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  • Chairman's Report 2021

    Chairman's Report 2021 This report was presented at the SBNF AGM in Sept 2021. 1. Overview of action since March 2018 AGM (also see project status) 2. The key issue of the redevelopment of the toilet block and the future of Beach Green 3. Work needed to complete the Neighbourhood Plan Part 1 - Overview of Action - March 2018 to July 2021 Click here to s ee a full overview of the Project Plan, including key milestones, outcomes and stakeholders > 2018: work focussed on developing Draft Neighbourhood Plan Policies Reconvened working groups on r egeneration & facilities , sustainability and transport Resumed meetings with ADC planning officers on evolving Draft Policies developed by working groups But the Forum had no money - therefore professional support was pro-bono i.e. work at no charge Locality announced increased grant levels – Forum applied for final grant for consultancy input, website and community engagement 2019: preparation of First Draft Neighbourhood Plan Brought draft policies together to produce first Draft Plan May - submitted first Draft Plan to ADC planners for comments no point going to consultation on policies that are not acceptable to ADC September - finally received ADC comments - started working through them Attempt to hold AGM failed because of objections to 19 days notice by email rather than the 21 days stated in the constitution (although the AGM date was published on the website a month before the event). Ran out of time – 5 year term expired – had to prepare application for re-designation 2020 – 2021 Neighbourhood Forum in Limbo February 2020 - Submitted application for re-designation Very few people were aware of the consultation due to the lockdown. April 2020 - Covid lockdown restrictions July 2020 Adur-Worthing JSC postponed decision because of concerns about alleged governance issues, but JSC did not read our application, did not look at the evidence and did not discuss the substantial progress of work on Draft Neighbourhood Plan. Autumn 2020 and early 2021 - discussions to resolve JSC concerns with: SBRA and County Councillor Kevin Boram ADC planners July 2021 JSC Committee agree re-designation - AGM required within 2 months - and here we are! Part 2 - the Redevelopment of the toilet block and the future of Beach Green 1. Starting point in 2015 – ‘no change’ was not an option for the Neighbourhood Plan The starting point in the Boxpark story was the Council’s long-established requirement for redevelopment of the toilet block site. Adur Council was committed to redevelopment before the NP work got underway in 2015. Planning law does not allow the NP to alter existing ADC policy commitments – therefore: - ‘no change’ was never an option - the redevelopment of the toilet block must be included in the development of the NP 2. The evolving draft Neighbourhood Plan and the future of Beach Green When dealing with development proposals for the toilet block, the Council took account of our surveys and resident comments compiled by SBNF - this evidence was the basis of draft planning brief in November 2016. The developers simply accessed this information on our website along with the Draft Beach Green Master Plan - which includes the re-development of the site as one of several suggested proposals for the improvement of Beach Green as a whole. In 2017, a resident briefly volunteered to be SBNF secretary and she disclosed one of her clients was Boxpark. She enquired if SBNF would support their planning application. We declined to do so and she resigned. Planning permission has since been given, which was granted without our support Planning law does not allow the Neighbourhood Plan to influence the operation of a café/restaurant - so the Forum has expressed no view on this issue. PART 3 Work needed to complete the Neighbourhood Plan Click here to see a full overview of the Project Plan, including key milestones, outcomes and stakeholders > Agree a Work Programme and Budget with ADC Planners as the basis of: an application for final funds from Locality supplementary funds from ADC any other funding sources Reconvene the Forum Working Groups on regeneration & facilities , sustainability and transport , to review the current draft which is on our website Go through the Draft Plan with Adur Planning Officers’ to check that we have responded satisfactorily to their detailed comments and clarify misunderstandings Organise small group meetings with stakeholders on key issues – including proposals for Beach Green, Plan implementation and monitoring Hold a public exhibition and/or workshops to consult on the Draft Plan Finalise Draft Plan as the legally required Regulation 14 Draft Consultation Revise in light of consultation to submit as Regulation 16 Draft Plan to Adur Council All this will require a lot of community engagement work and volunteers would be very welcome – we need a new Community Engagement Officer and the engagement working group to implement the engagement strategy (click for details). From the Regulation 16 Draft onwards it is the responsibility of Adur Council to complete the process of making the Neighbourhood Plan · The Regulation 16 Consultation · The appointment of an Independent Examiner · Arranging the Examination of the Plan · Organising the Referendum Click here to see a full overview of the Project Plan, including key milestones, outcomes and stakeholders >

