Agenda for DPC Meeting on 24.01.23

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 24th JANUARY 2023

18th January 2023

Parish Council Members are summoned to a Council Meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on 24th January 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
01424 838414/07711224150 – [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. 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 G. Curtis

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

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

6. Dallington Recreation Ground

To consider any matters relating to the DRG.

7. Commemorative seating

The 2 and 3 seater benches have been delivered and are now safely stored. To complete the plaques and arrange installation.

8. Coronation May 2023

To discuss events – the Village Hall Committee are planning a street party for the whole Village and would welcome DPC’s support.

9. Parish Council elections May 2023

Parish Council elections will be held in Rother in May 2023. Just to be aware.

10. Planning

10.1 Planning applications for consideration

  • RR/2022/2584/O – Dallington School, The Street

Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed PE store building adjacent to and connected to existing school hall.

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

  • RR/2022/2944/P – Prospect House, Woods Corner

Demolition of existing Prospect House and construction of 2no. 4B dwellings with associated parking and landscaping.

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

  • RR/2022/3011/P – Hollyhock Cottage, Battle Road

Alterations and replacement of rear extension with extended extension.

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

  • RR/2022/3012/L – Hollyhock Cottage, Battle Road

Listed building consent for above application.

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

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

The pothole/flooding problems continue. ESCC Highways have around 2,000 reported potholes, approximately 1,200 more than they would normally expect during the Winter.

13. Finance

13.1 Bank balances at 31.12.22

  • DPC deposit account – £12, 382.51
  • DPC current account – £4,160.23
  • DRG current account – £359.54

13.2 To approve the following payments

  • Clerk, salary/HO (Dec22/Jan23) – £831.00
  • Hall hire 2022 – £160.00
  • DRG top-up 0 £500.00
  • * Sloane & Sons (2-seater bench) – £249.00
  • * Amazon (cups for solstice event) – £20.96
  • * Rustington Windows (pavilion doors) – £776.00

* Already paid

13.3 To approve the 3rd quarter accounts at 31.12.22 as presented by the Clerk.

14. Dates of next meetings

21.02.23 – planning meeting (provisional)

28.03.23 – DRG meeting (starts 7.00pm)

28.03.23 – full council meeting

New planning applications for Dallington

These applications will be on the agenda at the DPC Full Council Meeting on 24.01.23

RR/2022/3011/P – Hollyhock Cottage, Battle Road
Alterations and replacement of rear extension with extended extension.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

RR/2022/3012/L – Hollyhock Cottage, Battle Road
Listed building consent for above application.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

RR/2022/2944/P – Prospect House, Woods Corner
Demolition of existing Prospect House and construction of 2 No. dwellings with associated parking and landscaping.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

RR/2022/2584/O – Dallington School, The Street
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed PE store building adjacent to and connected to existing school hall.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

The Beacon is loaded….

Snowy field showing beacon in background The Beacon is loaded and rain protected ready for next Wednesday’s Winter Solstice event.

This will take place at the Dallington Recreation Ground  (Sugar Loaf Field) on the Battle Road, 21st December 7.00 onwards, mulled wine and food before we light the beacon (full details in our earlier post).

Thanks to Nick Harding for the loading and the photos . Hope to see many of you there.

Our Winter Solstice Event 2022

Come and join us on this  very special night – the turning of the year – for our 2022 Solstice Celebration on 21st December 2022.
We will all meet up at the Dallington Recreation Ground at 7/7.30pm, enjoy some mulled wine (if you prefer, bring your own), spuds in jackets and sausages.
We will light the beacon and and start to spread the Christmas Cheer.
Irene – Parish Clerk
PS: Druids welcome!

 

Amended Agenda DPC meeting on 15.11.22

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 15th NOVEMBER 2022

9th November 2022

Parish Council Members are summoned to a Council Meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on 15th November 2022, at 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall.

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

Irene Marchant – Proper Officer/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. 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 G. Curtis

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

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

6. DPC Revenue Budget for 2023-24

To approve the DPC Revenue Budget for 2023-24 as presented by the RFO.

7. DPC Scheme of Delegation to the Proper Officer

To approve the DPC Scheme of Delegation to the Proper officer.

8. Dallington Recreation Ground

8.1 To finalise arrangements for the installation of new doors at the pavilion.

8.2 Any other DRG matters for discussion, including Solstice Event (21.12.22)

9. Commemorative seating

To complete the order for the 2 commemorative benches.

10. Planning

10.1 Planning application for consideration.

RR/2022/2348/P – Brooklands, Barn Cottage, Carricks Hill

Erection cart shed style garage to replace existing

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

10.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

11. Enforcement

11.1 No Dallington items on the most recent RDC enforcement list.

11.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

12. Highways/Rights of Way

To consider any Highways/RoW issues that need actioning.

13. Finance

13.1 Bank balances at 30.10.22

  • DPC deposit account – £17,332.86
  • DPC current account – £2,188.49
  • DRG current account – £541.54

13.3 To approve the 2nd quarter accounts at 30.09.22, as presented by the RFO.

13.4 To approve the budget monitor and bank reconciliations at 31.10.22, as presented by the RFO.

13.5 To approve the following payments:

DPC Account

  • Clerk, salary/HO (Oct/Nov 2022) – £831.00
  • ** Godaddy, cPanel hosting – £301.97
  • * Godaddy, basic managed WordPress – £359.28

DRG Account

  • * G. Keeley, mowing 01.10.22 – £70.00
  • ** to be refunded by MPC
  • * already paid

14. Dates of next meetings

15.12.22 – planning meeting (provisional)

24.01.23 – full council meeting

15. Exclusion of public and press

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 16, as it may include contractual information.

16. Closed session

A Moment of Reflection on the eve of the Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

A Moment of Reflection on the Eve of the Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

At 19.55 on Sunday 18th September members of the community may gather at St. Giles Churchyard for a Moment of Reflection.

At 19.58 the Dallington Parish Council Chair will make a short address.
At 2000 a whistle will sound and silence will be kept.
At 2001 a whistle will mark the end of the silence.
The vigil will conclude with all present saying “God Save the King,” and the singing of the National Anthem.
Irene – Parish Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next DPC meeting rescheduled

Due to the mourning period for HM Queen Elizabeth II, the scheduled date for the next DPC meeting (20.09.22) will have to be rescheduled to 27.09.22.
This is due to legal requirements and clear days for calling meetings during this mourning period.
Irene – Parish Clerk

Dallington Old School Village Hall Events September 2022

  • Saturday 3rd  Library Cafe 10-12noon – our monthly Saturday morning opening
  • Mondays 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th :
    • Art Club 10am -12noon
    • Library Cafe 2pm-4pm
  • Tuesday 20th 7.30pm  Dallington Parish Council

In addition, a new weekly Beginners Yoga class starts on Thursday evenings at 8pm and the Chair Yoga class resumes on Friday mornings. For details and to book a place, please go to https://www.living-yoga.co.uk/classes

To view all forthcoming activities or to book the hall for your own event, please go to https://dallington.org.uk/village-hall/village-hall-booking/

And to book our newly refurbished Billiard Room, go to https://dallington.org.uk/village-hall/billiard-room-booking-page/

Addition to agenda for DPC planning meeting 16.08.22

There will be an additional item on the agenda for the above meeting on 16.08.22, 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall, under the planning applications item.
There is an amended plan for application RR/2022/1556/P – there appears to be less roof lights and the left hand gable has been changed from a curved zinc roof to match the “squarer” looking right hand gable.

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