Councillors have approved proceeding with a feasibility study for the second phase of the town centre District Heat Network (DHN) at the Cabinet meeting held on 24 November 2021. As phase one of the town centre DHN nears completion and with a number of new developments in the town centre progressing that could…

Decisions on householder and minor applications for planning permission across Crawley have recommenced with immediate effect thanks to a new water neutrality screening assessment proforma developed for Crawley Borough Council as the Local Planning Authority (LPA) and endorsed by Natural England.  Following…

Councillors approved the ‘One Town’ Economic Recovery Plan 2022-2037 at the latest Cabinet meeting held on 24 November 2021. The plan provides a clear vision for Crawley’s future socio-economic prosperity, a clear path for recovery from the pandemic and a marker to Crawley’s formidable reputation for economic…

Ancient woodland at Tilgate Park is set to be restored by removing the large presence of invasive non-native species, which threatens the future of our woodlands. Funding has been obtained to carry out clearance of these species supported by the Woodland Trust and the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The…

Crawley Borough Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan was given the green light this week by cabinet members to accelerate its response to the climate and ecological emergency facing the planet. The ‘Action to Zero’ plan sets out how the council will reduce carbon emissions from its own operations by at least 45%…

Voluntary and community organisations in the town can now apply for Crawley Borough Council’s community grants. Our new strategic grants programme aims to support local voluntary and community groups with grants of £5,000 or more, if they meet the council’s priorities for funding and apply successfully. Funding…

Crawley Borough Council tenants affected by the overpayment of their rent will start to find out if they are to receive a refund in the next few days. Letters are being sent out this week to tenants who pay their rent, or who are in receipt of Housing Benefit, with details of the amount of any refund tenants are…

The Crawley Wellbeing Team will continue supporting residents to be happy and healthy for another five years. The team, based at K2 Crawley, is part of the West Sussex Wellbeing Programme, which has been renewed until April 2027. Crawley Wellbeing offers one-to-one sessions with a trained Wellbeing Advisor and…

Crawley Borough Council has appointed a new senior manager. Amanda Kendall will take on the role of Head of Crawley Homes from 1 December following a rigorous selection process, which included panel interviews with officers and councillors. Amanda will oversee Tenancy Services, Asset Management, Responsive…

Crawley Borough Council’s tenants could receive a refund after a mistake was made in calculating their rents. The refund applies to council tenants living in existing buildings (not new builds), who have become tenants since April 2014. Existing tenancies that started before April 2014 have not been affected. …