  • Seven simple ways to help us finish your Neighbourhood Plan

    Seven simple ways to help us finish your Neighbourhood Plan Welcome to all our new subscribers and members. The Neighbourhood Plan aims to protect and strengthen what works here (as decided by the community) and change what doesn’t. To do this well, we need more people to raise awareness, consult with fellow residents about the policies that affect them and help to gather the evidence to finalise the plan. Have your say and help shape the future of Shoreham Beach. The Neighbourhood Forum must plan for the next 15 years. During this period it is predicted that both the youngest age group and oldest age group will increase the most. The Forum must also consider the impact of the wider community in Adur who wish to visit the Beach and make use of the facilities - including the +/-1,500 new homes (and commercial developments) in the immediate vicinity. How you can help 1. Public events Supply a venue and/or help us organise our next Have Your Say day 2. Spread the word in the neighbourhood Print off the draft Plan or posters and display in your shop / cafe / workplace 3. Stay in touch Subscribe to our mailing list or become a member . ​ 4. Spread the word online Invite your friends and colleagues via the website share buttons or our pages on social media: Facebook / LinkedIn / nextdoor.com or Youtube 5. Evidence Get your kids, their friends and your school to fill in the Young People Survey and look out for other surveys and polls. 6. Funding Membership of the Forum is free, but we rely on grants and donations to fund our community engagement work. If you feel able to contribute, by offering a venue, helping to submit grant applications or by making a small donation , please click on the link. It’s easy to donate - you can choose your own amount and payment method - either Paypal or credit card. We also need help to determine approximate cost and ways of funding the infrastructure proposed in the Plan. Send us an email if you have specialist knowledge of planning, development or crowdfunding. 7. Monitor and Measure Once the Plan is complete, help to monitor the implementation and measure progress. Send us an email and let us know which of the main issues/topics you would be interested in helping with. See the Monitoring section of the draft Plan for details. See our 2017 community engagement report for more details and ways to get involved. #funding

