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Burgess Hill News Archive 2020

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Marie Curie Win Best Dressed Christmas Window Display Award
25th December - The 'Light Into Darkness' theme impressed judges.

In Pictures: Christmas Pop-Up Event Held In Burgess Hill Town Centre
20th December - Entertainment on the last Saturday before Christmas.

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Christmas Food Hamper Project Delivers To 270 Homes In Burgess Hill
19th December - Incredible volunteers worked very quickly...

Santa's Sleigh Tour Of Burgess Hill Dates & Routes Announced!!
4th December - Find out when Santa is visiting your road in December.

Council Slash Christmas Free Parking Period
4th December - MSDC claim they want to suppport the local businesses, then do this?!?!

Food Donations Sought For The Community Christmas Hamper Project
21st November - 250 families are set to benefit from your generosity.

Burgess Hill's Christmas Lights Are Switched On To A Crowd Of No One!
22nd November - Covid-19 ruins yet another annual tradition.

Huge Fallen Oak Sees A273 Closed Between Burgess Hill & Hassocks
15th November - Flash floods on Sunday morning are to blame.

Burgess Hill Library Demolition 'Imminent' Following Delay
11th November - Be quick if you want one last look at the buildng!

Woodlands Meed College Design Plans Revealed Via Virtual Consultation
10th November - It's all very nice, but will it ever happen?

Weald Public House Demolition Approved By MSDC Planning Committee
12th November - 10 new residential dwellings will replace it.

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Socially-Distanced Remembrance Sunday Service Held In Burgess Hill
9th November - See our pictures from this year's unique event.

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Police Seek Information On Racially Worded Leaflet Deliverers
9th November - Have you got any footage of the people?

Argos Closes Permanently In Burgess Hill - 2 Years Since Expensive Relocation
6th November - Another sad chapter in the town centre story.

Car Parking Charges Could Be Set To Rise In Burgess Hill In New Review
25th October - But willl MSDC surprise us and reduce them?

Community Rallys To Support 'No Child Goes Hungry' Campaign
26th October - Feel meals are available this half-term..

Bid To Save Oak Trees From The Chop Outside Former School Music Centre
21st October - Councillors are fighting the application.

Yorkshire Building Society In Burgess Hill Is To Close In Early 2021
21st October - The third financial business to go in recent times.

Martlets Hall Demolition Features On TV's 'Scrap Kings'
20th October - This was very unexpected, but rather cool!

Silver Sunday Gift Bags Delivered To Burgess Hill Residents
5th October - The council put a smile on some residents' faces..

Former Burgess Hill Library To Be Demolished In October
20th September - Another piece of history will be flattened

Woodlands Meed College Saga Take A Dramatic Turn
18th September - WSCC have suddenly found some land they own for an alternative option...

New Burgess Hill Market Launches This Saturday
7th September - Due to popular demand, the town council have organised a new outdoor market.

Updated Martlets Shopping Centre Scheme Wins Approval
3rd September - An 11-storey block of flats is on the way

Burgess Hill Cricket Club Launch 'Turn St John's Park Green' Campaign
6th September - A big ambition for the club's 150th birthday!

Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder
24th August - Police are seeking witnesses after a car was driven at a man, putting him in hospital.

Confirmed - Councillors Vote To Reopen Mid Sussex Leisure Centres
21st August - Roll on Tuesday 1st September.

Kings Weald Community Centre and Public Open Space Takes Shape
18th August - A surprising amount of facilities are coming....

Giant Artwork Ready To Be Painted On Wivelsfield Railway Station Bridge
14th August - What a delight for Manor Field School pupils

Triangle Leisure Centre Could Reopen On September 1st
12th August - A big council meeting about the financials is coming

Eat Out To Help Out - Discover A New Favourite Dish In Burgess Hill
9th August - Find out where in town you can eat out on the cheap...

Ask Italian Restaurant In Burgess Hill Closes
7th August - Many chains across the country have ceased trading. The premises in town is up for rent.

Final 8-Week Site Allocation DPD Consulation Begins
6th August - Can some of the 616 extra homes for Burgess Hill be prevented?

Planning Application Submitted For The Weald Pub Redevelopment
31st July - And the number of 'affordable' homes will be?....

Town Council To Consider Introducing A Low-Cost Community Food Pantry
27th July - Would this prove popular in Burgess Hill?

MSDC Reject Removing Extra Burgess Hill Housing Sites From The District Plan
24th July - 340 extra homes are now likely off Folders Lane.

