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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!
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]
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 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.
To approve the DPC Revenue Budget for 2023-24 as presented by the RFO.
To approve the DPC Scheme of Delegation to the Proper officer.
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)
To complete the order for the 2 commemorative benches.
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.
11.1 No Dallington items on the most recent RDC enforcement list.
11.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
To consider any Highways/RoW issues that need actioning.
13.1 Bank balances at 30.10.22
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
DRG Account
15.12.22 – planning meeting (provisional)
24.01.23 – full council meeting
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.
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
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
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/
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
Click on the link below to see the agenda for the Dallington Parish Council planning meeting, to be held on 16.08.22, at 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall.
RR/2022/1898/L – Briar Cottage, South Lane, Woods Corner
Demolition of existing conservatory with erection of orangery on same footprint.
Deadline for comments is 03.09.22.
This application will be on the agenda at the DPC planning meeting on 16.08.22.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
Following on from my previous post about the Tree Preservation Order 432 land at Woods Corner (owner Westridge Construction), see link below –
Click on this link to see the post referred to above
In order that this TPO is confirmed, we are asking you to contact Legal Services for Wealden and Rother District Councils with letters of support. This must be done by 22nd August 2022.
These letters of support must be made in writing and posted to:
Wealden and Rother District Councils
Joint Legal Service
Town Hall
Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex TN39 3JX
It is vital that as many letters of support are received as it is entirely possible that the landowner may object/appeal the TPO.
Letters of support have been sent by Doug Edworthy (Dallington Tree Warden), who has done sterling work on this and Dallington Parish Council, you can see these on the link below.
Please contact me if you need any more information.
Irene – Parish Clerk
01424 838414/07711 224150
[email protected]
AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 19th JULY 2022
13th July 2022
Parish Council Members are summoned to a Council Meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on 19th July 2022, 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]
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 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.
To discuss any matters concerning the DRG.
To finalise arrangements for the purchase of a 2-seater bench outside St. Giles Church.
8.1 Planning application for consideration.
RR/2022/1556/P – Earlsdown Farm, Earlsdown
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling and detached garage.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
8.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
9.1 The fencing erected by Westridge Construction on the old Ajeers site and surrounding land has been reported to RDC Enforcement. This is on the latest enforcement report from RDC and will be investigated.
9.2 TPOs have been issued on various trees/clumps of trees on the land recently purchased by Westridge Construction.
To consider any highways/RoW issues that need reporting to ESCC Highways.
11.1 Bank balances at 30.06.22
11.2 To approve the following payments
* Already paid
11.3 To approve the quarterly accounts at 30.06.22 as presented by the Clerk.
16.08.22 – planning meeting (provisional)
20.09.22 – full council meeting