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Petition opposing the planned speed limit changes through our village and past Mountfield Heath and Vinehall Schools
Link to sign the petition below
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Why this petition matters
There have been five serious accidents in the last 12 months on 16 Oct 22, 24 Jan 23, 16 Mar 23, 18 June 23 and 27 Oct 23 and two of which sadly were fatal.
The children at Mountfield Heath School have complex needs, meaning that they have limited danger awareness. A faster road will increase the danger posed to these young children. Sometimes vehicles travel at speed down the slip road towards the school thinking they can bypass the roundabout, and many near misses have occurred here.
Sussex Police classify John’s Cross as a high-risk section of road. Section 7 of the Government Guidelines states that the set speed limit should be the maximum speed vehicles should be driven at, not the minimum.
Over 14,000 vehicles (Geo report) use this stretch of road every day, and the speed motorists travel at is a danger to everyone.
Our MP, Huw Merriman, our County Councillor, Paul Redstone, our District Councillor, Kathryn Field and our Parish Councillor, Robert Purdie plus Surrey and Sussex Police and Road Safety and Traffic Management Team all support our campaign.
What action should be taken?
We demand that National Highways revises their current A21 safety package project currently being carried out to:
1) Retain the Johns Cross speed limit of 30mph: National Highways must follow government guidelines and retain the 30mph through this stretch of road. Government guidelines for rural villages state that all villages with 20 or more residential properties should have a 30mph speed limit.
2) Reduce the 60mph zone North of Johns Cross to 50mph & a further reduction to 40mph before going through the 30mph gateway: Currently from the North, a 60mph leads directly into our 30mph, contravening section 7 of Government Guidelines/own policy.
3) Reduce the 50mph zone just South of Johns Cross roundabout to 40mph: Approaching from the South, the 50mph past Vinehall School leads straight into a 30mph. Again Section 7 of Government Guidelines states that not only should a gateway be used to slow traffic but there should be an extended area of a lower than national speed in problem areas, “The speed limit on the road outside Vinehall School should be reduced from 50mph to 40mph before going through the 30mph gateway.
THE ANSWER ISN’T TO INCREASE THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 30MPH TO 40MPH. THE ANSWER IS TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMITS EITHER SIDE TO PROTECT OUR RESIDENTS, SCHOOL CHILDREN AND EVERY MOTORIST THAT TRAVELS ALONG THIS DANGEROUS SECTION OF THE A21!
Your support for this petition is vitally needed.
Please add your signature and share this petition with others. The petition will be presented to National Highways by our MP and made known to the Department of Transport and to the East Sussex County Council.
With thanks from the residents, businesses owners and schools located in John’s Cross, Mountfield and surrounding villages.
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Dallington Winter Solstice Event – 2023
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.
Battle Area Community Transport are looking for volunteer Drivers
Mountfield Children’s Christmas Party 09.12.23
The Mountfield Children’s Christmas Party is taking place on Saturday 9th December from 3-5pm.
It is for all children aged 0-11 years who are resident in Mountfield or have a connection to Mountfield.
It is free, supported by profits from the Bonfire Event.
Please contact Jo Perkins – 07979 481383 – to book your child/children’s place.
Please do this urgently, by 30.11.23 at the latest, so that we can be sure of numbers being catered for.
Battle Ramblers – Programmes July to September 2023
Please click on the links below to see the Battle Ramblers programme for evening walks and their three month walk programme.
The Ramblers do vital work for our rural communities, checking footpaths, keeping them open and reporting breaches to the ESCC Right of Ways Team.
X Notice of Public Rights AGAR 2022-23
Please click on the link below to see the Notice of Public Rights for the AGAR 2022-23.