  • Neighbourhood Plan August 2014 update

    Neighbourhood Plan August 2014 update On behalf of the Neighbourhood Plan Forum, I am writing to say a belated thank you for your support and encouragement to those who attended our inaugural meeting on Tuesday 15th July and we were delighted by the great turnout. It shows how committed residents are to the future of Shoreham Beach and we look forward to working with you in future. As a result of the positive feedback from the meeting, we have now formally lodged the Neighbourhood Plan Application with Adur District Council, and submitted the constitution which was formally adopted at our meeting on July 15th. We have already had positive feedback from the council and it is our intention to press ahead with drawing up a plan. As we explained at the meeting, this is a fairly lengthy and detailed process that will culminate in a public referendum, hopefully next year. In the meantime, we are planning a full public consultation exercise to make sure that residents are kept up to speed and are able to make informed decisions in advance of the referendum. Much of the work needed to prepare the Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Plan will be done through topic working groups. The first meeting of the Forum Management Committee after last month’s inaugural forum meeting, identified provisional topics and leaders for several working groups. These topics will be developed and the responsibilities of the working groups will be finalised as more Forum members get involved and start work. We would very much like to hear from you if you would like to contribute to one or more of the Working Groups. If you want more information, or want to contact any of the group leaders, please write to us at shorehambeachforum@gmail.com The groups include: Residential development and regeneration . Members will analyse development trends that are affecting the Beach. This will include identifying the cumulative impact to date of the re-development of single properties for two or more dwelling units. In consultation with the Local Planning Authority, the group will work to develop the Shoreham Beach Urban Design Guide, to set standards for all types of development in the area, including the small-scale redevelopment of Bungalows . Dawn Clenton-Sparey Community facilities . Looking at pre-school and school provision, health facilities, provision for children’s play, youth facilities and provision for the elderly. The starting point will be a survey of existing provision, resulting in a report that identifies any gaps or areas for improvement. Maurice Pitchford Conservation of the natural and historic environment . The Council sees the impending Ferry Road improvement/landscaping/car parking projects as encouraging more people to visit the area (see Beach News page 9).Unfortunately, this scheme is now delayed until Spring 2015. Recognising this, the Neighbourhood Plan will develop proposals for the area (hopefully working in partnership with organisations who maintain the Nature Reserve and the Fort) to establish a balance between conservation and development. Cllr Liza McKinney Local businesses and jobs. The group will aim to contact those who work in the area, either in industrial/commercial premises, the shops or, increasingly as in self- employment from home. The first task of this group will be to make contact with employers to establish their views about the future of the area and whether the Neighbourhood Plan could help to sustain their businesses. Maggie Taylor Transport and movement . The issue of movement for residents and visitors, both on and off the Beach, will be an important component of the Neighbourhood Plan. This includes provision for pedestrians, cyclists, private cars and public transport. This group’s work will start by identifying residents’ concerns, including car parking, traffic speeds, frequency and public transport costs and safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Cllr Ben Stride Sustainable green neighbourhood . Can Shoreham Beach reduce its carbon footprint by reducing its energy consumption through improved building insulation and by generating some of its own renewable energy (solar panels), together with improved waste management (reducing, recycling and re-using) and reduced water consumption? These are some of the measures, which aim to protect the environment and reduce household bills, will top the agenda. Jennie Tindall Community Engagement Strategy and Programme . The production of a Neighbourhood Plan has to involve residents from all parts of the Beach and all groups living and working here. This group is developing a strategy to make sure this happens. Our programme will include recruiting members across the area, organizing three open Forum “Have Your Say” events at different venues, and workshops led by the Topic Working Groups. Joss Loader All work will be supported by the Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Forum Planning Adviser, Professor Mike Gibson MSc BA DipTp MRTPI. In the meantime, please bear with us during this quieter holiday period. A lot of preparation work is going on behind the scenes and we look forward to your continued support from September onwards. If in the meantime, you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact me via the forum email address above. Finally, I ask that if you have received this correspondence by hand delivery, then please let us know your email address by return if you have one, as we can then update you more quickly. Kind regards, Maggie Taylor On behalf of Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Plan Management Committee #planning #bungalows #management #heritage

