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The leader of Wealden District Council is Councillor Rachel Millward.
Cllr Millward will be pleased to answer any question you may have about Wealden District Council's policies, or other matters involving the council, which you think are of interest to people living, working or visiting Wealden.
Councillor Millward is the Wealden Green Group leader as well as leader of the Cabinet of Wealden District Council and represents Hartfield ward.
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The leader of Wealden District Council is Councillor Rachel Millward.
Cllr Millward will be pleased to answer any question you may have about Wealden District Council's policies, or other matters involving the council, which you think are of interest to people living, working or visiting Wealden.
Councillor Millward is the Wealden Green Group leader as well as leader of the Cabinet of Wealden District Council and represents Hartfield ward.
The response to your question will posted here so others can read it too should they wish. If we think the question is inappropriate for publication we will contact you to say why.
Specific inquiries about particular services can be reported online.
Freedom of Information queries can be submitted here
Complaints, Compliments and Feedback can be submitted here
Below is a list of the topics of questions that have already been asked which you can click on by topic. Please feel free to read our responses to see if we have already answered your question before submiting.
Please also note that in order to submit a question, participants must have an account on Let's Talk Wealden. If you do not already have an account, but would like to register one, please click here.
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Share The Sussex Express claims there are 8,400 planning consents in our area that have yet to be built, dwarfing the annual target. This is similar to the national picture and would seem to be much more fertile ground for getting houses actually built, as the arguments have been had and the issues settled. Permissions should lapse after three years. However, failing a national approach, why not locally waive the Section 106 payments for any developer who finishes their build in our area in the next three years? on Facebook Share The Sussex Express claims there are 8,400 planning consents in our area that have yet to be built, dwarfing the annual target. This is similar to the national picture and would seem to be much more fertile ground for getting houses actually built, as the arguments have been had and the issues settled. Permissions should lapse after three years. However, failing a national approach, why not locally waive the Section 106 payments for any developer who finishes their build in our area in the next three years? on Twitter Share The Sussex Express claims there are 8,400 planning consents in our area that have yet to be built, dwarfing the annual target. This is similar to the national picture and would seem to be much more fertile ground for getting houses actually built, as the arguments have been had and the issues settled. Permissions should lapse after three years. However, failing a national approach, why not locally waive the Section 106 payments for any developer who finishes their build in our area in the next three years? on Linkedin Email The Sussex Express claims there are 8,400 planning consents in our area that have yet to be built, dwarfing the annual target. This is similar to the national picture and would seem to be much more fertile ground for getting houses actually built, as the arguments have been had and the issues settled. Permissions should lapse after three years. However, failing a national approach, why not locally waive the Section 106 payments for any developer who finishes their build in our area in the next three years? link
The Sussex Express claims there are 8,400 planning consents in our area that have yet to be built, dwarfing the annual target. This is similar to the national picture and would seem to be much more fertile ground for getting houses actually built, as the arguments have been had and the issues settled. Permissions should lapse after three years. However, failing a national approach, why not locally waive the Section 106 payments for any developer who finishes their build in our area in the next three years?
David Goodwin asked 13 days agoThank you for your suggestion David.
We are aware that planning permissions granted across the district could, if all built out, deliver a high number of new homes and help the Council demonstrate that it is achieving when measured against government targets.
A key reason for those planning permissions being granted is because they were able to demonstrate that the impacts of the development on local infrastructure could adequately be mitigated.
To achieve that mitigation all new housing developments are subject to a payment under the community infrastructure levy (CIL), unless exempt (i.e. affordable housing), and they may provide either new or improved infrastructure or make a financial contribution to a specific piece of infrastructure - the latter are usually secured by a s106 legal agreement.
Mitigating the impacts of the development on infrastructure is an important principle of planning both in terms of plan making and decision taking. Without the necessary CIL payments or s106 legal agreements the Council would not be able to ensure that those developments can be well integrated into their local areas or avoid adverse impacts across the wider District.
So, whilst removing CIL payments and s106 agreements may well remove a cost burden and may prompt some development to be built out, it would leave the district in a poorer state with developments not adequately mitigating against their impacts. We wouldn't actually be able to approve the planning permissions in the first place either, as we wouldn't be able to recommend approval unless the infrastructure matter was dealt with.
