Six Years, £800,000, and Still No Beehive: Why Burgess Hill Needs Change Monday, 7 April, 2025 By Tobias Parker – Conservative Candidate for Franklands Ward For over half a decade, the people of Burgess Hill have been promised a new community arts and events venue— The Beehive. It was billed as a cultural cornerstone for the town, a modern replacement for Martlets Hall, and a sign of progress. Instead, six years later, we’re left with an empty field, spiralling costs, and more questions... Opinions
CWO Event with Baroness Deborah Stedman-Scott OBE DL 6th October 2022 A fantastic Lunch with Baroness Deborah Stedman-Scott OBE DL at the Conservative Women Organisation Event held at the Birch Hotel. In attendance was Mims Davies... Local News
Rewards for being a local town councillor 6th October 2022 The Role of a Councillor The role of a councillor involves lots of different training which helps members understand the responsibility of the councillor role &... Local News
Cllr Sandy Ellis working with experts to save the bees 5th October 2022 Cllr Sandy Ellis has had the pleasure of working with experts who specialise in bees, pollination & habits for our wildflower over the years In Her role as a... Local News
Gearing up for Christmas 4th October 2022 Cllr Sandy Ellis is busy thinking about the annual Christmas litter pick Cllr Sandy said: "One of my favourite times of the year is getting together with the... Local News
Fond farewell to the outgoing Priest of St Wilfrids Church 4th October 2022 A fond farewell was bid to the outgoing priest of St. Wilfrids & his family as they moved to a new parish in Chichester. Local ward Cllr Sandy Ellis said: "I... Local News
Ruwach’s Church, 20th anniversary 4th October 2022 The mayor & Consort and Cllr Sandy Ellis We’re delighted to celebrate Ruwach’s church, 20th anniversary. Cllr Sandy Ellis quotes ‘ It was wonderful to be able... Local News
Conservative Party Conference 2022 3rd October 2022 Autumn Conference 2022 Birmingham, 2nd–5th October For more information go to: https://www.conservatives.com/conference Join the biggest annual political event... Local News
Bolney By Election Result 20th September 2022 Bolney – By Election My warmest congratulations to Cllr Mrs Kristy Adams who won this by-election on the 15th September 2022 by a very convincing margin. Kristy... Local News
Mims Davies MP – In Remembrance of Her Majesty The Queen 12th September 2022 I wish to express my deep condolences to The Royal Family, on the death of Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II. An extremely sad day for us all. Proceedings in... Media
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