Category: Parish Council

New planning application for Mountfield

RR/2024/146/P – Serenity, London Road (A2100)
Amendments to permission RR/2020/2245/P comprising internal reconfiguration, minor external changes, relocation of dwelling and amendment to the application site area.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

Deadline for comments is 12.03.24
This application will be on the agenda at the MPC meeting on 12.03.24.

New planning application for Mountfield

RR/2024198/P
London Road (A2100) – land west of Mountfield TN32 5LX
Change of use of land for installation of 4no. glamping pods, footpaths, permeable grass-grid track, parking and turning area, secure bicycle storage, recycling/refuse storage, package treatment plant, landscape enhancements and associated works.
Deadline for comments is 05.03.24.
This application will be on the agenda at the MPC meeting on 12.03.24.

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

 

Revised agenda for MPC meeting on 16.01.24

AGENDA FOR THE MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 16th JANUARY 2024

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Mountfield Parish Council, to be held on 16th January 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 838414/07711224150

clerk@mountfield.org.uk

1. Disclosure of Interests

To receive any disclosures 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. Apologies for absence

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

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 draft revenue budget for 2024-25 and setting the precept for 2024-25

6.1 To approve by resolution the draft revenue budget for 2024-25.

6.2 To approve by resolution to amount of the precept for 2024-25.

7. Highways England/John’s Cross speed limits

For Councillor Purdie to brief all on the current situation. (Councillor Purdie)

8. Grants and donations

To consider the recent grant request from Battle Area Community Transport.

9. Mountfield Village Hall Rest Centre/Resilience Plan

Councillor Whines to brief on the work done so far. (Councillor Whines)

10. MPC Environmental Policy

To discuss and agreed the latest draft. (Chair)

11. Affordable Housing

Councillor Farhall to brief on the work done so far. (Councillor Farhall)

12. MPC change of domain name

The Clerk to inform Members of the current situation. (Clerk)

13. Defibrillators

To agree the location of a defibrillator to benefit the residents of Eatenden Lane.

14. Matters Outstanding

  • Welcome Packs, in progress.
  • Telephone Box, specification/quotation required (Councillor Farhall)
  • Broadband, Eatenden Lane (Clerk)

15. East Sussex Local Transport Plan 2024-2050

To consider MPC’s response to this consultation.

16. Planning

16.1 No planning applications for consideration.

16.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

17. Enforcement

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

17.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

18. Highways/Rights of Way

To discuss any highways/RoW matters.

19. Finance

19.1 Bank balances at 31.12.23:

  • MPC deposit account – £31,708.08
  • MPC current account – £2,076.62
  • KGF current account – £4,332.77

19.2 To approve the following payments:

  • Clerk, salary/HO (Dec23/Jan24) – £1,080.20
  • *Godaddy (email essential R. Purdie 3 years) – £129.17
  • *Godaddy (ultimate domain protection 3 years) – £70.48
  • *Mastercard fee – £3.00
  • *UT service charge – £18.00

* Already paid.

19.3 To approve the 3rd quarter accounts at 31.12.23 as presented by the Clerk.

20. Dates of next meetings

  • 12.03.24 – KGF meeting (starts at 7.00pm)
  • 12.03.24 – Full Council meeting (starts 7.30pm)
  • 13.02.24 – Planning meeting (provisional)

21. Exclusion of Public and Press

Pursuant to Section 1((2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, to resolve

that the public and press be excluded from consideration of item 20., as it may include contractual information.

22. Closed Session

 

New planning application for Mountfield

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL APPLICATION
RR/867/CMNM/1 – British Gypsum
Non-material amendment to vary Condition 4 of planning permission RR/867/CM to remove the date specific time for the importation of gypsum by road.

Comments should be made directly to ESCC Planning at
Click on this link to see full details on the ESCC planning website

Deadline for comments is 19.12.23

 

Dallington Winter Solstice Event – 2023

The annual Dallington Winter Solstice Event will take place at Dallington Recreation Ground on Friday 22nd December 2023, starting at 6.30pm and we will light the beacon at 7.00pm (weather permitting).
There will be refreshments – mulled wine (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, soft drinks, baked potatoes and sausages – yum. Vegetarians will also be catered for.
Come along and join us, meet up with friends and start the Christmas Celebrations off. Children are very welcome.

