Press Releases and Publications

Joint administration confirmed for Mid Sussex District Council

Wolstonbury Kennels prosecuted under animal welfare regulations

Bin collection days stay eggs-actly the same over Easter

Council elections called for 4 May 2023

Council funding for Coronation celebrations

Council includes significant investments in 2023/24 budget

Exhibition event for the Centre for Outdoor Sports

Council awards £160,000 for local community projects

Felbridge locals get chance to own their homes in a first for Mid Sussex

Mid Sussex air quality is good and improving

Council proposes the extension of measures to curb car cruising

Burgess Hill town centre: Council disappointed at levelling up fund decision and confirms Plan B

New Council budget puts Mid Sussex in a strong position, despite economic challenges

Young people see commemorative designs brought to life

Council offices closed this Christmas

Mid Sussex secures £1 million from Shared Prosperity Fund

Community Connections Directory 2022 out now

Rubbish and recycling collection day changes 2022

Mid Sussex Applauds our amazing Community Champions

Free ice skating and festive family fun in Burgess Hill this Christmas

Park all day for £1.50 on Saturdays in December

Wellbeing service makes a huge difference in Mid Sussex

Public consultation on measures to curb car cruising

Final consultation on revised proposals now open: Last chance to help reshape constituencies

Council mourns the loss of former Councillor Edward Belsey

Mid Sussex District Council set Net Zero targets

Revised District Plan set for public consultation

Thanks a Tonne – Council praises recyclers

Warmer Homes for residents in Mid Sussex

Mid Sussex District Council to seek investment partner and cultural anchor tenant for modern venue on Clair Hall site

Mid Sussex District Council bids for two Investment Zones to boost economic growth

Mid Sussex District Council considers evidence gathered on the options for securing a sustainable cultural anchor tenant on the Clair Hall site

STEM challenge inspires future generations

New open space at Hill Place Farm, East Grinstead will support Bluebell Railway improvements

Second £18.5m bid submitted to Government for Burgess Hill town centre funding

New home for Quarry Café and Community Fridge

Last chance to nominate for Mid Sussex Applauds Awards 2022

Mid Sussex District Council Bolney Ward by-election result

Food waste collection trial gets underway

£3.2 million Covid-19 support grants for local businesses

Mid Sussex mourns the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Mid Sussex Local Proclamation on Sunday

Supporting businesses in Mid Sussex to start up, grow and adapt

On-street parking permits go digital

Bolney by-election candidates announced

Pre-loved uniform giveaway in Haywards Heath

Council decision to adopt Site Allocations Plan reaffirmed after legal threat

MSDC Chairman to host charity music night

Mid Sussex parks awarded the coveted Green Flag and recognised as some of the country’s best

By-election called for Bolney Ward

Council adopts a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Transparency statement

Skatefests and Play Days back on Tour - bringing free fun across the District

Council shows support for Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week

Food waste collection trial is ready to launch

Shop local in Burgess Hill, Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint by getting ShopAppy

The Annual Electoral Canvass has begun

Mid Sussex District Council releases interim reports on future of the Clair Hall site

Grants help micro businesses to grow

Consultation on Town and Parish Council ward boundary changes

Temporary accommodation boost for East Grinstead

Financial report points to economic recovery

Urban Park proposed for Burgess Hill

Inspector finds Site Allocations Development Plan Document to be ‘sound’

Your ‘Invitation to Nominate’ for the Mid Sussex Applauds Awards is here

Council seeks views on demand for taxis

Council starts distributing £150 energy rebates

Focus on economic growth, environmental protection and carbon net zero in new strategy

Mid Sussex District Council lights the way for Jubilee celebrations

MSDC appoints globally recognised cultural and creative consultancy to advise on Clair Hall site

Mims Davies MP joins Mid Sussex District Council and Universal Quantum to tour University of Sussex research facilities

Jubilee grants awarded to help communities celebrate historic event

Burgess Hill Town Council Dunstall Ward by-election result

Natural meadows help wildlife to thrive

Council to deliver new Mid Sussex Centre for Outdoor Sports

Introduction of flexible season ticket offer and changes to parking charges to come into effect

Last chance to apply for warmer home support

Council plants 250 trees in honour of The Queen

Council welcomes progress on new school

Council approves 2022/23 budget that protects services and supports economic recovery

Mid Sussex District Council allocates £1.5 million to improve local sports facilities

£70,000 support for independent traders

Covid-19 vaccination centre licence extended

£1.5 million commitment to parks improvement approved by Cabinet on Valentine’s Day

Pump track celebration for Bolney children

New playground equipment for Burgess Hill and Turners Hill

Budget to protect services, support economic recovery and invest £1.5m in parks and playgrounds

Hurstpierpoint couple jailed for benefit fraud

Mid Sussex District Council looks to set-up a steering group on Clair Hall site plans

By-election called for Burgess Hill Dunstall Ward

Mid Sussex District Council invites businesses to join ‘virtual’ High Street

MSDC prepares to consult on updated District Plan

Get extra support with Dry January in 2022

Lose weight and feel great with Mid Sussex Wellbeing

Santa's Secret Mission delivers

Christmas rubbish and recycling collections

MSDC to investigate options to provide modern, fit for purpose Community Facilities on Clair Hall Site

MSDC offices closed this Christmas (1)

Council confirms introduction of flexible season tickets and updated parking charges

New look online payment system for MSDC

Mid Sussex approves food waste collection trial

Mid Sussex Applauds our Community Champions

Introduction of flexible season ticket offer and changes to parking charges under consideration

MSDC and TellJO win national technology award

MSDC supports local organisations with grant funding

Declaration of result for uncontested Ardingly Parish Council by-election

By-election called for a second vacancy on the Ardingly Parish Council

“Hypnocat” will be launching in Mid Sussex to hypnotise local residents to recycle their electricals

