Ash Die Back

Grant Andrews

Ash Dieback Project Manager

Economy, Infrastructure and Environment

Highways and Transport

West Sussex County Council

(01243) 642105 ADB@westsussex.gov.uk

Western Area Office

Drayton Lane

Chichester

West Sussex

PO20 2AJ

04/09/2025

Dear Parish Councillors,

We are writing to notify you of our planned ash dieback works due to take place on A281, Guildford Road, Horsham. These works will involve the removal of Ash trees in the location highlighted on the below map.

Works will take place during the night on 29th & 30th September 2025, under a full road closure which will be in place between 20:00 and 6:00 hours only. All other times the road will be open as normal.

Please be advised that although road space is booked, any unforeseeable events could potentially affect our booking.

Please share this information accordingly and please notify residents through all appropriate channels available to you. May we apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.

Sharon Jones

WSCC Ash Dieback Project Support Officer