The other documents for the AGAR will be available later today, click on Parish Council >Finance 2022-23
MPC Agenda – First Council Meeting 16.05.23
AGENDA FOR THE FIRST COUNCIL MEETING OF MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
16th MAY 2023
Parish Council Members are summoned to the First Council Meeting of Mountfield Parish Council, to be held on Tuesday 16th May 2023, at 7.30pm in Mountfield 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
1. Election of Chair for 2023-24
2. Election of Vice-Chair for 2023-24
3. Co-option of New Members
4. Disclosure of Interests
5. Dispensations
6. Apologies for absence
7. Accuracy of the minutes of previous meetings.
8. Approval of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2022-23 (AGAR)
For Members to approve, by resolution, the following:
8.1 The Annual Governance Statement (Section 1)
8.2 The Accounting Statements (Section 2)
8.3 The Explanation of Variances and Bank Reconciliation at 31.03.23
8.4 To thank Mr. Harding for the constructive and positive manner in which he conducted the internal auditor for MPC 2022-23 and to appoint him as MPC’s internal auditor for 2023-24.
9. Open Forum
9.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor K. Field
9.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor E. Kirby-Green
9.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public on items on this agenda.
10. New fencing for playground
The Clerk and Councillor Whines are to meet in the playground to finalise the scope and type of the new fencing required. Further quotes will then be obtained.
11. Reserves – CIL payment (£4,468) and SE Water Payment (£7,000)
The decisions on how to best spend these funds for the benefit of the Mountfield community will be deferred until the July and September meetings.
12. Recording of MPC meetings
To consider the benefits of recording all MPC meetings in the future and the purchase of a recorder.
13. Matters outstanding from previous meetings
- MPC’s response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill consultation: reforms to the National Planning Policy, Welcome Packs and the MPC Resilience Policy, to be discussed.
14. Planning
14.1 No planning applications for consideration.
14.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
15. Enforcement
15.1 No Mountfield items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.
15.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
16. Highways/Rights of Way
16.1 To discuss the proposed speed limit changes to the A21 (John’s Cross) by Highways England and any MPC response/action.
16.2 Any other Highways/RoW matters for discussion.
17. Finance
17.1 Bank balances at 30.04.24:
- MPC deposit account – £30,635.13
- MPC current account – £5,317.50
- KGF current account – £4,291.92
17.2 To approve the following payments:
- Clerk, salary/home office/expenses (Apr/May 2023) – £955.75
- MVHC, hall hire 2023-24 – £205.00
- * ESALC/NALC subscription 2023-24 – £155.99
- * P.A. Jones, framed presentation to D. Wadeson – £16.79
- * Mountfield Winery, presentation to D. Wadeson – 34.00
- * Adobe Pro subscription 2023-24 – £238.75
- * UserWay subscription 2023-24 – £366.98
- * Master card monthly fee – £3.00
* Already paid.
17.3 All co-opted Members will be sent details to access the Unity Trust bank accounts/enable them to authorise submissions for internet banking.
18. Dates of next meetings
- 13.06.23 – planning meeting (provisional)
- 11.07.23 – full council meeting
All Saints Church – Book of Condolence for the late Queen
A Book of Condolence for the late Queen has been opened in All Saints Church, the Church is open for all those who wish to sign it.
Agenda for MPC planning meeting – 14.02.23
AGENDA FOR THE MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING TO BE HELD ON 14th FEBRUARY 2023
8th February 2023
Parish Council Members are summoned to a Planning Meeting of Mountfield Parish Council, to be held on 14th February 2023, at 7.30pm in Mountfield 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 – clerk@mountfield.org.uk
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(s) regard the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.
2. Dispensations
3. Apologies for absence
4. Open Forum
Public Question Time – to receive any questions or concerns from members of the public on matters on this agenda.
5. Planning
5.1 Planning applications for consideration
- RR/2022/2835/FN – Lodge Gate, land to the south
Application to determine if prior approval is required to erect 1xbarn for food storage and 2xsmall animal shelters.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
- RR/2022/2991/P – Old Stable Yard, Vinehall Road
Conversion of parts of remaining building to create 4 dwellings, parking and amenity space and improvement to existing yard area. Use of existing access to Vinehall Road (A21). Existing dwellings to remain.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
5.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
6. Enforcement
6.1 The continuing work at land at Walters Wood has been reported to RDC Enforcement and is on their most recent enforcement list.
6.2 The damage/removal of a land drain which has caused flooding, No.9 Eatenden Lane, has been reported to RDC Enforcement.
6.3 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
7. Dates of next meetings
14.03.23 – KGF meeting (starts 7.00pm)
14.03.23 – MPC full council meeting