Mid Sussex parks fly the flag as some of the country’s best

Council takes over Kings Weald community building

By-election called for Ardingly Parish Council

Financial cost of Covid-19 continues to impact Mid Sussex District Council

Copthorne Neighbourhood Plan made part of the Local Development Plan for Mid Sussex

Reminder for residents to respond to the Annual Electoral Canvass

Cutting edge tech company invests in Mid Sussex

Have your say on the new political map for Mid Sussex District Council

Annual Electoral Canvass letters sent out

Copthorne residents set to decide on Neighbourhood Plan

The Annual Electoral Canvass has commenced

Covid-19 business grant funding tops £48 million

Homes England to oversee the delivery of new homes and infrastructure at Hurst Farm

Mid Sussex District Council shortlisted for national awards

Summer fun as Play Days on Tour and Skatefests return

Cuckfield paddling pool repairs completed

Mid Sussex District Council to mark the UK’s first ASB Awareness Week

District Council’s Parking Team introduces new electric vehicles

New funding boost for Mid Sussex retailers

MSDC Chairman to support Kangaroos charity

Press release 2367 Ardingly and Balcombe by-election results

New Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning announced

Mid Sussex District Council awards over £320,000 to local community groups

Clair Hall public engagement and consultation programme launched

New Jobcentre Plus outreach service to start in Mid Sussex

Mid Sussex District Council bids for £14m from Government to improve Burgess Hill town centre

Council Tax Support for those most in need

Candidates announced for Ardingly and Balcombe by-election

Support for renters at risk of homelessness and advice for landlords stepped up

It’s time to nominate your community champions

Council supports Age UK Burgess Hill expansion

By-election called for Ardingly and Balcombe

Mid Sussex mourns the loss of Councillor Andrew MacNaughton

A new Mid Sussex District Council Chairman

Business Rate bills contain important information

Mid Sussex mourns the loss of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh

Mid Sussex businesses urged to apply for new Restart Grants

West Sussex County Council and Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner elections called

No change to rubbish and recycling collection days over Easter

Council agrees to extend license for NHS use of Clair Hall site

Council confirms community engagement and consultation on future of Clair Hall set for Summer 2021

Last chance to claim Business Restrictions Grants

Council to introduce more meadow areas

Council awards an additional £152,000 in Covid Recovery Grants

Council makes significant sustainability strides

Coronavirus response hits council finances hard

Residents enjoy rejuvenated Batchelor’s Field play equipment

New food businesses encouraged to register

Three ways voters can cast their vote in May

Funds released for next stages of new Ansty Community and Sports Centre

Small electrical collections prove a big hit!

Cabinet backs support for vulnerable people

Full cost of Coronavirus response becoming clear as reserves needed to plug Mid Sussex District Council’s Covid-19 deficit

MSDC confirms any decision on potential future use of the Clair Hall site will be informed by new public consultation.

MSDC allocates over £70,000 to help local micro businesses grow

MSDC recommends future Council Size

Burgess Hill Pétanque rink given the go-ahead

Mid Sussex District Council reopens Clair Hall community building in Haywards Heath for use by the NHS

Place and Connectivity Programme steps (and wheels) into 2021

Mid Sussex resident recognised in New Year Honours

Real Christmas tree recycling points open from 30th December

Rubbish and recycling collection day changes 2020

MSDC offices closed this Christmas

Burgess Hill resident found guilty of felling a protected tree

Council awards £147,000 in Covid Recovery Grants

Council approves new 10-year parking strategy

Waste collection changes considered to boost recycling rates

Councillors to freeze allowances in 2021/22

Council withdraws plans for Gypsy and Traveller site in Copthorne

Free parking after 3pm on Saturdays

Mid Sussex Applauds winners announced

Council joins with Citizens Advice to research minority community Covid experiences

New grants available to support businesses affected by COVID-19

Council Chairman champions local recipients of the Queen’s Honours

Applications now open for the Micro Business Grant Scheme 2020/21

MSDC secures £549,000 to help rough sleepers into homes

Haywards Heath Masterplan published for consultation

‘Bringing Christmas Home’ to Mid Sussex

Mid Sussex parks win four Green Flag Awards for the first time

Mid Sussex District Council grants over £30,000 to local community projects

Council urges residents to get in touch if they are experiencing financial difficulties

Test and Trace support payments available in Mid Sussex

Council to launch £300,000 grant support for the local community and businesses

Council pledges to fight Modern Slavery

Community groups set to agree next steps for community facilities and town regeneration in Haywards Heath

Work now underway to bring Full Fibre gigabit connectivity to Mid Sussex

Council ‘extremely concerned’ by proposed changes to the current planning system

Council approves new Corporate Plan and Budget

Work to improve walking and cycling routes gets underway

Clair Hall site set to be regenerated

Demolition of former library in Burgess Hill set to start in October

Lighter and brighter look for Wivelsfield Station area helps enhance community connections.

Consultation on Dog Control Public Space Protection Orders

Mid Sussex leisure centres will reopen on Tuesday 1 September.

Mid Sussex on track to receive £3.2 million for digital infrastructure

Proposals on the agenda to reopen Mid Sussex leisure centres in early September

Community led street art signals start of works to upgrade Wivelsfield Station

MSDC updates Equality and Diversity scheme

Election canvass letters sent out to residents

Site Allocations Development Plan set for one final public consultation

Mid Sussex Applauds – nominate your community champions

New style election canvass gets underway

Play Days at home 2020

Former Burgess Hill library to be demolished

Mid Sussex District Council allocates £4.2 million to fund more temporary accommodation

Additional Business Grant Support available

Mid Sussex Cabinet discuss coronavirus impact

Car park charges resume from 8 June