There will be an additional item on the agenda for the above meeting – to consider the quotations for the repairs/replacement to the Rookery Lane fingerpost.
Category: Parish Council
Dallington D Day 80th Anniversary Celebration
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the beacon lighting for tomorrow evening and there will be no celebration at Dallington Recreation Ground.
Your nearest place to take part in these celebrations will be Rushlake Green.
Irene – Parish Clerk
Dallington Parish Assembly 2025
We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Dallington Parish Assembly 2025 on Tuesday 15th April, at 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall.
It is not a formal council meeting, but a chance for all residents to meet their County, District and Parish councillors, ask questions and find out what is going on with the clubs and organisations in Dallington.
It is a friendly and informal event and a great chance to meet up with old friends and make new ones.
Light refreshments will be available, wine, soft drinks and nibbles.
We do hope to see you there.
Irene – Parish Clerk
Notice of Vacancy for a Parish Councillor
PARISH COUNCIL OF
DALLNGTON
VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR
1. In accordance with Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a CASUAL VACANCY has occurred in the office of PARISH COUNCILLOR of the above-named Parish in the Ward of Burwash and the Weald, due to the resignation of Nichola Holyoake.
2. An election to fill this vacancy will be held if, within 14 days (not counting Saturdays and Sundays and certain days) from the date below, TEN electors for the Parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Returning Officer.
3. The address of the Returning Officer is:
LORNA FORD
RETURNING OFFICER
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
TOWN HALL
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
EAST SUSSEX TN39 3JX
4. In accordance with Rule 5(4) of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) Rules 2006, if the vacancy is not filled by election, it shall be filled by the Parish Council as soon as practicable.
5. For further information about the co-option process, which the Parish Council will follow if no valid request for an election is received, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Signed
Irene Marchant – Parish Clerk
Dated – 02.04.2025
Address – St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA
01424 838414
Notice of Casual Vacancy for Parish Councillor
PARISH COUNCIL OF
DALLNGTON
VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR
1. In accordance with Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a CASUAL VACANCY has occurred in the office of PARISH COUNCILLOR of the above-named Parish in the Ward of Burwash and the Weald, due to the resignation of Wendy Miers.
2. An election to fill this vacancy will be held if, within 14 days (not counting Saturdays and Sundays and certain days) from the date below, TEN electors for the Parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Returning Officer.
3. The address of the Returning Officer is:
LORNA FORD
RETURNING OFFICER
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
TOWN HALL
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
EAST SUSSEX TN39 3JX
4. In accordance with Rule 5(4) of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) Rules 2006, if the vacancy is not filled by election, it shall be filled by the Parish Council as soon as practicable.
5. For further information about the co-option process, which the Parish Council will follow if no valid request for an election is received, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Signed
Irene Marchant – Parish Clerk
Dated – 02.04.2025
Address – St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA
01424 838414
Dallington Parish Assembly 2025 on 15.04.25
The Dallington Parish Assembly will be held on 15th April 2025, in Dallington Village Hall and starting at 7.30pm.
This is not a formal DPC meeting, but a chance for residents to ask questions/raise concerns with their Parish Council and County and District Councillors, also to find out what the clubs and organisation in Dallington have been doing.
It is an informal and friendly event and we encourage people to mix and mingle and ask questions.
Light refreshments will be available – wine, soft drinks and nibbles.
We very much look forward to seeing you there.
Two vacancies at Dallington Parish Council
As my previous post, you will see that there are now two vacancies for Dallington Parish Councillors.
If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor or would like more information, please contact me at clerk@dallington.org.uk or phone on 01424 838414. Alternatively you may like to speak to a current Dallington Parish Councillor.
We hope to co-op new Members to the Council at our May meeting.
