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Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Brit seaside towns hit with 'horrible' stench, and the French are getting blamed
A grim smell affecting residents in a number of British seaside towns is being blamed on the French - the smell of 'rotten eggs' has hit the likes of Littlehampton and Bognor Regis A sudden 'horrible smell' likened to 'rotten eggs' has hit several seaside towns, and locals are blaming the French. Residents in Chichester, Bognor and Littlehampton reported a 'strong smell of gas' on social media earlier this week. The same area in West Sussex reported a 'strong smell of gas' that was dubbed 'Le Pong' in 2013. The culprit behind the stink was a chemical plant in Rouen, France. This week, Chichester District Council said the cause of the smell reported this week is a 'a gas leak from a chemical factory in Rouen'. Some residents have even said the smell has made them feel unwell. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it believes the smell is coming from the sea. Those affected and feeling unwell should contact 999. 'We have had a number of calls from people along the south coast concerned they can smell gas,' a spokesperson for the fire service said. 'It is believed that this might be coming from offshore, rather than a local domestic gas leak. 'We would always encourage anyone who thinks they smell gas to contact their utilities provider. If you begin to feel unwell, always dial 999 for emergency medical care.' The coastguard confirmed it was called to reports of a gas smell, but that they found no cause for concern. A spokesperson said: 'A report of the smell of gas and diesel at Selsey Bill was made to HM Coastguard at about 5.20pm on 15 July. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was informed. Investigations found no evidence of anything untoward.' Residents expressed their displeasure in social media posts. One said they thought the smell was from a 'dirty exhaust as a van had just pulled away'. They added that it was 'horrible' and smelled 'like gas'. A second user wrote: 'Was working over wick Littlehampton Tuesday and it stank of gas/egg over there. Had to shut the windows.' Another added: 'It stinks again now over east beach side. Sort of sulphurous and gassy. Woke me up at dawn as well.' Gas company SGN has said the smell is not coming from their network. Spokesperson Dan Brown said SGN understands residents 'might be concerned'. He said: 'We've responded to dozens of reports, and our engineers have carried out investigations and safety checks at each reported location. There's nothing to suggest the smell is coming from our gas network.' Paul Wells, councillor for the Hatherleigh ward on Bognor Regis Town Council, said there was a 'very rich, potent gas smell' which was making people 'feel faint'. He said he was unsure of the cause. The Liberal Democrat councillor added: 'I've not been able to find out where the smell has originated from. There has been some suggestion it's come ashore from the Channel. I will be raising it as a question at our next Town Council meeting.' Chichester District Council said: "The smell is described as strong and unpleasant like a 'rich, potent gas smell' or similar to rotten eggs. It has been reported along the south coast of England, including Chichester, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton as well as Kent, and parts of Surrey and London. "The smell is believed to be caused by a gas leak from a chemical factory in Rouen, France, which the wind has carried across the English Channel. While the odour has caused concern and has prompted calls to emergency services, it is not considered dangerous and does not pose a health risk. "The gas contains mercaptan, an additive used to give gas a detectable odour, even though natural gas itself does not have an odour."
