Heathfield & Waldron Parish Council

The Parish Council Offices are open Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 1.00 pm and 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm

Telephone No 01435 865700 or email info@hwpc.org.uk

The Clerk is Helen Johnson and her email: clerk@hwpc.org.uk

Any Planning enquiries should be addressed to the Assistant Clerk - Fiona Hensher - email: asstclerk@hwpc.org.uk



PLEASE NOTE - The Planning and Highways meeting regarding the local plan that was previously advertised as being on Monday 29th April is actually being held on Tuesday 30th April in the main hall at the Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane at 6.30 pm 


This year’s Great British Spring Clean runs from 15-31 March

Wealden District Council in partnership with Biffa are pleased to again be supporting the Great British Spring Clean by helping groups from around the District in their litter picking efforts through the supplying of equipment and the collection of the bags of litter.

We know that there are a few events happening across the district, however, if you are aware of any events taking place or of any groups needing equipment please contact us at recycling@wealden.gov.uk and we will be pleased to help.

It is really helpful for us to know in advance of any events so that we can ensure any bags collected are picked up as soon as possible after the event. It is also good to be able to point any willing volunteers in the right direction. Any photographs taken would also be appreciated

Further information on the Great British Spring Clean can be found at https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/get-involved/support-our-campaigns/great-british-spring-clean/ where you can also make a pledge to take part

Wealden Draft Local Plan Consultation dates released

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Wealden Community Lottery promotes 'refer a cause' scheme

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Public Spaces Protection Order

Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council supports Wealden District Council's renewal of their Public Spaces Protection Order which applies to any person in control of a dog and their failure to remove the faeces from restricted land, unless the person in control of the dog has a reasonable excuse for failing to do so.

The restricted land includes:-

Any highway, footway, footpaths, twittens, promenades, steps and towpaths within the area of Wealden District Council and any adjoining verges or ornamental areas, which are maintained at the public expense.

All pedestrianised areas within the Wealden District Council area

All parks, gardens, recreation and sports grounds, commons, amenity areas and other open spaces owned, occupied or maintained by or on behalf of any of: Wealden District Council, East Sussex County Council, a registered social landlord/housing association, any town or parish council within the Wealden area, any other public authority or charity.

Any cemetery, crematorium, burial ground or churchyard.

Any public car-park or parking space.

All dog faeces must be picked up immediately and deposited in a suitable receptacle.

Barclays Banking Hub

Barclays Bank will be in the Parish Council offices on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 930-1300 and 1330-1500 and the facility will be available by appointment only. Banking facilities will however not be available.   The contact details for arranging an appointment are 03457 345 345.  



WD/2022/6509/SO - LAND AT SANDY FIELDS FARM AND THEOBALDS GREEN, HEATHFIELD - REQUEST FOR SCREENING OPINION FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 500 HOUSES.  Please click here  for more information


Priority Services Register - free support service to help people in vulnerable situations   

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Junction of A267 and B2102

East Sussex County Council Highways department’s response to the public petition which asked for improved safety measures in the area of the junction of the A267 and B2102 at Cross in Hand acknowledged that work was needed. However, based on scoring criteria the location was ranked 53rd in priority by comparison to other sites in East Sussex. The Highways department informed the Parish Council that there are insufficient funds available to do anything at this location. In response the Parish Council submitted a request for a speed reduction in the vicinity of the junction to 30 mph and the introduction of vehicle activated signage.

The Highways department subsequently concluded that there was insufficient evidence to warrant a change to the existing speed limit or such signage. The Parish Council has asked for that decision to be revisited for reasons set out in its letter sent to the Highways department and awaits a reply. 

 

The  Planning and Highways Committee meeting will be on Tuesday 2nd April at 6.30pm in the Main Hall, Heathfield Community Centre.    If members of the public would like to attend please could they email Fiona Hensher prior to the meeting on asstclerk@hwpc.org.uk.    An agenda, minutes of the last meeting and a list of the planning applications will be uploaded nearer to the date of the meeting.

Click here to view the Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council Plan 2022 - 2025