Hassocks Parish Council

24/10/2026

⏰ Got questions about energy bills or making your home more energy efficient? Expert advice is available in Hassocks this morning.
🤝 Greener Hassocks & Ditchling have teamed up with Community Energy Pathways and will be at Hassocks Village Market today, Saturday 24 October, from 9.00am to 12.30pm at the Age Concern Community Centre & Charity Shop car park.
💡 Drop by their stall for clear, accurate information about bills and energy in the home.
🌱 You can also explore the other local stalls and enjoy one of our village’s great community hubs. Local research suggests that improving building energy efficiency is one of the biggest opportunities for Hassocks to reduce emissions and residents’ costs.

23/10/2026

🌳 Greener Hassocks & Ditchling are holding their AGM
🗓️ Tuesday 10th November, 7:30-9:30pm
📍 The Hassocks Hotel
💬 Join them to discuss shape a greener vision for Hassocks
ℹ️ Find out how you can get involved
💡 See what other local communities are doing
🛠️ They’ll be talking about potential projects covering: energy, biodiversity, transport, reduce reuse, food growing and community.
➡️ Find out more: www.greenerhassocksditchling.org.uk

23/10/2026

🍃 If screens, schedules and everyday pressures are taking over, try making a little room for greentime.
⏰ Greentime17 is a simple invitation to spend 17 minutes a day in nature - wherever you are, whatever the weather and however you like to do it.
🤝 Enjoy a quiet moment on your own, take a walk with a friend or explore somewhere new. Time outdoors can also be a lovely way to feel more connected to our community.
📍 With Adastra Park, Talbot Field, Parklands Copse and the South Downs National Park close by, there are lots of ways to fit nature into your day in and around Hassocks.
➡️ Find out more about the Greentime17 campaign:

Greentime17 is a simple invitation to spend 17 minutes a day in nature – wherever you are, whatever the weather, and however you like to do it.

22/10/2026

📅 Hassocks Parish Council’s Grounds & Environment Committee meets next week, on Thursday 29 October at 7.30pm.
📋 The agenda will be published three working days before the meeting, so please check back for details.
🌳 The committee looks after matters relating to the Parish Council’s allotments, parks, burial ground and other outdoor spaces. It also considers street furniture such as litter bins, benches and bus stops, supports tree planting and environmental initiatives, and oversees the High Street Christmas lights.
👋 Residents are always welcome to come along, see the Parish Council at work and ask councillors questions about any non-confidential items on the agenda. Time is set aside at every meeting for public participation.

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22/10/2026

🔔 A reminder that our local Mid Sussex District and West Sussex County councillors are holding their monthly joint surgery for residents today, Thursday 22 October.
⏰ Drop in between 11am and 12 noon. The surgery takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month.
📍 The surgery is here at the Parish Centre in Adastra Park, Hassocks BN6 8QH.
💬 Come along to speak directly with your councillors about local issues and services handled by the district and county councils.
👋 While you are here, you can also visit the Parish Centre and find out more about Hassocks Parish Council and local community groups.
🤝 Hassocks District Councillors Kristian Berggreen, Sue Hatton and Chris Hobbs will be there, alongside the County Councillor for Hassocks & Burgess Hill South, Erika Woodhurst-Trueman.
📧 If you cannot come along today, you can contact your District Councillors at [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected], or your County Councillor at [email protected].

21/10/2026

❄️ As Hassocks heads into colder weather, now is a good time to plan ahead and familiarise yourself with the advice and support available.
📣 If we experience significant snow, ice or extreme weather, Hassocks Parish Council will share updates from key partners.
💚 Hassocks Library is a warm and welcoming place that everyone can visit free of charge. To find other Warm Welcome Spaces, or to register one, visit: https://www.warmwelcome.uk/
📋 The Sussex Resilience Forum’s “Preparing for an emergency” booklet includes a chapter of advice on cold weather. Copies are available from the Parish Centre office and online:https://www.sussex.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/sussex/about-us/sussex-resilience-forum/preparing-for-an-emergency---be-ready-stay-safe-act-now.pdf

➡️ Other useful winter advice and support:

• West Sussex County Council - Be winter ready: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire-emergencies-and-crime/dealing-with-extreme-weather/winter-ready/
• GOV.UK - Keeping warm and well in cold weather: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-warm-and-well-staying-safe-in-cold-weather/top-tips-for-keeping-warm-and-well-this-winter
• Met Office -10 things to do now to prepare for winter: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/10-things-you-should-do-now-to-prepare-for-winter
• NHS - Keep warm and well: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

🏠 The median Hassocks property energy efficiency score of EPC D band, but more than half could be improved to EPC A or B levels. You may also be eligible for help with heating and insulation improvements: https://westsussexenergy.co.uk/heating-and-insulation-grants/
🤝 If you may need extra support during an interruption to your heating or energy supply, check your eligibility for the Priority Services. Register: https://www.thepsr.co.uk/
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21/10/2026

😊 We’re really pleased with the new window display at the Parish Centre office.
👀 We’ve already spotted a few people stopping for a look on their way to Adastra Park.
📣 Next time you’re passing, take a look for information about upcoming Parish Council meetings, updates from our partners and local events.

20/10/2026

🔋 We have encouraged West Sussex County Council to futureproof electric vehicle charging provision in Hassocks.
📋 Our Highways and Transportation Working Group responded to the County Council’s consultation with local evidence about where future public chargepoints may be most useful.
📈Hassocks has enough on-street and public car park charging for current demand, but convenient kerbside charging will become increasingly important as more people switch to electric vehicles.
🔎 We shared analysis of Hassocks’s household composition from the last Census, showing high concentration of flats and apartments in specific areas of the village, where home-charging will not be practical for residents without driveways.
➡️ Find out more about our evidence and suggestions to the consultation, as well as the County Council’s response:

Hassocks Parish Council has encouraged West Sussex County Council (WSCC) to ‘futureproof’ electric vehicle charging in the village, particularly around flats and apartments.

20/10/2026

🌺 Remembrance Sunday is coming soon, and residents are warmly invited to join this year’s Hassocks commemorations on 8 November 2026.
⏰ The event begins at 1.30pm at Adastra Park car park, opposite the Memorial Gardens. The parade will march along Keymer Road, arriving at Keymer Church at around 2.00pm.
🕊️ Parish, County and District councillors will lay a wreath, and Scouts, Brownies and Cubs will each have a wooden cross to lay at the war memorial when names are called by Fr Alex Baxter.
🚧 To support the safe running of the event, Adastra Park car park will be closed in the morning, with further parade and road closure information to follow.
🤝 Whether you are taking part in the parade, attending the service or quietly marking the day, everyone is welcome to be part of this shared act of remembrance.
❤️ Please share the event: Hassocks Remembrance Sunday 2026 commemorations

Hassocks Parish Council is bringing community groups together to mark Remembrance Sunday on 8 November 2026, and residents are warmly invited to take part.

20/10/2026

💡 Have you got questions about energy bills or making your home more energy efficient?
🤝 Our friends at Greener Hassocks & Ditchling have teamed up with Community Energy Pathways to offer expert advice at Hassocks Village Market.
📅 Visit their stall on Saturday 24 October, from 9.00am to 12.30pm. They can help you find clear, accurate information about bills and energy in the home.
🥵 The connected climate and energy crisis can feel overwhelming and it can be hard to find accurate information.
🌱 Local research suggests that improving the energy efficiency of buildings is one of the biggest opportunities for Hassocks to reduce emissions and residents’ costs.
👋 Drop by for advice, explore the other local stalls and enjoy one of our village’s great community hubs - Age Concern Community Centre & Charity Shop