Spotlight on new Arundel Businesses
Berties of Arundel is the new meeting place in Arundel offering a friendly atmosphere to enjoy tea, coffee, cakes, sandwiches, panninis and much more.
The owners say "Drop by for a cuppa soon. xx"
More info: Click here.
Arundel is very lucky to have nabbed two excellent stylists from Chichester. They've opened their friendly chic hairdressers "Guilded Pleasure" down Tarrent Street and not only that but there's a special offer on for all new customers.
"A comfortable home from home environment where our award winning stylists offer helpful and honest consultations in our stunning and relaxing salon."
More info: Click here.
Our very own local girl Rachel Jack has created a gorgeous new shop in town selling vintage & new furniture, clothes, gifts, house-hold items. Pop and take a look. Additionally, in the back secret room, you'll find the world of Fabric, Buttons & Beads running sewing workshops for adults and children. An absolute delight. Pop on in to book and see all the new lovely things for sale.
More info: Click here.
Arundel Voted One of Best Towns To Live In
The Times - 20th March 2013
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Neighbourhood Plan 2012
What's it about?
A government grant of £20k will allow the people of Arundel to shape the future of the town In order for the Neighbourhood Plan to be an effective tool there must be extensive engagement on a wide range of matters. It will allow you to identify which areas you want to protect and enhance as well as those areas where there may be potential for future housing development and commercial expansion
Thank you to those residents who completed the Arundel Neighbourhood Development Plan (ANDP) community survey and the Housing needs survey. It was an opportunity for you to say what's important to you, what you like and don't like about living in Arundel and how you would like to see our community develop in the future.
Arundel Parish NDP State of Town Report [pdf] 6MB
This report summarises the evidence base and the context within which the Arundel NDP will be prepared. It pulls together the key issues in the parish including;
- the evidence base of the Core Strategy/Local Plan and other relevant, local development Plan documents, e.g. SHLAA and Green Infrastructure Plan
- current significant Planning proposals at pre-Planning and application stages;
- the community survey report, Community Plan and other community consultation activities
- the Housing Needs Survey Report
Next steps:
There will be further public consultations from February to April 2013, then the final Arundel Neighbourhood Development Plan will be produced in May/June 2013. James Stewart, Chairman of the ANDP Committee and the Town Council encourage all residents to take part in this important on going process to determine what we should see to preserve and improve in Arundel.
Arundel Community Orchard
What a great opportunity! Arun District Council has funding through the Arun Wellbeing to establish the community orchard in Arundel to encourage availability and appreciation of local food, provide a focus for community involvement, education and celebration and secure the future of rare Sussex apple varieties. Herrington’s Fields in Fitzalan Road has been identified as the perfect site. Think this is a great idea? – let us know.
The trees suggested are apple and plums – do you think this is a good choice? The trees will be provided by the Brighton permaculture group who will also be running the planting event which will be in February.
ADC will still be responsible for the upkeep of the site. However they want to bring together a group of around 20 volunteers to look after the trees e.g. planting, pruning, picking the apples. (Details to be confirmed). They are also looking for a volunteer coordinator, who will work with the volunteers and ADC. Does anyone want to be a volunteer or volunteer coordinator?
Let us know what you think. Either in this blog or emailcommunityorchard@rgunlimited.f9.co.uk or at one of the drop-in events on the 29th Dec or 5th Jan at the Baptist Church Hall. More news on this nearer the time.