Category: Parish Council

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)

Mountfield Parish Assembly 2026 – 14.04.26

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

As many of you know, this is not a formal Council Meeting, but a gathering of Mountfield residents, Mountfield clubs and organisations, Mountfield Parish Council and your County and District Councillors.

It is friendly and relaxed affair and the perfect opportunity for you to ask Mountfield Parish Council and your County and District Councillors questions and to raise any concerns face to face.

Reports from East Sussex County Council, Rother District Council, clubs and organisations will be available for you to read at your leisure and later published on our website.

We do hope you can join us, ask your questions and mix and mingle with old friends.

Wine, soft drinks and nibbles will be available – hope to see you there.

Irene – Parish Clerk

Agenda for Mountfield Parish Council Meeting on 10.03.26

AGENDA FOR THE MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 10th MARCH 2026, AT 7.30pm IN MOUNTFIELD VILLAGE HALL

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Mountfield Parish Council to be held on 10th March 2026 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 – clerk@mountfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk

5th March 2026

1. Disclosure of interests

To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests in matters on this 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. Apologies for absence

4. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting

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 from members of the public on matters on this agenda.

6. King George’s Field installation of new cesspit

To discuss the installation of a new cesspit at the KGF (now critical) and consider the quotation from H&T Building Services to be match-funded by the KGF Trust and MPC.

7. Parish Profile

To consider MPC initiating a parish profile project for Mountfield.

8. Southern Water Solar Array

Southern Water have been asked for details of their latest design document and further works are expected shortly.

9. Village Waste Collection

To consider the cost and legal implications of such waste collections and any alternative methods that could be used.

10. Mountfield Parish Assembly 2026

This will take place on 14.04.26 in the Village Hall. The Clerk will request invitations from county and district councillors and organisations in Mountfield. (CLERK)

11. Refurbishment of Telephone Box

The Clerk will continue to seek quotations for this work.

12. Grit Bins replacement and refill

To discuss the current state of the Mountfield grit bins (a full survey to be completed) and then replacement/refill can be requested from ESCC later in the year, e.g. September 2026.

13. Planning

13.1 Planning application for consideration

  • RR/2026/0233/PIP – Woodland Cottage, Mountfield Lane

Permission in Principle for proposed conversion of existing ancillary living unit into 1no. dwelling.

13.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

14. Enforcement

14.1 One Mountfield item on RDC’s most recent enforcement list at Walters Wood on A21. RDC Enforcement will visit.

14.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion. There has been a complaint regarding the glamping site on the A2100 (Fox Earth). To agree on any action from MPC.

15. Highways/Rights of Way

The issues on the A2100 continue with flooding and a landslip (Network Rail involved). To consider any further action from MPC (please see item 14.2 above).

16. Finance

16.1 Bank balances at 28.02.26

  • MPC deposit account – £8,382.69
  • MPC current account – £3,193.41
  • KGF current account – £4,520.05

16.2 To approve the following payments:

  • Clerk salary/HO Feb/Mar2026, expenses – £1,160.25
  • * Parish Online domain name – £120.00
  • * RALC subscription – £32.00

*already paid

16.3 To update the Unity Trust mandate.

17. Dates of next meetings

  • 14.04.26 – Full Council Meeting/Planning Meeting (provisional only, starts 7.00pm)
  • 14.04.26 – Mountfield Parish Assembly
  • 12.05.26 – Annual Parish Meeting

Agenda for King George’s Field Meeting on 10.03.26

AGENDA FOR THE KING GEORGE’S FIELD MEETING TO BE HELD ON 10th MARCH 2026

Members of the King George’s Field Trust are invited to a meeting of the Trust, to be held on 10th March 2026 in Mountfield Village Hall starting at 7.00pm

Irene Marchant (Secretary/Treasurer)

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

01424 838414

clerk@mountfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk

5th March 2026

1. Apologies for absence

2. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting (09.09.25)

3. Installation of new cess pit

This is now critical and can be funded by both the KGF and MPC. To discuss this matter and the quotation received from H&T Building Services.

4. Jubilee Cricket Match 2026

To consider the date and arrangements.

5. Any other matters

To discuss any other matters and to thank Mountfield CC for their work on maintaining the ground.

