A website for all those who live in Mountfield
Apologies for the flurry of posts on this subject, I have had an issue with browsers and .pdf files this morning. Hopefully things are now solved.
Please click on the link below to see the Notice of Public Rights for the Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2022-23 (AGAR)
Notice of Public Rights 2022-23 (AGAR)
Please click on the link below to see the Notice of Public Rights for the AGAR 2022-23.
The other documents for the AGAR will be available later today, click on Parish Council >Finance 2022-23
Strike action is due to take place on Southeastern on the following days:
* Wednesday 31.05.23
* Friday 02.06.23
* Saturday 03.06.23
In additional, ASLEF will be implementing an overtime bank on 01.06.23.
No services on Wednesday 31.05.23 and Saturday 03.06.23.
Services will not be running on the above dates, for alternative transport options visit Traveline information
* There will be a limited service on Friday 02.06.23 and some routes will be closed – please check before you travel.
* If you are travelling, expect some disruption and plan ahead.
* Trains that are running will be busier and are likely to start later and finish earlier.
* You may be unable to board trains at stations where a limited service is running, especially on the first few trains in the morning. Queuing systems are in place in some stations to ensure that trains have enough room onboard for customers to join along the route – this is continually under review.
* Only 58 out of 180 stations will be open. No replacement buses will serve stations that are closed. For alternative transport options visit Traveline Information
Online timetables for Friday 02.06.23 will be updated in journey planners this weekend.
RR/2023/887/P John’s Cross Inn, land adjoining, John’s Cross Road
Erection of a chalet style dwelling served by altered vehicular access.
Deadline for comments is 17.06.23.
This application will be on the agenda at the MPC planning meeting on 13.06.23.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
We had a very pleasant evening at the Mountfield Parish Assembly on 18th April. It was particularly nice to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones.
One of the highlights was a presentation to Dave Wadeson, known with much affection as “Dave the Post,” after very many years of service above and beyond the call of duty, we are certainly going to miss him and wish him a long and happy retirement.
Lindsey Jeffries – Executive Head – at Mountfield Heath School – and told us all about the incredible work they are doing at the school and offered to host the Parish Assembly in 2024.
The Battle Ramblers were there, have a look at their programme of walks and Health Walks (on the reports link). The work they do to keep our precious footpaths open and accessible is very much appreciated.
Everyone enjoyed a glass of wine or a soft drink (they ate all the crisps) and enjoyed a good chat.
The reports from organisations and clubs are on the link below.
RR/2023/131/P Land to the north of Archer Wood Cottage (A2100)
Change of use from agricultural land to land for exercising dogs (part retrospective).
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
RR/2023/792/P Park Pale Meadow, Mountfield Lane
Erection of new stable building to replace existing individual buildings.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
Mountfield Parish Council are delighted to announce that three new Members were co-opted to the Council at the First Council Meeting last evening.
They are Richard Farhall, John Giles and Rob Purdie. Their contact details will be on the “Who We Are” page when their official Mountfield email addresses are available.
Irene – Parish Clerk
RR/2023/792/P Park Pale Meadow, Mountfield Lane
Erection of new stable building to replace existing individual buildings.
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website
Deadline for comments is 31.05.23
AGENDA FOR THE FIRST COUNCIL MEETING OF MOUNTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
16th MAY 2023
Parish Council Members are summoned to the First Council Meeting of Mountfield Parish Council, to be held on Tuesday 16th May 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
7. Accuracy of the minutes of previous meetings.
For Members to approve, by resolution, the following:
8.1 The Annual Governance Statement (Section 1)
8.2 The Accounting Statements (Section 2)
8.3 The Explanation of Variances and Bank Reconciliation at 31.03.23
8.4 To thank Mr. Harding for the constructive and positive manner in which he conducted the internal auditor for MPC 2022-23 and to appoint him as MPC’s internal auditor for 2023-24.
9.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor K. Field
9.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor E. Kirby-Green
9.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public on items on this agenda.
The Clerk and Councillor Whines are to meet in the playground to finalise the scope and type of the new fencing required. Further quotes will then be obtained.
The decisions on how to best spend these funds for the benefit of the Mountfield community will be deferred until the July and September meetings.
To consider the benefits of recording all MPC meetings in the future and the purchase of a recorder.
14.1 No planning applications for consideration.
14.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
15.1 No Mountfield items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.
15.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
16.1 To discuss the proposed speed limit changes to the A21 (John’s Cross) by Highways England and any MPC response/action.
16.2 Any other Highways/RoW matters for discussion.
17.1 Bank balances at 30.04.24:
17.2 To approve the following payments:
* Already paid.
17.3 All co-opted Members will be sent details to access the Unity Trust bank accounts/enable them to authorise submissions for internet banking.
As you probably know, this council term is coming to an end and a “New Parish Council” will come into place after the local elections – 04.05.23.
As is usual at this time, we have vacancies for 4 Members – if you are interested in becoming a Mountfield Parish Councillor, or would just like to discuss it with an existing Member or myself, please contact me on – clerk@mountfield.org.uk – or phone me on 01424 838414.
Irene – Parish Clerk