Capel Parish Council, Surrey

Here is a link to the study.

West Sussex County Council and Surrey County Council have undertaken a joint feasibility study of potential improvements to the A24 Horsham to Dorking corridor, which followed on from previous feasibility study work looking at the A24 between Worthing and Horsham. The study has identified a series of improvements (including traffic signals, speed limit changes, active travel, crossing and bus stop measures) at existing junctions and other locations on the corridor.  The improvements are expected to help mitigate the cumulative impacts of development, improve road safety, active travel and bus stop facilities. 

We hosted a webinar in December 2024 for organisations and groups to invite views about the output measures from the study. If you attended or provided feedback through this meeting we would like to thank you for your interest in the study and for your feedback. We have attached a report on the feedback from this stakeholder group engagement.

We are also getting in touch to notify that we are now planning to commence a wider public engagement exercise to launch in mid-September on A24 corridor improvements between Worthing, Horsham and Dorking. As with other similar strategic SCC and WSCC schemes, the intention is to invite members of the public and other stakeholders to complete an online survey and advertise this through a range of media.

The intention is that this will be a high-level wider public engagement exercise. It will aim to seek views and understand whether there is wider support for the issues, objectives and types of improvements that have been identified through the studies and previous engagement we have undertaken with stakeholder groups, including that related to the attached report when we asked similar previous questions. Subject to the outcomes of the engagement and delivery opportunities, we would expect to undertake consultation on specific design proposals at a later stage.

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If you have any questions about the study or the previous webinar, please get in touch by email at: ltp@westsussex.gov.uk

Jamie Dallen

Transport Planning & Policy Senior Planner

West Sussex County Council

 Steve Howard

Transport Strategy Manager

Surrey County Council

Vacancy: Trainee Parish Clerk

Capel Parish Council is seeking to appoint a motivated and organised individual to the role of Parish Clerk on a part-time basis.

Initially, the successful candidate will work alongside the current Clerk to ensure a smooth transition. The role will require the successful applicant to undertake training for the CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) qualification, with a view to assuming the position full-time in due course.  We see this as a fantastic career opportunity to work with an efficient and motivated local council.

Key Details:

• Hours: 30 hours per week (some evening work required to attend Parish Council meetings). The number of hours could be extended if the future workload increases
• Location: Capel, Surrey (with some flexibility for home working)

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration: Preparation of meeting agendas, public notices, minute-taking, and day-to-day management of Council business.
• Financial Management: Acting as the Council’s Responsible Financial Officer, managing budgets, accounts, expenditure and reporting to the Finance Committee chairman and the Auditor
• Communication and Liaison: Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, community groups, other local councils, Surrey Association of Local Councils (SALC), and District and County Council representatives.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensuring the Council meets all statutory obligations and operates within legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Contract Management: Negotiation with and management of any suppliers who are employed by the parish council.

Essential Qualities:

• Good organisational and communication skills
• A high level of integrity and discretion
• Willingness to undertake training (including CiLCA)
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g. Word, Excel, email)

 To apply or request more information, please contact Jan (Clerk) or Chris (Chairman) 01306 712447 or by email to clerk@capel-pc.gov.uk