Local Contact Information
USEFUL LOCAL CONTACTS
Many local authorities strongly encourage us to contact them via their web sites. We have included the web site addresses but also phone numbers when given. You might also be able to report problems to WSCC/MSDC via the library information desk.
West Sussex CC Highways Dept maintain the roads and footpaths on Garden Wood: Main number 01243 642105
WSCC encourage us to use the Love West Sussex web site. Although it sounds like a dating site you can use it to report problems with pot holes, damaged pavement, weeds and trees that are on their land love.westsussex.gov.uk
Street Lighting is sub contracted to SSE. Emergency Contact: 0800 048 2435 or report on lighstoninwestsussex.co.uk. Try to have the number from the lamppost that is OOO.
WSCC administer the Blue Badge scheme. They are also responsible for parking regulations.
The WSCC web site has lots of useful information. westsussex.gov.uk
Mid Sussex District Council based in Haywards Heath are responsible for waste, recycling and bin Collection. For missed bin collection go to their web site or call 01444 477440
MSDC main line is: 01444 458166
They have an excellent web site, which includes a planning portal telling you all you want to know about local planning issues including planning permission.
.midsussex.gov.uk
East Grinstead Town Council does some minor work like clearing footpaths and topping up the Gritting Bins. Main Number 01342 323636
For Community Services: Grit Bins and Graffiti etc. 01342 335059
eastgrinstead.gov.uk
East Grinstead Citizens Advice is based in the library but you can get advice on many subjects over the phone – 0808 278 7969
citizensadvice.org.uk
Our local Councillors for Garden Wood and Imberhorne are:
Rex Whittaker R.whittaker@eastgrinstead.gov.uk 07480 236690
Steve Ody S.ody@eastgrinstead.gov.uk 07855 046703
Dean Duly: D duly@eastgrinstead.gov.uk 07779 322121
Local Police 101 or 01273 470101
Updated March 2023
Many local authorities strongly encourage us to contact them via their web sites. We have included the web site addresses but also phone numbers when given. You might also be able to report problems to WSCC/MSDC via the library information desk.
West Sussex CC Highways Dept maintain the roads and footpaths on Garden Wood: Main number 01243 642105
WSCC encourage us to use the Love West Sussex web site. Although it sounds like a dating site you can use it to report problems with pot holes, damaged pavement, weeds and trees that are on their land love.westsussex.gov.uk
Street Lighting is sub contracted to SSE. Emergency Contact: 0800 048 2435 or report on lighstoninwestsussex.co.uk. Try to have the number from the lamppost that is OOO.
WSCC administer the Blue Badge scheme. They are also responsible for parking regulations.
The WSCC web site has lots of useful information. westsussex.gov.uk
Mid Sussex District Council based in Haywards Heath are responsible for waste, recycling and bin Collection. For missed bin collection go to their web site or call 01444 477440
MSDC main line is: 01444 458166
They have an excellent web site, which includes a planning portal telling you all you want to know about local planning issues including planning permission.
.midsussex.gov.uk
East Grinstead Town Council does some minor work like clearing footpaths and topping up the Gritting Bins. Main Number 01342 323636
For Community Services: Grit Bins and Graffiti etc. 01342 335059
eastgrinstead.gov.uk
East Grinstead Citizens Advice is based in the library but you can get advice on many subjects over the phone – 0808 278 7969
citizensadvice.org.uk
Our local Councillors for Garden Wood and Imberhorne are:
Rex Whittaker R.whittaker@eastgrinstead.gov.uk 07480 236690
Steve Ody S.ody@eastgrinstead.gov.uk 07855 046703
Dean Duly: D duly@eastgrinstead.gov.uk 07779 322121
Local Police 101 or 01273 470101
Updated March 2023