Alleyway scheme success

They spoke to Cllr Ian Buckland who worked with the Safer Arun Partnership and the Housing department at Arun District Council to get the alleyway cleared of fly tipping and dumped green waste. It has now been secured with a gate to prevent any trespassing and further anti-social behaviour. In total two truck loads of rubbish was cleared so the alleyway is now accessible to local residents.

Cllr Ian Buckland, River ward councillor for Arun District Council, said: “It’s taken a year to see this project through to conclusion but all the hard work has definitely paid off.

“We have fulfilled the wishes of the community by creating a safe alleyway which will give local people peace of mind. It’s a community-driven project and we’re delighted to see it come to fruition.”

Local resident Joan O’Rourke, who has lived in the area for 24 years, had the original idea to spruce up the alleyway to make it more accessible for neighbours.

She said: “I had a blocked drain and had to have pipes trailing through my liv.ing room because my house couldn’t be accessed from the back. This work means we can access the alleyway from the rear of our properties and will make all of our lives easier.”

Richard Bradley of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services and representing the Safer Arun Partnership who supported the project said: “This is a really great example of what can be achieved by working together.”