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
