AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 15th SEPTEMBER 2026, TO BE HELD IN DALLINGTON VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30pm
Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on 5th September in Dallington Village Hall at 7.30pm
Members of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend
Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)
01424 838414
1. Disclosure of interests
To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests on this 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
5. Open Forum
5.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor M. Ashdown
5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor N. McLaren
5.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public regarding matters on this agenda.
6. Dallington Recreation Ground
6.1 To consider a full inventory of the pavilion and container contents. This is for insurance and replacement purposes.
6.2 To consider an informal creative event at the field – this year’s theme is “Make a Mark.”
(COUNCILLOR RIDLEY)
6.3 Legionella Assessment for the pavilion. For Members to consider if this is necessary.
7. Dark Skies Project
To discuss any progress made and to consider the next actions.
8. DPC transition to .gov.uk
The full transition is in progress, the Clerk to brief on status. (CLERK)
9. GDPR Training – Assertion 10
The DPC Data Audit has been approved by resolution (22.07.26) and GDPR training has been arranged for Members and the Clerk.
10. Planning
10.1 Planning application for consideration:
- RR/2026/0950/HOU – Cripps Farm, Padgham Lane
Proposed extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling, comprising a two-storey rear extension, the formation of a first-floor balcony, widening of the existing site entrance, construction of a swimming pool with ancillary plant/changing room.
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
12.1 DPC continue to monitor the situation at the Woods Corner junction. (COUNCILLOR GRAY)
12.2 A resident has reported a blocked drain at Woods Corner; this causes water to hit the house and is causing damage. ESCC Highways say the drain is not blocked.
12.3 Any other Highways/RoW matters for discussion.
13. Finance
13.1 Bank balances at 31.08.26
- DPC deposit account – £17,426.50
- DPC current account – £1,815.87
- DRG current account – £386.91
13.2 To approve the following payments:
- Clerk salary/HO Aug/Sep 2026 – £1,151.00
- * Parish Online subscription 2026-27 – £42.00
- * AIRS PAT testing equipment – £48.00
* already paid
13.2 To sign the UT bank mandate for Councillor Gray-Smith’s full authorisation.
14. Dates of next meetings
- 20.10.26 – Full Council Meeting (provisional only)
- 17.11.26 – Full Council Meeting