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January 2007
FAREWELL NORMAN
Arlington Parish Clerk and Councillors clubbed together last month to
give Norman Barnes a rousing send off at Upper Dicker’s Plough Inn. (Thank you Plough for giving us a
beautifully decorated private room to ourselves).
After
continuous service on the Council for nearly twenty years, Norman has decided
to resign his post and give someone else the opportunity of getting involved in
parish affairs. I am sure that
Arlington residents would wish to join us in thanking Norman for his work over
the years representing the community; his wit and wisdom will be sorely missed on
the council.
SEG
We will continue our use of Speed
Indicator Display (SID) in 2007 following 2 very successful weeks on 2006.
We still need volunteers to help operate SID and will be holding a further
training event in April. If interested please contact the Safety &
Environment Group 842 944
PARISH
COUNCIL
JANUARY
MEETING
Members
of the public spoke about the state of the highway near Parkmead school, an
intrusive sign and a community newssheet by the SEG. Other matters included a
policy to make out comments on planning applications more comprehensive and
there was a discussion regarding the additional properties being transferred to
Arlington from 1st. April 2007.
We are pleased to report that Arlington Parish Council has been
officially recognized as a Quality Council. East Sussex has only six
other Parish/Town Councils so recognized.
To
achieve this award. standards must be met for running Council Meetings,
communicating with the public and having a
Qualified Clerk. Other measures include the production of an Annual
Report, satisfactory Accounts and a code of conduct. It is satisfying to know
that Arlington sets such high standards.
Seasonal
activities kept Park Mead School children in the festive spirit during
December. The nativity/carol concert held at the church saw stirring
performances by pupils on recorder, clarinet and violin. The Friends Christmas
Fayre raised £900 and the children especially enjoyed their ‘Christmas Tree
Lunch’ for which the whole school made tree shaped sandwiches and biscuits
followed by a healthy fruit salad. School governors kept up the annual
tradition of joining staff in serving the pupils their Christmas dinner,
wearing an assortment of festive headgear! Tracey Hunter, LEA Governor
PARISH
MEETINGS
The Annual
meeting of the parish is scheduled fro 26th April 2007. If any
residents wishes to raise a particular issue please contact the Clerk with
details arlingtonpc@freeuk.com
Tel;
01323521067
Residents are
always welcome to bring their queries to the regular monthly meeting and again
should contact the Clerk.
Planning Applications
received for comment at recent meetings
Consultation papers from Parker Dann regarding St Bede’s School: provision of playing fields comprising four
sports pitches and drainage pond
WD/2006/3249/FR ST BEDE'S
WISE DEPOT CAR PARK. Retrospective
application for the erection of security lighting
WD/2006/3081/IF Woodlands, Caneheath. New
double garage and modification to existing driveway
WD/06/3380/F HYLANDS FARM
STABLES Proposed single storey rear extension &
conservatory.
PLANNING
DECISIONS
Refusals
WD/2006/2754 Land adjoining Robin’s Nest. WD/2006/7008 Erection of Portable building Forest Yard,
Abbots Wood. Full application
required.
WD/2006/2785 Demolition of 1
& 2 Hydegate Cottages
WD/2006/2529 The Barnhouse, Gatewood Farm
WD/2006/3081/F New double garage, Woodlands, Caneheath.
POLICE
LIAISON
11.12
- Common Lane, Arlington Treatment Works, 1132hrs -
Caller reported theft of red diesel from site some time between
3/10.12.06. No CCTV. No one seen.
5.1
- Lower Claverham Farm, 0908hrs - Caller,
off duty PC, reported suspicious male, late 20's, driving van, called at his
property at 1330hrs on 4.1.07 asking for disused Dairy Farm. Caller felt
male could be attached to travelling fraternity and possibly checking out the
Farm for equipment etc. Details of vehicle reg. and possible name with
Police
15.1
- Arlington Stadium, Arlington Road West,
1603hrs - Caller reported burnt out vehicle on road between Stadium
and A22. FB attended and confirmed vehicle BMW 3 series, completely burnt
out. Possible deliberate ignition.
THE
ARLINGTON PARISH PLAN
On the 14th of December
2006, Arlington Parish Council resolved to initiate the process for the
production of the Arlington Parish Plan.
Ray Collins agreed to act as the lead person in this matter.
The first activity will to create a small group,
called the Parish Plan Initiation Group, that will prepare the ground for the
Plan.
A wide consultation will take place between now and
the Annual Parish meeting on the 26th April 2007.
A Parish Plan brings
together the views, needs and opinions of the whole community. All Parish Plans are different, as they are
developed by each community in response to their own needs, using their unique
skills and enthusiasm. The Arlington
Parish Plan will set out what we need and what we value, based on the opinions
of the whole community.
More details may be
found on the Parish website at www.arlington-parish-council.org.uk
click parish plan... or by contacting
Ray Collins on collinsray@pencompass.com
The Parish Clerk:
John
Roberts,
42
Friston Avenue,
Eastbourne,
BN22 0EL
or
Tel & Fax : 01323 521067
E-mail arlingtonpc@freeuk.com
NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING THURS. 8th. FEBRUARY AT 7.30 PM
IN ARLINGTON VILLAGE HALL
COPY FOR NEXT NEWSLETTER TO BE WITH THE
CLERK BY THURSDAY 15th
FEBRUARY
E-mail arlingtonpc@freeuk.com
DOGS
ON THE
RECREATION GROUND
Would residents exercising dogs on the Recreation Ground, kindly keep
them on a lead. Thank you