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Author: Irene - Parish Clerk
Friday’s Messenger Party (&AGM) starts at 7pm
The Messenger Magazine PARTY (and AGM) this Friday
All readers of the Messenger Magazine are warmly invited to the annual party (and AGM), which will be held THIS FRIDAY (30th September) – starting at 7.30pm in Brightling Village Hall.
There will be FREE DRINKS (alcoholic and soft) and nibbles. This is primarily a social occasion, an opportunity to have a relaxing chat with neighbours and others in Brightling, Dallington, Mountfield and Netherfield. It is also our AGM (Annual General Meeting) so there will be some brief formalities (very brief, we promise!) including electing the Committee that runs the magazine, and an opportunity to discuss the magazine if you wish and perhaps make suggestions for making it even better.
The Committee hopes that as many people as possible will come. It’s an opportunity to show your support for the magazine or tell us what could make it better – or just a relaxing evening with a glass of wine or something.
Hope to see you on Friday.
Irene – Parish Clerk
Vacancy for a Mountfield Parish Councillor
Mountfield Parish Council have a vacancy for a Councillor due to the resignation of Nick Randle.
We hope to co-opt a new Councillor at our meeting on 8th November 2022.
If anyone is interested in applying, please download the application below and for any further information, contact the Clerk on – clerk@mountfield.org.uk – or phone me on 01424 838414.
Click on this link to download the application form
All application forms must be received by the Clerk by 4.00pm on 01.11.22
Irene – Parish Clerk
Agenda for MPC meeting on Wednesday 28.09.22
AGENDA FOR THE MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 28th SEPTEMBER 2022
22nd September 2022
Parish Council Members are summoned to a Council Meeting of Mountfield Parish Council to be held on 13th September, 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. 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 s 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 K. Field
5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor E. Kirby-Green
5.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions/concerns from the public on matters on the agenda.
6. Co-option of new Mountfield Parish Councillor
To discuss the details of the co-option process for a new MPC Councillor.
7. “Quiet Lanes”
To discuss the possibility/implications of “Quiet Lanes” in Mountfield (Councillor Miles)
8. DEFRA Deer Management proposal
To discuss the above and the British Gypsum information.
9. Matters Outstanding
- Due to the resignation of Nick Randle the proposed MPC Resilience Plan and Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme are presently in abeyance.
- Welcome Packs (Councillor Miles).
- MPC Environmental Policy (Councillor Miles).
10. Planning
10.1 Planning applications for consideration
- RR/2022/1750/P – John’s Cross Inn, John’s Cross Road (A21)
Alterations and improvements to an existing Grade II listed property. Works to include: the removal of the existing brick and tiled lean-to extension to the rear and replacement with a new low pitched extension; adaptions to the existing staircase to enlarge the first floor landing; installation of a new fence to the front of the property and other minor improvement works.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
- RR/2022/1752/L – John’s Cross Inn, John’s Cross Road (A21)
Listed building consent for above application.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
- RR/2022/1996/O – Little Millham Annexe, Mountfield Lane
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing change of use from office space to a residential dwelling.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
- RR/2022/1098/L – Carpenter’s Cottage, Vinehall Road
Creation of window and associated dormer to north elevation.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
- RR/2022/1962/P – Castle Farm Cottages, Mountfield TN32 5JU
Extension of residential curtilage and erection of timber framed double garage on land previously used as a parking area outside the curtilage of property.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
- RR/2022/2180/P – Baldwins Farm, Mountfield Lane
Retention of garden landscaping works, dwarf retaining wall and log/bin store (retrospective).
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
10.2 To discuss the issues surrounding planning application RR/2022/840/P (Sedlescombe)
and any future actions by MPC.
10.3 Any other planning matters for discussion.
11. Enforcement
11.1 No Mountfield items on the most recent RDC Enforcement List.
11.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
12. Highways/Rights of Way
To consider any urgent matters that need reporting to ESCC Highways and RoW.
13. Finance
13.1 Bank balances at 31.08.22
- MPC deposit account – £23,953.87
- MPC current account – £1,535.93
- KGF current account – £4,121.46
13.2 Payments for approval
- Clerk – salary/home office (Aug/Sep 2022) – £910.80
- ***Dallington Parish Council – £301.97
- * ESALC/NALC subscription 2022-23 – £162.70
- * SP Services (2 defibb carry cases) – £144.00
- * T. Tidmarsh (keys cut for KGF) – £40.00
- * PlaySafety (playground inspection 2022) – £84.00
- * Mitch Safety (KGF pavilion fire inspection 2022) – £70.00
- * Mastercard fee – £3.00
- * Satswana (DPO services 2022-23) – £90.00
*** Godaddy charge for hosting (3-year) term, Godaddy charged to incorrect card.
* Paid already
13.3 To approve the cash book, bank reconciliations and budget monitor at 31.08.22.
14. Dates of next meetings
- 11.10.22 – planning meeting (provisional)
- 08.11.22 – full council meeting
Eucharist with special intention for Queen Elizabeth II
There will be a Eucharist with special intention for Queen Elizabeth at 10am on the 18th September at All Saints, Mountfield. The service will follow our normal format, but the readings are recommended to us as being favourites of our late Queen. There will also be prayers for the Royal Family and King Charles III. We will sing two verses of God save the King at the end of the service.
Irene – Parish Clerk
New planning application for Mountfield
RR/2022/2180/P – Baldwins Farm
Retention of garden landscaping works, dwarf retaining wall and a log/bin store (retrospective).
Deadline for comments is 07.10.22.
Will be on agenda at the MPC meeting on 28.09.22.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website.
Next MPC meeting change of date
Due to the mourning period for HM Queen Elizabeth II, the scheduled date for the next MPC meeting (13.09.22) will have to be rescheduled, most likely to Wednesday 28.09.22, will be confirmed shortly.
This is due to legal requirements and clear days for calling meetings during this mourning period.
Irene – Parish Clerk
HM Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
All Saints Church is open today, 9th September, for all those who would like to sign the Book of Condolence for Her Late Majesty the Queen and light a candle in her memory.
Irene – Parish Clerk
New planning application for Mountfield
RR/2022/1962/P – Castle Farm Cottages, Mountfield TN32 5JU
Extension of residential curtilage and erection of timber framed double garage on land previously used as a parking area outside the curtilage of property.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
This application will be considered at the MPC Full Council Meeting on 13.09.22