Notice of Casual Vacancies (2) at Dallington Parish Council
PARISH COUNCIL OF
DALLNGTON
VACANCIES FOR TWO COUNCILLORS
1. In accordance with Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that two CASUAL VACANCIES have occurred in the offices of PARISH COUNCILLORS of the above-named Parish in the Ward of Burwash and the Weald, due to the resignations of Wendy Miers and Nichola Holyoake.
2. An election to fill these vacancies will be held if, within 14 days (not counting Saturdays and Sundays and certain days) from the date below, TEN electors for the Parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Returning Officer.
3. The address of the Returning Officer is:
RICHARD ADAMS
RETURNING OFFICER
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
TOWN HALL
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
EAST SUSSEX TN39 3JX
4. In accordance with Rule 5(4) of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) Rules 2006, if the vacancy is not filled by election, it shall be filled by the Parish Council as soon as practicable.
5. For further information about the co-option process, which the Parish Council will follow if no valid request for an election is received, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Signed
Irene Marchant – Parish Clerk
Dated – 25th March 2025
Address – St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA
01424 838414
Agenda for Dallington Parish Council Meeting on 18.03.25 at 7.30pm
Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on 18th March 2025, 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 – clerk@dallington.org.uk
13th March 2025
AGENDA
1. Disclosure of Interests
To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interest in matters on this agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Member considers 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 Public Question Time – to receive any questions or concerns from members of the public on matters on this agenda.
6. Dallington Recreation Ground
To discuss any matters regarding the DRG and flagged in the previous DRG meeting.
7. Devolution/Local Government Reorganisation
To consider the implications for Dallington Parish, East Sussex is now on the accelerated programme to combine East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton into one large authority.
8. Dallington Parish Assembly 2025
To finalise arrangements for the Parish Assembly, to be held on 15.04.25
9. Planning
9.1 Planning applications for consideration
- RR/2025/223/P – Land at Swan Farm, Woods Corner
Conversion and adaption of existing barns and new link element to create new dwelling. New landscaping, parking and gardens and biodiversity enhancements.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
- RR/2025/2041/P – Earls Croft, land adjacent to Earls Down
Demolition of existing stable block and erection of new self-build live work dwelling.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
9.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
10. Enforcement
10.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.
10.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
11. Highways/Rights of Way
11.1 Complaint from resident regarding repairs at Woods Corner. Dismissive reply from ESCC Highways.
11.2 Any other highways/RoW matters for discussion.
12. Finance
12.1 Bank balances at 28.02.25
- DPC deposit account – £7,016.73
- DPC current account – £2,238.96
- DRG current account – 707.77
12.2 To approve the following payments:
- Clerk, salary/HO (Feb/Mar 2025) – £1,117.40
- * Jamie French, DRG fencing/gate – £1,680.00
- * Mastercard fee – £3.00
- * UT service charge – £6.00
* already paid
13. Dates of next meetings
- 15.04.25 – Dallington Parish Assembly 2025
- 22.04.25 – Full Council Meeting/Planning Meeting (provisional)
- 20.05.25 – Annual Council Meeting
Agenda for Dallington Recreation Ground Meeting on 18.03.25 at 7.00pm
DALLINGTON RECREATION GROUND
Registered Charity No. 305203
Sole Trustee – Dallington Parish Council
Trust Members are invited to a meeting of the Dallington Recreation Ground Trust, to be held on 18th March 2025 at 7.00pm in Dallington Village Hall
Members of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend
Irene Marchant (Secretary/Treasurer)
St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA
01424 838414 – clerk@dallington.org.uk
13th March 2025
AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of the previous meeting
To approve the accuracy of the draft minutes for the DRG meeting held on 19.03.24.
3. User Fees
There are no contracted/regular users of the DRG at present.
4. Hiring Agreements
To set formal hiring agreements for users wishing to hire the DRG for events.
5. Review of 2024-25
To consider the works carried out and usage during 2024-25.
6. Looking forward to 2025-26
To consider any major works/improvements to be carried out during 2025-26.
7. Date of next meeting
March 2026.