Author: Irene - Parish Clerk

High Weald Walking Festival 7-15th September

Dear High Weald parish clerk,

Please see below some information about the forthcoming FREE High Weald Walking Festival, which is taking place from 7-15 September across the entire High Weald National Landscape. We’d be very grateful if you could share this with your residents through your various networks so we can get the word out to as many people as possible.

Many thanks in advance,

Emma White

Communications Officer

High Weald National Landscape Team

HIGH WEALD WALKING FESTIVAL PROGRAMME NOW LIVE!

Join us from 7-15 September for a celebration of one of England’s finest landscapes

The packed programme for the High Weald Walking Festival 2024 is now live, with more than 40 FREE guided walks across Kent and Sussex showcasing the best of this beautiful and historic landscape.

This year the Festival will run from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 September. It’s a great opportunity to walk with friends (or meet new ones!), discover places to explore or simply build your confidence at walking in the countryside. For most of the walks you can just turn up on the day and join the fun, but some will require booking in advance to secure your spot.

VIEW GUIDED WALKS PROGRAMME >>

Explore a breathtaking National Landscape

Step back in time and journey through ancient woodlands, winding lanes, country parks and great estates, as we celebrate the outstanding natural beauty of the High Weald National Landscape. From nature spotting to local history, with routes from 1 – 13 miles, there’s something for all ages and abilities.

This year we’re delighted to be working with some wonderful partners including:

  • Gravetye Estate (William Robinson Gravetye Charity)
  • Ashdown Forest Conservators
  • RSPB – Broadwater Warren
  • Forestry Commission – Bedgebury Pinetum
  • Worth Abbey Estate
  • Kent High Weald Partnership
  • Hop Pickers’ Line Heritage Group
  • Wealden District Council
  • Battle Health Walks
  • Buchan Country Park
  • Tenterden Footpaths Group and Kent & East Sussex Railway
  • Tenterden & District Local History Society

…Plus several local Ramblers groups, who co-host the Festival with the High Weald National Landscape Partnership.

What if I can’t make any of the dates?
Don’t worry! We also offer a range of self-guided, downloadable walks which are free to download from the Festival website during the month of September. Whether you prefer to walk solo or have other commitments during the Festival week, we’ve got you covered.

See you next month!

About the High Weald Walking Festival

High Weald Walking Festival offers FREE guided and self-guided walks for all, every September. Whether you’re a newbie, looking to graduate from health walks or a seasoned hiker, there’s a walk for you!

​Now in its 7th year, the event is a collaboration between several local branches of the Ramblers and the High Weald National Landscape Partnership.

The Festival aims to help walkers of all abilities explore and learn about the historic and beautiful High Weald landscape. Participants are led by experienced and knowledgeable guides from a range of organisations with a passion for the countryside.

Learn more at www.highwealdwalks.org.

Emma White

Communications Officer

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A21 National Highways information

Dear all,

Please see below updated information on our continued works on the A21.

The emergency utilities work on the diversion route have now been completed, our overnight closures will start again from Monday 19 August to Friday 31 August 2024. There will be no overnight closures on Friday 23 and Monday 26 August.

The A21 will be closed overnight in both directions from Northbridge Street roundabout to John’s Cross roundabout between 8pm to 6am Monday to Friday only.

Closures can change at short notice.  Make sure you check the latest information on our daily closures page.

Diversion

During the closures a diversion will be in place via the A268 and A28.

Further A21 closures in both directions

Johns Cross roundabout to the B2089

  • Wednesday 4 September for two nights (8pm to 6am)

B2089 to Marley’s Lane

  • Friday 6 September for one night (8pm to 6am)
  • Monday 9 September for two nights (8pm to 6am)

Marley’s Lane to Sedlescombe Golf Course

  • Tuesday 10 September for three nights (8pm to 6am)

Sedlescombe Golf Course to Baldslow

  • Friday 13 September for one night (8pm to 6am)
  • Monday 16 September for five nights (8pm to 6am)
  • Monday 23 September for five nights (8pm to 6am)

Diversions

Southbound traffic will be diverted via, A2100, A2690, Mount View Street, Westwood Road, Hastings Road, A259 to rejoin the A21.

Northbound traffic will be diverted via A28, A268 to join the A21 at Flimwell.

Sarah Ashworth

Regional Customer Service Programme Manager

Operations South East

National Highways | 5 Eclipse Park | Sittingbourne Road | Maidstone | Kent | ME14 3EN

Mobile: 07526 969077
Web: nationalhighways.co.uk

MPC AGAR 2023-24 Notice of conclusion of audit

Notice of Completion of Audit

Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ended 31st March 2024

Sections 20(2) and 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014

Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)

1. The audit of accounts for Mountfield Parish Council for the year ended 31st March 2024 has been completed and the accounts have been published.

