Author: Irene - Parish Clerk

Suspicious vehicle seen in Dallington

Please note the email received from Sussex Police yesterday.

Good afternoon all

Please can I ask you to be aware of the following and distribute to your communities. 

This afternoon a blue Subaru Estate, was seen in the Dallington area. 2 males were challenged and said they were interested in buying quad bikes and also enquired about buying a Land Rover that was nearby.  If anyone sees or hears anything or anyone suspicious please do not hesitate to call us. 

Many thanks

Emma

You can report crime and incidents online at

https://www.sussex.police.uk/report-online

Agenda for the Dallington Parish Council Annual Meeting 19.05.26

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING, TO BE HELD ON 19th MAY 2026 AT 7.30pm IN DALLINGTON VILLAGE HALL

Parish Council Members are summoned to the Annual Council Meeting of Dallington Parish Council to be held on 19th May 2026 at 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall

Members of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend

Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)

St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA

01424 838424 – clerk@dallington.org.ul

14th May 2026

1. Election of DPC Chair 2026-27

2. Election of DPC Vice-Chair 2026-27

3. Disclosure of interests

To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests on this agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Member regards the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

4. Dispensations

5. Apologies for absence

6. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting

7. Open Forum

7.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor M. Ashdown

7.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor N. McLaren

7.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public on matters on this agenda.

8. Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2025-o26 (AGAR)

To approve by resolution the following:

8.1 The Certificate of Exemption 2025-26

8.2 The Annual Governance Statement 2025-26

8.3 The Accounting Statements 2025-26

8.4 Explanation of Variances 2025-26

8.5 Bank Reconciliation at 31.03.26

8.6 To thank Mr. Whines for the positive and constructive manner in which he carried out the DPC Internal Audit 2025-26 and to appoint him as DPC’s internal auditor for 2026-27.

9. DPC appointments to outside bodies

To consider DPC appointments to outside bodies.

10. Grant request from Dallington PCC

To consider a grant request from Dallington PCC for the sum of £750.00.

11. Parish Priorities Project

To hear from the working party on progress so far.

12. Dark Skies Project

To consider Dallington being accredited as a Dark Skies area.

13. Planning

13.1 Planning application for consideration

RR/2026/0436/HOU – Four Winds, South Lane, Woods Corner

Demolition of rear extension, two-storey front and rear extension.

Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

13.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

14. Enforcement

14.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.

14.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

15. Highways/Rights of Way

15.1 The Chair and Councillor Gray to report on urgent issues, including the B2096 at Woods Corner and speed limits through the Village. (CHAIR/COUNCILLOR GRAY)

15.2 Any other highways matters for discussion.

16. Finance

16.1 Bank balances at 31.03.26

  • DPC deposit account – £19,350.14
  • DPC current account – £2,220.12
  • DRG current account – £262.91

16.2 To approve the following payments:

  • Clerk salary/home office, expenses Apr/May 2026 – 1,396.55
  • Top-up DRG funds – £500.00
  • * SLCC subscription 2026-27 -£200.00
  • * ESALC subscription 2026-27 – £124.22
  • * JAKK Signs Rookery Lane fingerpost – £1,854.96
  • * Clear Councils DPC insurance 2026-27 – £524.94
  • * MailPoet premium subscription – £112.58

* already paid

16.3 To approve the fourth quarter accounts at 31.03.26 as presented by the Clerk.

17. Dates of next meetings

  • 16.06.26 – Full Council Meeting (provisional only)
  • 21.07.26 – Full Council Meeting

New planning application for Dallington

Rother District Council – Planning Consultation

Reference: RR/2026/0436/HOU

Site Address: FOUR WINDS South Lane, Woods Corner, Dallington, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9NJ

Development: Demolition of Rear Extension. Two Storey Front and Rear Extension

The above-mentioned application has been received and is being dealt with by Rob Jenkins.

We look forward to receiving your comments at your earliest convenience and if possible by 19/05/2026.

Please ensure any comments you have are made via the online application comment facility

Exceptionally, if your comments contain sensitive information, send these directly to planning.validation@rother.gov.uk

Click here to view application and enter your comments 

(Please note this application may not be available to view on the website for 24 hours).

Jermain Chambers

Planning Business Support Officer

Strategy and Planning – Planning Business Support

01424 787580
rother.gov.uk

Dallington Parish Assembly 21.04.26

The Dallington Parish Assembly will be held on 21.04.26, starting at 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall.
We hope very much to see you there, talk to us and have a glass of wine or soft drink, nibbles also available.

Dallington Parish Assembly 2026 21st April 2026

Starting 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall

This is a friendly and informal gathering (wine, soft drinks and nibbles available) and a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones.

