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A petition has been launched to help stop a peregrine falcon nest box from being taken down from the tallest building in Sussex – the aptly named Sussex Heights in Brighton.

Sussex Heights has been home to a number of breeding pairs of peregrine falcons since the mid 1990s and a nest box was put there in 1998 and has been used yearly by the birds ever since.

At the time of writing 672 people have added their names to the petition, which was started one week ago in response to news that maintenance work could mean the removal of the nesting box.

The petition explains that the rare falcons are an important wildlife to have in Brighton for both educational and conservational reasons. It also warns that the falcons may be unsuccessful if they still attem

via News From Brighton » Search Results » peregrine.

Information for Residents at Sussex Heights

Caretaker:  David Nash.
Porter / Concierge: Alan Carter.
Contact Tel 01273 205179
Desk open / concierge service
Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m. until 6.00 p.m.
Saturday mornings from 8.00 a.m. until 12.00 noon
Weekend security guard on duty from 10/00 p.m. until 6.00 a.m.
Moving in / out times with furniture or large items Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. Saturday mornings only from 8.00 until 11.45 a.m.
Contractors / Residents working times Monday – Friday from 8.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. and Saturday from 8.00 a.m. until 12.00 noon, by prior arrangement only.

The side entrance doors should be used to transport all large items into the goods lift.
How to use the door entry system
Security procedure including resident’s flat doors closed when at home
Main entrance door key also fits 1st floor / B2 + B1 doors.
If keys lost, please report, also they are expensive to replace
Sussex Heights has a digital T V system installed, which any channel can be used to tune into the security camera system.

It is recommended that all flat owners should leave a spare set of keys in the key safe at the lodge, in the invent of any problems.
Only household rubbish collected from flat cupboard, early morning from Monday up to Sunday excluding Saturdays.
No items of any kind to be left in corridors, stairways or communal areas.
Any household rubbish bags brought down by residents for disposal in the rubbish bin, located in the bin area.
Please use the goods lift and side entrance when ever possible. There is a recycling policy, details available.
The bicycle B1 rack storage is full and vacancies do not come up very often. But you can put your name down on the reserve waiting list. Due to this situation your bicycles should either be kept outside the main entrance in the cycle racks provided or alternatively inside your flat Please use the goods lift for transporting your bicycle from / to your flat and use the side entrance, when open from 8.00 a.m. until 6.00 p.m.

Postal / mail delivery service direct to flats from Monday to Saturday. If residents not at home, parcels / packages can be held on site and residents can collect them with in the normal opening desk hours. Newspapers / milk can be delivered to you, also a company providing a professional ironing service, please enquire at the desk for details.

It is recommended that you turn off the water supply if you are going away for an extensive period.
Loud parties, music and noise that cause annoyance to other residents is not acceptable, as set out in the Lessees Agreement. Copy can be provided on request.

Front Yard Company – Market Stall – PlantLock

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PlantLock constitutes an “immovable object” to lock bicycles to, weighing 75+kg when planted up.

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PlantLock planting: PlantLock is suitable for growing a wide range of flowering plants, hardy shrubs, fragrant herbs, and alternatively, low maintenance, drought tolerant planting.

PlantLock is best positioned in a well lit location, in open view from inside and outside the house, avoiding blind spots and shadows from trees and other visual obstructions. 
For permanent fixture, PlantLock can be attached to the ground, using fixing holes.

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via Front Yard Company – Market Stall – PlantLock.

Cycle Parking: an open letter

Dear Tracy Davison,

Some while ago you asked me for my views concerning proposed cycle parking in St. Margarets Place. I forgot to mention it at the time but I can foresee a problem arising. The southern side of SMP can become a vehicle park when an exhibition is in progress. With no railings on that side of the road vehicles mount the pavement and park obstructing pedestrian use. At present the northern side is protected by railings effectively discouraging parking on that side of the road.

Personally I would like to avoid a plan that without intention encourages vehicles to park on the pavement by virtue of the build-out proposed for cycles. The southern side pavement has been compressed by vehicles with many of the paving slabs broken. Through Mary Mears I am trying to encourage the council to repair the pavement and erect fencing on the southern side to eliminate the problem of parking and damage. Therefore can I propose that the proposed build-
out is accompanied with the erection of railings on the southern side? As I am sure you are aware parking and loading is prohibited in the street 24 hours per day. This proposal will in effect become the means for that enforcement.

John Clinton

Petition launched to save peregrine falcons

Petition launched to save peregrine falcons

A petition has been launched to help stop a peregrine falcon nest box from being taken down from the tallest building in Sussex – the aptly named Sussex Heights in Brighton.

Sussex Heights has been home to a number of breeding pairs of peregrine falcons since the mid 1990s and a nest box was put there in 1998 and has been used yearly by the birds ever since.

At the time of writing 672 people have added their names to the petition, which was started one week ago in response to news that maintenance work could mean the removal of the nesting box.

via Brighton News, Reviews and Comment: Petition launched to save peregrine falcons.

Argus report

Falcons could be evicted from their Brighton home
By Ruth Lumley »

A peregrine falcon nest box could be removed from the tallest building in Sussex so maintenance work can take place.

But residents living in Sussex Heights, Brighton, are upset and claim they have never been consulted about the plans.

A petition has been set up to save the nesting box which was put onto the roof of the building by Graham Roberts from the Sussex Ornithological Society in 1998 to help protect the nests.

Sussex Heights has been home to a number of breeding pairs of urban peregrine falcons since the mid-1990s. There has only been one year when they have not nested on Sussex Heights.

Resident Allan Sayers said the board of directors from Sussex Heights Ltd claimed they had discussed the situation with the residents but he says no discussions have taken place.

The nest box, which has a webcam, allows an insight into the life of the peregrine falcons and how they bring up their young. Last year it was watched 125,000 times.

via The Argus
Petition at PetitionStop

Slightly different story in print:
argus

BBC south east today interview

Peregrine Falcons investigation by BBC from Tom Coady on Vimeo.

Katherine Downes, journalist of BBC South East Today looking at the story of the Sussex Heights Peregrines – that their nestbox may be removed while maintenance work is carried out on the roof. This means the peregrines may be forced to nest elsewhere this year, and residents are angry about that.

BBC version:

South East Today 20100120 1827 from Tom Coady on Vimeo.

Youtube version