Pop-Up Art Gallery Opens In Burgess Hill Town Centre
24th July - Members of Burgess Hill Artists are exhibiting their work until Saturday 1st August

Triangle Leisure Centre To Remain Closed Until At Least September
24th July - Negotiations still ongoing betweeen the parties

St John's Park Masterplan Up For Consultation
18th July - Have your say before it's too late on how the park should evolve over the next few years.

Groundsman's Delight As Recreational Cricket Will Be Played In Burgess Hill
15th July - We chat to groundsman Phil Wickwar about the club's efforts

MSDC Cabinet Agree To The Demolition Of The Former Burgess Hill Library
7th July - Gentle persuasion from Burgess Hill's councillors...

Burgess Hill Tip Now Accepting All Waste Types
7th July - Things are almost back to normal at the Household Waste and Recycling Centre

Manor Court Sheltered Housing Finally Demolished
7th July - After waiting nearly three years, the vandalised and fire-dmanaged building is gone.

Decision Date For Martlets Shopping Centre Delayed Again
3rd July - NewRiver Reit have tweaked their planning application.

MSDC To Delay The Reopening Of Burgess Hill's Play Areas
2nd July - The district council are taking a cautious approach.

Financial Dilemma Over Reopening The Triangle Leisure Centre
26th June - Reduced capacity is a nightmare scenario for MSDC

Councillors Trade Verbal Blows Over McDonald's & Station Road Car Park
27th June - A tasty exchange at the full meeting of council at MSDC

Burgess Hill Bonfire Night 2020 Is Cancelled
22nd June - Burgess Hill's biggest night of the year is off due to the Coronavirus

Two Place & Connectivity Virtual Discussions To Be Held This Week
22nd June - New community group 'Burgess Hill Can' are hosting.

More Shops Reopen At Market Place Shopping Centre
15th June - More choice, but we're still waiting on Greggs!

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'Mary Poppins Returns' Selected For Open Air Cinema Screening
15th June - The popular sequel will be aired in St John's Park.

Martlets Hall Demolition Costs Spiral
8th June - Burgess Hill's Councillors are seeking answers from MSDC about the former Martlets Hall site.

Burgess Hill McDonald's Granted Temporary Licence For Station Road Car Park
6th June - MSDC have come aboard 'The Common Sense Bus'

Burgess Hill Braces Itself For The Reopening Of McDonald's
3rd June - Will it be highway hell or can a system materialise?

Proposed Improvements In & Around Wivelsfield Station Have Been Unveiled
4th June - Lots of changes for the better could be on the way...

Car Park Charges To Resume From Monday 8th June
2nd June - MSDC are pulling the trigger before all the shops reopen.

Wider Range Of Items Now Being Accepted At Burgess Hill Tip
1st June - The restrictions have been loosened after three weeks.

Proposed Burgess Hill To Haywards Heath Cyclepath Routes Revealed
27th May - One to the east and one to the west, but will they happen?

'Together In Burgess Hill' Fund Launched To Support Local Community Groups
22nd May - Can you help us reach the £10k target?

£20m New Woodlands Meed College Recommened For Appoval In Cabinet Report
17th May - Tuesday 26th May is decision day in this saga!

Burgess Hill 'Place & Connectivity' Public Consultation Launched
16th May - There's a £21m pot to spend on sustainable transport....

Burgess Hill Tip Re-Opens Under Restricted Terms
11th May - Find out all the terms you need to know before you think about loading up your boot!

Photos & Video: Burgess Hill Celebrates The 75th Anniversary Of VE Day
12th May - Find out how the day was marked under lockdown!

Burgess Hill DJ's 24-Hour 'Kitchen Rave' Raises Over £15 For NHS Charities
10th May - Find out about DJ Graham Meeres' amazing achievement!

New Secondary School For Burgess Hill Could Open In 2023 Says Developer
6th May - The latest Northern Arc update has been shared.

'Virtual' Burgess Hill Northern Arc Development Q&A To Be Held
3rd May - Get yourself on Microsoft Teams this Tuesday at 6pm

Burgess Hill's Virgin Media Cable Cabinets To Be Painted
4th May - Design ideas and box nominations are sought.

Garden Waste Collections To Resume Next Week
1st May - The green bin service will be back in operation far sooner than expected!

MSDC & Burgess Hill Town Football Club Clash Over Rent Payments
27th April - What should the club's £10k grant really be spent on?

