Parish Litter Pick
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Saturday 11th October
2.30-4.30pm
Meet at Walberton Playing Field
Followed by free hot/cold drinks and refreshments.
Please come along and join the fun whilst doing your bit to keep Walberton litter free!
Email Giles Vos on bognor.uk@rrtglobal.org to confirm you can come – or just turn up on the day and you will be welcome.
| Run by Walberton Parish Council in conjunction with the local RRT team (Rapid Relief Team – www.rrtglobal.org/gb) |
Walberton Fireworks Night
Parish office closure for one day.
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Thursday 9 October. It will be open again on Tuesday 14 October as usual
Review of Arun DC’s enforcement policy relating to planning, licencing, ASB, fly tipping, etc
The survey runs for two weeks from the 26 September until 10 October.
You can find more information about the Enforcement Policy review on the Arun website.
The full document can be found here.
We would like to put in as many responses as possible. A strong message to ADC Officers that we, as residents, would like to see ADC use its full range of powers when it comes to enforcement of legal breaches when it comes to planning policy, licencing, ASB, fly tipping, etc. could be helpful.
Training on defibrillators and CPR for parish
Parish Councillor, Diane Evans, and her husband Mike, have offered to hold a training session for any parishioners in Walberton, Binsted or Fontwell who might be interested in learning how to use a defibrillator and how to do CPR. This first session will be held on Tuesday 21st October 2025 from 1pm to 3pm in the Pavilion. Everyone is welcome, no need to book.
Planning Committee meeting
The next Planning Committee meeting is on Tuesday 30 September at 7.15pm in the Pavilion and the agenda and decision list is on our website. Unfortunately, although we have the new noticeboard, we are unable to put any notices in it yet and a copy of the agenda and decision list will be on the noticeboard in the bus stop near Walberton House, entrance to Church Lane.
New Noticeboards
You may have seen that the noticeboard at the entrance to Walberton playing field car park has been taken down today. This is in preparation for our smart new noticeboard being installed on Friday – the first of several around the parish.
If you had notices pinned to it, they have been saved and will be reinstated on the new one.
The Parish Clerk will be key holder for the new board so do direct enquiries for putting up notices to the Parish office via clerk@walberton-pc.gov.uk .
Have your say – ‘Safer Arun Partnership’
Residents and communities in Arun are being asked to share their views on crime, community safety and the ongoing plans to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour. You can read more here.
The surveys are open from 8th September to 12th October 2025.
Next Parish Council meeting
There is no parish council meeting tomorrow night (9 September 2025) and the next Full Council meeting will be on Tuesday 16 September. We apologise for the error on our website, but we are currently experiencing a technical issue which we hope to rectify soon.
VACANCY FOR ONE COUNCILLOR
1. There is 1 vacancy on the above Council following the vacation of office by Councillor Vawer.
2. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days (not counting Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas Eve and bank holidays) from the date below ten electors for the parish/parish ward give notice in writing to the Returning Officer requesting such an election. Please include elector numbers and elector signatures on the form.
3. The Address of the Returning Officer is: Arun District Council, Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, LITTLEHAMPTON, West Sussex, BN17 5LF
4. If no such notice is given within the time allowed the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.
New Councillor co-opted
We were delighted to be able to co-opt a new Councillor, Felix von Wendland, at an EGM held on Tuesday 29th July. He has been resident in Walberton for just over one year and joins us with a wealth of financial experience. This brings the total number of Councillors to 7 out of a possible 9.
Andrew Griffith MP to hold Q&A
Friday 12 August 2025 in Walberton Pavilion – 7.15pm (Doors open 7pm)
All Parishioners welcome.
Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade and
Member of Parliament for Arundel and South Downs
Parish Office summer closures
We apologise for an inconvenience, but the Parish Office will be closed on Thursday 17 July (due to training).
We apologise for an inconvenience, but the Parish Office will be closed from Tuesday 22 July until Friday 25 July.
