Category: Parish Council

Dallington Parish Council transition to .gov.uk

Dallington Parish Council have changed their suffixes from .org.uk to .gov.uk
This is due to pressure from Central Government for all public authorities to use .gov.uk
All our emails now have the suffix .gov.uk – see the Who We Are Page.
The domain name – dallington.org.uk expires on 25.11.26 and until then there will be redirects to emails and our website if you forget to use the new suffix.
The company handling our emails and website is now Uniserve (based in Whatlington) and we are very pleased with the level of service and support they are providing.

Our website address is now – https://dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk or www.dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk

If you have any questions please contact me at –
clerk@dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Irene – Parish Clerk

 

 

 

Agenda for the Dallington Parish Council Meeting on 29.09.26

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 29th SEPTEMBER 2026, TO BE HELD IN DALLINGTON VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30pm

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on 5th September in Dallington Village Hall at 7.30pm

Members of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend

Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)

clerk@dallington.org.uk

01424 838414

24th September 2026

1. Disclosure of interests

To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests on this agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Member regards the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

2. Dispensations

3. Apologies for absence

4. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting

5. Open Forum

5.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor M. Ashdown

5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor N. McLaren

5.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public regarding matters on this agenda.

6. Dallington Recreation Ground

6.1 To consider a full inventory of the pavilion and container contents. This is for insurance and replacement purposes.

6.2 To consider an informal creative event at the field – this year’s theme is “Make a Mark.”

(COUNCILLOR RIDLEY)

6.3 Legionella Assessment for the pavilion. For Members to consider if this is necessary.

7. Dark Skies Project

To discuss any progress made and to consider the next actions.

8. DPC transition to .gov.uk

The full transition is in progress, the Clerk to brief on status. (CLERK)

9. GDPR Training – Assertion 10

The DPC Data Audit has been approved by resolution (22.07.26) and GDPR training has been arranged for Members and the Clerk.

10. Planning

10.1 Planning application for consideration:

  • RR/2026/0950/HOU – Cripps Farm, Padgham Lane

Proposed extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling, comprising a two-storey rear extension, the formation of a first-floor balcony, widening of the existing site entrance, construction of a swimming pool with ancillary plant/changing room.

Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

10.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

11. Enforcement

11.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.

11.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

12. Highways/Rights of Way

12.1 DPC continue to monitor the situation at the Woods Corner junction. (COUNCILLOR GRAY)

12.2 A resident has reported a blocked drain at Woods Corner; this causes water to hit the house and is causing damage. ESCC Highways say the drain is not blocked.

12.3 Any other Highways/RoW matters for discussion.

13. Finance

13.1 Bank balances at 31.08.26

  • DPC deposit account – £17,426.50
  • DPC current account – £1,815.87
  • DRG current account – £386.91

13.2 To approve the following payments:

  • Clerk salary/HO Aug/Sep 2026 – £1,151.00
  • * Parish Online subscription 2026-27 – £42.00
  • * AIRS PAT testing equipment – £48.00

* already paid

13.2 To sign the UT bank mandate for Councillor Gray-Smith’s full authorisation.

14. Dates of next meetings

  • 20.10.26 – Full Council Meeting (provisional only)
  • 17.11.26 – Full Council Meeting

 

Make your Mark Event Saturday 17th October 2026

Make your Mark on the Sugar Loaf Field!
Saturday 17th October 11am – 4pm

view of field

Every October, the Campaign for Drawing organise a national Big Draw Festival to encourage more people to enjoy being creative.

This year’s theme is Make a Mark and we thought this would be an ideal opportunity to invite Dallington residents of all ages to visit the Recreation Ground (also known as the Sugar Loaf Field) to have some fun and think about how you would like to make more use of the field and pavilion.

The pavilion will be open  all day from 11am – 4pm  with a range of resources and activities for adults and children, including hedgerow collages and prints, landscape pictures, and lots of other ways to make your mark to communicate the improvements you’d like to see on the field.

We are so lucky to have this community resource but it needs to be more widely known and used.  Its height above sea level makes it ideal for stargazing and radio activities as well as offering wonderful views towards the coast. It has good car parking and a hedge all the way round ( ideal for blackberry picking and nature trails) and a large field for all kinds of games. More information at https://www.dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk/local-information/recreation-ground-sugar-loaf-field/

Refreshments will be available and if the weather is good you are very welcome to bring a picnic. We hope to see you there.

This Saturday – Barbecue at Sugar Loaf Field

(Posted on behalf of David Wilson)

RAYNET would like to invite Dallington Parish Council
and the people of the parish to come to a

BARBECUE
this Saturday 19th September
from 11 o’clock to 2 o’clock
at the Sugar Loaf Field Recreation Ground Pavilion
to see the equipment that
RAYNET have put in place for parish resilience in an emergency.

If you are not sure what the RAYNET project is all about,
you can read about it in this recent update at
https://www.dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk/raynet-dallington-project-update-summer-2026/

Agenda for the Dallington Parish Council Meeting on 15.09.26

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON 15th SEPTEMBER 2026, TO BE HELD IN DALLINGTON VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30pm

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on 5th September in Dallington Village Hall at 7.30pm

Members of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend

Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)

clerk@dallington.org.uk

01424 838414

1. Disclosure of interests

To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests on this agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Member regards the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

2. Dispensations

3. Apologies for absence

4. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting

5. Open Forum

5.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor M. Ashdown

5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor N. McLaren

5.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public regarding matters on this agenda.

