Author: Irene - Parish Clerk

Full fibre broadband update 01.06.23

This update is from Andrew Wedmore who has been more than helpful in trying to get for those residents, who want it, full fibre broadband.
Engineers were working outside my house (Woods Corner) the other day and having some difficulty running the fibre cable through the pipes as the drains are all blocked with debris.
Irene – Parish ClerkThe following areas are already enabled for full-fibre broadband and the service only needs to be ordered: Darvell Estate, Netherfield, Brightling Road east of Oxley’s Green and the premises between Coldharbour Farm and Pelham Bucks.

Most activity in the week starting 15 May, has been in relation to the network that runs from Cabinet 2, located to the North side of the Church and west of the Village Hall, via the underground duct to just past Avenue Lodge, Bounded by Sugar Loaf Yard, Brightling Down Farm, Little Worge Farm, Perch Hill Farm, Brightling Mine, Sheepshaw Farm and The Banisters, this part of the full fibre network is more complete than other parts of the exchange and may be finished before the other routes.

The week starting 22 May 2023, most activity appears to be between the top of Rectory Hill and the local pole network located either side of Darwell Hole on the B2096. All Connection Block Terminals in this area are now in place with Riverhouses being installed on Friday 26 May. Draw ropes are visible on poles where required, Wall Cottage is barely visible at the base of the pole. Openreach has extended the roadworks date around Darwell Hole until 31 May. They also started to moleplough a new duct down to  Coblye Cottage from the small lay-by on the B2096 located close to Giffords Farm as this was shorter and easier route to upgrade than via Coblye Barn.  They have also been checking out the ducts within Netherfield, hence the appearance of the white arrows, on the B2096.

Openreach has started to paint distance number either side of the arrows on the road pointing towards their other manholes, this is done shortly before they start to drag fibre cables through the ducting, so the cablers know how much cable they will need to pull through.

Please note that all this information is based on observation, not official communications from BT/Openreach. There can be no certainty when or if a particular premises will actually get a full fibre service available.

Strike action next week on Southeastern Railway

Strike action is due to take place on Southeastern on the following days:
* Wednesday 31.05.23
* Friday 02.06.23
* Saturday 03.06.23
In additional, ASLEF will be implementing an overtime bank on 01.06.23.
No services on Wednesday 31.05.23 and Saturday 03.06.23.
Services will not be running on the above dates, for alternative transport options visit Traveline information

* There will be a limited service on Friday 02.06.23 and some routes will be closed – please check before you travel.
* If you are travelling, expect some disruption and plan ahead.
* Trains that are running will be busier and are likely to start later and finish earlier.
* You may be unable to board trains at stations where a limited service is running, especially on the first few trains in the morning.  Queuing systems are in place in some stations to ensure that trains have enough room onboard for customers to join along the route – this is continually under review.
* Only 58 out of 180 stations will be open. No replacement buses will serve stations that are closed. For alternative transport options visit Traveline Information

Online timetables for Friday 02.06.23 will be updated in journey planners this weekend.

Dallington Forest Walk 10.06.23

Dallington Forest Walk

The next Dallington Forest Walk will take place on Saturday 10 June at 10.30am.

This will be a walk of approximately 2 hours through Dallington Forest, guided by our tree warden.  You will learn about the forest’s trees, landscape and history in an enjoyable walk with a small friendly local group.

We ask for a donation of £4 per person for the Dallington Forest Project, which does a huge amount of work to preserve, manage and enhance the area.

Please contact Ed Aronson ([email protected] or 07929 065889) to book a place or to ask any questions.

Agenda for Dallington PC First Council Meeting 23.05.23

AGENDA FOR THE FIRST COUNCIL MEETING OF DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL 23rd MAY 2023

Parish Council Members are summoned to the First Council Meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on Tuesday 23rd May 2023, 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

01424838414/07711 224150

[email protected]

1. Election of Chair for 2023-24

2. Election Vice-Chair for 2023-24

3. Disclosure of Interests

4. Dispensations

5. Apologies for absence

6. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meetings.

To resolve the accuracy of the meetings held on 28.03.23 and 25.04.23 (planning).

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)

8. Approval of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2022-23 (AGAR)

For Members to approve, by resolution, the following:

8.1 Certificate of Exemption.

8.2 Annual Governance Statement (Section 1).

8.3 The Accounting Statements (Section 2).

8.4 The Explanation of Variances and Bank Reconciliation at 31.03.23.

8.5 To thank Mr. Whines for the constructive and positive manner in which he conducted the internal audit for DPC 2022-23 and to appoint him as DPC’s internal auditor for 2023-24.

9. Re-adoption of DPC Policies and Procedures

10. Members appointed to represent DPC to outside bodies and particular responsibility for Dallington matters.

10. Dallington Recreation Ground

To consider any issues relating to the DRG.

11. Coronation Event May 2023

A quick briefing on the Coronation picnic, which was a great success.

12. Planning

12.1 No planning applications for consideration.

12.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

13. Enforcement

13.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s most recent planning list.

13.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

14. Finance

14.1 Bank balances at 30.04.23

  • DPC deposit account – £15,157,07
  • DPC current account – £1,411.28
  • DRG current account – £759.54

14.2 To approve the following payments.

MPC account:

  • Clerk, salary/HO (Apr/May 2023) – £831.00
  • * ESALC subscription 2023-24 – £93.38
  • * Mastercard fee – £3.00.
  • * BHIB DPC insurance 2023-24 – £349.43

DRG Account

  • * G. Keely, mowing spraying – £210.00

* Already paid.

15. Dates of next meetings

  • 20.06.23 – planning meeting (provisional)
  • 18.07.23 – full council meeting

DPC Planning Meeting – 6.30pm 25.04.23

Please see the revised agenda below.  The planning meeting will start at 6.30pm and the Dallington Parish Assembly will start afterwards at 7.30pm.

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING TO BE HELD ON 25th APRIL 2023

Parish Council Members are summoned to a Council Meeting (planning) of Dallington Parish Council to be held on 25th April 2023, at 6.30pm in Dallington Village Hall

Irene Marchant – Parish Clerk/RFO

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

01424 838414/07711 224150 – [email protected]

1. Disclosure of interests

To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests in matters on the 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

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

5. Planning

5.1 Planning applications for consideration

  • RR/2023/622/P – Willingford Farm – land adjacent, South Lane

Demolition, conversion and extension of existing agricultural buildings into a single holiday let with associated amenity and parking.

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

  • RR/2023/773/P – Pantons, The Street

Proposed installation of solar panels to south-east and south-west elevations of existing outbuilding. Installation of conservation rooflight to outbuilding. Installation of conservation rooflight to main dwelling.

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

  • RR/2023/581/P – Stream House, The Street

Proposed garden room/home office and store.

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

5.2 Other planning matters for discussion

  • To consider DPC’s response to the appeal by the applicant against RDC’s decision on application RR/2022/461/P (Prospect House, land opposite, Woods Corner).

Dates of next meetings

25.04.23 – Dallington Parish Assembly, follows at 7.30pm after above meeting.

23.05.23 – First Council Meeting (full council meeting after election)

20.06.23 – Planning meeting (provisional)