Salehurst and Robertsbridge Parish Council

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Planning Committee - Monday 4th March 2024
29th February 2024

 

There will be a Planning Committee Meeting on Monday 4th March 2024 at Robertsbridge Youth Centre at 7.30pm. We will consider 8 planning applications including the amended application for 41 new dwellings on land near Bishops Lane. Please note that comments on this application can be submitted until 30th March 2024.

 

The press and public are welcome to attend and up to 15 minutes is normally allowed at the start of the meeting for public comments and questions. This may be extended at the discreation of the Chairman. The agenda for the meeting will be available on the 'Council Meetings' page three days prior. Click here to see the notice.

 

 

 

Potential development for 41 dwellings off Bishops Lane, Robertsbridge
20th February 2024

 

UPDATE 11/3/24: COMMENTS ON THIS APPLICATION CAN BE SUBMITTED UNTIL 30TH MARCH 2024.

 

An amended planning application has been submitted to Rother for the housing development off Bishops Lane. It was included in the weekly planning list today and comments can be made until 12th March 2024. It will be considered by the Parish Planning Committee on 4th March, 7.30pm at Robertsbridge Youth Centre.

 

The application is RR/2022/1379/P The amended plans produced in 2024 are included on this application which you can find on our planning applications page here.

 

Annual Village Clean Up Day
8th February 2024

 

View the associated document

 

Our Annual Village Clean Up Day will take place on Sunday 3rd March 2-4pm, meeting at Robertsbridge Recreation Ground. All local residents are invited to join in! We look forward to you joining us on the day.

 

Planning Committee - Monday 5th February 2024
1st February 2024

 

There will be a Planning Committee Meeting on Monday 5th February 2024 at Robertsbridge Youth Centre at 7.30pm.

 

The press and public are welcome to attend and up to 15 minutes will be allowed at the start of the meeting for public comments and questions. The agenda for the meeting will be available on the 'Council Meetings' page three days prior. Click here to see the notice.

 

A21 Safety Package - Update on Works
30th January 2024

 

Some residents will have received this postcard front page 2. To date much of the work has been not visible, such as ducting and trench works. From now on the safety works will start to be seen, this will include signage, lighting, traffic signals, improved road markings etc. The maximum speed in our area will be 50mph.

We have spoken to National Highways today who have confirmed:

1.The timetable has changed over time, extending into May.

2.They are prioritising Robertsbridge to to get all works done as soon as possible to try to reduce impact on residents.

3.We are affected by a lot of closures because of where we are / where they can make official diversions.

4.IF YOU LIVE OR HAVE A BUSINESS WITHIN A ROAD CLOSURE you can be escorted for access to your home / business (i.e. you can be escorted to Redlands Lane but not to say Church Lane if Johns Cross to Robertsbridge roundabout is closed).

5.WHEN ROAD CLOSURES ARE IN PLACE you can use a local unofficial diversion rather than the longer official signposted diversion (National Highways can only divert vehicles onto roads suitable for all sizes of vehicles).

 

Please visit www.nationalhighways.co.uk/a21-safety for updates.

 

Notice of Parish Council Meeting
20th January 2024

 

The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Monday 22nd January at Robertsbridge Hall at 7:30pm. Press and public are welcome to attend. Up to 15 minutes will be allowed at the start of the meeting for public comments and questions.

 

The agenda for the meeting ia available on the council meeting.

 

Parish Council Meeting POSTPONED

 

The Parish Council meeting scheduled for 15th January 2024 has been postponed and will now take place on Monday 22nd January 2024 instead.

 

Apologies for any inconvenience.

 

Karen Ripley

Parish Clerk

 

Flood Alert Issued by the Environment Agency today
2nd January 2024

 

"Flood Alert in force: River Rother and its tributaries from Turks Bridge to the Royal Military Canal.

 

Flooding is possible for: River Rother and its tributaries from Turks Bridge to the Royal Military Canal, including Crowhurst Bridge, Etchingham, Robertsbridge, Salehurst and Bodiam.

 

Be prepared.

 

River levels have risen on the River Rother due to heavy rainfall throughout last night. Areas most at risk of flooding include low lying land and roads close to the river, particularly in the Crowhurst Bridge area and around Shrub Lane.

 

Flooding of low lying land and roads along the River Rother is also possible, particularly around Robertsbridge from 08:00 AM on 02/01/2024. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout today with further showers forecast later this week. River levels are expected to remain high and the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains.

 

We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 20:00 PM on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

 

To check the latest information for your area

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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/064WAF351

 

* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 217019.

 

* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.

 

* Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio."

 

Parish Office Closure
21st December 2023

 

The Parish Office will close over Christmas and New Year.

 

Here are the dates

 

Useful Contact Numbers
21st December 2023

 

A reminder to always report any issues. Never assume anyone else has already reported something, particularly over Christmas and New Year when the Parish Office will be closed.

 

Useful numbers here. For those of you currently with low or no water pressure this is especially important so that South East Water know the scale of the problem.

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