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Five-star loos lead to 'toilet envy'
Eight public toilets in the Chichester district will be refurbished after getting council approval. The plans follow the demolition and rebuilding of the old toilet block in Tower Street. The new Tower Street toilet, which opened earlier this month, cost more than £200,000 and has been said to be inspiring "envy" in other areas after receiving positive Google reviews. The cost of the latest scheme has not yet been revealed but will be made up of money from the Asset Replacement Fund and from reserves. Chichester District Council does not legally have to provide public toilets, but leader Adrian Moss said they were important to residents, adding that the Tower Street project had been "a triumph". Councillor John Cross added: "There is a bit of toilet envy going on with other district councils because our Tower Street toilets have been given a five-star rating on Google and other district councils want the same!" The toilets set for improvement are in Bracklesham Bay in Bracklesham, Pound Road car park in Petworth, Lifeboat Way in Selsey, Northgate car park in Chichester, Avenue de Chartres car park in Chichester, Hillfield Road in Selsey, Kingfisher Parade in East Wittering and Marine Drive in West Wittering. The council will now look for a contractor to carry out the work, which will be a phased approach over the next two years, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Coastal public toilets reopened for summer season South East councils close dozens of public toilets Chichester District Council Local Democracy Reporting Service
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vistry gains approval for Tangmere housing development
Vistry Group, a provider of mixed-tenure homes, has received approval from Chichester District Council for new homes in Tangmere, England. The project, to be undertaken by Countryside Properties, part of Vistry Group, is set to deliver 1,300 residences and community amenities in the area. Chichester District Council has issued a planning decision notice for the 'Tangmere Strategic Development Location Site' project. This development is also set to include a new primary school alongside community and commercial facilities. The council's planning committee first resolved to grant permission for the scheme in March 2021. But owing to the complexities involved with the compulsory purchase order process and changes to the planning application boundary for the site, the outline application underwent further review. In August 2023, the project once again received a resolution to grant permission, and the recent issuance of the formal decision notice marks a step forward, transitioning the project into the subsequent phase of delivery. Selected by Chichester District Council, Vistry Group is spearheading this initiative, which aligns with development plans outlined in both the Chichester Local Plan and the Tangmere Neighbourhood Plan. The development has been shaped through extensive collaboration with Tangmere Parish Council and local residents over the years. Now, with the planning decision notice issued, the focus shifts to the detailed reserved matters application phase, which will concentrate on the design and layout specifics of the homes and associated facilities. Vistry Group anticipates the commencement of infrastructure construction in 2026, with the broader development expected to begin later that same year. Vistry Strategic Land managing director Martin Leach said: "Receiving formal outline planning permission is a significant step in realising the vision for Tangmere. We remain committed to working closely with Tangmere Parish Council and local residents to produce a Design Code that will guide the next phase of this transformative development." In March 2025, Vistry Group entered into an agreement with Milton Keynes City Council to construct a new village, consisting of 930 homes to the east of Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire, England. "Vistry gains approval for Tangmere housing development" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
20-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Chichester dig resumes to uncover more Norman castle remains
An archaeological dig to uncover more of a hidden Norman castle in West Sussex is set to work at Chichester's Priory Park has so far unveiled evidence of remains dating back to the 11th Century, including a military causeway and a series of geophysics and ground-penetrating radar scans, the work has most recently concentrated on the discovery of a ditch to the east of the city open day for members of the public to find out more will take place on 31 May. The latest dig will run from Tuesday until 3 project is a collaboration between Chichester and District Archaeology Society and Chichester District Council (CDC), with council archaeologist James Kenny leading it. "We are very excited to welcome back the team to Priory Park," said Bill Brisbane, CDC's cabinet member for planning. "Their work over the past few years has been vital in helping understand the rich history that lies beneath it."He said as the dig progressed a tray of finds would be displayed for people to view and handle, while it was hoped some remains could go on permanent public display within the park. In 2017 three well-preserved Roman buildings, along with some accompanying baths, were found on the is thought the structures, two of which would have been houses, were owned by people of said the only reason they survived was because Priory Park, which was originally home to a monastery, was never built Roman name was Noviomagus Reginorum, which translates to New Market of the Regini - a reference to the Regni tribe which inhabited the area.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Traveller site expansion refused near Chichester
Chichester District Council has refused planning permission for 22 traveller pitches at a site in Sidlesham. The Melita Nursery site, in Chalk Lane, already contains more than 40 mobile homes despite only having permission for nine. The retrospective application to extend permission to 22 was voted down unanimously during a planning committee meeting, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. But a council report called the "unmet need" for traveller accommodation a "significant factor" in favour of the proposal. Risk of future tidal flooding, over-development of the site and harm to biodiversity were some of the reasons it was refused, plus the council is already taking action over the number of mobile homes there. A council report also said the site would fail to provide satisfactory living conditions for gypsy and travellers. "When taken collectively the adverse impacts of the proposed development would significantly outweigh the benefits," it added. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Travellers face injunction banning more caravans Police use new powers on unauthorised camps Money approved to stop travellers staying in car parks Chichester District Council
