Mountfield Parish Assembly 2026

The Mountfield Parish Assembly was held on 14th April 2026.
It was well attended and a most enjoyable evening.
There was a very interesting talk from two Dark Skies representatives which created a lot of interest from all those attending.
Eight Parishes in Rother and Wealden are intending to become Dark Skies Areas.
The main objective is to reduce ALAN (Artificial Light at Night), this causes “Sky Glow,” and reduces visibility. Every year at present becomes 10% lighter at night.
There was also an informative talk by a British Gypsum representative. He spoke about their major Leachate Treatment Plant Installation which is expected to be complete by the end of 2026.
The reports from local authorities and organisations connected to Mountfield are listed below:

MPC Chair’s Report
ESCC Report
RDC Report
Footpath Wardens
Mountfield Tree Warden
Mountfield Village Hall
The Messenger Magazine
Mountfield United Football Club
Mountfield Cricket Club
Battle Area Community Transport (BACT)
Mountfield Heath School
Mountfield PCC All Saints Church

 

 

REMINDER!!! Rother Valley Railway Talk on Friday 10.04.26

Bob Evans of the Rother Valley Railway will be giving an illustrated talk on Friday 10th April at Mountfield Village Hall. Doors ope at 7.00pm for the talk starting at 7.30pm. The Club bar will be open. Entry by donation, with takings split equally between the Hall and RVR.
His talk, with PowerPoint display, quickly goes through the building of the railways in Britain, the history of the RVR and a run-down of where they are with progress on the rebuild – and then future developments and economic opportunities that will be provided by linking the RVR with the main line railway system at Robertsbridge.

Rother Valley Railway Talk 10.04.26
Rother Valley Railway Talk 10.04.26

Mountfield Parish Assembly 14.04.26

Mountfield Parish Assembly 2026

14th April 2026 – to start at 7.30pm

The Mountfield Parish Assembly 2026 will be held on 14th April 2026, starting at 7.30pm in Mountfield Village Hall

This is not a formal Mountfield Parish Council Meeting and resolutions cannot be taken, but questions and concerns from residents can be actioned for future meetings. Residents will have the opportunity to address any questions/concerns to Mountfield Parish Council Members and their County and District Councillors

It is a friendly and informal gathering (wine, soft drinks and nibbles available) and a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones.

There is not a formal agenda and the Assembly will be presented as follows:

1. Introduction (Chair Mountfield Parish Council)

2. A presentation on Dark Skies

3. The opportunity for residents to raise questions/concerns to Mountfield Parish Council, County and District Councillors

4. Mix and mingle, have a glass of wine with us.

5. Close of Assembly (Chair Mountfield Parish Council)

REMINDER!!! Rother Valley Railway Talk at the Village Hall on 10.04.26

Bob Evans of the Rother Valley Railway will be giving an illustrated talk on Friday 10th April at Mountfield Village Hall. Doors ope at 7.00pm for the talk starting at 7.30pm. The Club bar will be open. Entry by donation, with takings split equally between the Hall and RVR.
His talk, with PowerPoint display, quickly goes through the building of the railways in Britain, the history of the RVR and a run-down of where they are with progress on the rebuild – and then future developments and economic opportunities that will be provided by linking the RVR with the main line railway system at Robertsbridge and with the Kent & East Sussex Railway through to Tenderden.

Rother Valley Railway Talk 10.04.26
Rother Valley Railway Talk 10.04.26