Salehurst and Robertsbridge Parish Council

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Parish Council Meeting - Tuesday 28th January 2025
23rd January 2025

 

There will be a Full Council Meeting on TUESDAY 28th January at the Village Hall in Station Road, at 7.30pm.

 

THE PUBLIC AND PRESS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND

 

 

A period of up to 15 minutes will be allowed at the start for questions and comments from the public.

 

Free Home Energy Assessments until 31st March
21st January 2025

 

In order to help households in rural Rother improve energy efficiency and reduce energy bills, Citizens Advice 1066 are offering free home energy assessments for eligible households, as part of the government-funded Local Energy Advice Demonstrator (LEAD). This project ends on 31 March, so time is running out to find out if you can get a free assessment.

 

If you live in a rural part of Rother District and are a homeowner, landlord or private tenant then you may be eligible to participate in this project. Anyone who is in a 'hard to reach' demographic or a 'hard to treat' home, such as older buildings and those not on mains gas, can be included. If you know someone else who may be eligible, feel free to pass details on to them too.

For further information on the scheme and eligibility requirements, please visit the Citizens Advice 1066 website, or phone 01424 869 352 and leave a message mentioning LEAD.

 

A21 Road Closures
14th January 2025

 

A21 Road Closures January 2025: Information from National Highways

 

We'll be carrying out essential resurfacing works on the A21 between Swiftsden and Northbridge Street. To undertake these works safely we'll need to close the A21 in both directions. Work will be carried out in three phases, overnight Monday to Friday between the hours of 8pm to 6am.

 

 

Phase one

A21 Coopers Corner to Hurst Green - Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January

 

 

Phase two

A21 Hurst Green to Bodiam Road - Monday 20 January to Thursday 23 January

 

 

Phase three

Bodiam Road to Northbridge Street - Friday 24 January to Friday 31 January

 

 

Residents and businesses will need to be escorted within the closure. To enter the closure area please wait at the hard closure point to be escorted. When leaving properties there will be a telecom service in place which will put you in contact with the traffic management team to escort you out. Please note there might be a slight wait.

 

These works will generate some noise for which we apologise in advance.

 

Works are weather dependent.

 

Diversion - The main diversion for the works will be via Westfield lane and join the A21 back via the A268 at Hawkhurst Road.

 

 

 

COUNCILLOR VACANCIES
8th January 2025

 

If you would like to apply for one of our three vacancies, please download the application form and submit as per the instructions on the form, by 5pm on Monday 13th January 2025.

 

Applications will be considered by the Parish Council at their meeting on Monday 20th January, 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Applicants will be expected to attend the meeting and those appointed will join the remainder of the meeting as a full Member of the Council.

 

If you require any further information, please make contact with the Clerks, or any one of the Councillors - their contact details can be found on the 'Contact us' page.

 

FLOOD AWARENESS EVENT SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025
18th December 2024

 

Please save the date: Saturday 17th May 2025, 10am - 1pm.

The Parish Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency will be holding a drop-in event at the Village Hall. Our own flood defence scheme will be explained (possibly some demos) plus general information on flooding preparedness, safety and warnings. Lots of interactive activities for all the family.

 

Further information and publicity to follow nearer the time.

 

Christmas and New Year: Changes to services and Useful Information
17th December 2024

 

View the associated document

 

We have updated our 'Who Does What' list. See document above.

 

Please note the following changes to services:

 

Christmas and New Year Services and Useful Contacts List

Rubbish and recycling collection

https://www.rother.gov.uk/.../collections-over-christmas/

Trains

https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/.../christmas-and...

1066 bus

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/.../south-east/christmas-2024

Mountfield tip

https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/.../hou.../escc-mountfieldhwrs

and Christmas Trees https://www.rother.gov.uk/rubb.../christmas/christmas-trees/

 

 

Feedback on initial community engagement for Hodson's Mill Site
28th November 2024

 

Thank you to everyone who attended the two events organised by Homes England re Hodson's Mill Site development.

 

We encourage everyone - whether you attended the events or not - to complete the online survey asking for your views on what you like about living in Robertsbridge, what can be improved and your priorities for development of the Mill Site. You can also sign up for updates. See the website www.hodsonsmill.co.uk

 

Very Sad News
14th November 2024

 

Reverend Annette Hawkins 1959 - 2024

 

The Parish Council was shocked and saddened to hear the news that our Vicar, Reverend Annette Hawkins, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, during a planned operation. The shock all the greater because she led the Remembrance Services at the Church and War Memorial on Sunday, attended by a large number of residents. Annette had been Vicar of Salehurst, Robertsbridge and Hurst Green for eight years, and had become a friend to many. She will be greatly missed.

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband John, her children and grandchildren, mother, wider family, friends and all who loved her.

 

God Bless Annette - rest in peace.

 

 

Resignation of a Councillor
13th November 2024

 

The Parish Council is sorry to announce the resignation of Cllr Roger Palamarczuk on 13th November for personal reasons.

 

Roger has been on the Parish Council since October 2016 and has been an active and valued Member. He will be missed.

 

 

We therefore now have a third vacancy (Clive Cooke left in August; Kirsty Barden letf in October). We will be advertising for three new Members in due course - all enquiries welcome, to the Clerk or any of the Members of the Council (see the Contact us tab).

 

 

 

Please click to see the official Notice of Vacancy.

 

Hodson's Mill - Community Engagement
12th November 2024

 

Homes England invites all residents to meet the Hodson's Mill team at two events re development of the Mill Site. (Homes England is the government's Housing and Regeneration Agency, dedicated to creating affordable, high-quality homes and driving regeneration):

 

1.A Walk & Talk of the site at 11.30am or 1.30pm on Saturday 23rd November (meet at The Barn Coworking Space, 6 Abbey Mews). You can drop in to meet other members of the team at the Barn anytime between 11am and 3pm.

 

2.Drop in Event 4.30pm to 7pm on Tuesday 26th November at Robertsbridge Club, Station Road.

 

You can find more information about the Hodson's Mill team and project and register for the mailing list at www.hodsonsmill.commonplace.is

 

If you have any questions - telephone 0203 7900 3676 or email hodsonsmill@homesengland.gov.uk