Author: Irene - Parish Clerk

Agenda for the Dallington Parish Council Annual Meeting 21.05.24

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING, TO BE HELD ON 21st MAY 2034

Parish Council Members are summoned to the Annual Council Meeting of Dallington Parish Council on 21st May 2024, to be held 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 838414/07711 224150

[email protected]

15th May 2024

1. Election of Chair for 2024-25

2. Election of Vice-Chair for 2024-25

3. Disclosure of Interests

4. Dispensations

5. Apologies for absence

6. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting(s)

7. Open Forum

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

7.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor C. Pearce

7.3 Chair’s report (DPC) – Councillor W. Miers

8. Approval of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023-24 (AGAR)

To approve by resolution the following:

8.1 The Certificate of Exemption.

8.2 The Annual Governance Statement (Section 1).

8.3 The Accounting Statements (Section 2).

8.4 The Explanation of Variances and Bank Reconciliation at 31.03.24.

8.5 To thank Mr. Wines for the constructive and positive manner in which he conducted the internal audit for DPC 2023-24, and to appoint him as DPC’s internal auditor for 2024-25.

9. Dallington Recreation Ground

To receive an update on work done and necessary works in hand, mainly the pavilion.

  • Quotes for a new pedestrian gate, hedge clearing and infill of large dip by the car park. (ACTION CHAIR)
  • PAT testing is required for pavilion electrical equipment (ACTION CLERK)

10. Re-adoption/amendments to DPC’s council documents

As NALC have just issued updated Financial Regulations, this item will not be discussed and moved to the agenda for the July meeting.

11. DPC appointments to outside bodies

12. Consultation of the Draft Rother Local Plan 2020-2040 and the RDC Draft Housing and Economic Land Availability (HELAA)

For Members to consider DPC’s response to this consultation (email responses will be accepted). For information all sites identified in Dallington have been rejected for development.

13. Planning

13.1 No planning applications for consideration.

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

16. Finance

16.1 Bank balances at 30.04.24:

  • DPC deposit account – £9,792.77
  • DPC current account – £5,494.94
  • DRG current account – £379.17

16.2 To approve the following payments

MPC current account:

  • Clerk salary/home office (Apr/May 2024) – £1,080.20
  • ESALC/NALC subscription 2024-25 – £94.34
  • * Mastercard fee £3.00
  • * Beecham Place Management (pavilion) – £946.67

* Already paid

DRG current account:

  • Geoff Keely mowing April – £80.00

16.3 To approve the 4th quarter accounts at 31.03.24 as presented by the Clerk.

16.4 Confirmation that all Members are signed in and are available to authorise with Unity Trust Bank.

17. Dates of next meetings

18.06.24 – Planning Meeting (provisional)

16.07.24 – Full Council Meeting

Dallington Parish Assembly 2024

Our 2024 Dallington Parish Assembly was held on 16.04.24, it was well attended and a friendly and enjoyable evening.
The public had the opportunity to ask questions of their County, District and Parish Councillors:
* Complaints about potholes and the general state of our roads.
* Are ESCC Highways using insecticide for weed prevention?
* Why have DPC increased their precept? This is because the Radio Club have ceased to use the recreation ground and their fees are no longer available.  DPC are the sole trustee of the ground and must legally maintain it and the pavilion.  Major work has been/is being done on the pavilion.
Click on the link below to see the reports from County, District and organisations:

DPC Parish Assembly reports 2024

Car selling scams locally

There have been reports of some attempted scams in our area in the last few weeks, involving local residents, quite legitimately, selling their cars via various platforms. Luckily no one fell for this scam, but we understand that it is hard to get rid of said scammers.
If you have any problems, try blocking them on your phones and email, hopefully that may make a difference.
Irene – Parish Clerk

Agenda for the DPC Planning Meeting on 16.04.24 (7.00pm)

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING

Parish Council Members are summoned to a Dallington Parish Council Planning Meeting, to be held on 16th April 2024 in Dallington Village Hall and starting at 7.00pm

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 838414/07711224150

[email protected]

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

3. Apologies for absence

4. Open Forum

To receive any questions/concerns from members of the public about items on this agenda.

