Wadhurst Parish Council

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Parish Council News
24 June

2007/2008 Annual report issued here

1 June

Annual Parish Meeting

Almost 100 people attended the Annual Parish Meeting held 28th May at the Commemoration Hall. The evening started with refreshments and a chance to chat informally to councillors.

Chairman Chris Price and Parish Councillors Tom Doyle and Bob Standley gave a presentation on the draft Parish Plan which had been drawn up from comments on previous consultations and from a series of meetings with representatives of the community. There followed a lively discussion on many issues affecting the parish under the following themes:

* Housing
* Transport
* Parking
* Education
* Recreation
* Economic Activity

A copy of the draft Parish Plan can be obtained from the Clerk 01892 752111 or e-mail

13 May

At the Annual Meeting of the Council held 13 May, Chris Price was re-elected as Chairman of Council and Tom Doyle was elected as Vice-Chairman

1 May

Mick Lawrence, caretaker of Sparrows Green Recreation Ground, retired at the end of April after five years working for the Council. At a small celebration at the pavilion, Chairman Chris Price thanked Mick for all his hard work in keeping the recreation ground running so smoothly

14 Apr

Spring newsletter issued

7 Mar

No Cold Calling Zone to be launched at Sparrows Green Pavilion at 19:00 on March 13

5 Mar

Caretaker required, Sparrows Green Recreation Ground, Wadhurst
A reliable local person is sought for a part-time position, working independently to maintain the grounds and Pavilion at Sparrows Green. Hours are flexible and job sharing is a possibility. For more information contact Philippa Hewes on 01892 752111. Applications to Wadhurst Parish Council, 1 Rushlye Cottage, Bells Yew Green, Frant, TN3 9APby Monday 24th March 2008

16 Jan

Funding Meeting for local Voluntary Organisations on Mar 6 - supported by the Parish Council: details here

11 Jan

The Council would like your views on what to do with the Sparrows Green Voelcker Field - details here

10 Jan

Newsletter vol 3 no 1 now available here

9 Jan

Junk Mail advice from East Susserx County Council - here

6 Jan 2008

WD/2007/1703/O - Queen's Cottages, Wadhurst the Appeal for the above has been ALLOWED, dated 3 January 2008 - details here

22 Dec

The replacement Post Bus service starts 2nd January for a six months trial thanks to the financial support of Wadhurst and Mayfield Parish Councils and East Sussex County Council. The service will operate on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday leaving Snape View at 10.05am and 12.05pm. Anyone wishing to use the service should telephone CTLA on 01273 517332. A timetable will be displayed on the Parish Council notice board - and can be found here

14 Dec

No Cold Calling Zone coming to Wadhurst

Wadhurst Parish Council, the Safer Wealden Partnership and East Sussex Trading Standards are working in partnership to establish a ‘No Cold Calling’ Zone in the Wadhurst area.

The aim of the project is to work in partnership to reduce the overall incidents of rogue trading and distraction burglary in East Sussex.

Setting up a zone is a warning to cold callers to keep out. Local residents are provided with information that shows them how to deal with unexpected callers.

This is the opportunity for residents, business people and faith groups to ask questions and put forward their view.  Please contact Trading Standards who will be able answer any questions and provide you with information.

If you are interested in commenting please contact Louise Baxter at East Sussex Trading Standards. 01323 418 228 or e-mail or look at the website for general advice.

4 Dec

November newsletter issued

1 Dec

Speed Warning Sign at Sparrow's Green

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It's been a long time coming, but the new speed indicator sign on Cousley Wood Road is installed and doing its work. The Parish Council worked hard to prove to East Sussex Highways department that the sign was justified, not least because of the risk to parents and children of cars speeding towards the Primary School. Not only that, but the Parish Council has paid for the sign. Speeding on the Cousley Wood/Sparrow's Green Road is an important problem for local residents; we hope this helps

29 Nov

Recreation Ground
Football: The dug outs on the main pitch will be repainted for use as football practice walls.

Tennis: The new planting around the tennis courts has been completed.
More effort will be make to promote "Pay and Play" tennis next year. All residents can play tennis at the recreation ground, either as a member of Wadhurst Tennis Club, or by renting a court at £8 per hour - Pay and Play - through Wadhurst Pharmacy.  

 Security: The new CCTV recording equipment has been installed and has already been useful in investigating antisocial behaviour.

23 Nov

Much work has been carried out at the Jardin d’Aubers and the pond. The brambles have been cleared and the gravel area has been treated for weeds. It is looking much tidier while retaining a natural environment which will attract and sustain wildlife.

The committee has researched the possibility of additional floral arrangements for the High Street and propose to install flower containers to six of the conservation lampposts. There will be self watering systems within the containers which will only need to be topped up once a week. We have also found a local company that will carry out the planting and watering so there will be no onerous commitment required from residents. Many thanks to Magpie for funds received towards the village floral displays.

In the next year we will continue our pond and garden improvements, evaluate the success of the floral displays, look to change the concrete litter bins for conservation ones and continue to support kerbside recycling, litter clearance and other ways to improve the environment for all. It is hoped that village residents may even want to work towards entering South East in Bloom in 2009.

11 Nov

The Parish Council Chairman Cllr Chris Price laying a wreath on behalf of the Council

20 Oct

Security at the Recreation Ground
The Parish Council has decided to improve its CCTV equipment at Sparrow's Green Recreation Ground. The image quality will be greatly improved. Images will be made available to the police on request. We hope this will help reduce the antisocial behaviour seen recently at the ground. We are also grateful to the Police and Neighbourhood Watch for the work they are doing to monitor the ground.

 Landscaping
The tennis club will shortly continue the work started last year to screen the tennis courts from view by extending the newly planted hedge, filling gaps in the boundary hedge and planting more trees to the west of the pavilion.

 Pitch Improvements 
The main pitch and Voelcker Field are being professionally treated to improve the quality of the playing surface. This will particularly benefit the Junior Football Club. As a result the recreation ground will be closed for short periods. The next treatment is planned for the morning of the 1st November

19 Sep

Fenn House - High Street. The design and colour of the new shop fascia has caused concern to some Wadhurst residents on the grounds that it was considered inappropriate and out of character in this Conservation Area village.. Consequently it was referred to Wealden District Council in the hope that they would require the owner to amend it to a more acceptable design. However they were unable to do so on planning grounds as it was not illuminated and no larger than before, and Wadhurst is not within an Area of Special Advertisement Control. The Parish Council therefore intends to raise the matter again with Wealden in the hope that the village can be afforded such status.

Let us have your views and comments, both for and against, on the website form. This is your village

14 Sep
A working party has been set up to discuss the future development of the Sparrow's Green Recreation Ground, specifically the Voelcker Field. If you have any suggestions please use the submission form on this site or contact Tom Doyle

The Parish Council is concerned about anti-social behaviour at the Recreation Ground, and has met with local residents
and the police to discuss the issue. The CCTV system will be upgraded, graffiti dealt with more promptly and
the ground made more secure

4 Sept 2007
Wealden District Council has issued a Draft Wealden Design Guide - the aim of the guide is to encourage a higher standard of design for development within the District. The Guide can be viewed here or at the District Council offices. Comments to be returned to Wealden District Council by 15 Oct

9 Aug 2007
Parish Council views on future development submitted to Wealden Disrtict Council - read them here

25 Jul 2007