecting allour foul drainage and will not be discharging any into the system whatsoever. We’re above the groundwatertable. The existing ground at the site is above 2.5 metres and the development will be 1.5 metres above that.We do not go below that on any part of the site. There’s no displacement of water whatsoever caused by thisdevelopment. We believe we have adequately addressed the flooding issue.”The Queen opened Parliament on May 8 where she set out the Government’sproposed legislative agenda for the year ahead which you can access herehttps://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-queens-speech-2013Tell Tim PodcastsI mentioned in my last newsletter that there are two new podcasts and surveys on my Tell Tim websitewww.telltim.co.uk regarding Big Local Funding for Sompting and Welfare Reform. I would really appreciate yourfeedback on these issues and each podcast and survey will take no longer than 10 minutes to complete!Adur Pot of GoldOn Thursday 9th May 2013 fourteen community groups, charities and residents associations descended uponthe Adur Civic Centre to battle it out for cash prizes.Each group gave a five minute presentation outlining who they were and what their project idea was.78 residents attended the evening to vote and decide which organisations were allocated the funds.Friends of St Mary du Haura claimed the big prize of £11,500, Esteem-£9,000, Shoreham BMX Track- £8,000,Original Allstars Music- £9,000 and Hove & Adur Sea Cadets- £5,000.The full list of winners can be found on Adur’s website http://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/pot-of-gold/Pensions PetitionI submitted a petition to the House of Commons on behalf of Lancing pensioners last month. It was organisedby resident Jean Kitchener and declares that the petitioners are unhappy with the Government’s proposal for asingle-tier pension and therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to discussthe matter of pensions for at least another 12 months and address any equality and discriminatoryissues in the pensions White Paper.Splashpoint opening with Ellie SimmondsParalympian Ellie Simmonds OBE will be opening the new Worthing SplashpointLeisure Centre at 9am on Thursday 20th June 2013. She will be in the Piazza infront of the main entrance to the complex before going inside Splashpoint forthe main opening ceremony. If you would like to attend then please be thereby 8.30am- please note numbers are very limited and you may be turnedaway.Ellie will be addressing an invited audience, talking with a few dignitaries andlocals before unveiling a plaque that will later be installed outside on the pavedPiazza floor.She will then start a synchronised swimming display in the main pool and tourthe facility including the eco-friendly plant room.Finally, on behalf of Worthing Borough Council and Morgan Sindall (who sponsored bringing Ellie to Worthing)Worthing residents are invited to put their names forward to attend and ask Ellie a question at two 20 minuteQ&A sessions — one at 11.10am and one at 11.35am.Generated with www.html-to-pdf.net Page 5 / 7

To win a place to one of these sessions email news@adur-worthing.gov.uk with your home address, emailaddress and daytime contact number by 14 June and the first names drawn out will be included. (Please notenumbers are very limited for each Q&A session. And it may be possible that there isn't time for everyone toask their question). Winners will be notified by email.More details about Splashpoint Leisure Centre can be found on:www.worthingleisure.co.uk/splashpoint

Following concerns from students and parents at Davison’s School I organiseda site visit to East Worthing station with Southern Rail, new County CouncillorRoger Oakley, Selden ward Councillor Keith Bickers, teachers and students.Platforms at the station are very narrow and particularly at school leaving timebecome very congested and potentially dangerous with Davison’s girls havingto jockey for space close to the platform edge. This was an issue I took upseveral years ago and the railway authorities agreed to put in new monitoringmeasures but clearly the problem needs resolving once and for all, preferablyby extending the platform to the rear where there is some waste land. I have also spoken to Network rail andhopefully between us we will be able to find a solution before anyone gets hurt.COMMUNITY ADUR – Grants to GroupsAdur District Council has re-branded its Adur Community Grants and is launching it to local voluntary andcommunity groups.Groups can apply for up to £5,000, or over this amount in exceptional circumstances, for new or existingprojects that meet our criteria. There will be three periods over the coming year that groups can apply:June, September and January.Applications must assist in one or more of the five priority areas;• promoting health & wellbeing in the local community• promoting community involvement and volunteering opportunities• targeting inequalities and deprivation• increasing partnership working between organisations, and• promoting the regeneration of the district.Groups can discuss their ideas with the Communities Team, who administer the grants, prior to theirapplication. Support with making an application however can be provided by Adur Voluntary Action - 01903854980.For further information and to download the application form and guidance notes go to www.adur-worthingworthing.gov.uk/grants-and-fundingThe closing date for this round of applications is Friday 21st June 2013.I joined Worthing Youth Council for a training weekend at Lodge Hill in theSouth Downs National Park on Saturday June 1stThis newsletter is published by Tim Loughton MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. To contact Tim youcan email him at loughtont@parliament.uk or fax him on 020 7219 0461. If you have a problem you think Timcould help you with and you would like to meet him to discuss it please ring 01903 235 168 to book anappointment at one of his fortnightly surgeries. Please visit www.timloughton.com for more information aboutTim.Generated with www.html-to-pdf.net Page 7 / 7