Due to the resignation of John Snuggs – we’ll miss him – a casual vacancy has occurred for a parish councillor. Click on the link below to see the legal notification, if an election is not requested, MPC hope to co-opt a new councillor at their July meeting (further details and application forms will be posted after 22.06.21).
Agenda for MPC Planning Meeting on 08.06.21
Click on the link below to see the agenda for the MPC planning meeting on 08.06.21, at 7.30pm in Mountfield Village Hall.
Agenda for MPC planning meeting 08.06.21
New planning application for Mountfield
RR/2021/21/P – 3 Church Cottages, Church Road
Construction of replacement garage/carport.
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website
There will be an MPC planning meeting on 08.06.21 at 7.30pm in Mountfield Village Hall. Agenda to follow.
New planning application for Mountfield
RR/2021/502/P – Johns Cross Inn, Johns Cross Road.
Erection of fencing around the site with planting bed frontage, container unit (cafe) with associated facilities for a drive through facility with visitor car parking and staff parking.
This application will be on the agenda for the MPC Annual Meeting on 25.05.21
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website
Rother Tree Hour Talk
Doug Edworthy, the Dallington Tree Warden, will be holding a virtual webinar on 4th May, 3-4pm.
The subject for this webinar is ancient and veteran trees and will include a presentation about the ancient and veteran trees in Dallington Forest.
It is open to anyone with an interest in trees, just click on the link below to register.
Road Closure Church Lane – Polling Day 06.05.21
I’ve just heard from ESCC Highways that they have arranged for 2-way traffic lights to be available on polling day, 6th May, so the Village Hall will be accessible without using diversions.
Irene – Parish Clerk
Agenda for MPC virtual Planning Meeting on 04.05.21
Click on the link below to see the agenda for the virtual Mountfield Parish Council planning meeting on 04.05.21 at 7.3pm.
If you would like to join this virtual meeting, please email me on – clerk@mountfield.org.uk – and I will email you the link.
Click here to see the agenda for the MPC virtual planning meeting on 04.05.21
Upcoming events 2021 at the Mountfield Winery

SUSSEX POLICE AND CRIME PANEL LOOKING FOR TWO INDEPENDENT MEMBERS
If you are interested in applying/more details, please contact Sussex Police and Crime Panel directly via the links below.
From: Ninesh Edwards
Sent: 14 April 2021 09:41
To: Trevor Leggo
Dear Trevor,
Sussex Police and Crime Panel is looking for two Independent Members, to each serve a maximum five-year term. Applicants should live in Sussex. The Panel has the statutory task of holding Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner to account. We’ve had a significant level of interest from parish councillors when the position has been advertised in the past.
More details can be found here: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/job-search-details/?nPostingId=74632&nPostingTargetId=85825&id=PA8FK026203F3VBQBV7QW798C&LG=UK&mask=baconfig
I would be grateful for any help you could provide in publicising the opportunity within your parish council networks, as you have done to good effect previously!
The ad was first published on Monday, with a closing date of 14 May.
Thanks for any help, and best wishes,
Ninesh
Ninesh Edwards – pronouns he/him
Senior Advisor, Democratic Services
West Sussex County Council, Room 102 (Cabinet Office), 1st Floor, County Hall, Chichester PO19 1RQ
New planning application for Mountfield
RR/2021/188/P The Banks, Mountfield Lane
Refurbishment of existing garage, demolition of existing coal bunker and rebuild of all or part of the garage’s south wall, addition of pitched roof and paint white.
Deadline for responses is 05.05.21.
Click here to see full details on the RDC planning website
This application will be on the agenda at the virtual (hopefully last) MPC planning meeting on 04.05.21, agenda will be posted shortly.