Drains in Fishbourne have had to be unblocked recently by Southern Water caused by wet wipes being flushed down the loo.
Some wet wipes claim to be eco-friendly, but this is very misleading and cause a big problem in our sewerage system.
Please use the bin for wet wipes, and don’t flush.
Finding love and friendship online is increasingly popular. It can be highly enjoyable however, meeting new people this way does come with its own set of risks. One of the most concerning is romance fraud, which not only creates great emotional pain but can also lead to significant financial losses.
In the past year, nearly a quarter of all fraud cases reported to the Fraud Support Service at Victim Support Sussex were linked to romance scams, showing how common this type of crime has become.
What is Romance Fraud?
A romance scam is an insidious confidence trick. Fraudsters create fake profiles on dating sites or social media to establish a relationship with someone, with the aim of taking their money.
Being targeted by a romance fraudster does not mean a victim is gullible or naïve. Such scams are prolific and increasingly run by criminal organisations, practiced experts at psychological manipulation. Fraudsters typically spend weeks or months establishing what appears to be a genuine, caring relationship. Eventually, they begin to ask for money or personal information under various pretexts, such as medical emergencies or financial troubles.
By the time the victim realises they have been scammed, they may have lost significant amounts of money. British victims of romance fraud lost over £92 million in 2023, with an average loss of £11,500 each. Some victims in Sussex that have lost many times more.
Common Signs of Romance Scams
Here at Victim Support Sussex, we have seen first-hand the devastating impact that fraud can have on people’s lives. As we acknowledge World Romance Scam Prevention Day on October 3rd, we feel it’s crucial to stay informed and learn how to protect ourselves when meeting new people online. Here are a few tips:
Romance fraudsters target anybody seeking love and companionship online. However, by staying informed and vigilant, we can protect ourselves and others from falling victim whilst still meeting new people and having fun online.
This World Romance Scam Prevention Day, please take the time to educate yourself and your loved ones about the dangers of romance fraud and the steps you can take to protect yourself. Lastly, if something feels too good to be true, it probably is. Trust your instincts, and always seek support if you need it.
Fishbourne Parish Council has received a grant of £2500 from the Police & Crime Commissioner’s Community Safety Fund.
The Fund provides grants up to £5,000 to local organisations and projects that deliver a lasting and positive impact on the local community.
Lynda Hunter, who accepted the grant award on behalf of Fishbourne Parish Council, explains how the funding will help improve community safety in Fishbourne. She said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this grant from the Commissioner’s Community Safety Fund, which will provide a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists travelling between Chichester and Fishbourne.”
Commending Fishbourne Parish Council on its successful bid Mrs Bourne said: “As PCC I have a statutory responsibility for commissioning county-wide community safety and crime prevention programmes.
“The Emperor Way lighting project is a great example of an innovative local project that aims to make our communities safer.
“Since launching the Safer in Sussex Fund in December 2013, nearly £1.5 million has been allocated to support over 300 crime reduction and community safety initiatives.
“This money makes a real difference to local people and neighbourhoods. The high numbers of bids each time shows organisations and community groups are committed to keeping Sussex a safe place in which to live.”
To find out more about the funding made available to community groups by the Police & Crime Commissioner visit: https://www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk/apply-for-funding/.
An appeal has been lodged for the following application:
The Parish Council has submitted two extensive objection documents for this application and these can be viewed here:
If you have already commented on this application, then the Inspector will read your comments as part of the appeal process. If you wish to elaborate, or modify/withdraw your previous comments, you can do so on the Inspectorate Website at https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk
If you do not have access to the internet, you can send your comments to the Planning Inspectorate at this address:
All representations must be received by 9th January 2024. Any representations submitted after the deadline will not usually be considered and will be returned. The Planning Inspectorate does not acknowledge representations. All representations must quote the appeal reference, FB/22/02542/FUL.
Download full information below:
Do you feel safe in your local community.
The Police and Crime Commissioner is conducting a survey to find out your views. Please take part https://forms.office.com/e/7bZZrdJC8n
The Fishbourne Neighbourhood Plan is being reviewed and we are conducting a survey to take into account residents’ views for the revision.
Please download the form below and either print and return to The Parish Office, The Fishbourne Centre, Blackboy Lane, Fishbourne PO18 8BE or email to
A word doc is attached below so that the form may be completed electronically if preferred.
