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Some Jubilant Referendum activists break open the Champagne for an Impromptu celebration in the Town Hall as result is announced.

Massive Vote for Yes in Haywards Heath Referendum !!

Massive Victory for Rethink of Town Centre Plans; * Council's Plans for Haywards Heath in Disarray after Massive show of discontent! The magnificent turn out for a single issue referendum by the people of Haywards Heath speaks volumes regarding their discontent with the plans of Mid Sussex District Council and its developer partner Thornfield. Almost 95% of those voting rejected the proposals that have been tabled and demanded proper consultation and a more transparent and accountable plan for the future of the town.

20 Jun 2008
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Horton Chapel - decision further delayed

Work on finding a user for Horton Chapel has been held up. The borough council's legal staff had to be diverted to deal with two problems created by the county council. First they withdrew support for the Children's Centre and Day Nursery in Hollymoor Lane. Then they delayed a decision on the future of the Mansion in Nonsuch Park for over 15 months, resulting in a lot of extra work. It is now hoped to invite tenders from interested parties later this year.

19 Jun 2008
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Lintons Lane Shock

It was revealed at the June Local Committee that the student flats on the old Lintons Lane School site may not be built after all. It seems that the developer is negotiating with Surrey County Council to move the youth centre, either elsewhere on the site or off the site altogether. It is understood that the aim is to build retirement flats.

19 Jun 2008
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Man looking at unlit street light

Hook Road Lighting - update

Ever since 17 street lights failed in Hook Road early in January, County Councillor Colin Taylor has been chasing Surrey County Council to get them repaired. The problem was identified as a cable failure, necessitating 18 new lamp posts. Promised completion dates came and went. So at the June Local Committee Colin demanded a full explanation of the apparent lack of urgency.

19 Jun 2008
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