Some Useful Information

Here is a round up of articles from West Sussex County Council's Connections magazine, April 2007, issue no. 29 that may be of interest.

If you have not received a copy or would like more information call

WSCC on 01243 753830 or visit www.westsussex.gov.uk

for better tomorrows…

A new booklet is out in May called, ‘for better tomorrows'. The booklet is published by West Sussex County Council and is packed with ideas on how to look after the local environment and save money.

Green Champions are coming to West Sussex …

Become a volunteer waste warden and encourage friends and neighbours to recycle their waste. As a green champion you can receive county–council sponsored training at Brighton University . They offer two types of training, either a two-week intensive course of a 13 week part-time course. The course provides information on composting, food waste, cotton nappies, smart shopping and, of course, recycling. For more information contact Brighton University on 01273 642 184 or take a look at their website: www.brighton.ac.uk/werg

Compost bin offer….

West Sussex County Council have got composting bins on sale at special prices.

Compost converter (220ltr) is £8.00

Compost converter (330ltr) is £10.00 and

A KOMP (250ltr) is £20.00

There are also a limited number of free kitchen caddies when you buy a bin.

To order call 0845 077 0757 quoting WSU04COP1, or order online www.recyclenow.com/compost

Win a tree…

Arundel arboretum is giving residents in West Sussex the chance to win a tree. To enter take a look in your West Sussex Connections magazine.

Discounted Bus tickets for teenagers…

Young people aged five to 19 will be able to take advantage of cheaper bus travel. From a date yet to be confirmed in September West Sussex County Council is launching a ‘3 in 1' card that will allow young people cheaper bus travel. Applications for the cards will be open in May.

To find out more visit www.yourspacewestsussex.co.uk .