It is also probably worth explaining that obtaining planning permission is only one aspect of the journey to new homes being built. There's no one reason why development may stall, but issues with delivery can include land ownership matters, material costs, labour costs and local affordability issues. Many of these are beyond the influence of the Council.
Notwithstanding the above, we are delivering for our local area. We have recently achieved a significant milestone by being able to demonstrate a four-year supply of deliverable housing - a government measure that shows we're planning for a good number of new homes. This puts us in a stronger position when it comes to considering speculative new housing development.
We also have an action plan to ensure Wealden District Council is playing its part in ensuring new homes are being built. For more details about the action plan and housing delivery in the district please visit our website here: https://www.wealden.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/housing-delivery-test-and-action-plan/
Kind Regards,
Rachel
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Share I am the Headteacher of Pevensey and Westham Primary School (BN24 5LP). I am seeking your support with managing illegal and dangerous parking during drop off and collection times near to the school. I am genuinely concerned that a pupil will suffer a major injury or worse and would like to work with Wealden Council to avoid this. I have contacted Wealden District Council previously and have been advised to contact East Sussex County Council. I have spoken to a representative from East Sussex County Council who have advised we contact the police. Our response from the police has been they have no powers to address this as there is currently no Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE). They have advised that this is something that we need to raise with Wealden District Council. We are going around in circles. Please can you be in touch to discuss our concerns as soon a possible. Many thanks. Luke Paramor 01323842297 lparamor@pevenseyschool.org.uk on Facebook Share I am the Headteacher of Pevensey and Westham Primary School (BN24 5LP). I am seeking your support with managing illegal and dangerous parking during drop off and collection times near to the school. I am genuinely concerned that a pupil will suffer a major injury or worse and would like to work with Wealden Council to avoid this. I have contacted Wealden District Council previously and have been advised to contact East Sussex County Council. I have spoken to a representative from East Sussex County Council who have advised we contact the police. Our response from the police has been they have no powers to address this as there is currently no Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE). They have advised that this is something that we need to raise with Wealden District Council. We are going around in circles. Please can you be in touch to discuss our concerns as soon a possible. Many thanks. Luke Paramor 01323842297 lparamor@pevenseyschool.org.uk on Twitter Share I am the Headteacher of Pevensey and Westham Primary School (BN24 5LP). I am seeking your support with managing illegal and dangerous parking during drop off and collection times near to the school. I am genuinely concerned that a pupil will suffer a major injury or worse and would like to work with Wealden Council to avoid this. I have contacted Wealden District Council previously and have been advised to contact East Sussex County Council. I have spoken to a representative from East Sussex County Council who have advised we contact the police. Our response from the police has been they have no powers to address this as there is currently no Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE). They have advised that this is something that we need to raise with Wealden District Council. We are going around in circles. Please can you be in touch to discuss our concerns as soon a possible. Many thanks. Luke Paramor 01323842297 lparamor@pevenseyschool.org.uk on Linkedin Email I am the Headteacher of Pevensey and Westham Primary School (BN24 5LP). I am seeking your support with managing illegal and dangerous parking during drop off and collection times near to the school. I am genuinely concerned that a pupil will suffer a major injury or worse and would like to work with Wealden Council to avoid this. I have contacted Wealden District Council previously and have been advised to contact East Sussex County Council. I have spoken to a representative from East Sussex County Council who have advised we contact the police. Our response from the police has been they have no powers to address this as there is currently no Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE). They have advised that this is something that we need to raise with Wealden District Council. We are going around in circles. Please can you be in touch to discuss our concerns as soon a possible. Many thanks. Luke Paramor 01323842297 lparamor@pevenseyschool.org.uk link
I am the Headteacher of Pevensey and Westham Primary School (BN24 5LP). I am seeking your support with managing illegal and dangerous parking during drop off and collection times near to the school. I am genuinely concerned that a pupil will suffer a major injury or worse and would like to work with Wealden Council to avoid this. I have contacted Wealden District Council previously and have been advised to contact East Sussex County Council. I have spoken to a representative from East Sussex County Council who have advised we contact the police. Our response from the police has been they have no powers to address this as there is currently no Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE). They have advised that this is something that we need to raise with Wealden District Council. We are going around in circles. Please can you be in touch to discuss our concerns as soon a possible. Many thanks. Luke Paramor 01323842297 lparamor@pevenseyschool.org.uk
lparamor asked 16 days agoThank you for your question and your concerns surrounding the On Street Parking enforcement. I am aware that you have also been in contact with and received a reply to this question from our Car Parking and Facilities Manager.Our current policy position is that car parking has not been decriminalised and as such we have no authority to enforce parking regulations. As you are already aware, if parking were to become decriminalised this would become the responsibility of East Sussex County Council. The police will also only take enforcement action in situations where they deem parking to be dangerous.
