A community website for the residents of Dallington in East Sussex
The annual Dallington Winter Solstice Event will take place at Dallington Recreation Ground on Friday 22nd December 2023, starting at 6.30pm and we will light the beacon at 7.00pm (weather permitting).
There will be refreshments – mulled wine (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, soft drinks, baked potatoes and sausages – yum. Vegetarians will also be catered for.
Come along and join us, meet up with friends and start the Christmas Celebrations off. Children are very welcome.
(Forwarded from High Weald AONB via Doug Edworthy):
More funding still available from the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme
Farmers and land managers across the High Weald are benefiting from advice, support and funding from the High Weald AONB team, through the Farming in Protected Landscapes grant programme.
More than £1 million has already been awarded, with more money available until March 2025. We want to get the word out to all eligible applicants, so please share this email with anyone you know who might be interested.
What can I apply for?
Full criteria can be found on our website, but successful projects so far have included:
Find more inspiration in our 2022/23 grant summary >>
What is Farming in Protected Landscapes?
The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is funded by Defra and managed locally by the High Weald AONB team, with decisions made by a farmer-led assessment panel. It gives grants for projects in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Parks that:
Interested? Click the button below to visit our website and register your interest:
Charlotte has asked me to let you all know that “An Afternoon at the Ballet,” due to be shown on Sunday has had to be postponed.
It will be rescheduled to be shown in the early New Year.
Irene – Parish Clerk
AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 21st NOVEMBER 2023
Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on 21st November 2023, at 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall
Member 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
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.
5.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor E. Kirby-Green
5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor C. Pearce
5.3 Open Forum – to receive any questions/concerns from members of the public on matters on this agenda.
7.1 Planning application for consideration
RR/2023/2193/P – Rabetts Farm, Battle Road (B2096)
Proposed two storey extensions to rear and side of property. Removal of porch on south-west elevation and rebuilding on north-east elevation. Proposed first floor balcony.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
7.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
To consider the proposals of the working party regarding a piece of play equipment for small children at the DRG.
9.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s latest enforcement list.
9.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
To discuss any Highways/RoW matters.
11.1 Bank balances at 31.10.23
11.2 To approve the following payments
* Already paid
11.3 To approve the 2nd quarter accounts as presented by the Clerk.
Pursuant to Section 1((2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, to resolve
that the public and press be excluded from consideration of item 14., as it may include staff information.
Posting on behalf of Bobbie Steel:
Message from Doug Edworthy, Tree Warden, Brightling and Dallington parishes:
“Forestry England have let me know of dates when there will be shooting on their land in Purchase Wood, Deer Park.
It’s in the North of the wood but best to avoid on those days, especially going off main tracks.
November 6,9,13, 16,20,23, 27,30
December 4,7,11,14, 18, 28,
January 8,11,15
People with nervous dogs, especially, might want to avoid the wood on those dates.”
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing regarding our preparations for Storm Ciarán, which will come to the UK on Thursday 2nd November.
As you may be aware, UK Power Networks manages the local power lines and substations which distribute electricity to over 8.5m homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England.
Storm Ciarán will bring with it strong winds and rain, and an amber alert has been issued by the Met Office.
Our electricity network is built to be resilient but strong winds and heavy rain can bring down branches and trees, damaging overhead power lines. Where this happens we work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
We have organised for additional staff in our contact centre and more engineers on the ground, particularly for Storm Ciarán, to be available to help customers whose electricity supply might be affected by the predicted weather.
Both you and your constituents will be able to find regular updates and information about individual power cuts on our website www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk . We will also be posting general updates on @UKPowerNetworks .
Anyone experiencing a power cut should:
We advise people to stay clear of power lines and report damaged power lines immediately by calling 105 free from either a landline or a mobile phone. If they see electricity lines that are down or causing significant risk to the public they should call 999.
We provide extra help to customers on our Priority Service Register during a power cut. Households with people of pensionable age, those with a health condition, have children under five living with them, or someone in the household who uses medical or mobility equipment that requires electricity, as well as those who may be in vulnerable circumstances during a power cut, can join the register. You can find out more information about our Priority Service on our website: ukpowernetworks.co.uk/priority .
If you would like to share information with your residents about preparing for the storm or registering for the Priority Service Register, you might like to share the following on Twitter or to your local Facebook pages:
As a result of #StormCiarán, heavy rain and high winds are due to arrive on Thurs 2 November. @UKPowerNetworks has extra field engineers and call centre staff on hand to support any customers affected. Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk or call 105 for any issues regarding your electricity supply #ukpnnews
If you have any questions, or if I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours faithfully,
Michael
Michael Horwood
Public Affairs Manager
UK Power Networks
Newington House
237 Southwark Bridge Road
London SE1 6NP
Email: [email protected]
RR/2023/2193/P – Rabetts Farm, Dallington
Proposed two storey extension to rear and side of property. Removal of porch on south-west elevation and rebuilding on north-east elevation. Proposed first floor balcony.
Deadline for comments is – 21.11.23.
This application will be on the agenda at the DPC meeting on 21.11.23.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
RR/2023/2117/P – Coldharbour Farm, Units at Battle Road, Brightling
Creation of a temporary car park at Coldharbour Farm for a period of 5 years.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
Deadline for comments – 07.11.23
Dallington Parish Council’s comment will be made using the Clerk’s delegated authority.
QUIZ NIGHT
Dallington Old School Village Hall
Friday 20th October 2023
7pm for 7.15pm
Come and join us for a sociable quiz evening with raffle and light refreshments. Please bring your own drinks.
Tickets £5 in aid of hall repairs. To book tickets in advance or for further information contact Jane on 07766 434847