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Mid Sussex District Council is encouraging residents to register with BT for a chance of getting super fast broadband in their area.
Mid Sussex District Council has always recognised the importance of an efficient broadband connection for its residents. In September 2009 the Council responded to the Sustainable Communities Act and achieved national recognition by calling for improved broadband provision for those living and working in rural communities.
The next generation of super fast fibre optic broadband could be coming to Mid Sussex if enough residents register their interest in becoming a test area. To be in with a chance of getting the super fast connection, the local BT exchange must have more than 1000 residents and then local people must register more than 1000 votes.
Once three quarters of the registered residents have declared an interest, BT will carry out an 'active dialogue' with local people before selecting five winning exchanges to be enabled. Registering couldn't be simpler, just go to www.racetoinfinity.bt.com and enter your postcode and telephone number.
The new fibre optic broadband will eventually replace the ADSL broadband we have today. The current system uses a metal wire for the last few miles of broadband connection. The speed of the metal cable is significantly limited by length, as speed reduces the longer it travels along the line. By replacing the metal section with fibre optic cable the broadband connection will run much faster.
Mid Sussex District Council would like to see the provision of broadband internet services to be made the subject of a legal minimum requirement, the same as other infrastructure services like water. Mid Sussex is a predominantly rural area with the vast majority of residents living in rural settlements or market towns. Currently, the provision of broadband internet is unequal and subject to market forces.
Those living in rural areas experience a less affordable and reliable broadband service compared to people who live in major towns and cities and this creates two particular problems in rural areas. It deprives businesses of the opportunity to compete on an equal footing with many of their urban counterparts locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. It also creates a 'Digital Divide' for those communities and individuals that cannot receive affordable and reliable broadband by excluding them from online activities and opportunities.
"People living in rural areas deserve the same level of infrastructure as those living in major towns and cities," said Cllr Christopher Snowling, Cabinet Member for Health and Community. "Equal broadband internet provision encourages commuters to work from home, reducing congestion and CO2 emissions, and will allow our rural businesses to compete with urban companies on a level playing field."
West Sussex County Council is joining the push for improved broadband speeds in rural areas with the aim to have all broadband speeds running at 2Mbps or better by 2012 and speeds in excess of 15Mbps by 2018. The County Council is currently asking residents and businesses to fill in a questionnaire to enable them to understand more deeply the use of internet within West Sussex. In turn, this will help the County Council to build a business case for improved broadband provision in the county.
The questionnaire has been distributed to every household in the county as part of the WSCC Community Connections magazine and an online version is available at www.westsussex.gov.uk/broadband
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Following customer and stakeholder feedback, First Capital Connect will be adding additional stops to services at weekends on the southern part of the Thameslink route at weekends.
Three Bridges will have two additional services every hour in each direction on Saturday while Hassocks will have an additional service every hour on Sunday in each direction.
The new timetable will take effect on the 12th December and be available at stations from the middle of November.
Catherine Cassidy, Chair at the Hassocks Amenity Association Rail Group said: "We have had regular dialogue with FCC calling for them to improve services for Hassocks at weekends and are very pleased that they have listened. The improvement to the number of services we have on Sundays will greatly benefit the local community."
Service details:
Saturdays from 12 December onwards
xx.27 London Bridge to Brighton will call additionally at Three Bridges
xx.57 London Bridge to Brighton will call additionally at Three Bridges
xx 04 Brighton – London Bridge will call additionally at Three Bridges
xx.34 Brighton – London Bridge will call additionally at Three Bridges
Sunday from 12 December onwards
xx.16 Brighton to London Bridge will call additionally at Hassocks
xx.12 London Bridge to Brighton will call additionally at Hassocks
A planning application has been lodged with Mid Sussex District Council to demolish the shop where the Rocking Horse Antiques Market is currently trading from and rebuild with a large shop and 4 flats. Application number 10/02199
Rumors going around suggest this is to be taken by a large super market chain with no onsite parking.
If you would like to object to this application please go to http://dc.midsussex.gov.uk/PublicAccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchresults.aspx enter 10/02199 in the application search box, and complete the objection online.
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Do you need to do something on the internet but don't have the facility yourself?
Age Concern - Hassocks and District, are now offering Free Internet Access at the Pauline Thaw Centre, Dale Avenue, Hassocks, from 9.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Fridays.
There is no need to book - just turn up - or phone 843237
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Today, hassocks-online.co.uk celebrates its third birthday.
Originally launched on 1st June 2007, what started as a simple idea has now grown to become a site used by over 35,500 visitors in that time.
The last 12 months alone have seen 16,516 hits which is an increse of 35% over the previous year.
The online village 'notice board' is there for all local organisations to have their information and events listed.
Thanks to all contributors for providing regular information for publication, and to all the visitors who I'm sure have found it very useful.
Here's to the next 12 months.
Steve
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We have tonight updated the web site with details of events up to the end of November.
Hassocks Village Market will now also be run on the second Friday of the month from 9.00am - 1.00pm, as well as the usual Saturday dates, so please go along and support the traders.
At the end of this month hassocks-online-co.uk will be three years old, and what started as a simple idea has grown year on year and is well used by the public. We have this week received our 35,000th visitor to the site.
Don't forget to use any of the business banners dotted around the site. Making purchases through these links (and the others at www.midsussextraders.co.uk/Links.html) brings in a small income which goes to help keep our running costs down.
The Gatwick Flyers Trampoline Club are expanding and starting a new training venue at the Freedom Leisure Centre, Downlands Community School, Dale Avene from Wednesday 5th May.
Please look at the 'Sports' page on the web site for more information and contact details.
Do we have any budding trampolinists in Hassocks?
We have today added a few banner adverts for various businesses on the web site.
So if you looking to get Sky TV, or want a CD or DVD from Play.com, some tools or
fixings from Screwfix, a holiday or flight with Virgin or Cosmos, or even a cruise with P&O,
take a look at the site and click the links to place orders. (These a just some of links added)
Additional banners can also be found on our sister site at www.midsussextraders.co.uk/Links.html
The opening hours of Hassocks Library are changing.
From the 10th May 2010 the new opening hours will be..
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Thursday and Friday 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Today we have updated details on the 'Communities' page for the Hassocks
Amenity Association.
They are one of the oldest societies in Hassocks, working to improve and preserve the villages of Clayton, Keymer and Hassocks.
Take a look at their latest newsletter and you can also download an application form for membership.
A minimum annual subscription of £5 per household is suggested.
Hassocks and the surrounding area has now gone live on Google's Street View
Look up your house by typing the postcode in www.google.com/maps, then drag the little yellow man to a point on the map.
The site has had a few additions put on over the last couple of days.
At the bottom of the home page you'll find some banner adds and a link to another business page.
Clicking on any (or all) of the links and making purchases through those links will help towards the running cost of the site.
So, if you want to book a flight, holiday, stationery, travel money card or more, take a look now.
A little advance warning that the Keymer Road in the vicinity of The Greyhound is going to be closed to through traffic for approximately 2 weeks from Tuesday 9th March for futher sewer/drainage works.
The diversion will be via Lodge Lane, New Road and South Street to get into Ditchling and beyond.
