East Hoathly with Halland Parish Council

Parish Council News – April 2025

Planning Update

A Hybrid Planning Application has been submitted on land that forms part of Hesmonds Stud. The planning application, WD/2025/0376/MAJ is for up to 275 dwellings over 2 sites – Harrisons Field and Tourles Farm, together with an application on Circle of Oaks for 17 dwellings and access to the Tourles Farm site (this amends WD/2023/2516/MAJ which has previously been granted.

As well as the dwellings the planning application also proposes a two-form entry primary school together with the provision of vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access, open spaces including children’s’ play space, community allotments, sustainable urban drainage systems and associated landscaping.

The closing date for online comments to Wealden District Council is 4^th May 2025.

East Hoathly with Halland Parish Council have a shorter timeframe to provide a response but, given the proximity of Easter and Councillor availability, we have applied for an extension to this time. Once we know the outcome we will be arranging a meeting of the Planning Committee and residents are welcome to attend and make their views known to us.

Given the complexity and size of the application the Parish Council has retained the services of a professional consultant to advise and guide Councillors on their response. Steve Tilbury has a wealth of experience in planning and has advised a number of parish and town councils on planning matters.

Parker Dann are running a public exhibition in the Pavilion on Wednesday 9^th April from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm.

Bus Stops and Shelters

East Sussex County Council is in the process of installing new bus stop signs in East Hoathly and a new bus stop has been put in place at the Paddock Green development. East Sussex County Council are also going to install new bus shelters for the bus stops at Rectory Close/The Mews at no cost to the Parish Council. We have adopted the shelters and will be responsible for their maintenance moving forwards.

School Driveway

At our Full Council meeting in March Councillors voted to cover the cost of repairing the school driveway given its current dangerous condition. This follows extensive but unsuccessful attempts to locate the owner of the land. The works will be completed on 14^th and 15^th April.

Caretaker/Bookings Administrator Vacancy

To look after and manage all pavilion bookings and act as a caretaker to contribute to the smooth running of the Pavilion.  Duties will include:

• Maintaining the online booking calendar acting as a first point of contact responding to all booking and hirer enquiries;
• Preparing the pavilion and providing access to the pavilion for hirers and cleaning afterwards ensuring the cleanliness of the premises to include toilets and kitchen;
• Conduct pre-hire and post-hire inspections noting issues and concerns;
• Act as an Emergency Key Holder;
• Conduct regular visual inspections of the playing fields, play equipment and benches reporting any concerns or issues to the Clerk;
• Use Social Media to maximise hiring opportunities.

To be successful in this role you will need to have working knowledge of MS Office packages and social media, proven customer service skills and a knowledge of cleaning and good housekeeping practices.

£15 per hour, minimum of 4 hours per week to be worked flexibly as needed covering 7 days per week to assist hirers and attend to emergencies.

To apply please submit your CV to Malcolm Ramsden, Clerk Clerk@easthoathlywithhalland.org.uk by 21^st April, 2025.

Fallen Conifers on the Playing Field

We are aware of the fallen conifers on the Playing Field and a contractor has been appointed to carry out the necessary works as soon as ground conditions permit.

Councillor Vacancy

We currently have a vacancy for a councillor. If you would like to make a difference in your community and help us to make East Hoathly and Halland a greater place to live, please contact either myself or the Clerk, Malcolm Ramsden (clerk@easthoathlywithhalland.org.uk) for more details.

Tania Freezer

Chair, East Hoathly with Halland Parish Council

Cllr.t.freezer@easthoathlywithhalland.org.uk