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The council, together with the Friends of Hollingbury and Burstead Woods (FHBW) has drafted a Plan about caring for Hollingbury & Burstead Woods in future years. Anyone can respond to the consultation, open until July 20.
The Ranger and FHBW members will be available to answer questions and take comments at two consultation events:
- Wed 13th June 3-5pm Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Brentwood Rd BN1 7DY
- Sat 16th June Hollingbury Library, Carden Hill BN1 8DA.
The full plan is online at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/hollingburybursteadplan or you can view a copy at Jubilee Library, Hollingbury Library or Hollingdean Children’s Centre
You can also send in comments:
- Email: dominic.franklin@brighton-hove.gov.uk
- By post: Dominic Franklin, City Parks Countryside Service, Stanmer Park, Lewes Rd BN1 9SE
Join us in the woods: Picnic followed by guided walks in Burstead Woods
Sunday 8th July 12pm Come to FHBW’s family picnic and take a guided walk through the woods where the Ranger and members of the group will show you work that has already been carried out, and point out areas where changes could be made under the new Plan.
For more information see www.fhbw.org.uk
The new Hollingdean residents’ action group is organising a Planting in the Park event on Saturday 12th May at Hollingdean Park (Brentwood Road) 11.00am. Already over 400 wild flowers and 40 cherry plum trees have been planted. Come along and join in the fun… and help make the park a better place to play.
A further planting day is planned for 9th June.
The new Hollingdean residents’ action group is organising a Planting in the Park event on Saturday 14th April at Hollingdean Park (Brentwood Road) 11.00am. Already over 400 wild flowers and 40 cherry plum trees have been planted. Come along and join in the fun… and help make the park a better place to play.
Further planting days are planned for 12th May and 9th June.
The annual ‘T in the Park’ event is planned for Sunday 1st July at Hollingdean Park (Brentwood Road). This is a great community day for everyone. If you are interested in getting involved or have any ideas to bring to the day, please contact:
Liz Lee 01273 236160 or Hilary 01273 502737.
On Saturday 31st March, all over the world, famous landmarks, tourist attractions, government buildings and members of the public will join up and turn off their lights for one hour, to raise awareness of climate change and power wastage. Read the rest of this entry »
Hollingbury Woods will be the site of a search for eggs of the brown hairstreak butterfly this Saturday, 25th February, from 1.30 p.m. for about an hour. The search will be led by ranger, Dominic Franklin, and butterfly expert Dan Danahar, and is one of several arranged for different venues around the city.
The starting point is the car park / recycling area at the top of Hollingbury Park, opposite Woodbourne Avenue.
For more information, download the press release here (PDF).
Multiple occupancy houses, such as shared student houses, were highlighted as a major issue in Hollingdean in the recent community survey conducted by Hollingdean Development Trust.
New plans have been unveiled by Brighton & Hove City Council to licence HMOs in targeted areas, including properties housing multiple students, to improve both the accommodation and neighbourhood relations.
The council wants to hear from residents, students and others over a 10-week consultation on additional licensing of HMOs of two or more storeys and three or more occupiers in wards including Hollingdean & Stanmer.
The survey is online at the council’s consultation portal at until 31st March, to give you a chance to have your say.
Sunday 18th December 2011 – 5-6.30pm
St. Richards Church, Beal Crescent , Hollingdean, BN1 7BU
FREE entrance
All welcome! Come and enjoy a festive celebration with The Karavan Ensemble and all those who have been part of the workshops at Hollingdean Community Centre.
Lantern parade, chorus, films and hot drinks will be served up for some festive cheer as we approach the Winter Solstice and shortest day of the year! Read the rest of this entry »
Hollingdean Development Trust invites all Hollingdean residents to an evening of informal discussion, with food, wine, tea, coffee
Include – Inspire – Involve
Thursday 24th November 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Road, BN1 7BH
Following the results of the Community Survey, come along and let us know your ideas as to how together we can find solutions to make Hollingdean an even better place to live.
Funding is now available for residents and groups in Hollingdean – meet other residents who have already received money to see how their ideas became a reality.
David Murray – Strategic Director of Communities and Cllr Ben Duncan – Lead Councillor for Communities will also be attending to hear your views on behalf of the council.
A Hollingdean Development Trust and Local Action Team event – flyer available here
At the last LAT meeting it was agreed to hold joint meetings with the Tenants Association and the first joint meeting will be on October 26th 7.00pm at the Community Centre Thompson Road.
You can view or download the minutes of the last LAT meeting in September (PDF).
