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East Grinstead Roadworks: Road Closures and Traffic Orders Near East Grinstead
East Grinstead roadworks: College Lane, East Grinstead (from Old Road northwards to De Le Warr road) (now, until 6 Nov) and every other traffic order...
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East Grinstead Weather: 7-Day Forecast and Today's Hourly Outlook
East Grinstead weather today: overcast, 13°C by day and 5°C overnight, with a 0% chance of rain and winds up to 7 mph.
Christmas
Mid Sussex Christmas Markets 2026: 8 Dates From 7 November
Burgess Hill's chalets open 26 November with a crafters market and art fair, Ardingly's Winter Fair is 21 to 22 November from £9.45, East Grinstead 6 December.
Remembrance
Mid Sussex Remembrance Sunday 2026: Parades, Road Closures
Remembrance Sunday 8 November: Burgess Hill parade 10.15am, roads shut 10am to noon; East Grinstead 10.30am; Hassocks 1.30pm: times and closures by town.
East Grinstead
East Grinstead Parking Permits Rise: First Permit Now £68
East Grinstead's resident permit is now £68 in Zone A and £40 in Zone B, and visitor permits are up 17%. Every new price, and what changed overnight.
Christmas
East Grinstead Panto 2026: Robin Hood, 5 Dec to 3 Jan
Robin Hood runs at Chequer Mead from 5 December to 3 January, 42 shows, tickets £26 to £29 and a £104 family ticket. Relaxed show on 12 December at 2pm.
Planning
Imberhorne Lane 550 Homes Approved 9-0: What Comes First
550 homes off Imberhorne Lane, 165 affordable, approved 9-0 on 17 September. What gets built, and the 150-home cap until the school's new pitches open.
Christmas
East Grinstead Lights Switch-On: 21 Nov, Free Parking
Lights go on Saturday 21 November with the Big Reveal, and every town car park is free from 10am. Christmas market 6 December. What is still TBC.
Planning
Ashurst Wood Planning: 12 Homes Backed, Speak by Monday
Officers back 12 houses off Hammerwood Road, with £378,146 for schools, a GP surgery and play areas. Register by 1pm Monday to speak at the committee.
Bins
Mid Sussex Tip Opening Times: Burgess Hill, East Grinstead
Burgess Hill tip is closed on Thursdays until 31 March; both Mid Sussex tips open 9am to 4pm by booked slot. East Grinstead shuts Tuesdays and Wednesdays.