  • SBNF Meeting with Adur Planning – April 2022

    SBNF Meeting with Adur Planning – April 2022 5 April 2022 at 15.00 The QEII Room at the Shoreham Centre Agenda: 1. Forum bank account 2. Status of Adur Planners’ comments on draft Neighbourhood Plan 3. Budgetary estimate for completion of Neighbourhood Plan and additional funding options 4. Open green spaces in Neighbourhood Plan, especially in relation to MUGA location 5. Policies that Adur Planners consider should be removed 6. Impact of emerging Local Plan on draft Neighbourhood Plan 1. Forum bank account The forum’s bank account has been transferred to Santander and the account is now operational. This enables an application to be made to Locality for further funding. 2. Status of Adur Planners’ comments on draft Neighbourhood Plan Policy Team to respond to draft Plan , Forum's response to our comments ideally by 12th May. This timescale is partly dependent on the following item - Mike W to forward a word (or Google Doc) version of the Forum's response to the Policy Team's last set of comments. MH to contact DC with suggested format for letter of instruction regarding SEA/SA scoping MH to contact colleagues and establish whether there is a formal relationship between Boxpark and the BG car park. 3. Budgetary estimate for completion of Neighbourhood Plan and additional funding options · MW to send proposed breakdown of costs for Reg 14 consultation exercise · MH to check next grant allocation from Dept of LUHLG - stage and amount. · Mike G to find out if Locality can organise a free NPIERS health-check, and make MH aware of response. 4. Open green spaces in Neighbourhood Plan, especially in relation to MUGA location MH to contact Pippa re MUGA issue; of the 2 locations, Forum believe Beach Green is most appropriate - DC would like to meet and discuss. 5. Policies that Adur Planners consider should be removed which the Forum wish to retain Forum still wish to consider allocation of allotments west of BG car park - MH to contact Estates, and others for Council view. Forum to work towards an up-to-date, consistent draft plan document o Forum to consider issue of Design Code , i.e. Is “Design Code / Guide” the wrong type of document? Too constrictive? Is there a more flexible and appropriate planning instrument, i.e. a Supplementary Planning Guide? o Planning Policy - to consider how a NP design code would work - integral to plan or separate? o Forum to consider how the plan addresses concerns regarding development 6. Impact of emerging Local Plan on draft Neighbourhood Plan Planning Policy Team to consider sustainability criteria for the Forum - align with emerging ALP? Would it be easier if SBNF replace the One Planet Principles with UN Sustainable Development Goals and what is the outcome of the A&W Climate Assembly ? Meeting closed at 16.42 Attendees: Moira Hayes (MH) Adur Planning Policy Manager Dave Collins (DC) SBNF Chair Kevin Hall (KH) Vice Chair Mike Whelan (MW) Secretary James Breckell (JB) Architect Mike Gibson (MG) Planning Consultant Apologies for absence received from: Jonathan Marshall (JM) Treasurer David Johnson (DJ) SBRA #minutes #management #funding #ADC

  • Have Your Say days in Oct 2016

    Have Your Say days in Oct 2016 We have listened and we have a plan for the next 15 years - come and tell us what you think before it goes to print. A Neighbourhood Plan created by the community for the community Recreation & residential, nature & development, heritage & innovation - let's strike the right balance together, to improve our social, economic and environmental wellbeing. Online Feedback Forms > What to expect at this public consultation event Future vision videos, posters, polls, kid's activities, talks and updates from: The Environment Agency Tidal Walls Scheme, the Council on Ferry Road and the Beach Green cafe development. Please contact us if you would like your local community group to have a presence at the event. Tell your friends via Facebook or Streetlife . Open to all who live or work on Shoreham Beach Thursday 6th October 17.00-19.30 Saturday 8th October 12.00-15.30 The Harbour Club , Harbour Way, BN43 5HG #flooddefences #housing #AOAC #boardwalk #survey #bungalows #parking #design #employment #planning #BeachGreen

  • Shoreham Port Regeneration Video

    Shoreham Port Regeneration Video A video by Latest TV about plans for a multimillion pound revamp of a stretch of Shoreham Harbour have been revealed. Click here for more info about Development & Regeneration on Shoreham Beach For more videos about Shoreham-by-sea, visit our Youtube Channel #video #employment #housing

