Wadhurst Newsletter
  • Floral Display
  • £££££
  • Grants
  • Pedestrian Crossing
  • Traffic Speed
  • Wealden Walks



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The council is busy working on the budget for the next financial year. In the current economic climate it is even more important to ensure that the principle of best value is taken into consideration when reviewing service provision. A report on the budget will be included in the next newsletter.

Floral Display
The flower tubs and hanging baskets have been planted up for the winter to help brighten up the High Street. One of the hanging baskets had to be relocated after it was hit for the second time by a high-sided vehicle - the new position on the street light by the village sign helps to make a feature at this location.

Grants
The Parish Council's small grants for 2009/10 were decided at the November meeting. This year the council will support young members of Wadhurst Brass Band travelling to Aubers for the 10th anniversary of our twinning and for the memorial service at the Menin Gate. A small grant was also made to Transition Wadhurst towards set-up costs for two meetings promoting energy efficiency in the home and local food. We have continued to support the Citizens' Advice Bureau and the maintenance of Wadhurst churchyard (which is for the use of all residents). Finally we have made what is likely to be our final contribution to the excellent work of Wadhurst Rotary in providing Christmas lights. The small grants policy will be reviewed in the New Year.

Stop Press


Grant funding has been received and the play equipment ordered for Sparrows Green Recreation Ground. The play site will need to be closed whilst the area is prepared and the new equipment installed but we will try to keep the closure to a minimum.

Pedestrian Crossing
Over 30 people attended the public consultation held by East Sussex County Council on the proposal to install a pedestrian crossing in the High Street. Helen Pace, Project Manager, Road Safety Engineering at the County Council, presented the proposal and explained why the location between Columbine Cleaners and Wealden Wholefoods had been selected as the most appropriate.

Questions from the floor were dominated by concerns about the loss of parking. The consultation continues until 31st December 2009 - anyone wishing to comment should complete a questionnaire and return it to the freepost address. Questionnaires are available at Carillon Cottage, the Post Office and other key locations in the village or can be downloaded here

Traffic Speed
One area that continues to be brought to the attention of the council is the problem with traffic speeding through the village. Station Hill has been highlighted as a location where traffic speed is an issue - this makes it difficult for people walking along the narrow pavement to the station and for those trying to cross the road. East Sussex County Council will not consider any additional traffic calming measures as the area has an excellent safety record. The parish council has been working with PCSO Tamara Bennett and Station Hill has now been authorised as a site for Police speed monitoring - if the results indicate an unacceptable level of speeding, the parish council will again refer the issue to the county council for traffic calming.
Other sites authorised for Police speed monitoring are:

  • Lower High Street
  • Cousley Wood Road

Wealden Walks
Wadhurst has been asked to launch Wealden District Council's new initiative promoting walking. Councillors and members of Wadhurst Footpaths Society are planning a mass walk across our splendid countryside. Watch out for more information in the spring!






Wadhurst Parish Council Members
 
Tom DOYLE Chairman & Chairman of Finance Committee 782 001
Brian BELL   782 845
Bernard BERGER Chairman of Planning Committee 783 348
Daphne COLVIN   783 001
Serena GADD   784 383
Melissa GATES   785 677
Michael KENT   782 944
Julian MAMLOK   783 744
Anna MONAGHAN Chairman of Highways & Lighting Committee 782 671
Jan PEARMAN Vice-Chairman 782 816
John PHIPSON Chairman of Recreation Ground Committee 782 244
Christopher PRICE Chairman of Personnel Committee 783 106
Bob STANDLEY   783 579
Hilary WHATMORE Chairman of Environment Committee 783 508
Brian WHEELER   782 566
Philippa Hewes: Clerk to the Council 752 111
Bob Penny Groundsman/Caretaker 783782

Wealden District Councillors for Wadhurst
Graham WELLS   783 583
Bob STANDLEY   783 579

East Sussex County Council representative
Bob TIDY
  		  01825733151

Parish Council Meetings now take place at Sparrows Green Recreation Pavilion at 7.30pm on the second Thursday in the month. The following are the dates for 2010:
  • Feb 11th  
  • March 11th  
  • March 24th  - Annual Parish Meeting - Commemoration Hall 8pm
  • April 8th
  • May 13th          All agenda and minutes can be seen on the
  • June 10th         P.C. web site www.wadhurstpc.info

  • July 8th
  • September 9th
  • October 14th
  • November 11th
  • December 9th

Planning Meetings take place normally at fortnightly intervals at Carillon Cottage in the centre of the village on a Saturday at 9.30am. The next is on 9th Jan.

BOOKING THE FACILITIES AT SPARROWS GREEN RECREATION GROUND
Please contact the Parish Clerk - Philippa Hewes Tel.No. 01892 752111