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
Office Closure 5th January 2021 Dear Members Following recent Government guidelines we have again needed to close our office. All office work will be conducted from home for the time being... Local News
Engagement with community groups to help inform next steps for Haywards Heath community facilities and town regeneration 14th October 2020 Engagement with community groups in Haywards Heath and the surrounding area will be undertaken over the autumn and winter to help inform the next steps for... Local News
Let's plan for modern community facilities in Haywards Heath 14th September 2020 The District Council has committed to developing a business case and options for the inclusion of modern community facilities as part of the regeneration of key... Local News
Plans published for reopening of Mid Sussex leisure centres 11th August 2020 Plans have been published for the reopening of Mid Sussex's three leisure centres, which could see the Dolphin, Kings and Triangle opening their doors in the... Local News
Major changes to McDonald’s roundabout in Burgess Hill published for public consultation 1st June 2020 Proposals to replace the McDonald’s roundabout in Burgess Hill with a 4-way signalised junction to better manage the flow of traffic are open for public... Local News
Cllr Samantha Smith instigates repair of fence at Bedelands Nature Reserve in Burgess Hill 22nd May 2020 Conservative Councillor Mrs Samantha Smith has secured the repair of a damaged fence at Bedelands Nature Reserve. Cllr Mrs Smith was alerted to the damage... Local News
Coronavirus: Giving safely to charities in Mid Sussex by Helen Stephenson CBE, CEO, Charity Commission for England and Wales 6th April 2020 Coronavirus: Giving safely to charities in Mid Sussex The generous donations and community spirit of the people of Mid Sussex will prove to be a vital part of... Local News
Haywards Heath Foodbank reopens for Deliveries only 31st March 2020 Following the recent closure of the Haywards Heath foodbank we are pleased to note that the foodbank will reopen for delivery only on Wednesday 8th April. This... Local News
CoronaVirus Helpful Contact Numbers 27th March 2020 For the latest information on the Coruna virus https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-go… For Health advice: https... Local News
Mel Stride responds to Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement 3rd March 2026 More taxes, less growth, same old Labour. National News
Kemi’s Speech on British Integration 2nd March 2026 Britain only works when we are integrated as one society working together. National News
Conservatives force another Labour U-turn 25th February 2026 Labour have backed down from proposals to close local post office branches. National News
Kemi hosts press conference on the cost of social media 24th February 2026 Kemi joins bereaved parents in calling for much needed restrictions. National News
Conservatives pledge to cut Student loan interest 23rd February 2026 In our New Deal for young people, we will cap Plan 2 interest rates. National News
Conservatives force Chagos Surrender delay 19th February 2026 Starmer once again caves to the pressure... National News