There is not a formal agenda and the Assembly will be presented as follows:

1. Introduction (Chair, Dallington Parish Council)

2. A presentation by David Wilson for RAYNET

3. The opportunity for residents to raise questions/concerns to Dallington Parish Council, County and District Councillors. These can be actioned later at formal Parish Council meetings.

4. Mix and mingle, have a glass of wine with us.

5. Close of Assembly (Chair, Dallington Parish Council)

Upcoming changes to Flexibus services

Hello,

We’re emailing you to let you know about some important upcoming changes to Flexibus, which will affect how you book and use the service. These changes will help us continue to provide reliable, on-demand transport for residents and visitors across East Sussex.

What is Flexibus?

Flexibus is a bookable, on-demand ride-share service that helps connect our most rural communities to local services and the wider public transport network. In areas of East Sussex with limited or no public transport, Flexibus can get you to shops, appointments and local services, or help you connect with buses and trains for onward travel.

A new Flexibus app

From 1 April, you’ll need to use the new, dedicated Flexibus app or online booking portal to book your trips. Bookings for 1 April are due to open on 25 March, so you can prebook up to seven days in advance. After 31 March the current Ride Pingo app can no longer be used to book Flexibus.

You will still be able to book by phone on 01273 078203 between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

Learn more about how to book at eastsussex.gov.uk/flexibus

Service changes

From 1 April:

  • Flexibus will no longer operate on Saturdays, allowing us to focus resources on the busiest days and essential weekday journeys
  • The service will continue to operate Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm.
  • The maximum trip length will be 9 miles (previously 14 miles)

Why these changes are happening

With higher operating costs and less funding available, we’ve had to make careful decisions about how Flexibus operates. Concentrating the service on its busiest days and within a more focused travel area allows Flexibus to be available to more users and continue to provide access to key services and the wider public transport network.

We appreciate your understanding as we make these changes to keep the service running where it’s needed most.

You don’t have to live or work in the Flexibus area to book and use Flexibus. It has been appreciated by visitors to East Sussex as well as residents.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Kind regards,
The Flexibus Team

flexibus@eastsussex.gov.uk

Agenda for the Dallington Recreation Ground Meeting on 17.03.26

DALLINGTON RECREATION GROUND

REGISTERED CHARITY NO.305203

SOLE TRUSTEE: DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Trustee Members are invited to a meeting of the Dallington Recreation Ground Trust, to be held on 17th March 2026 in Dallington Village Hall and starting at 7.00pm.

Irene Marchant (Secretary/Treasurer)

St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA

01424 838414 – clerk@dallington.org.uk

1. Apologies for absence

2. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting

3. RAYNET use of the DRG

4. Review of 2025-26

5. Works/actions need 2026-27

6. Date of next meeting

March 2027

Agenda for the Dallington Parish Council Meeting on 17.03.26

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 17th MARCH 2026

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council to be held on 17th March 2026 in Dallington Village Hall at 7.30pm.

Members of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend

Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)

St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA

01424 838414 – clerk@dallington.org.uk

1. Disclosure of interests

To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests in matters on this agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Member regards the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

2. Dispensations requested

3. Apologies for absence

4. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting

5. Open Forum

5.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor E. Kirby-Green

5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor N. McLaren

5.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public on matters on this agenda.

6. Digital Dallington

To receive an update from Councillor Ridley regarding actions to improve digital access/knowledge for Dallington residents. (COUNCILLOR RIDLEY)

7. Parish Priorities Project

To consider the overall aim of the project and to initiate first actions.

8. Defibrillator covers

To consider insulated boxes for the two Dallington defibrillators.

9. Dallington Parish Assembly 2026

To discuss the format and publicity. DPC are hoping for a presentation by RAYNET.

10. Planning

10.1 No planning applications for consideration.

10.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

11. Enforcement

11.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.

11.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

12. Highways/Rights of Way

12.1 To consider Councillor Gray’s response to ESCC Highways regarding the B2029/Woods Corner junction. (COUNCILLOR GRAY)

12.2 Rights of Way – complaint regarding style/gates at Rabbets Farm.

13. Finance

13.1 Bank balances at 28.02.26

  • DPC deposit account – £8,757.66
  • DPC current account – £2,313.76
  • DRG current account – £472.34

13.2 To approve the following payments:

  • Clerk salary/home office Feb/Mar 2026 – £1,151.00
  • * RALC subscription 2025-26 – £26.00

14. Dates of next meetings

  • 21.04.26 – full council meeting/planning meeting (provisional only, starts 7.00pm)
  • 21.04.26 – Dallington Parish Assembly 2026
  • 19.05.26 – Annual Council Meeting