Category: Notices/Information

Oil tank thefts – be aware

I’ve recently been told of an oil tank that was emptied by thieves in the John’s Cross area.  The resident’s tank had just been topped up in November.
We have to assume that such thefts will only continue and increase .
Please take what steps you can to protect your oil tanks – locks, alarms, be vigilant.
Irene – Parish Clerk

Help from East Sussex County Council

If you click on the link below you will see some very good information from ESCC as we are all concerned about the cost of living as winter is now with us.
There are some offers and advice and you can find out how to:
. apply for lower cost broadband and phone tariffs
. register as a priority customer for water and power services
. ask for a free warm homes check
. protect yourself and others from loan sharks
. make some simple preparations in case of a power cut

Click on this link to see full details on the ESCC website

Church Services at Brightling, Mountfield and Netherfield in December/January

DateParishEvent
04.12.22MountfieldCarols and Toys 10am, followed by coffee at 10.45am and the Grand Raffle Draw at 11.15am
11.12.22BrightlingEucharist 10am
18.12.22MountfieldEucharist 10am
18.12.22BrightlingCarols at Ox Lodge Barn 5pm
24.12.22NetherfieldCarols and Nativity 4pm
25.23.22Mountfield and BrightlingChristmas Day Traditional Service 10am
01.01.23MountfieldEpiphany 10am

Flood Alert!

Just received from Rother District Council.

A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.
Flood Alert in force: River Rother and its tributaries from Turks Bridge to the Royal Military Canal.
Flooding is possible for: River Rother and its tributaries from Turks Bridge to the Royal Military Canal, including Crowhurst Bridge, Etchingham, Robertsbridge, Salehurst and Bodiam.
Be prepared.
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall.  Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 12:30 today, Thursday 3 November 2022 and will remain high for the rest of the day. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the river, particularly in the Crowhurst Bridge area and around Shrub Lane and low lying land and roads along the River Rother, particularly around Robertsbridge.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight into Friday, 4 November 2022. We are continuing to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the rivers.
This message will be updated by 20:00, or as the situation changes.

To check the latest information for your area
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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/064WAF351

* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 217019 .