Ferring Parish Council

26/05/2026

Advance warning

17/04/2026

Update: Public Conveniences and litter - Village Green

Ferring Parish Council is aware that the Public Conveniences on the village green. due to a blockage, have been closed and that the litter bins are overflowing.

We have been liaising with Arun District Council and urged that their Contractors address these as a matter of urgency.

On behalf of Arun District Council, we apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

13/04/2026

Just a reminder - road closure

09/04/2026

Advance warning - Long Furlong closure

23/03/2026

CLAPPERS LANE CROSSING
HAS REOPENED

Network Rail has installed new Stop Lights (MSLs) at Clappers Lane crossing, helping the community use the crossing safely once again.

06/02/2026

New Defibrillator (AED) in the village

Ferring Parish Council in conjunction with the Henty Arms Public House have installed a Defibrillator (AED) at the Henty Arms, positioned on the front wall to the south of the Public Bar.

AEDs are simple to operate. If a person suffers, or is believed to have suffered, a cardiac arrest, the first action should always be to call 999. The caller will be guided through the steps for administering CPR and informed of the location of the nearest AED.

Once the power is on, the AED analyses the heart and is ready to deliver a shock. The AED will provide full guidance to the user.

There are now a number of Defibrillators (AED’s) within the village. The Full location list can be found on the Parish Council website under important information - www.ferringparishcouncil.org.uk

05/02/2026

CLAPPERS LANE CROSSING UPDATE - Network Rail Southern Region February 2026

Making Clappers Lane safer: New Miniature Stop Lights coming soon

Network Rail is getting ready to install new Miniature Stop Lights (MSLs) at Clappers Lane level crossing, helping the community use the crossing safely once again.

The crossing was temporarily closed on 23rd January 2025 after repeated and extremely serious incidents of misuse. In just two weeks, there were four separate cases of people straying onto the track, including individuals walking along the line and playing games on the foot crossing as trains approached. With the third rail carrying a powerful, always‑live electrical current, the risks were simply too great, and closing the crossing immediately was the only safe option.

To allow the crossing to reopen, Network Rail are installing Miniature Stop Lights, simple red‑and‑green signals, with an audible tone that makes it clear when it is safe to cross. These lights are designed to be easy to understand and to help users make safer choices around the railway.

Work to install the new equipment is due to begin on 16th February 2026. Once installed and fully tested, Network Rail expect the system to go live in March. Until then, access across the railway at this point will remain temporarily restricted.

The Network Rail level crossing manager and project team will be available throughout the works to listen, answer questions, and respond to any concerns.

Once the new MSLs are in operation, users will see bright red and green lights and hear an audible warning when a train is approaching. Before switching them on, the sound levels will be carefully checked to ensure the warnings are clear for users without causing unnecessary disruption for neighbours. As with similar installations elsewhere, Network Rail will continue to monitor and fine‑tune the volume after the system is in use.

Network Rail are grateful to everyone who has shared feedback and helped shape this safety‑led solution. By installing MSLs at Clappers Lane, this is taking an important step towards reopening the crossing safely and reducing the risk of further dangerous incidents.

28/01/2026

Arun District Council - Changes to your waste and recycling collections

Learn more about upcoming changes to your collection services