  • Brighton Festival’s theme is Home & Place

    Brighton Festival’s theme is Home & Place SBNF will soon be drafting policies to help shape the future of our community. With that in mind, here are three thought-provoking Brighton Festival events to get you inspired, plus a chance to be part of a unique global video project by a Turner-Prize winning artist. “the theme of home and place is especially relevant with so many people in the world on the move now looking, like all of us, for a place we can belong” - Laurie Anderson, Guest Director of Brighton Festival 2016 A Room With Your Views Turner-Prize winning artist Gillian Wearing is seeking participants to be part of a unique, global, collective filmmaking project - one of the largest of its kind ever to be produced - for a new commission, A Room With Your Views, as part of this year’s Brighton Festival. The project aims to capture a snapshot of views from people’s homes all over the world - from urban spaces to remote countryside - and invites the public to film a short clip of either their curtains or blinds opening to reveal a view from their window. Like the curtains going up at the beginning of a stage play, each view will be a pictorial unveiling of a landscape, cityscape or even a brick wall. The idea is very simple; film a very short clip of either curtains or blinds opening to reveal the view from a window, preferably without showing hands or arms. Upload your film to yourviewsfilm.com http://brightonfestival.org/event/8122/gillian_wearing/ Know My Neighbour Social isolation is finally being recognised as one of the most damaging issues within our society, yet presenting a viable solution for it is still seemingly a long way off. Know My Neighbour is an attempt to cut to the heart of this epidemic by encouraging neighbourliness as a way of changing people’s lives. Join them for a panel discussion about this vital subject. http://brightonfestival.org/event/8301/know_my_neighbour/ Writing Home New Writing South will be throwing open its doors to get people writing about home. What is home? Is it a place, a feeling or something else? Drop in to The Writers' Place to put your words on paper in our typewriter den, then add your piece of writing to our wall of words. For more inspiration come along to a drop-in workshop. http://brightonfestival.org/event/8539/writing_home/ The 50th Brighton Festival will take place from 7-29 May 2016 http://brightonfestival.org If hese events have re-kindled your community spirit, there is still time to join a neighbourhood forum working group and help us design a strong community on Shoreham Beach #privacy #design #housing

  • Beach Green Community Cafe developer chosen

    Beach Green Community Cafe developer chosen ADC has announced that a deal has been agreed in principle with a team which includes those behind the Boxpark redevelopments in Shoreditch and Croydon as well as Fatboy Slim's Big Beach Cafe in Hove Lagoon. More images in our Community Hub folder on Facebook The emphasis for the Big Beach Box will be on creating a new community cafe which could also include a roof terrace, changing rooms, and a centre for watersports. Below is an excerpt from the planning brief which the forum submitted to the council. We look forward to finding out more about how they intend to address these requirements. Community Requirements Overall, our community engagement work has provided clear evidence that local residents need and want more than just a public toilet incorporated in the café building. There is substantial support for a community hub with the following elements: Cafe cater for a range of residents (particularly young and elderly people) reasonably priced healthy eating options not too loud (both sound and visually) family-friendly wifi filter ability for parents to watch over children playing on the green nice to have: high enough to provide views of the sea and The Downs, if it can be designed in a sensitive way that is in proportion and not overbearing any products sold via a kiosk should be sensitive to the local environment, i.e. biodegradable packaging. refuse and recycling bins must be seagull-resistant and conveniently placed to minimise the impact on the local nature reserve and marine environment. The provision of facilities to accommodate additional toilets for events Showers, lockers and changing rooms encourage staff to cycle instead of drive encourage watersport enthusiast to use these facilities instead of needing a van parked on the side of the road Flexible meeting space for community groups an area with removable partitions, integrated into the cafe operations as much as possible - not just a separate locked room, not used as a storage or junk room. Storage facilities and booking system for Multi-Use-Games-Area. Sustainable building design aim to achieve the maximum feasible generation of renewable energy and the highest possible levels of energy and water efficiency and waste management. Transport improved pedestrian and cycle lane and secure cycle-parking to minimise traffic to the venue. assessment of public transport impacts and provision for pick-up drop-off area for taxis etc. pedestrian crossing improvements from the north side of Beach Green (parking & playground area). Read our full draft planning brief here: http://bit.ly/draft-beach-green-cafe-brief > See Community Facilities research here: http://bit.ly/cf-workshop-results 2017 Youth Survey Results > Have your say about our draft policies > #BeachGreen