I believe you have been given the contact details for your local ward member Cllr Daniel Brookbank. I will discuss this with him further but I do also recommend that you contact him so that he is aware of and can voice your concerns to Cabinet.
Kind Regards
Rachel
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Share I am disappointed to note that my complaint email, regarding private driveway repairs after damage caused by council refuse vehicles ignoring private access signs, dated 4th April 2024 remains unanswered as at todays date (20th July 2024); I know it was received because I have the automated acknowledgement telling me that your council aim to respond within 5 days! Perhaps you would do me the courtesy of investigating? I also note that council refuse vehicles stopped their incursion on the private driveway within a week of my complaint, so someone read it! I await your response. on Facebook Share I am disappointed to note that my complaint email, regarding private driveway repairs after damage caused by council refuse vehicles ignoring private access signs, dated 4th April 2024 remains unanswered as at todays date (20th July 2024); I know it was received because I have the automated acknowledgement telling me that your council aim to respond within 5 days! Perhaps you would do me the courtesy of investigating? I also note that council refuse vehicles stopped their incursion on the private driveway within a week of my complaint, so someone read it! I await your response. on Twitter Share I am disappointed to note that my complaint email, regarding private driveway repairs after damage caused by council refuse vehicles ignoring private access signs, dated 4th April 2024 remains unanswered as at todays date (20th July 2024); I know it was received because I have the automated acknowledgement telling me that your council aim to respond within 5 days! Perhaps you would do me the courtesy of investigating? I also note that council refuse vehicles stopped their incursion on the private driveway within a week of my complaint, so someone read it! I await your response. on Linkedin Email I am disappointed to note that my complaint email, regarding private driveway repairs after damage caused by council refuse vehicles ignoring private access signs, dated 4th April 2024 remains unanswered as at todays date (20th July 2024); I know it was received because I have the automated acknowledgement telling me that your council aim to respond within 5 days! Perhaps you would do me the courtesy of investigating? I also note that council refuse vehicles stopped their incursion on the private driveway within a week of my complaint, so someone read it! I await your response. link
I am disappointed to note that my complaint email, regarding private driveway repairs after damage caused by council refuse vehicles ignoring private access signs, dated 4th April 2024 remains unanswered as at todays date (20th July 2024); I know it was received because I have the automated acknowledgement telling me that your council aim to respond within 5 days! Perhaps you would do me the courtesy of investigating? I also note that council refuse vehicles stopped their incursion on the private driveway within a week of my complaint, so someone read it! I await your response.
MTownsend asked 4 months agoDear Mr Townsend,
Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay in responding to your concern. I have spoke with our waste management team and they have discussed this with our contractor Biffa and have asked the crew to stop reversing into this section. Looking at Google Streetview there are several historical photos which have been taken over the years which show deterioration of the surface on the shared driveway. Generally, claims of damage with Biffa is where there is clear evidence that damaged has been caused following the bin collection, such as grass areas being driven over or damaged walls etc. Part of the reason the collection vehicle may have used this to turn around could be due to vehicles parked in the turning head (just in front of this private section) and there may be other larger delivery vehicles which have also had to use this road to turn around. Therefore, any claim for damage would need to be backed up with clear evidence that the bin collection vehicle has caused the damage. If you would like to discuss this further with the waste management team they would be able to arrange a joint visit with Biffa, our contractor, to look at this further for you.
Kind Regards,
Rachel Millward
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Share Why can’t parking be de criminalised in Polegate , I offer to be a warden on a voluntary basis , the situation is just dire & causing misery for residents on Facebook Share Why can’t parking be de criminalised in Polegate , I offer to be a warden on a voluntary basis , the situation is just dire & causing misery for residents on Twitter Share Why can’t parking be de criminalised in Polegate , I offer to be a warden on a voluntary basis , the situation is just dire & causing misery for residents on Linkedin Email Why can’t parking be de criminalised in Polegate , I offer to be a warden on a voluntary basis , the situation is just dire & causing misery for residents link
Why can’t parking be de criminalised in Polegate , I offer to be a warden on a voluntary basis , the situation is just dire & causing misery for residents
HelenofPolegate asked 10 months agoDear Helen,
Thank you for this question,
Wealden District Council reviewed the options for On Street Car Parking Enforcement in 2017/18. A full and detailed reported was written and presented to Wealden District Council Cabinet for consideration and direction. Below is the link to the decision made. This is not currently under review. https://council.wealden.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?AIId=45130
The police continue to insist they will enforce parking that they consider to be dangerous, e.g. where they block junctions and visibility for other road users and also where cars block pavements forcing pedestrians into the road.
