Mountfield Village Hall – Annual Meeting 20.07.21 at 7pm

This is the annual forum for trustees (the committee members), helpers, local people and potential hirers’ to discuss how best the hall can cater for the needs of the local community.
There are exciting plans in hand for upgrading the large screen AV system, the arrival of 145Mbps high-speed broadband and an automated online booking system.
And remember, the hall is open for business and bookings are FREE for events prior to 31st March 2022.
Please come along and share the adventure.
Any enquiries to Steve Smith (Chairman)
07895 463231

Planning applications for Mountfield

RR/2021/1018/PN3 Millham, Mountfield Lane
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from offices (Class B1(a)) to a dwelling house (Class C3).
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website

RR/2021/698/P Baldwins Farm, Mountfield Lane
Section 73A retrospective planning consent to vary the details for refurbishment of the existing dwelling.
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website

RR/2021/699/L Baldwins Farm, Mountfield Lane
Listed building consent for above.
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website

RR/853/CM British Gypsum (ESCC application)
Installation and operation of a sustainable leachate treatment system and integral solar PV.
Click here to see full details on the ESCC planning website

RR/2021/1483/CM British Gypsum (as above, like MPC – RDC are a statutory consultee.
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website

These planning application will be on the agenda (to follow shortly) at the MPC meeting on 13.07.21.

 

 

 

 

Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme

This opens in July 2021 and through the programme farmers and land managers can be supported to carry out projects that:

  • support nature recovery
  • mitigate the impacts of climate change
  • provide opportunities for people to discover, enjoy and understand the landscape and cultural heritage
  • support nature-friendly, sustainable farm businesses

This is a programme of funding for one-off projects covering these areas of work, not an agri-environment scheme.

The programme is part of Defra’s Agricultural Transition Plan.  It has been developed by Defra with the support of the AONB and National Park staff from across the country.

Click here to see full details on the Defra website

Vacancy for a Mountfield Parish Councillor

As you all probably know, John Snuggs has resigned from MPC and it is now legal for us to advertise for another councillor.
The application form is attached below and the deadline for responses is 4pm on Wednesday 7th July 2021 (preferably by email to me – clerk@mountfield.org.uk – or by post to my address, this on on the application form.
If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me, either by phone – 01424 838414 or on my email above.
We hope to co-opt our new councillor at our meeting on Tuesday 13th July.

MPC Casual Vacancy Application Form

Cleaning up after your dog!

Unfortunately we have had many complaints about people not cleaning their dog’s mess.  There seems to be a serial offender who leaves the mess along Church Lane near the junction of Hoath Hill, leaving the residents to clean this up.
This is really anti-social behaviour and affects all in Mountfield who take a real pride in their village.
Poo bags are cheap and most dog owners (including me) have a couple or three in their pockets and take the mess home to dispose of ourselves.
Please take note and keep Mountfield beautiful.
Irene – Parish Clerk

MPC Finance 2020-21

These are the legally required documents for the publication of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for an exempt authority 2020-21 and the documents required under the Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities.
Please contact the Clerk/RFO on – clerk@mountfield.org.uk – if you have any queries.

Public Rights Notice 2020-21
A Summary of Your Rights
Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2020-21
Bank Reconciliation at 31.03.21
Explanation of Variances 2020-21
Items of Expenditure over £100
Details of Public Land and Building Assets 2020-21
Councillor Responsibilities at 25.06.21

2 new planning applications for Mountfield

RR/2021/699/L – Baldwins Farm, Mountfield Lane
Section 73A retrospective listed building consent to vary the details for refurbishment of the existing dwelling.

Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website

RR/853/CM (ESCC application) – Robertsbridge Works, Eatenden Lane
Installation and operation of a sustainable leachate treatment system and integral solar PV.

Click here to see full details on the ESCC planning website