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About the Findon Valley Residents' Association
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The Findon Valley Residents' Association is a charity registered in England and Wales: 267009
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October 1977 - Findon Valley Society Statement
Findon Valley Residents' Association was formed in 1936 by 23 residents to oppose the erection of a factory in the Valley, also to protect and promote the interests of residents in the area. During its existence the Association pressed for, and obtained many improvements and amenities in public services, including the scheduling of The Gallops as an open space, the provision of a Children's Playground, the Zip-Zag Path from Vale Drive to Bost Hill, Public Toilets, the Branch Library and Bus Shelters. In 1962, the Association successfully conducted a campaign halting further development east of Hollingbury Gardens and Sullington Gardens. Subsequently the Developers were allowed to construct Long Meadow and Shepherds Mead and build on the west side only. They then donated the remainder of the land extending the boundaries to the National Trust and Worthing Golf Club to Worthing Corporation as an open space. On January 1st 1974 the name of the Association was changed to Findon Valley Society and registered with the Civic Trust, and as a Charity with the Charity Commissioners. The objects of the Society are the same as those which brought about the formation of the Association in 1936. Our Members now exceeds 1750. In more recent years The Society was successful in securing the dedication of the two public footpaths up to Cissbury Downs, the installation of the Pelican Crossing, the collection of 1738 signatures to the A27 petition, improved street lighting in Findon Road, and in April 1975, after 5 years of campaigning, the opening of the Television Relay Station on West Hill, thus improving reception throughout the Valley. Two General Meetings are held annually when residents have the opportunity of putting questions of local interest to our Ward Councillors. The Name and Addresses of Officers and Committee are displayed on the Society's notice board near the Library.
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