2. The Annual Governance and Accountability Return is available for inspection by any local government elector in the area of Mountfield Parish Council on application to:

  • Irene Marchant – Parish Clerk/RFO

St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA

01424 838414/07711224150

[email protected]

  • At an agreed mutually convenient time until 31st October 2024.

 

3. Copies will be provided to any person on payment of £20.00 for each copy of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return.

Announcement made by: Irene Marchant – Parish Clerk/RFO

Date of announcement – 19th August 2024

X Agenda MPC 13.08.24

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Mountfield Parish Council to be held on 13th August 2024, 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

[email protected]

8th August 2024

AGENDA

1. Disclosure of interests

To receive any disclosure by Members of personal interests in matters on the 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. Apologises for absence

4. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting(s)

5. Open Forum

Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public on items on this agenda.

6. RR/2024/2467/O – land south of Park Pale House

To consider the current situation, including the TPO, and resolve any further actions.

7. Highways England/John’s Cross speed limit

For Councillor Purdie to brief on the latest situation. (COUNCILLOR PURDIE)

8. Mountfield Village hall Rest Centre/Resilience Plan

This item will be discussed at the MPC meeting in September.

9. Matters outstanding

These items will be discussed at the MPC meeting in September.

10. Planning

10.1 Planning applications for consideration.

  • RR/2024/1116/P – Archers Wood, London Road

Proposed extension to existing outbuilding.

Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

  • RR/2024/1094/P – 2 Woodsdale Cottages, London Road

Proposed two-storey extension as an alternative to approval of RR/2024/517/P.

Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

  • RR/2024/911/P – Old Park Pale, Mountfield Lane

Create wider parking area. Form new side entrance door to provide direct access from the parking area. Construct a timber-framed extension to extend kitchen area. Refurbish the house and carry out minor internal alterations to update the accommodation. Reconstruct the existing garage to create a new annexe for ancillary accommodation to the main house. Install a new shed and small deck.

Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

  • RR/2024/912/L – Old Park Pale, Mountfield Lane

Listed building consent for above application.

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 Mountfield items on RDC’s latest enforcement list.

11.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

12. Highways/Rights of Way

  • The Clerk has contacted the landowner regarding the pavement from New Cut to the John’s Cross roundabout, it is now unusable and is waiting for a reply.
  • Any other Highways/RoW matters for discussion.

13. Finance

13.1 Bank balances at 31.07.24

  • MPC deposit account – £21,051.11
  • MPC current account – £3,471.32
  • KGF current account – £4,851.77

13.2 To approve the following payments:

  • RALC subscription 2024-25 – £32.00
  • Mitch Safety (fire extinguishers KGF) – 95.00
  • Ticehurst PC, half pledged amount for first JR – £1,500.00
  • * Amazon, 2 flash drives (back-ups) – 164.97
  • * Godaddy, emails update (1 year) – £200.59

Already paid.

14. Dates of next meetings

  • 10.09.24 – KGF meeting (starts 6.45pm)
  • 10.09.24 – full council meeting
  • 08.10.24 – full council/planning meeting (provisional)

New planning applications for Mountfield

RR/2024/911/P – Old Park Pale, Mountfield Lane
Create wider parking area, form new side entrance door to provide direct access from the parking area. Construct a timber framed extension to extend kitchen area. Refurbish the house and carry out minor internal alterations to update the accommodation. Reconstruct the existing garage to create a new annexe for ancillary accommodation to the main house. Install a new shed and small deck.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

RR/2024/912/L – Old Park Pale, Mountfield Lane
Listed building consent for above application.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

RR/2024/1094/P – Proposed two storey extension as an alternative to approval RR/2024/517/P.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

These planning applications will be on the agenda for the MPC meeting on 13.07.24.

All Saints Church, Mountfield – Services July and August 2024

All Saints Church, Mountfield

Services – July and August 2024

Sunday 7th July 11.00am Eucharist Fr Jeremy Sykes Mountfield
Sunday 14th July 09.00am Eucharist Fr Jeremy Sykes Brightling
Sunday 21st July 11.00am Eucharist Fr Jeremy Sykes Mountfield
Sunday 28th July 09.00am Eucharist Fr Jeremy Sykes Netherfield
Sunday 4th August 11.00am Eucharist Fr Jeremy Sykes Mountfield
Sunday 11th August 09.00am Eucharist Fr Jeremy Sykes Brightling
Sunday 18th August 11.00am Eucharist Fr Jeremy Sykes Mountfield
Sunday 25th August 09.00am Eucharist Fr Jeremy Sykes Netherfield

Please note that the times of many of the services has changed from the historical time of 10.00am