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Share This question has been previously asked but no response was received, I then emailed Cllr Partridge directly to which a response was still not forthcoming so I am asking again (3rd time lucky hopefully) Can I please ask when the council last disscussed on street car parking in Wealden and the refusal to decriminalise it which results in cars being able to park exactly where they like. A recent question asked on my behalf to East Sussex County Council resulted in the following answer, "The enforcement of parking restrictions in Wealden remains the responsibility of Sussex Police as they are outside the areas covered by Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) where the management of on street parking is passed to the local authority. We are aware that Sussex Police are not actively enforcing parking restrictions on a day to day basis unless there is an identified safety or obstruction issue, and even then only if the resources are available to them at the time the incident is reported. Discussions have taken place with Wealden District Council to help them decide if they wish to adopt Civil Parking Enforcement, as has been done in Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes and most recently in Rother, as this is realistically the only way that resources will be available to undertake more comprehensive reviews of parking within the districts and for regular enforcement to be carried out to ensure the restrictions do not fall into disrepute. I trust that this information will be of use and interest to you." With this in mind, would it be possible for you to inform me of what department made this decision and with what rationale was the decision made ? Thank You Barry on Facebook Share This question has been previously asked but no response was received, I then emailed Cllr Partridge directly to which a response was still not forthcoming so I am asking again (3rd time lucky hopefully) Can I please ask when the council last disscussed on street car parking in Wealden and the refusal to decriminalise it which results in cars being able to park exactly where they like. A recent question asked on my behalf to East Sussex County Council resulted in the following answer, "The enforcement of parking restrictions in Wealden remains the responsibility of Sussex Police as they are outside the areas covered by Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) where the management of on street parking is passed to the local authority. We are aware that Sussex Police are not actively enforcing parking restrictions on a day to day basis unless there is an identified safety or obstruction issue, and even then only if the resources are available to them at the time the incident is reported. Discussions have taken place with Wealden District Council to help them decide if they wish to adopt Civil Parking Enforcement, as has been done in Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes and most recently in Rother, as this is realistically the only way that resources will be available to undertake more comprehensive reviews of parking within the districts and for regular enforcement to be carried out to ensure the restrictions do not fall into disrepute. I trust that this information will be of use and interest to you." With this in mind, would it be possible for you to inform me of what department made this decision and with what rationale was the decision made ? Thank You Barry on Twitter Share This question has been previously asked but no response was received, I then emailed Cllr Partridge directly to which a response was still not forthcoming so I am asking again (3rd time lucky hopefully) Can I please ask when the council last disscussed on street car parking in Wealden and the refusal to decriminalise it which results in cars being able to park exactly where they like. A recent question asked on my behalf to East Sussex County Council resulted in the following answer, "The enforcement of parking restrictions in Wealden remains the responsibility of Sussex Police as they are outside the areas covered by Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) where the management of on street parking is passed to the local authority. We are aware that Sussex Police are not actively enforcing parking restrictions on a day to day basis unless there is an identified safety or obstruction issue, and even then only if the resources are available to them at the time the incident is reported. Discussions have taken place with Wealden District Council to help them decide if they wish to adopt Civil Parking Enforcement, as has been done in Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes and most recently in Rother, as this is realistically the only way that resources will be available to undertake more comprehensive reviews of parking within the districts and for regular enforcement to be carried out to ensure the restrictions do not fall into disrepute. I trust that this information will be of use and interest to you." With this in mind, would it be possible for you to inform me of what department made this decision and with what rationale was the decision made ? Thank You Barry on Linkedin Email This question has been previously asked but no response was received, I then emailed Cllr Partridge directly to which a response was still not forthcoming so I am asking again (3rd time lucky hopefully) Can I please ask when the council last disscussed on street car parking in Wealden and the refusal to decriminalise it which results in cars being able to park exactly where they like. A recent question asked on my behalf to East Sussex County Council resulted in the following answer, "The enforcement of parking restrictions in Wealden remains the responsibility of Sussex Police as they are outside