  • Flood defence scheme planned for Shoreham

    Flood defence scheme planned for Shoreham This amazing video was produced by the Environment Agency. It is an example of a scheme that has the potential to transform our area. The Environment Agency is working with Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Adur District Council and West Sussex County Council to reduce the risk of flooding to Shoreham-by-Sea and Lancing. Construction of the extensive improvements to the flood defences will begin in spring 2016. These works are subject to approval of both funding and planning permission. More info at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/shoreham-adur-tidal-walls-scheme/shoreham-adur-tidal-walls-scheme #river

  • SBNF AGM 2018 Minutes

    SBNF AGM 2018 Minutes Friday 9th March 2018 Hall of the Church of the Good Shepherd. 21 members in attendance Apologies: Maurice Pitchford John Haffenden (JH) commended Dawn Clenton-Sparey for all her dedication and effort over the years and wished her all the best with her family commitments. Unfortunately John is also forced to stand down due to family commitments. The Forum thank John Haffenden for his outstanding efforts to connect with key stakeholders and drive forward the agenda of the Forum. Elections Chairman: Dave Collins (DC) Proposed by Joss Loader and seconded by Liza McKinney Unanimous support Vice chair - Tony Wallington (TW) Proposed and seconded by Joan and Joyce Secretary - Mike Whelan (MW) Proposed by Joss Loader and seconded by Liza McKinney Treasurer - Jonathan Marshall (JM) to remain Treasurer’s Report The Forum has a number of outstanding debts It is essential that funding is found Working Group Leaders Green & Blue Neighbourhood Gwenn Parker-Tregoat to be replaced by Stella Filmer (SF) - no objections Regeneration & (re)Development Dave Collins to continue as leader Community Facilities The Forum does not believe Maurice has resigned, although his health has affected his ability to progress the work and any help he can receive would be greatly appreciated. Transport & Movement TW & MW to co-lead Community engagement Paul Davis is stepping down. No-one present was willing to take this role. Constitution Paul Davis proposed changes, Joss seconded Unanimous agreement. Committee quorum will be a minimum of 5. Several other amendments were agreed which can be viewed by clicking here . Liza Mckinney suggested “all residents on beach should be considered members” MW explained that whilst the Forum has every intention to be inclusive, "members" is a specific term which in this context, applies to those who are eligible to vote at the AGM and make changes to the constitution. Locality was very explicit that there are “legal obligations for members”. They pointed out that “if members do not consider the Basic Conditions of neighbourhood plans, then the whole Plan could fail to conform”. Inclusion Joss Loader stated that “not everyone has the Internet, you are excluding residents” MW explained the impracticalities, budgetary limitations, negative impact on the environement and lack of voluntary support to distribute every single amendment of a 60 page document in paper form to every household. MW stated that the Forum is actively monitoring engagement and taking steps to ensure balanced proportional representation. The problem is not lack of involvement by the older generation. By contrast, the older generation is over-represented. This was evident when looking at the average age of attendees at the AGM. MW also pointed out that the vast majority of Forum Committee members are over 50, as is the case with the working group members, their social networks and other representatives of community groups which are consulted. The Forum needs to encourage the involvement of anyone who can engage with local groups with a young membership. MW referred everyone to the engagement statistics available on the website and the 2017 community engagement report , which states the following: The Neighbourhood Forum must plan for the next 15 years. During this period it is predicted that both the youngest age group and oldest age group will increase the most. The Forum must also consider the needs of the wider community in Adur who wish to visit the Beach and make use of the facilities - including the +/-1,500 new homes (and commercial developments) being provided in the immediate vicinity - in order to be eligible for funding from new developments. In this context, it is important to note that the size and nature of the new developments are designed to attract a relatively young population to live and work in the area, many of whom will be moving from Hove, Brighton, London, etc. where digital literacy is even higher than Adur. The vast majority of Shoreham Beach residents are also under the age of 65. In this age group, internet literacy is well above 90%. In 2015, under 45s on Shoreham Beach repeatedly requested that the Forum provide them with the means to communicate and