6. Dallington Recreation Ground

6.1 To consider a full inventory of the pavilion and container contents. This is for insurance and replacement purposes.

6.2 To consider an informal creative event at the field – this year’s theme is “Make a Mark.”

(COUNCILLOR RIDLEY)

6.3 Legionella Assessment for the pavilion. For Members to consider if this is necessary.

7. Dark Skies Project

To discuss any progress made and to consider the next actions.

8. DPC transition to .gov.uk

The full transition is in progress, the Clerk to brief on status. (CLERK)

9. GDPR Training – Assertion 10

The DPC Data Audit has been approved by resolution (22.07.26) and GDPR training has been arranged for Members and the Clerk.

10. Planning

10.1 Planning application for consideration:

  • RR/2026/0950/HOU – Cripps Farm, Padgham Lane

Proposed extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling, comprising a two-storey rear extension, the formation of a first-floor balcony, widening of the existing site entrance, construction of a swimming pool with ancillary plant/changing room.

Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

10.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

11. Enforcement

11.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.

11.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

12. Highways/Rights of Way

12.1 DPC continue to monitor the situation at the Woods Corner junction. (COUNCILLOR GRAY)

12.2 A resident has reported a blocked drain at Woods Corner; this causes water to hit the house and is causing damage. ESCC Highways say the drain is not blocked.

12.3 Any other Highways/RoW matters for discussion.

13. Finance

13.1 Bank balances at 31.08.26

  • DPC deposit account – £17,426.50
  • DPC current account – £1,815.87
  • DRG current account – £386.91

13.2 To approve the following payments:

  • Clerk salary/HO Aug/Sep 2026 – £1,151.00
  • * Parish Online subscription 2026-27 – £42.00
  • * AIRS PAT testing equipment – £48.00

* already paid

13.2 To sign the UT bank mandate for Councillor Gray-Smith’s full authorisation.

14. Dates of next meetings

  • 20.10.26 – Full Council Meeting (provisional only)
  • 17.11.26 – Full Council Meeting

New planning application for Dallington

RR/2026/0950/HOU – Cripps Farm, Padgham Lane
Proposed extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling, comprising a two-storey rear extension, the formation of a first floor balcony, widening of the existing site entrance, construction of a swimming pool with ancillary plant/changing room.
Deadline for comments – 09.09.26
Will be on the agenda at the DPC meeting in September (DPC will ask for an extension of time to comment).
Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

 

Agenda for Dallington Parish Council Meeting on WEDNESDAY 22.07.26

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 22nd JULY 2026

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council, to be held on Wednesday 22nd July 2026

Members of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend

Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)

St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA

01424 838414 – clerk@dallington.org.uk

17th May 2026

1. Disclosure of interests

To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests on this agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Member regards the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

2. Dispensations

3. Apologies for absence

4. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting(s)

5. Open Forum

5.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor M. Ashdown

5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor N. McLaren

5.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public regarding items on this agenda.

6. Grant request from Dallington PCC

To consider this grant request for the sum of £750.

7. Dark Skies Project

To discuss the progress of this project so far and to consider the next actions.

8. DPC Data Audit (Assertion 10)

For Members to approve by resolution the Data Audit at May 2026 as presented by the Clerk. Also to discuss GDPR training. (CLERK)

9. Local Government Reorganisation

For Members to consider the proposal by RALC and the alternative views.

10. DPC transition to .gov.uk

For the Clerk to brief Members on what is necessary and if agreed to take the necessary actions. (CLERK)

11. Legionella assessment – DRG pavilion

For the Clerk to brief Members on an assessment and any actions that need to be taken. (CLERK)

12. Planning

12.1 No planning applications for consideration.

12.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

13. Enforcement

13.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.

13.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

14. Highways/Rights of Way

14.1 To consider any further actions/information regarding the B2096/South Lane/Brightling Road junction.

14.2 To consider any other highways/RoW matters for discussion.

15. Finance

15.1 Bank balances at 30.06.26

  • DPC deposit account – £14,426.60
  • DPC current account – £2,151.55
  • DRG current account – £362.35

15.2 To approve the following payments:

  • Clerk salary/HO Jun/Jul 2026 – £1,151.00
  • Uniserve IT support – £23.40
  • Satswana DPO service – £90.00
  • Pavilion fire inspection – £270.00
  • DRG top-up – £200.00
  • * UserWay subscription 2026-27 – £369.76
  • * Amazon PA refreshments – £55.03
  • * ICO registration 2026-27 – £52.00
  • * Turtle Engineering 2 defibb cases – £888.00

15.3 To approve the first quarter accounts at 30.06.26 as presented by the Clerk.

15.4 To sign the UT mandate for Councillor Gray-Smith.

16. Dates of next meetings

  • 18.08.26 – Full Council Meeting (provisional only)
  • 15.09.26 – Full Council Meeting