Welcome to the Cowfold Parish Council website
This provides information on the Council and links to related documents, as well as a summary of local facilities and village activities.
If you want to contact the Council, please call the Chairman, Donna Everest, on 01403 864607 or send an email to: clerk@cowfold-pc.gov.uk
Next Parish Council Meeting
The next meeting of Cowfold Parish Council will be held on Monday 10th February 2025 in the Allmond Centre at 19:45 (the meeting will follow the conclusion of the Planning Committee Meeting which may be later than 19:45 but will not be earlier).
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Cowfold’s Coronation Party
The party held on the Playing Field on Sunday was a resounding success!
Unlike Saturday, the weather was kind, and we had a great turnout.
Residents were entertained throughout the afternoon by live music, a children’s football tournament, face painting, snail races, a dog show, a performance by St Peter’s School choir and children’s crown making and talent competitions.
In addition to their own picnics, they were also able to tuck into the wide range of food on offer, including tea and cakes provided by St Peter’s Church and the WI in the Allmond Centre, burgers and hot dogs from the barbeque and pizzas from Fratello’s van.
The Parish Council is grateful for the generous donations made by local businesses and the significant funds raised on the day have been distributed to deserving organisations and charities in the village.
Our thanks go to Parish Councillor Connie Towle for organising such a great community event!
Cowfold Road and Traffic Issues Report
A detailed investigation of pedestrian safety issues in the centre of Cowfold, as well as an analysis of traffic patterns and accidents on the main roads in and around the village, have been undertaken by the Vice Chairman of the Parish Council, Jerry Cooper.
The results have been included in the following report, which has been approved by the Parish Council and will be used in support of proposals to solve a number of the problems that are highlighted in the document:
Cowfold Road and Traffic Issues Report
New Online Forum for Bus Users in West Sussex
West Sussex County Council has set up an online forum called #WestSussBus for people who use buses in West Sussex.
This is a space to add suggestions, comment on local buses and issues affecting bus passengers and to offer ideas. You can also post videos and upload images about your experience of buses in the County. (By the way, WSCC is also interested in finding out why people don’t use the bus!)
Here’s the link: https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/westsussbus
You can also use the hashtag #WestSussBus if posting bus-related stuff on social media.
At the moment, we’re particularly looking for regular bus users who might like to create a bus journal – follow this link to find out more.
Please note that #WestSussBus is long-term project (at least a year) and content will change regularly.
You can email the team at: westsussbus@westsussex.gov.uk
Sign up to the ‘West Sussex Highways’ or ‘#WestSussBus – Your Views On The Buses’ newsletters here
Follow the Countryside Code!
Our local farmers and other rural businesses are pleased to see people out enjoying the countryside but have sometimes been negatively affected by irresponsible behaviour. Some of this is often due to a lack of awareness and the following poster is useful in explaining the basics.
West Sussex County Council’s Electric Vehicle Strategy 2019 to 2030
West Sussex County Council has published its electric vehicle strategy for the period from 2019 to 2030.
The vision for the County is that, when residents travel by car and small van, they choose ultra-low emission vehicles, and travel in a carbon neutral way.
To achieve this vision, WSCC has three highly ambitious aims:
- At least 70% of all new cars in the county to be electric by 2030.
- There is sufficient charging infrastructure in place to support the vehicles predicted to be reliant on public infrastructure to charge.
- Ensure that there is a renewable energy source for all charging points on County Council land or highway.
More details are given in the WSCC Electric Vehicle Strategy document or are available on the WSCC website.