Issue #008 | Monday 2nd November 2026 | Bonfire Night week, a zebra crossing plan and what's on
High Street, East Grinstead. Photo: Paul Farmer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Good morning, East Grinstead! Pop the kettle on: here's what's happening in town today.
It's Bonfire Night on Thursday, and if you're thinking of heading to Lewes, there'll be no trains there from 5pm. There's also a plan for a new zebra crossing near two schools, flats proposed above the Lloyds Bank building on London Road, and plenty on in town every day this week.
Grant
In this East Grinstead Guide issue
🌤️ Today's weather
🚸 Roads - A new zebra crossing is planned
🏦 Planning - Flats plan for the Lloyds Bank building
🎆 Bonfire Night - No trains to Lewes from 5pm
🚧 Traffic - Roads and trains this week
📅 What's on - Day by day, Monday to Thursday
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1. Today's weather
BBC Weather says today will start with low cloud coming in from the north-east, with a few light showers and some sunny breaks, turning breezy. Expect a high of 13°C and a low of 6°C.
Tuesday looks windy with showers (12°C), and Wednesday windy and cloudy with drizzle (11°C). Thursday, Bonfire Night, looks cloudy with light rain, turning dry in the evening. Expect a high of 10°C and a low of 5°C, so wrap up warm for the fireworks. The Met Office had no weather warnings for our area this week.
Full forecast: BBC Weather
2. A new zebra crossing is planned - Roads
Bourg-de-Peage Avenue, East Grinstead. Photo: Ian Capper, CC BY-SA 2.0
West Sussex County Council plans a new zebra crossing on Bourg-de-Peage Avenue, about 20 metres north of the junction with Warburton Close, according to a public notice published on 29 October.
A raised table, 65mm high, at the Warburton Close junction to slow traffic.
Changes to the 'School Keep Clear' markings and double yellow lines outside Estcots Primary School and Sackville School.
Double yellow lines on Warburton Close extended westwards by about 5 metres.
Comments must arrive before Thursday 19 November. Email [email protected], use the response form on the council's traffic orders page, or write to the TRO Team, West Sussex County Council, The Grange, Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1RH. Quote reference MDS8017-MM. Questions: 01243 642105.
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3. Flats plan for the Lloyds Bank building - Planning
London Road, East Grinstead. Photo: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0
A planning application has been made to turn the empty upper floors of the Lloyds Bank building at 1-3 London Road into five flats. The ground floor would stay as commercial space, with flexible Class E use, which covers things like shops, cafés and offices. The plans also include cycle and bin stores.
Mid Sussex District Council received the application on 25 September and validated it on 27 October. It hasn't been decided yet. The reference is DM/26/2375. See the application details.
4. No trains to Lewes from 5pm on Thursday - Bonfire Night
Fireworks at Lewes Bonfire, 2013. Photo: Editor5807, CC BY 3.0
If you're thinking of going to Lewes Bonfire on Thursday, think again. GTR, which runs Southern, says no trains will call at Lewes, Falmer, Cooksbridge, Glynde or Southease from 5pm on Thursday 5 November until the first trains on Friday.
The last trains from London Victoria to those stations leave at 3.24pm and 3.54pm.
The last trains out of Lewes leave at 4.44pm (to Brighton), 4.55pm (to Victoria), 4.59pm (to Ore) and 5.02pm (to Seaford).
Roads in Lewes close from 4.45pm, with parking restrictions from midday.
The rail companies and local councils are asking people not to travel to Lewes and to go to a display nearer home instead. They say the event isn't suitable for young children or dogs. There are plenty of local bonfires and fireworks on Thursday: see What's on below.
5. Roads and trains this week - Traffic
Roads
College Lane is still closed from Old Road to De La Warr Road, and due to stay closed until Friday 6 November for gas mains work. Allow extra time if you're heading to Chequer Mead. Mid Sussex News
Garland Road is closed to southbound traffic for 40 metres from the London Road (A22) junction until Tuesday 10 November.
Questions about road closures: West Sussex County Council, 01243 642105.
Trains
Monday 2 to Thursday 5 November, late evenings: the 11.22pm from London Victoria to East Grinstead ends at East Croydon, with a rail replacement bus to Oxted and East Grinstead. The 11.53pm from Victoria to Oxted also ends at East Croydon, and the 10.07pm from London Bridge to Uckfield ends at Oxted. National Rail
6. What's on this week - What’s On
Event times and prices can change, so check the link before you go. Chequer Mead box office: 01342 302000.
Today, Monday 2 November
Jekyll and Hyde - the classic tale, told by Ropetackle Storytellers. 7pm to 8.30pm, The Bookshop, 22 High Street. £20 plus booking fees.
Tuesday 3 November
East Grinstead Jazz Club with saxophonist Greg Abate. 7.30pm, Chequer Mead, £22.
Wednesday 4 November
Police beat surgery - meet your local police team. 10am to 11am, East Grinstead Library, West Street.
Teddy Bear Storytime for ages 2 to 6. 11am, Chequer Mead. Free, booking needed.
Tenors Unlimited: Great Songs Show, with local choir Affinity. 7.30pm, Chequer Mead, £27.
Thursday 5 November, Bonfire Night
Farmers' Market - 9am to 2pm, Market Square, outside Broadleys.
Chequer Mead 30th Birthday Gala - a fundraising show with local performing groups. 7pm, £20.
Fireworks Night at Lingfield Park - gates 4.30pm, 6pm to 7pm, RH7 6PQ. Standard tickets sold out; Premier Viewing (£29 adults, £15 children) and Trackside Restaurant (£39 adults) were still listed.
4th Worth Bonfire, Crawley - RH10 1NP. Gates 6.30pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm. From £5.39 online including fees, or £8 adults, £6 under-18s on the gate if any are left.
Crowborough Firework Display - 7pm to 9pm, Goldsmiths Recreation Ground, TN6 2TN. Free, with donations to the mayor's charities.
Lindfield Bonfire - procession 7.30pm, bonfire 8.15pm, fireworks 8.30pm. Free. Roads close 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
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Have a lovely Monday,
Grant
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