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Agenda for MPC meeting on 14.11.23

AGENDA FOR THE MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 14th NOVEMBER 2023

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Mountfield Parish Council, to be held on 14th November 2023, 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

clerk@mountfield.org.uk

1. Disclosure of Interests

To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Members 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(s)

5. Open Forum

6. Grants/Donations

To consider the following:

  • To donate approximately £500.00 to the MVHC for insulation for their new container, a quotation/invoice will be required.
  • To donate £1,000.00 to the MVHC towards costs for the Bonfire Event.

7. New fencing/clearance for playground

The Mountfield Estate has given permission for clearance so new fencing can be installed. Quotes cannot be obtained until the foliage clearance is completed.

(Councillor Hardy to update)

8. Highways England/John’s Cross speed limits

To consider the current situation and actions to be taken.

(Councillor Purdie to update)

9. MPC Environmental Policy

To discuss this further and agree any amendments.

(Councillor Farhall to brief)

10. Mountfield Village Hall Rest Centre/Resilience Plan

To discuss the use of the Village Hall during emergencies.

(Councillor Whines to brief)

11. Affordable Housing

To decide on whether to commission a Housing Needs Survey for Mountfield.

(Councillor Farhall to brief)

12. MPC change of domain name

To discuss/resolve the change of MPC’s current domain name and email suffixes to .gov.uk

13. ESCC Grass Cutting Services for 2024

To agree the standard of service Mountfield requires for 2024.

14. Defibrillators

To consider the purchase/installation/location of another defibrillator to benefit the residents of Eatenden Lane, as residents have requested.

15. Matters Outstanding

  • Welcome Packs – in progress.
  • Telephone Box – specification/quotation required (Councillor Farhall to brief)
  • Broadband, Eatenden Lane (Clerk to brief)

16. Planning

16.1 Planning applications for consideration:

  • RR/2023/2053/P – 1&2 Old World Cottages, Vinehall Road

Formation of vehicular access to existing cottages with shared parking and off-road turning area.

  • RR/2023/2090/L – Ittington Manor Farm, London Road

Partial reconstruction of the rear wall and repairs to the Piggeries and Chicken House at Ittington Manor.

16.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

17. Enforcement

17.1 No Mountfield items on RDC’s latest enforcement list.

17.2 Concerns over removal of hedge and erection of brick wall at The Barn, Eatenden Lane.

17.3 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

18. Finance

18.1 Bank balances at 31.10.23

  • MPC deposit account – £27,025.85
  • MPC current account – £6,316.21
  • KGF current account – £4,458.75

18.2 To approve the following payments:

  • Clerk, salary, HO, back pay (Oct/Nov 2023) – 767.30
  • * Godaddy domain renewal – £43.16
  • * Godaddy email renewal – 761.33
  • * Mastercard fee – £3.00
  • * Cleveland Containers – £3,108.00

18.3 To approve the 2nd quarter accounts at 30.09.23 as presented by the Clerk.

19. Dates of next meetings

  • 12.12.23 – Planning Meeting (provisional)
  • 16.01.24 – Full Council Meeting

Our New Parish Councillor could be You!

MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL

Our new parish councillor could be you!

Are you passionate about your community?

Do you want to help create long-lasting change?

Do you have ideas for the council to consider?

Would you like to join a team dedicated to ensuring that Mountfield remains an attractive place to live, work and study?

If this is you, then we have found each other!

Following the 2023 Local Council Election – and co-options in May – there is still a vacancy to be filled on the Council by co-option.

No special qualification is required to be a councillor. Parish councils work best if they comprise those drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Training is provided to new councillors to help them understand the responsibilities of the role.

If you think you’d like to join the Parish Council – or would like to know more – please get in touch with our Clerk, Irene (clerk@mountfield.org.uk 01424 838414/07711 224150) who is happy to chat with you about what’s involved.

www.mountfield.org.uk