Over £400,000 is set to be injected into Crawley to tackle homelessness in the area.
The town’s MP Peter Lamb has helped to secure the money as part of a nationwide campaign ahead of winter.
Children and families will be prioritised with the funding going towards helping cover essentials like food and school travel.
Mr Lamb said, “The need to fix our broken housing system is one of his biggest motivations in politics”.
The government has announced the start of a Sussex-wide consultation on Local Government Reorganisation.
The consultation will seek views on three proposals that include Crawley.
The options include create two unitary authorities, one covering Crawley, Horsham, and Mid Sussex, one unitary authority covering the entire county and create five unitary councils across Sussex, including one covering Crawley, Horsham, and Chichester.
Information on the consultation and how to respond can be found on shapingwestsussex.org
Surrey County Council is estimating it will have a £21m deficit in the draft budget for its final year of operating before being replaced by two unitary authorities.
Officials warned the council needed “to reduce costs and take difficult decisions” to close the forecasted shortfall for 2026-27.
It will be the local authority’s final budget before it’s replaced by two unitary authorities.
Cabinet members will vote on a final budget after its consultation closes on 4 January, before the full council votes on the plans in February.
A 52-year-old man has admitted to stealing luggage from a mother while she breastfed her daughter at Gatwick Airport.
John Brooks, pleaded guilty to stealing a suitcase and a child’s backpack on 30 October.
He also admitted causing criminal damage worth £88.30 after breaking a security barrier with his head as he escaped with the luggage.
Brooks was fined £388.30, £300 as compensation to the victim, and the rest for damaging the barrier.
Crawley Borough Council is proud to announce small grant funding awards to six organisations delivering services and activities for local residents. These grants will help strengthen community support, promote wellbeing, and provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
The successful organisations and projects are:
These grants reflect our commitment to supporting local organisations that make a real difference to residents’ lives. From mental health and dementia support to learning opportunities and inclusive sports, these projects strengthen our community and improve wellbeing.
Councillor Sue Mullins
Cabinet member for Community Engagement and Culture
Crawley Borough Council
Small grants of up to £2,500 are available for local community groups and voluntary organisations supporting Crawley residents and groups in need. For more information about small grants and how to apply, visit our community webpages