participate online - through emails, surveys, polls, forums, etc - rather than purely through printed literature and public meetings. In the South East, Internet access in 2017 is 94% and is increasing all the time. 90% of adults in West Sussex have used the internet. Marine Ward is equipped with fast and reliable broadband, good 3G and 4G mobile coverage, a local computer shop on the High Street and free use of computers at the local library. Internet use and the elderly In the UK, nearly three quarters of over 65-74yr olds have easy access to the Internet and use it regularly. This drops to less than ~45% for over 75s. Only a quarter of over 65s use social networking and several local residents have expressed their outright refusal to use the Internet at all. Conversely, the over 65 age group are much more likely to read local magazines and printed newspapers, participate in local groups and attend public meetings. Hence the need to continue with Have Your Say Days, press releases and updates in Beach News Magazine. The household #survey conducted by the Forum in 2015 followed a door-to-door, ‘paper-first’ strategy, with the an online option. The response rate of the over 65 age group was disproportionate to the actual makeup of the Beach population. The ratio of responses was almost double the actual proportion of elderly residents. This age group was therefore over-represented in the resulting data. The over 65s are also very vocal in Forum have your say days and other public engagement events, and the management committee is mostly over 50 - therefore the Forum has also been using online tools to balance out the data and build a more accurate representation of the local population. Time and Money Digital tools provide a fast and accurate way to validate contact info, verify the location and identity of respondents, avoid duplication, calculate results, cross-reference data, generate reports and provide transparency. Online communication also ensures that data can be easily aggregated and anonymised. Digital information is up to date, feedback is immediate and supporting information can be made available through links and attachments. As an example, the paper-based Household Survey report cost several thousand pounds and took six months to produce, by contrast, the Young People’s Survey cost £20 and results are available instantly. With an ever-decreasing budget, the Forum needs to balance communications to reach the widest possible audience, for the lowest possible cost. AOB SF enquired if key milestones will be discussed at the next management meeting. MW stated that this available on the website and a review will be added to the next meeting agenda. Spencer said: “we will soon lose the view of the South Downs” “...we seem to be powerless to stop all the development north of the River Adur” Ben Stride explained that this is unfortunately outside the designated area for Marine Ward and therefore not in our remit. The residents who live in that area should support the efforts of SBNF and formulate their own Neighbourhood Plan. Please be aware that a draft neighbourhood plan must meet the following legal requirements if it is to proceed to referendum: must be appropriate to national policy must contribute to the achievement of sustainable development must be in general conformity with the council's plans must be compatible with human rights requirements must be compatible with EU obligations. Please contact us if you are willing to help audit the plan to ensure it meets all the criteria. You can find a wide range of resources to help with this process here: shorehambeachforum.com/resources Printable copy of these minutes: #management #AGM #minutes #funding

  • Shoreham launch of Yurt Academy, an interesting new take on adult education

    Shoreham launch of Yurt Academy, an interesting new take on adult education The launch event, which includes wine and nibbles, is on July 2nd 6 - 8pm at the Shoreham Centre. Find out more on the Yurt Academy website: https://yurtacademy.com

  • A more interactive website for SBNF

    A more interactive website for SBNF Our new website is now live and we want to hear your views. The site is full of useful resources and ways for you to help us shape the future of Shoreham Beach. Please take a look and post your feedback here, or chat directly with the web designer at our Have Your Say day on Saturday 6th Feb, 11am - 3:30pm. The Neighbourhood Plan aims to protect and strengthen what works here (as decided by the community) and change what doesn’t. To do this well, we need more views aired, more opinions shared and more ideas coming from you - the community. We are developing interactive tools to gather your ideas and turn proposals into policies. Time is running out for you to have your say and help shape the future of Shoreham Beach. Our target is June 2016 - we want to hear from as many people as possible. Please bookmark www.sbnf.co.uk

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