Welcome to the Balcombe Community website
Get the inside info on the thinking behind the new Balcombe Community website.
NEWS
Granny Forgets
By Suzi Lewis-Barned with illustrations by Sophie Elliot We probably all know someone, a relative or friend, who has suffered or suffers from dementia. As adults we are now more aware of dementia and its symptoms, but it can be troubling and difficult to understand …
Balcombe Business Network
Balcombe Business Network is designed for Balcombe-based professionals to meet, connect, and share ideas. We meet regularly and also get together for co-working in the Social Club on the third Thursday of each month from 2.00 pm onwards. For more information, contact: julie@harperfairweather.co.uk or suzi.lb@btinternet.com.
Balcombe Welcomes Fable & Bloom
Discover Fable & Bloom, a charming independent florist and gift shop at the heart of the community. We create beautiful, seasonal floral arrangements for every occasion and stock a carefully curated selection of gifts, local produce, artisan crafts, and artwork. From hand-tied bouquets to one-of-a-kind …
JO.CO brings a taste of Portugal to Balcombe
Our traditional village tea room has been replaced by Jo.Co, a café which has been successfully serving Handcross residents and visitors great food and drinks, (check out their coffee) with Portuguese style for over 5 years. From their facebook page Joco Coffee Art Having never …
Balcombe Village Fete – Book Online
Full details of how to book a stall at this year’s village fete are now available on the website. You can either download and print a booking form or submit an application using our new online form. Click here for full stallholder information
SAY ‘NO’ TO OIL FIELDS!
We have received the devastating news that Angus Energy have been granted their appeal. This comes after West Sussex County Council Planning Committee refused Angus Energy’s application to extract drilling fluids and conduct an extended well test at Lower Stumble, Balcombe a UNANIMOUS VOTE. The Planning Committee decided …
FFBRA – Challenge goes to Court of Appeal
Today, 7th May 2024, we got the news we have been waiting for since October. The Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Stuart-Smith has granted our application to appeal. We are now waiting to hear our court date. This means the decision by Judge Lieven to deny our …
FFBRA Appeals against judicial review decision
On October 31st, FFBRA filed an application for permission to appeal at the Court of Appeal. This will be decided by a judge reviewing our grounds for appeal. We expect to hear their decision in 3 to 4 months’ time. If we are successful in …
FFBRA News and Information Coffee Morning – 10th June
Coffee, teas, cakes and children’s play area. Please join us in the Parish Rooms on: Saturday 10 June from 10.30 am to 1 pm. From 11.30 to 12 noon there will be a short questions and answers session covering: And any other questions you may have. …