02/10/2026
With thanks to West Sussex Cllr Lovejoy for keeping residents updated and Summersdale Residents Association for sharing.
We’ve received the September report from Cllr Jack Lovejoy, our West Sussex County Councillor for Chichester North.
The full report is fairly lengthy, so we’ve picked out the two items most relevant to Summersdale. You’ll find a link to the complete report on our website in the comments.
Brandy Hole Copse pond
A resident asked why the Heras fencing is still in place around the pond. Cllr Lovejoy raised this with Cllr Jonathan Brown at Chichester District Council.
The council is waiting for quotes from contractors to complete the work needed to make the new dipping platform safe. Several quotes are required under the council’s procurement rules, but contractors have been slow to respond. An interested contractor has now come forward, so it is hoped that the remaining work will not take too much longer.
School Crossing Patrol on St Paul’s Road
The School Crossing Patrol position on St Paul’s Road remains vacant.
The council is open to a job share, so applicants could cover particular days or just the morning or afternoon shift. The afternoon hours have also been extended to include Bishop Luffa pupils.
If you know someone reliable who might be interested in a small, regular role supporting local children and families, please encourage them to apply.
