West Sussex County Council Post-16 Transport Consultation
Added: 20th April 2020
West Sussex County Council asks for views each year about its Post-16 Transport Policy Statement. This outlines the help and information that is available to 16-19s from transport operators and the Council and the details and link to the consultation are below. The policy sets out the help that is available through the council, schools, colleges and transport operators for young people of sixth-form age in and those who are 19+ with an Education Health and Care Plan to get to school/college.
This year the consultation also includes a proposal to stop a rail scheme now that a new national scheme is being widely used by sixth-form age students. The Sussex Student Card, run by West Sussex County Council in partnership with East Sussex and Brighton & Hove councils and Southern Rail, offers a 34% discount on rail travel for further education students. Since the Department for Transport launched its own card offering 50% discount on rail travel for 16 to 17 year olds, the number of applications for the Sussex Student card have dropped by 94 per cent.
This year in particular the Council is asking for the public’s view on any impact that discontinuing its rail scheme would have.
Nigel Jupp, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “Our Sussex Student Card had been popular but we are finding that most are using the 16-17 card and enjoy more of a saving.
“But we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances vary and we are keen to understand the impact of any decision we make, so I encourage those who are already using either card, or those might use it in future to give us their views.”
While the level of discount available with the 16-17 Railcard varies depending on individual circumstances, such as date of birth and length of course, it is estimated that most young people will save more than if they used the Sussex Student card.
The consultation is now open and available online here and runs until 15 May 2020. All responses will be considered before the council’s Post 16 Transport Policy statement is published at the end of May. If you wish to reply on behalf of your organisation you can also email the address below.
Yours sincerely,
Post-16 Transport Team
Tel: 03302223588
The Grange, 2nd Floor, County Hall, Chichester. PO19 1RG
Email: Post16Travel@westsussex.gov.uk Web: www.westsussex.gov.uk
West Sussex County Council Post-16 Transport Consultation
Added: 20th April 2020
West Sussex County Council asks for views each year about its Post-16 Transport Policy Statement. This outlines the help and information that is available to 16-19s from transport operators and the Council and the details and link to the consultation are below. The policy sets out the help that is available through the council, schools, colleges and transport operators for young people of sixth-form age in and those who are 19+ with an Education Health and Care Plan to get to school/college.
This year the consultation also includes a proposal to stop a rail scheme now that a new national scheme is being widely used by sixth-form age students. The Sussex Student Card, run by West Sussex County Council in partnership with East Sussex and Brighton & Hove councils and Southern Rail, offers a 34% discount on rail travel for further education students. Since the Department for Transport launched its own card offering 50% discount on rail travel for 16 to 17 year olds, the number of applications for the Sussex Student card have dropped by 94 per cent.
This year in particular the Council is asking for the public’s view on any impact that discontinuing its rail scheme would have.
Nigel Jupp, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “Our Sussex Student Card had been popular but we are finding that most are using the 16-17 card and enjoy more of a saving.
“But we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances vary and we are keen to understand the impact of any decision we make, so I encourage those who are already using either card, or those might use it in future to give us their views.”
While the level of discount available with the 16-17 Railcard varies depending on individual circumstances, such as date of birth and length of course, it is estimated that most young people will save more than if they used the Sussex Student card.
The consultation is now open and available online here and runs until 15 May 2020. All responses will be considered before the council’s Post 16 Transport Policy statement is published at the end of May. If you wish to reply on behalf of your organisation you can also email the address below.
Yours sincerely,
Post-16 Transport Team
Tel: 03302223588
The Grange, 2nd Floor, County Hall, Chichester. PO19 1RG
Email: Post16Travel@westsussex.gov.uk Web: www.westsussex.gov.uk
Bramber Parish Council
The Bramber Society (a.k.a. Bramber Social)
The Bramber Society was formed in the 1980s and membership is open to all those living in the Parish of Bramber.
The Purpose of the Society is :-
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to focus on the needs and interests of those resident in the village
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to promote social activities
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to invite speakers to address some meetings
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to raise funds for the purchase and nurturing of the flowers which decorate the village throughout each summer
Although the Society is, by purpose, informal in nature, a Chairman is appointed or elected when necessary. At the moment the role is
performed by :-
Roger Potter, Meadow Edge, The Street, Bramber, BN44 3WE
Additionally, the Society has a Treasurer who currently is :-
Rachael Rainbow, Woodstock House, The Street, Bramber, BN44 3WE
Committees of suitable members are brought together when required and as needs dictate.
Subscription - there is no formal subscription but members usually contribute towards funding the Flower Baskets each year.
The Society is always happy to welcome new members. lf you are interested in joining the mailing list to hear about activities and events please contact brambersociety@gmail.com. Also, feel free to contact the society if you have any ideas for future events.
Please Note: The Bramber Society is completely separate from Bramber Parish Council.
Christmas Tree & Chrismas Carols
If you can help erect the Chrismas Tree and decorate it then please come to the car park on Saturday 7th at 8:30 am.
Then, in the evening at 6:30 pm, come along to the annual carol service with the Salvation Army band around the tree.
Keeping Ourselves Safe Online
Thank you to everyone who came along to the cyber crime talk in October. Daniel Sykes from the South East Cyber Crime Unit gave a really useful talk about what we can do to keep ourselves safe online.
Daniel has kindly shared a link to a pre-recorded version of the talk in case anyone missed it or would like to get any further details:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbeOR8pXWbs
He also gave a link to forthcoming online events including online safety for parents and online safety for small businesses:
Our next Bramber Society event is the Christmas Carols with the Salvation Army on Saturday 7th December. We hope to see you there.