5. Planning

5.1 Planning application for consideration.

RR/2024/473/P – Hop Garden Yard, South Lane

Conversion of a barn into a live-work unit, together with associated works.

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

5.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

6. Enforcement

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

5.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

7. Dates of next meetings

  • 16.04.24 – Planning Meeting (starts 7.00pm)
  • 16.04.24 – Dallington Parish Assembly
  • 21.05.24 – Annual Council Meeting

Dallington Parish Assembly 2024 – 16.04.24

The Dallington Parish Assembly 2024 will be held on 16th April in Dallington Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm.
It is not a parish council meeting, but a chance to ask questions/raise concerns to your County and District Councillors, find out what the clubs and organisations in our village have been doing and their future plans.
Also an opportunity to meet new friends and catch up with old ones.
It is an informal and friendly occasion and light refreshments will be available.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Irene – Parish Clerk

 

Amended agenda – DPC meeting on 19.03.24

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 19th MARCH 2024

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council to be held on 19th March 2024, at 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall

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

Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)

13th March 2024

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

01424 838414/07711224150 – [email protected]

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

3. Apologies for absence

4. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting(s)

5. Open Forum

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

5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor C. Pearce

5.3 Chair’s report (DPC) – Councillor W. Miers

6. Dallington Recreation Ground

To consider the repairs and maintenance required for the pavilion and the grounds.

7. Rural Community Grants

To discuss the progress made on a piece of play equipment for small children at the DRG.

8. Planning

8.1 Planning application for consideration:

  • RR/2024/319/P – Acelands, The Street

Removal of the Agricultural Occupancy Condition imposed on A/48/418

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

8.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

9. Enforcement

9.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s latest enforcement list.

9.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

10. Highways/Rights of Way

  • The state of our roads is still appalling, potholes and drainage issues.
  • Rubbish is strewn all over the verges.

11. Finance

11.1 Bank balances at 29.02.24

  • DPC deposit account – £4,119.18
  • DPC current account – £7,765.74
  • DRG current account – £546.17

11.2 To approve the following payment:

  • Clerk, salary/HO/expenses (Feb/Mar 2024) – £1,260.13

11.3 To discuss Member authorisations for Unity Trust transactions.

12. Dates of next meetings

  • 16.04.24 – Planning Meeting (provisional) starts 7.00pm
  • 16.04.24 – Dallington Parish Assembly starts 7.30pm
  • 21.05.24 – Full Council Meeting

Agenda for DPC meeting 19.03.24 (starts 7.30pm)

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 19th MARCH 2024

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council to be held on 19th March 2024, 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 838414/07711224150 – [email protected]

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

3. Apologies for absence

4. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting(s)

5. Open Forum

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

5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor C. Pearce

5.3 Chair’s report (DPC) – Councillor W. Miers

6. Dallington Recreation Ground

To consider the repairs and maintenance required for the pavilion and the grounds.

7. Rural Community Grants

To discuss the progress made on a piece of play equipment for small children at the DRG.

8. Planning

8.1 No planning applications for consideration.

8.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

9. Enforcement

9.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s latest enforcement list.

9.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

10. Highways/Rights of Way

  • The state of our roads is still appalling, potholes and drainage issues.
  • Rubbish is strewn all over the verges.

11. Finance

11.1 Bank balances at 29.02.24

  • DPC deposit account – £4,119.18
  • DPC current account – £7,765.74
  • DRG current account – £546.17

11.2 To approve the following payment:

  • Clerk, salary/HO/expenses (Feb/Mar 2024) – £1,260.13

11.3 To discuss Member authorisations for Unity Trust transactions.

12. Dates of next meetings

  • 16.04.24 – Planning Meeting (provisional) starts 7.00pm
  • 16.04.24 – Dallington Parish Assembly starts 7.30pm
  • 21.05.24 – Full Council Meeting