Berwick and Upper Dicker Toddler Group Christmas Sale

 

Friday 30th November 12 - 3pm.  Berwick Village Hall

 

Stalls include cards, books, wooden toys, baby gifts, local produce and much more.

 

If you would like a stall please contact Annette Myers 01323 842944

 

We look forward to seeing you there.

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

 

Two members of the public attended this meeting which had a busy agenda. The meeting discussed various topics including two planning applications and had no objections to the following plans:-

WD/2007/2463/F Endlewick Arlington – alterations and extensions to the garage block.

 

However the Council had objections to the following plan:-

 

WD/2007/2408/F – Erection of a chalet bungalow for occupation and running of equestrian business.

The Objections were:-

1. Arlington Parish Council feels that the applicant has not justified the need for this dwelling.
2. The proposed dwelling could set a precedent in a greenfield site which would hard contain in the area.

The minutes of all of the

Parish Council Meetings are available at

www.arlington-parish-council.org.uk or from the Clerk

 

     

ARLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

 

 

 

October 2007

 

 

TRAFFIC CALMING IN UPPER DICKER

 

 

At the meeting on 13^th September the Parish council resolved to commission a village survey and design study for traffic calming measures in Upper Dicker. This will include consideration of a School Safety Zone and a possible 30 mph speed limit. Particular attention will be given to traffic at the crossroads formed by

Coldharbour Road

,

Camberlot Road

and

Michelham Priory Road

.

 

This work is to be carried out by AMEY (formerly Owen Williams) of Lewes at the cost of £6,810. AMEY have considerable experience in this type of work, particularly in the East Sussex County Council area. The schedule indicates that a fully cost estimated scheme will be made available by the end of November 2007. This will enable the proposals to be considered by the Arlington Parish Council in January 2008. East Sussex County Council supports traffic calming in Upper Dicker but it is unlikely that any money will be available from County funds. Further funding by the Parish Council is likely to be limited. Other funding will be sought and it is understood that St Bede’s School may consider making a significant contribution.

 

 

 

THE ARLINGTON PARISH PLAN

 

There will be a meeting on

 

8^th December starting at 4.00p.m. This meeting will be entail feedback to all community members of the first analysis the Arlington Parish Plan Questionnaire through a festive early Christmas Celebration with some facts and figures first, followed by warming food and

 

drink, with an opportunity to meet your neighbours and friends and to make new friends. Please make a note in your diary and join us.

 

 

 

 

                               

 

PARK  MEAD  SCHOOL

The start of the school year has been marked by a revamp at Park Mead. The entrance to the infant playground has been altered to make it much safer and the school’s oak tree logo has been brought to life in a striking fashion with a line of colourful wooden trees along the front of

the school fence. A full complement of new reception class children are settling in well and the walking bus has seen its numbers grow to just under 30 pupils. There are several school trips planned during the busy term ahead and the children are already enjoying the diverse range of after-school clubs which take place every day.

 

 

OCTOBER PARISH

 

COUNCIL MEETING

 

 

There were no plans for discussion at this meeting but members discussed the Wealden Design Guide – A Draft Supplementary Planning Document. This consultation is part of the Local Development Framework.

 

The general consensus from members was that the guide was beautifully illustrated and a thoroughly researched document and that its observations accurately reflect many of the concerns for the environment that have been raised locally. The guidelines with respect to the need to control light pollution and to protect natural landscapes, flora and fauna in rural communities will be universally applauded as should the proposal that all new dwellings be obliged to incorporate energy saving and water conservation features. The Parish Council’s initial reaction to this guide is that the ‘ideal’ to which the authors are striving is highly commendable ……..

In the Parish Council’s response the following concerns were raised:

Flytipping -  more composting and recycling facilities should be included on new development.

Parking – much more parking facilities should be included not only on the individual plots but on the general development.

Noise pollution – triple glazing should be included on those houses which front onto busy thoroughfares.

 

 

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

 

Wealden District Council decisions:-

 

APPROVALS 

 

 

WD/2007/1563/F Buildings at

Starnash Farm Coldharbour Road

Upper Dicker Nr Hailsham

 

Change of use of redundant farm buildings to storage (no alterations proposed)

 

WD/2007/2068/F Endlewick Arlington

 

First floor proposed dressing room to first floor

WD/2007/1839/F The

Longhouse Coldharbour Road

Upper Dicker BN27 3QB

 

First floor side extension to existing dwelling together with new pitched roof to existing garage

 

 

 

 

REFUSALS

 

 

WD/2007/1513/F St

Bede’s School The Dicker Hailsham BN27 3QH

 

Provision of playing fields comprising four multi-function sports pitches

WD/2007/0326/F Bourne Farm Coldharbour Road

Upper Dicker

 

Part demolition and part retention of pool building

WD/2007/1518/F Knockhatch Adventure Park Hempstead Lane

Hailsham

 

New ski lodge managers accommodation to replace consent granted 30/04/04 (WD/2002/2526)