Cuckfield Parish Council News

Cuckfield's speed limit survey and a Parish Council update 2024

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20mph zones in Cuckfield survey

Back in the summer last year, the Parish Council ran a survey to ask for feedback regarding traffic calming measures within Cuckfield with a particular focus on 20mph zones as these are actively encouraged by West Sussex County Council’s Speed Limit Policy which was updated in 2022.

Due to the amazing response that showed considerable support for the idea, the Parish Council has reviewed the suggestions and created a new survey to establish whether there would be support for specific 20mph roads within the centre of Cuckfield, specifically London Lane, part of Broad Street, the High Street and South Street.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this. Please could you complete the new survey if you have not already done so: https://forms.office.com/e/hAfhcgQgDZ
The more responses we receive, the better the evidence base will be for presenting to WSCC – whether this is in favour of or against the proposal. This is your opportunity to have a voice regarding the traffic issues within the village.

Cuckfield Parish Council Newsletter - Sept 23

Cuckfield Parish Council Newsletter - Sept 23

Cuckfield Advent Windows
Cuckfield Parish Council is excited to announce our first Christmas Advent Calendar for 2023. Get into the Christmas spirit by creating a festive display in one of your front windows facing the street which is visible to passing traffic and pedestrians. The scene can be made with crepe paper or whatever you want to use, and back lit so it’s visible to all. Running from 1st – 24th December, we’re looking for 24 windows to sign up to take part in this year’s event. Each participant will be assigned a number and asked to unveil and light their window at 6pm on that Advent day. Windows are asked to remain lit until at least 9pm. We can have more than one window per date, subject to the number of entries received. All are invited to take part, including homes, shops, businesses and pubs. The only theme is ‘Christmas’. All windows will be lit on 24th December to mark the night before Christmas and to bring the village together. A map will be published online at the end of November to allow those who wish to see the windows to plan their route. We will also share a photo of each window as it is unveiled on its Advent date. Please apply with your name, address and available dates by 10th November to: clerk@cuckfield.gov.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!

To read the whole newsletter, please click the pictures to enlarge or pick up your September copy of Cuckfield Life today and turn to page 36.

News from Cuckfield Parish Council - June 2023

Traffic Calming in Cuckfield
The Parish Council is undertaking a survey to gather views on some proposed 20mph zones in Cuckfield, as well as gathering suggestions and thoughts you may have regarding other traffic calming options around the village. Please take the time to complete the online survey with your feedback: https://forms.office.com/e/diYrTgVG6J
The form will take no longer than five minutes to complete. The outcome of the survey will be published by the Parish Council later in the year. Thank you.

Silver Sunday

One thing the Parish Council has been trying to improve is the provision of activities for the community to join in with. Over the past several years we have made Silver Sunday a regular bi-annual event at the Queen’s Hall. Aimed at those who are in need of come company and conversation, who perhaps feel a little isolated and lonely at times, Silver Sunday is a free to attend event where we provide food and drink and entertainment. For the first time, thanks to the kind generosity of our High Street retailers who donated some wonderful prizes, we offered a raffle to those in attendance. With the Cuckoo Choir providing a sing-along opportunity, this is becoming a must-attend event for those older members of our community. The next one is booked for Sunday 24th September so make a note in your diary to come along, especially if you’ve not been before. Watch out for posters nearer the date.

Please click the provided pictures to enlarge the full newsletter or turn to page 32 and 33 of June’s Cuckfield Life magazine.