Submissions Required For 'Virtual' VE Day Celebration
24th April - Can you help MSDC with their VE Day project? They are looking for some singers too...

Pothole Depth Criteria May Increase To Reduce Repair Costs For WSCC
15th April - Our roads could get even more dangerous...

MSDC Urge More Businesses To Claim Government Grants
15th April - £10k and £25k grants are going unclaimed in Burgess Hill

Council Suspend Garden Waste Collection
7th April - Find out exactly why your green bins won't be emptied for at least the next 12 weeks!

Cricket Pavilion Refurbishment Plans Revealed
10th April - A funky canopy is one of the new features planned..

Popular Children's Playground Removed Ahead Of Big Development
7th April - The Maple Drive playground is no more!

Full List Of Shops Still Open For Business In Burgess Hill Town Centre
31st March - Discover the opening times of the 17 businesses here.....

Emperor Restaurant Redevelopment Plans Revived By New Owner
1st April - 10 apartments, a new shop and a restaurant are coming.....

Car Park Charges Suspended By MSDC
31st March - No longer will you have to touch the keypad to register your vehicle at Waitrose Car Park.

Fears Over Town Centre Redevelopment Due To Coronavirus Impact
26th March - Will NewRiver Retail still be able to execute their plans?.

Burgess Hill Tip Closed Due To Social Distancing Fears
24th March - When people have nothing else to do, they sort out their junk, which led to this....

These Are The Shops Remaining Open At Market Place Shopping Centre
24th March - Some essential stores are still open for business.

Orion Cinema Announce They'll Be Closed Until Further Notice
18th March - They're looking out for their staff and customers.

Corona Virus Outbreak Causes The Closure Of Burgess Hill Library
18th March - It's only been open for a few months!

Johnson Dry Cleaners To Move In With Timpson In Burgess Hill Town Centre
16th March - A move that makes economic sense.

COVID-19 Causes The Burgess Hill Book Den To Close Until Further Notice
17th March - When you're volunteers are mostly over 70-years-old...

Folders Meadow To Be The Construction Access For Woodlands Meed College?
15th March - It would be 'the least worst option'

Traffic Fears As A Nursery Could Move In Next To St Wilfrid's Primary
15th March - How will School Close cope at drop-off and pick-up times?

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Burgess Hill Town Centre Redevelopment Still Massively In The Balance
8th March - NewRiver make a VERY worrying announcement.

Cabinet Member Grilled Over Possible Woodlands Meed College Rebuild
8h March - Read the blow-by-blow account in our report.

Shock As The Weald Pub Closes Ahead Of Predicted Residential Redevelopment
25th February - Will the community win against the developer?

Adventure Avenue To Close At The End Of March
24th February - Another business is leaving the Martlets Shopping Centre. How many more will follow? SSI

Photos: Storm Dennis Hits Burgess Hill
24th February - See some of the damage and flooding caused by Storm Dennis last Sunday..

Town Centre Cafe Announces Its Closure
19th February - LJ's Cafe are closing their doors due to poor footfall at the botom of Church Walk.

Burgess Hill Repair Cafe To Launch This Weekend
14th February - Save your items going to landfill. An army of volunteer fixers will be on hand.

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Cricket Club Announce Winter Net Sessions
14th February - Open to youth and adults, blow out the cobwebs at Winter nets.

EXPLAINED - New Car Parking System At Market Place Shopping Centre
9th February - The hottest topic and we have the answers.

Weekly Food Waste Collection To Be Trialed In Mid Sussex
31st January - Your black bin will collections will be reduced though.

What's The Latest On Burgess Hill's Town Centre Redevelopment?
26th January - There's more to iron out that you'd first think....

Is A Solution Close For The McDonald's Traffic Congestion Issue?
20th January - Another lane for the drive-thru may soon emerge.

NewRiver Officially Submit Plans For 3 Floors Of Apartments Above Iceland
19th January - It'll be an imposing building on Church Walk....

Potential New Arts & Events Centre Gains Planning Permission
17th January - Now to find the funding to make it a reality....

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More Cracks Discovered On Railway Embankment Near Wivelsfield Station
16th January - The repair work is going to take a lot longer...

The Proper Demolition Of The Martlets Hall Begins
8th January - Video: The heavy machinery has been tearing down the walls and removing the roof.

New Youth Club To Hold Open Evening
7th January - All are welcome at Park Centre on Friday from 7pm to lean about the plans for the new club.

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