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  • Funding Application Submitted

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    Mid Sussex District Council has recently submitted a funding application to Veolia Grants to support the upgrades to the play area. We understand that Veolia Grants are highly competitive, with only 30–40% of applications typically being successful.

    A successful outcome for funding will enable us to enhance the play facilities, improve accessibility, and install new picnic tables and seating, while preserving the unique natural landscape surrounding the area. Should the application be unsuccessful, we will be able to deliver essential upgrades, which will ensure the space remains safe and usable.

    A decision on funding from Veolia Grants is expected to be made on 2 December 2025 and will provide an update once we receive the outcome of our application.

  • We’re one step closer to making the Wyshe play area project a reality!

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    We’ve now selected a supplier to work with on our funding application to the Veolia Community Grants scheme. You can view their proposed design in the Documents section.

    We believe this design reflects what we heard from you during the public consultation—while also respecting the environment and the unique character of this special landscape.

    We’d love to hear from you to help explain to the Veolia Grants Panel, why Pyecombe deserves their investment. Your support can help improve our chances of being awarded funding for this project. If you’d like to help, drop us an email to parksopenspaces@midsussex.gov.uk explaining why you support this project and the value you think it will bring, before 1st October. Don’t forget to subscribe to this page to be kept informed.

  • Project Update Spring 2025

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    Thank you to the 36 people who shared their views on the play area at the Wyshe. 81% of you said you would like us to develop a plan to try and get more funding.

    We asked what you would like to be able to do at the Wyshe and what your top priorities for improvement were. We heard that people want to be able to socialise and have a picnic whilst their children climb and play on the swings. People told us they want the space to be fun for kids of all ages, from very young children to teenagers.

    We are using these responses to develop a design within the limits of the potential available funding.

    We also need to consider the environment and biodiversity to meet the rules of Natural England who monitor the SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest)

    We are aiming to have a funding application ready to apply in Autumn 2025.