USE BY RESIDENTS OF ST BEDE’S SPORTS FACILITIES

 

 

Residents of Upper Dicker are able to use some of St Bede’s school sports facilities outside of school hours; Gym, Squash; tennis.  Annual fees are paid in September. For further information please contact Carolyn Hunt 01323 840264 (evenings)

 

 

 

JULY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Two members of the public attended this meeting which had a busy agenda. A new policy regarding the handling of planning application which will make the procedure more transparent, was agreed.

It was decided to hold a public meeting to give residents the opportunity to make their views known (seee page 1)

The Parish Council will support the work of the Parish plan by up to £2,000.

It was also agreed that arrangements should be made for hedge trimming around the village green.

Full details can be found at http://www.arlington-parish-council.org.uk/ or from the Ckerk

 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

 

The Parish Council has recently adopted the latest code of conduct which is designed to guide members and officers dealing with planning & related matters; to operate an open and fair system; and to inform the public of the standards adopted.

 

     

ARLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

 

 

 

July 2007

 

 

 

PARK  MEAD  SCHOOL

For the eighth year running, Park Mead has won the swimming cup in the inter-schools competition. 

Summer Events:Four Hailsham town schools and three rural schools compete in this event every year.  Undoubtedly

 the proximity of St Bede’s swimming pool gives Park Mead a definite advantage.  No pupil leaves  Park Mead without being able to swim.

 

In spite of the rain on Saturday 30^th June, Park Mead’s Summer Fayre raised over a £1,000

towards its Garden Project.  It was not only the wettest, but, thanks to the use of the School Hall, also a most successful money-raising event.

 

                               

 

 

 

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

 

PUBLIC MEETING

ARLINGTON VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30 PM ON

TUESDAY 31^ST JULY 2007

 

 

Wealden District Council is consulting residents regarding proposals for housing and commercial development planned throughout the District.   Information is available on Wealden D C web site and individual comments can be uploaded and other comments can be viewed. One can also ask for a form and write. A Compact Disc is also available. All of these proposals will have some impact on the people living and working in the area. Please come along to tell your Parish Councillors what you think? Further information from the Clerk.

 

THE ARLINGTON PARISH PLAN

 

More about the development of  the Arlington Parish Plan is also available on the web or by contacting Ray Collins collinsray@pencompass.com

 

 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

 

Planning Applications received for comment at recent meetings;

 

 WDL2007/1563/F  AT STARNASH FARM, COLDHARBOUR ROAD, UPPER DICKER, NR. HAILSHAM. Change of use of redundant farm buildings to storage (no alterations proposed).

 

 

WD/2007/0822/F KNOCKHATCH FARM COTTAGE, HEMPSTEAD LANE. Barn for storeage of agricultural machinery, tools. Foodstuffs etc., in connection with existing agricultural land.

 

 

WD/2007/1518/F KNOCKHATCH ADVENTURE PARK, HEMPSTEAD LANE.  New ski lodge manager’s accommodation to replace consent granted 30.04.04

 

(WD2002/ 2526).

 

 

 

WD/2007/1227/F AT STARNASH FARM, COLDHARBOUR ROAD, UPPER DICKER, NR. HAILSHAM. Re-routing of drive away from neighbouring farm traffic.

 

 

    PLANNING DECISIONS

 

Approvals

 

WD/2007/3330/F Playcatts, Placketts Corner, Arlington. Retrospective application for change of use to class A3 ancillary to existing shop.

 

WD/2007/0619/LB

ENDLEWICK, ARLINGTON. Second floor extension.

 

 Refusals

 

2007/0495/LB ENDLEWICK

WD/, ARLINGTON. Alterations to garage block and link to main house including removal of modern lean to extension and extend existing kitchen.

 

Organic Fruit and Vegetables in Upper Dicker

 

A year-round supply of fresh, organic fruit and vegetables can

be yours if you rent an allotment at Upper Dicker.  Strawberries, raspberries and blackcurrants have recently been harvested.  Broad beans produced a bumper crop.  Spinach and courgettes are growing exceptionally well following the heavy rain and warmer weather. Some hard work is involved as the soil needs digging and manuring in Autumn and weeding.in the summer months.  Some initial outlay on ground cover fabric and netting to protect crops is beneficial.

Fresh air and exercise in a quiet rural setting and the chance to make new gardening friends are other advantages of renting a plot!

For further details, please contact the Parish clerk, Lin Baxter on 01323-645653 after August 1^st

 

POLICE LIAISON

Over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 7th / 8th July Sussex Police were involved in several Operations around East Sussex. On Saturday Operations Vortex and Bermuda ran in Hastings. Road Policing Officers assisted local Neighbourhood Policing Teams looking at car crime and anti-social driving matters. Two arrests were made for driving whilst disqualified and driving whilst impaired through drink/drugs. 4 uninsured vehicles were seized. 13 motorists received fixed penalties for a variety of offences, and there were a further 34 interventions in one form or another.

ARLINGTON       Approx. 10:50pm Thurs. 12/07/07 Intruders       Coldharbour Road        Four white males wearing jeans were seen within the grounds of a local school. The four left the area in a green Volvo estate car. Unknown at this time whether anything damaged or stolen.     1870 of 12/07/07  

   

Sussex Police are offering the public the opportunity to get horse tack marked with a reference number stored on a Sussex Police database. Found tack which has the reference number can be traced. 0845 60 70 999 ext. 19361 or email Sarah.roberts@sussex.pnn.police.uk