Walberton Youth Council stall at Gardening Club Fair 5th July
The Youth Council will be continuing their fundraising drive for the new football/basketball goal for Walberton playing field, by having a stall at the fair on 5th July. They will be selling second-hand books and will have activities that children might find fun to do. They will also be happy to talk to any other teenagers in the village who might be interested in joining the council. Please do support them.
Councillor changes at Walberton Parish Council
Our Chair, Andy Vawer, has taken the decision to step away from the Parish Council due to taking on a new job that needs his full attention. We are extremely grateful to him for all his hard work and dedication to the role over the last 7 years.
Vice Chair, Doug McElvogue, steps up to the Chair position.
We welcome Diane Evans to the Council, representing Binsted ward.
Pizza Van
No pizza van at Walberton Village Hall this Thursday due to holiday for Callum. Back next week.
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Youth Council Cupcake Carwash
Saturday 21st June – The Youth Council will be washing cars from 9am to 5pm outside the Village Hall. They are raising funds to put towards the football/basketball goal that they have been researching, presenting and planning for this year. It is hoped that installation will take place by September. The cost of washing your car is £10 and that includes a cupcake while you wait!
Village Hall roof repairs
Scaffolding will go up along the path by Walberton Village Hall at the beginning of next week (from Monday 9th June 2025) in preparation for repairs to the roof. The roof has been leaking for quite some time now and the village hall trustees are keen to have the repairs made before autumn/winter. They apologise for any inconvenience to pedestrians as the path will be out of use for a couple of weeks.
The Tennis Courts are Open!
We are pleased to make you aware that Smash Tennis are our chosen provider to manage the Walberton Tennis Courts with immediate effect.
Walberton tennis courts are now open for pay n play bookings or get yourself an annual pass for £52 for the year.
We will be holding the following:
- A kids tennis camp during the Easter break
- Weekly junior coaching sessions starting after the Easter holidays
- Adult coaching sessions
- 1-2-1 private coaching available to all
- Tournaments
- Hosted Social Tennis – doubles play £6pp sign up on the website
- Singles Box League
See you there!
Colin Piper
Tennis Director
SmashtennisUK – colin@smashtennisuk.com
 | @smashtennisuk |
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VE Day 80
On 8 May 2025, we mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day, with our parish coming together to celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe, that so many millions paid the ultimate sacrificed to achieve. VE Day 80 is a tribute to those who fought for the freedom we all enjoy today.
At 9am residents of the Parish and beyond are invited to gather around the flagpole at Walberton Playing field to listen to the VE Day Proclamation being read as the VE Day 80 flag is raised. At 6.30pm, the bells of the Church will ring out in unison with cathedrals and churches throughout the nation. This will be followed by a bangers and mash supper and quiz in the village hall. ( See details on the poster).
At 9.30pm the parish will light our ‘lamps of peace‘ beside the flagpole, joining with over one thousand beacons and hundreds of Lamp Lights of Peace which will shine throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, with the flames from them both, representing the ‘light of peace’ that emerged from the dreadful darkness of war, as we sing the great British Hymn ‘I Vow To Thee My Country‘, standing side by side in gratitude, honouring the many sacrifices that secured our freedom.
We encourage everyone to take part in this anniversary providing a day of joy, reflection, and celebration, reaffirming our commitment to world peace, ensuring future generations understand and cherish its value.
“Together, we honour the past and celebrate a future built on unity, hope, love and peace”.
Sussex and Brighton devolution consultation
This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas of East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council, and Brighton and Hove City Council (referred to as Sussex and Brighton in this consultation).
This consultation seeks views, particularly from interested parties, including those who live and work across Sussex and Brighton, on the effect of establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority in the area.
We encourage everyone to use this opportunity to share your opinions on the proposal for the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority across this area.
The easiest way for you to respond and engage in the consultation is by completing the online form. Once you are on the website, you will be guided through the specific questions on which we are seeking views.
For more details go to:
Have your say on health and wellbeing in West Sussex
Consultation on the proposed five-year West Sussex Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030. This is due to start on Monday, 24th March and run until Sunday 27 April 2025.
Details on how to respond will follow when we receive them.
New Walberton Parish Council website
- New websiteWelcome to our new-look website!