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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.

• Project update September 2025

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  We’ve been busy behind the scenes developing a design and preparing a funding application. As well as liaising with Natural England (to make sure we don’t cause harm to the special landscape around the play area) we have been talking to play companies about what we could do if we were to be awarded grant funding.

  We drew a plan (which you can see in the Documents section) which reflects what we heard from you through the public consultation. We sent this to play equipment suppliers and have asked for their suggestions for equipment that meets our design brief.

  We are evaluating the designs now and will use the best one to apply for funding from Veolia Community Grants in October.

  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 29^th September. Don’t forget to subscribe to this page to be kept informed.