ARLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

 

February 2007

PARISH COUNCIL

MEETINGS

The Parish Council met on the 23^rd January to discuss planning applications. In addition, two unauthorized development matters have been referred to Wealden D. C..  At the February meeting topics included the allotments, data protection legislation and the Annual Meeting of the Parish. The annual meeting will take place on 26^th. April 2007.  The main item will be the development of the parish plan.  This will take quite some time so it will not be possible to receive the usual verbal reports from the organizations active within the parish. It has been suggested that written reports could be available on the evening or a special Newsletter publicising the reports.

PARKMEAD

Park Mead is happy to report that the new hall, and structural and decorative improvements to the school have continued to attract increasing numbers of pupils.  As a result of the larger intake,

 the school is in a better financial

position than it has been for many years. Park Mead juniors starred in a play, ‘Hot Dog’, directed by the drama company ‘Act On It’, in conjunction with the Children’s Fire and Burns Trust. This resulted in a production which enabled a serious message, about dangers in the home, to be put across in a fun and engaging way. The pupils presented the play to the whole school, parents and representatives from the Trust (and made the front page of the Sussex Express!). Kew at Wakehurst. Children of all ages (accompanied) are invited to take part in free activities during the half term 20^th – 22^nd February from 10.30am to 3.30pm.  Activities include: Following a trail to find out about plants used to make natural dyes; a display demonstrating how dyes are made; opportunities to have a go on spinning and knitting and other arts and crafts. The Governors wish to thank councillors who helped to collect Tesco Sports Vouchers in 2006.  Nearly 5˝ thousand vouchers were collected. Tracey Hunter, LEA Governor

Planning Applications received for comment at recent meetings

PLANNING APPEAL BY SUSSEX PAST, MICHELHAM PRIORY, UPPER DICKER  Proposal: to host a limited number of private and/or corporate cultural dinners in the great barn.

WD/2006/3559/F St Bede’s development of sports fields playing areas.

PLANNING DECISIONS

Approvals

WD/2006/3249/FR ST BEDE'S WISE DEPOT CAR PARK. Retrospective application for the erection of security lighting. Agreed subject to conditions; also accompanied by explanation to Parish Council.

WD/06/3380/F HYLANDS FARM STABLES Proposed single storey rear extension & conservatory

POLICE LIAISON

23.1          -  Coldharbour Road, 1755hrs  -  Caller reported suspicious vehicle with 3 males inside one black two white approx 20s, also with pit bull terrier dog, parked outside Post Office.  Post Office was closing and staff were concerned as occupants appeared to be watching Post Office.  Police attended, details taken, all in order.  Occupants used to go to St. Bedes School and were taking dog for walk.

23.1  -  St. Bedes School, 1849hrs  -  Caller reported that on 18.1..07 between 2130-2230hrs during power cut, a lap top was taken from room in school block.  Caller says that anyone can just wander in off the street.  At the time a group of youths was outside in vehicle.  Police attended and this has been recorded as a burglary.

23.1             Arlington Road West, Nr.Stadium, 1903hrs  -  Caller reported theft of Excavator machine from land at rear of Arlington Speedway Stadium.  Machine last seen on 21.1.07 at approx. 1500hrs.  Although gates to land padlocked it would be possible to drive across field and bypass gate.  Machine was hired and first thought that it might have been removed by hire company.  Description: Konatsu Excavator, sign written Phillips Plant Hire, yellow with blue writing.  Trailer with it Ifor Williams 96300 twin axle.

28.01        Arlington Water Treatment Works, 1336hrs, Ser.No.853  -  Caller reported two vehicles, white transit van and white Nissan pick up with trailer, seen to be circling around outside Treatment Works at approx. 1100hrs.  Caller concerned as they have had break-ins recently.

PARISH COUNCIL

ELECTIONS

In May 2007 local elections will take place when voters in parishes, towns and district councils will elect their representatives. Arlington, like other parishes will be involved in the elections when local residents have the opportunity to stand for office and vote.  The parish council is at the grass roots of  Local Government in England. Parish Councils have a number of

responsibilities, including: representing the whole electorate within the parish; delivering

services to meet local needs; and striving to improve quality of life in the parish. The council is also the first point of contact for aspiring community projects. It is their responsibility to help get schemes underway. The Council must also be notified – and in some cases its consent is needed – by County or District Councils with regard to planning applications and highway development in your area. Parliament also granted Parish Councils the powers to spend public money that they raise through the parish precept. If you are interested

in learning more about becoming a councillor please contact the clerk.

01323 521067

arlingtonpc@freeuk.com

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