Salehurst and Robertsbridge Parish Council

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Robertsbridge 800 is coming soon!
29th May 2025

 

Robertsbridge 800 is being held on Saturday 21st June 2025 at Robertsbridge Recreation Ground.

 

We invite you to join the Parish Council in celebrating the 800 years since Robertsbridge was granted a Market Charter. Come and join us for this fun day for the whole community. Free entry with fun and entertainment for all ages. Poster here.

 

More information here https://rbr800.fun/.

 

A free 'hail and ride' minibus will be available within the village to anyone who wishes to use it on the day. Details here

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

Planning Committee - Monday 2nd June 2025
28th May 2025

 

There will be a Planning Committee Meeting on Monday 2nd June 2025, Robertsbridge Youth Centre at 7.30pm.

 

The press and public are welcome to attend and up to 15 minutes will be allowed at the start of the meeting for public comments and questions. The agenda for the meeting will be available on the 'Council Meetings' page three days prior. Click here to see the notice.

 

Annual Council Meeting - Monday 19th May 2025
13th May 2025

 

 

The Annual Council Meeting will be held on Monday 19th May at 7.30pm. This is the annual business meeting of the Council when the Chairman and Vice Chairman are appointed.

 

The notice for the Meeting can be seen here.

 

The public are welcome to attend the meeting. Up to 15 minutes will be allowed at the start for public questions and comments. The Agenda and associated documents will be available on the Council Meetings page three days before the meeting.

 

VE Day - 80th Anniversary Robertsbridge 8th June 2025
7th May 2025

 

VE DAY 80th Anniversary Robertsbridge Thursday 8th May

 

10.45am Commemoration at War Memorial - laying of wreaths

 

6.30pm St Marys Church, Salehurst - church bells to ring for 30 minutes

 

7-10pm Invitation to all Salehurst & Robertsbridge residents to join event organised by Hurst Green Parish Council at The Stage Field on Bodiam Road, Silverhill. Firework finale at 9pm

 

FLOOD AWARENESS EVENT SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025 10am-1pm
24th April 2025

 

View the associated document

 

Robertsbridge experienced the worst flooding in living memory in October 2000. Following this Robertsbridge flood defence scheme was built which has protected the village for over 20 years.

 

We have set up this free family friendly event on 17th May in Robertsbridge Village Hall for newer and more established residents to provide information on the flood scheme and the part you can play in preparing for flooding. There will be interactive activities for children and adults. Refreshments bacon and egg sandwiches and hot and cold drinks by Robertsbridge Scouts. Come along and find out more!

 

 

VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY - THURSDAY 8TH MAY 2025
24th April 2025

 

View the associated document

 

All residents in Salehurst and Robertsbridge are invited to attend a night of remembrance and thanksgiving event - food - live music - fireworks - lighting of the beacon 7-10pm organised by Hurst Green Parish Council. Firework finale at 9pm. The event is being held on the Stage Field in Silver Hill. Turn right off the A21 onto the Bodiam Road at the top of Silverhill just before Hurst Green. The field can be found on the left of the road after the houses.

 

Robertsbridge Royal British Legion will be holding flag ceremonies at Robertsbridge War Memorial at 10.45 am on VE Day 8th May and VJ Day 15th August.

 

 

Update Statement on Hodson's Mill Development
15th April 2025

 

 

We have been given this statement by Homes England.

 

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING (PARISH ASSEMBLY)
4th April 2025

 

All residents are invited to our Annual Village Meeting to find out what the Parish Council is doing and ask questions; meet our Parish District and County Councilors and local social groups.

 

Monday 14th April at Robertsbridge Village Hall

Doors open 7pm with an opportunity to meet local groups and Councillors

7.30pm onwards hear from your local Councillors and enjoy refreshments

 

Planning Committee Meeting - Monday 31st March 2025
31st March 2025

 

There will be a Planning Committee Meeting on Monday 31st March 2025 Robertsbridge Youth Centre at 7.30pm. This meeting was originally scheduled for 7th April.

 

 

The press and public are welcome to attend and up to 15 minutes will be allowed at the start of the meeting for public comments and questions. The agenda for the meeting will be available on the 'Council Meetings' page three days prior. Click here to see the notice.

 

Parish Council Meeting - Monday 17th March 2025
17th March 2025

 

There will be a Full Council Meeting on Monday 17th March 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.

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