6. Date of next meeting

8th September 2026

MPC Meeting Dates 2026-27

MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL

MEETING DATES 2026-27

Meetings start at 7.30pm in Mountfield Village Hall

14.04.26 – Mountfield Parish Assembly 2026

12.05.26 – Annual Parish Meeting

14.07.26 – Full Council Meeting

08.09.26 – KGF Meeting (starts 7.00pm)

08.09.26 – Full Council Meeting

10.11.26 – Full Council Meeting

19.01.27 – Full Council Meeting

09.03.27 – KGF Meeting (starts 7.00pm)

09.03.27 – Full Council Meeting

Dates for meetings to be held when necessary, e.g. planning comment deadlines, urgent items etc., these are provisional only

14.04.26 – Full Council Meeting (starts 7.00pm)

09.06.26 – Full Council Meeting

11.08.26 – Full Council Meeting

13.10.26 – Full Council Meeting

08.12.26 – Full Council Meeting

09.02.27 – Full Council Meeting

Agenda for Mountfield Parish Council Meeting 20.01.26

AGENDA FOR THE MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 20th JANUARY 2026

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Mountfield Parish Council to be held on 20th January 2026 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 LA

01424 838414 – clerk@mountfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk

1. Disclosure of interests

To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests in matters on this 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. Apologies for absence

4. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting

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 members of the public on matters on this agenda.

6. Approval of the MPC Draft Revenue Budget for 2026-27 and to set the MPC precept for 2026-27

6.1 To approve the MPC Draft Revenue Budget for 2026-27.

(COUNCILLOR WHINES/CLERK)

6.2 To approve the MPC precept 2026-17 at £13,000.00.

7. Adoption of an MPC Email and IT Policy

To consider the adoption of the Email and IT Policy as presented by the Clerk.

8. Playground – Sovereign Compliance Agreement

For Members to consider adopting Sovereign’s Compliance Agreement for maintenance and safety of play equipment/

9. Consultation of RDC Draft Local Plan

For Members to discuss this and any implications for Mountfield.

10. Rother District Council Community Grants Fund

To discuss RDC’s refusal of the KGF/MPC application and any further steps.

11. Highways England/John’s Cross speed limits

Legal notices regarding speed limits have been received from National Highways. These are now posted on the MPC website. (COUNCILLOR PURDIE)

12. Southern Water Solar Array

To receive any further information regarding this matter. (COUNCILLOR O’SULLIVAN)

13. Village Waste Collection

The siting of a litter bin at New Cut is looking increasingly problematic, due to permissions for location and expense.
For Members to consider signage as an alternative in the first instance.

14. Matters outstanding

Quotes for work on the Telephone Box are still being sought.

15. Planning

15.1 Planning application for consideration:

RR/2025/2028/FULL – Land East Of London Road, Mountfield

Change of use of the land for the stationing of nine static caravans for Gypsy and Traveller occupation and nine touring caravans, erection of nine day rooms and hard and soft landscaping.

https://online.rother.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=262182

15.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

16. Enforcement

16.1 No Mountfield items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.

16.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

17. Highways/Rights of Way

17.1 A meeting has been confirmed with the ESCC Highways Steward on 30.01.26, to discuss issues with the A2100.

17.2 Any other Highways/RoW matters for discussion.

18. Finance

18.1 Bank statements at 31.12.25

  • MPC deposit account – £10,382.69
  • MPC current account – £2,205.59
  • KGF current account – £4,590.37

18.2 To approve the following payments:

  • Clerk salary/HO Dec35/Jan26, backpay, expenses – £1,372.18
  • * Mountfield FC donation – £150.00

18.3 To approve the third quarter accounts at 31.12.25 as presented by the Clerk.

19. Dates of next meetings

  • 10.02.26 – full council meeting/planning meeting (provisional)
  • 10.03.25 – King George’s Field meeting (starts 7.00pm)
  • 10.03.25 – full council meeting

New planning application for Mountfield

RR/2025/2028/FULL
Application Type:
Full Planning
Proposal:
Change of use of the land for the stationing of nine static caravans for Gypsy and Traveller occupation and nine touring caravans, erection of nine day rooms and hard and soft landscaping.
This will be on the agenda at the MPC meeting on 20.01.26
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

New defibrillator for Mountfield

Very pleased to let you know that we have now installed a defibrillator to benefit the Mountfield residents living south of the level crossing.
The defibrillator is situated in Eatenden Lane, on the left hand side coming down from Netherfield, just before the Mine Road – you can’t miss it in its bright yellow box.
Many thanks to Matt Tidmarsh (H&T Building Services) for the post, backboard and installation.
This defibrillator is now registered on The Circuit, the national UK database for all emergency services.

Eatenden Lane Defibrillator
Eatenden Lane Defibrillator