This survey should only be completed by Fishbourne residents as they will be the ones affected by the Plan. Thank you.
Download: FPC Village Survey 2023 WORD (193 KB)
There will be elections for the Parish and District Councils on 4 May 2024.
You can download the notice of elections below where you will find details of the Councils and where to obtian nomination packs if you are thinking of running.
More information can be found on the Chichester District Council website https://www.chichester.gov.uk/currentelections
Download: NOTICE OF ELECTION.docxDISTRICT WARDS (58 KB)
The event, which has been organised in direct response to residents’ feedback, will show people how they can reduce their carbon footprint and save money by implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in their homes.
This is all part of the district council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan, which sets out how the council will reduce carbon emissions within its own operations and help local residents, businesses, and organisations to reduce their carbon footprint too.
Following the success of the council’s first public engagement event of this type in 2021, a range of home energy experts will come together on the 30 March to share advice aimed at helping residents heat their homes for less. This will include providing top tips on some of the basic things people can do to make their homes more energy efficient and save money on their energy bills, as well as advising on the best approach to insulating a property and installing PV Solar Panels.
There will also be a session on property surveys that homeowners can organise to provide advice that is tailored to their specific property, as well as various grants and schemes that can help make installing energy efficiency measures more affordable. After a series of short talks, there will be the opportunity to speak with experts and ask questions.
“We received fantastic feedback about our home energy event last year with around 70 residents attending from across the district, and a recent survey showed us that people are keen for us to run more events on this topic,” says Alison Stevens, Divisional Manager for Environment and Health Protection at Chichester District Council.
“The event is completely free of charge, and you don’t need to pre-book your place. Whether you’re just starting out and don’t know where to begin or you have already started to make energy efficiency improvements to your home, this event will offer a fantastic opportunity to hear from some of the leading experts in home energy saving and to ask them your questions. We hope to hold a second event in the north of the district later this year if there is demand.
“Making your home as energy efficient as possible can have a huge impact on both the environment and your energy bill. There are a number of things that you can do to increase the energy efficiency of your home that will not only save you money but will also help our environment. Even small DIY measures, such as fitting a hot water cylinder with an insulation jacket can save you £20 a year in heating and 150kg of carbon dioxide.
The home energy efficiency event will be held on 30 March at Chichester College from 6pm until 8.30pm. It is free to attend and there is no need to book a place. People are encouraged to travel to the event by low carbon means where they can — Chichester College is a five minute walk from Chichester train and bus stations, and there are also bike racks on campus. Please consider car sharing if you need to drive to the event. Anyone intending to park on the college campus can pay for parking after 3pm on the Just Park app using the Non E-Permit Holders code: 809648.
Alison adds: “Organising events is one of the ways in which we are working with local residents, businesses and organisations to tackle climate change in our area. From investing in electric refuse collection vehicles and working to improve the energy efficiency within council buildings, and increasing tree planting within the district, the council is progressing a number of major projects to help reduce carbon emissions within its own work and across the district over the coming months and years.”
You can read more about the council’s progress with its Climate Emergency Action Plan. You can also watch our climate action update video (Opens in a new window) highlighting some of the actions that the council has taken to tackle the effects of climate change in the district.
Further information on the work that the council is doing on climate change, as well energy saving tips, can be found on our climate change webpage and you can find out about other climate change related events happening near you through the Your Voice – West Sussex webpage (Opens in a new window) .
To see whether you are eligible for grant funding to make your home more energy efficient, and to apply, you can also visit Warmer Homes website (Opens in a new window) or call them on 0800 038 5737.
There will be a peaceful protest to say that ‘Enough is Enough’ along the A259 on 25 March 10am – 12pm.
Urbanisation of the East / West corridor affects us all. It will change the landscape forever for everyone. WE CAN’T LET THIS HAPPEN!
Please join us on th 25th March and be the change you want to see!
WE MUST KEEP UP THE PRESSURE. LET@S MAKE THIS BIGGER!
Parish Council elections are taking place in May this year. If you have been considering ways in which you could make a difference to life in Fishbourne, then this is the ideal opportunity to get involved in shaping the community’s future.
Important Dates for Candidates:
Full details on everything you need to know is available to download below.
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Download: Briefing for candidates and agents - PC Election 2023 (178 KB)