Parish Council News – September 2024
There are no Council meetings in August – apart from one Planning Committee meeting so it is always quieter than in other months. One of the important matters residents may wish to remember to do in September, if they haven’t already, is to respond to the Fire Authority’s consultation on the options for our On-Call Fire Station.
During August the Five Ashes play area was found to have been vandalised with graffiti and black paint over equipment forcing the area to be closed. This is especially annoying for everyone who enjoys the area during the school summer holidays. It has of course been reported to Sussex Police. If anyone has any information they can share, or saw the damage being done and can help try to identify the culprits, please telephone the office on 01435 873784 or email clerk@mayfieldfiveashes.org.uk
Mayfield On-Call Fire Station Options Consultation
The Fire Authority’s consultation is open until Friday 27 September 2024 and it can be responded to online with the following link: https://www.esfrs.org/mayfield. Please also note that paper copies of the background information and consultation forms are available in the Parish Council office in Mayfield High Street if this is your preferred method to respond.
There are two public sessions arranged in September 2024 that you can attend should you wish to: Saturday 07 in the Scout Hall, Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield TN20 6NT (Court Meadow recreation ground). The first session is at 2pm and the second session at 3pm.
To help manage numbers at the venue, please use the link below to book or call during office hours on 0303 999 1000 or Minicom 01323 462 003.
Priority will be given to those living in and around Mayfield. https://forms.oVce.com/e/iT8SLkEcq8
Parish Council grants
One of the important roles of the Parish Council is to provide grants to organisations within the Parish to help them move forward with their own projects. Our grants policy can be found on the Parish Council website at www.mayfieldfiveashes.org.uk in the “Key Documents / Finance” section along with the approved grant application form. Individual grants may be made available up to a maximum of £500. They must be match funded so applicants must cover at least 50% of the total project cost.
If you are planning to apply for a grant in 2025/26 the latest date your application and requested financial information must be submitted is 30 September 2024. If you do not have internet access, please contact the Parish Council office on 01435 873784 so a copy of the grants policy and application form can be provided.
South Street Public Conveniences
As mentioned previously, we are still looking for someone to take over the caretaking of the public conveniences while the current caretaker is indisposed. It involves unlocking and locking the toilets each day and cleaning which takes about an hour. Please contact the office on 01435 873784 or please email clerk@mayfieldfiveashes.org.uk for information on what is required and renumeration.
Temporary road closure warnings:
The B2100 Wadhurst Road / Best Beech Hill / Mayfield Lane, Mark Cross/ Wadhurst road closure has changed dates to 24th July 2024 to 3rd March 2025.
Froghole Lane: Information provided at the time of writing this article is that there is a provisional agreement to allow East Sussex Highways to carry out culvert upgrade works to take place from 30th September 2024 to 8th November 2024 (up to 40 days). This will be dependent on further details being finalised for the permit and permit conditions. At this stage, they are unable to confirm the working hours and start / finish dates as this will not be determined until the permit has been granted. Advance warning signs however will be placed on site advising of actual date of works.
Street Learning – for September 2024 to March 2025
Wealden residents, aged 19 and above, can attend a range of free or low-cost academic, wellbeing, and
practical courses. They are designed to help residents boost their confidence, employment opportunities,
develop existing skills, learn something new or meet new people. The courses are delivered in community
venues located throughout the district including Uckfield, Heathfield, Hailsham, and Crowborough.Some
courses are also available online.
The new programme for September 2024 to March 2025 is available using the following link:
Alternatively you can request a hard copy by post by emailing streetlearning@wealden.gov.uk,
Please ensure that you contact the provider directly to find out more or to book a place on the course.
Electric blanket testing this autumn – save the date!
Bring your electric blanket along for a FREE safety check at any of the below events. If you are unable to
attend, please ask a friend or neighbour to bring your blanket for you.
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service working with partners for your safety. www.esfrs.
| Monday 14th October | ||
| Heathfield Fire Station | High Street, Heathfield, TN21 0UP | 10.00am – 12.00pm |
| Mayfield Fire Station | Tunbridge Wells Road, TN20 6PJ | 2.00pm – 4.00pm |
| Tuesday 15th October | ||
| Uckfield Fire Station | Bell Farm Road, Uckfield, TN22 1BA | 10.00am – 12.00pm |
| Crowborough Fire Station | Beacon Road, Crowborough,TN6 1AF | 2.00pm – 4.00pm |
| Monday 21st October | ||
| Hailsham Fire Station | Victoria Road, Hailsham, BN27 2AY | 10.00am – 12.00pm |
| St.George’s Church Hall, Polegate | 110 Eastbourne Road, BN26 5DF | 2.00pm – 4.00pm |
Free Green Gym sessions and health walks
Wealden District Council has recently partnered with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) to deliver a
series of health and wellbeing focused conservation activities.
From July, TCV will begin delivering weekly guided health walks and Green Gym sessions along the
Cuckoo Trail, completely free for residents to join and get involved in. The programme of activities will be
running until 31 March 2025
Every Tuesday, the Cuckoo Trail group health walk will begin at 10.30am, starting at different points
along the trail each week. These walks will be a great way to get outside, meet new people, and learn a
thing or two about the local area. Each walk will be an hour long and suitable for any ability.
The Green Gym sessions will take place every Wednesday and Thursday 10am-1pm, from July. Green
Gyms are a fantastic way to get active in the great outdoors and meet people in your community whilst
improving the local area. Each Green Gym session will be three hours long with a range of activities at
varying locations along the Cuckoo Trail. Whether you have been involved in conservation or never done
it before, all abilities are welcome.
To find out more or book onto an activity, contact Becky Lewis on 07483045706 or email:
Joint Community Rehabilitation
East Sussex County Council has asked for information to be circulated about this recruitment
campaign. If you are a kind-hearted individual who wants to make a real impact Imagine helping someone
get back on their feet and regain their confidence after illness or injury, think about joining the Joint
Community Rehabilitation (JCR) team as a support worker. As a support worker, you will visit people in
their homes and help them regain confidence and independence after hospital stays. No formal
qualifications are needed, just a caring nature and the ability to drive.
Contact: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/choose-east-sussex and Adult Social Care.
Instagram – mayfieldvillagelife
Available to for Mayfield and Five Ashes, this site can be messaged with details of a local event or alternatively, contact Cllr Sally Ann Tibbles: sally-ann.tibbles@mayfieldfiveashes.org.uk
and she will put it information up for you. The site ‘mayfieldvillagelife’ is a picture book of activities in this Parish. (Press ‘follow’ at the top of the page and you will be notified of posts as they appear.)
Parish Council Meetings
The meeting schedule on the website: http://www.mayfieldfiveashes.org.uk/ shows this month’s Council and Committee meetings as well as agendas, minutes of meetings and other meeting documentation
Janna Todd, Parish Clerk, Old Manor House, High Street, Mayfield TN20 6AL
Telephone 01435 873784 E-mail: clerk@mayfieldfiveashes.org.uk