the areas covered by Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) where the management of on street parking is passed to the local authority. We are aware that Sussex Police are not actively enforcing parking restrictions on a day to day basis unless there is an identified safety or obstruction issue, and even then only if the resources are available to them at the time the incident is reported. Discussions have taken place with Wealden District Council to help them decide if they wish to adopt Civil Parking Enforcement, as has been done in Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes and most recently in Rother, as this is realistically the only way that resources will be available to undertake more comprehensive reviews of parking within the districts and for regular enforcement to be carried out to ensure the restrictions do not fall into disrepute. I trust that this information will be of use and interest to you." With this in mind, would it be possible for you to inform me of what department made this decision and with what rationale was the decision made ? Thank You Barry link
This question has been previously asked but no response was received, I then emailed Cllr Partridge directly to which a response was still not forthcoming so I am asking again (3rd time lucky hopefully) Can I please ask when the council last disscussed on street car parking in Wealden and the refusal to decriminalise it which results in cars being able to park exactly where they like. A recent question asked on my behalf to East Sussex County Council resulted in the following answer, "The enforcement of parking restrictions in Wealden remains the responsibility of Sussex Police as they are outside the areas covered by Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) where the management of on street parking is passed to the local authority. We are aware that Sussex Police are not actively enforcing parking restrictions on a day to day basis unless there is an identified safety or obstruction issue, and even then only if the resources are available to them at the time the incident is reported. Discussions have taken place with Wealden District Council to help them decide if they wish to adopt Civil Parking Enforcement, as has been done in Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes and most recently in Rother, as this is realistically the only way that resources will be available to undertake more comprehensive reviews of parking within the districts and for regular enforcement to be carried out to ensure the restrictions do not fall into disrepute. I trust that this information will be of use and interest to you." With this in mind, would it be possible for you to inform me of what department made this decision and with what rationale was the decision made ? Thank You Barry
Barry Carpenter asked 6 months agoDear Mr Carpenter,
Please accept my sincere apologies for the unacceptable delay in responding to your question. Our ask the leader contact form was moved from one system to another earlier this year and it appears your question was unfortunately lost in the transfer. Again I am very sorry for this.
Let me assure that we reviewed the options for On Street Car Parking Enforcement in 2017/18 and a full and detailed report was written and presented to the Wealden District Council Cabinet for consideration and direction at that time. Here is the link to the report and the decision that was made, https://council.wealden.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?AIId=45130.
The police continue to insist that they will enforce parking that they consider to be dangerous, e.g. where they block junctions and visibility for other road users and also where cars block pavements forcing pedestrians into the road. However, a discussion with the relevant Wealden portfolio holder with regards to the car parking enforcement and regulations is due to be held in the near future.
Kind Regards,
Rachel Millward
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Share Dear Council Leader...are you going to enforce restricted parking issues on single/double yellow lines and max bay parking of 2hrs in Brook Street and High Street Polegate and surrounding roads/areas providing residents parking permits only in order to stop the continuous illegal parking by commuters, holiday traveler's and Brighton FC supporters traveling from Polegate station which is causing local traders, mothers with small children and disabled people no end of complete misery as a direct result ! Shop keepers will all close shortly and house prices are rapidly dropping as its impossible to park anywhere in the area due to parked illegal vehicles all day ! Fines and correct policing are urgently required. We have been pushing Wealden Council on this depressing matter for many years without any success whatsoever let's hope a change of party will help us all ! I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Gillian Manger 17 Brook Street Polegate BN26 6BQ on Facebook Share Dear Council Leader...are you going to enforce restricted parking issues on single/double yellow lines and max bay parking of 2hrs in Brook Street and High Street Polegate and surrounding roads/areas providing residents parking permits only in order to stop the continuous illegal parking by commuters, holiday traveler's and Brighton FC supporters traveling from Polegate station which is causing local traders, mothers with small children and disabled people no end of complete misery as a direct result ! Shop keepers will all close shortly and house prices are rapidly dropping as its impossible to park anywhere in the area due to parked illegal vehicles all day ! Fines and correct policing are urgently required. We have been pushing Wealden Council on this depressing matter for many years without any success whatsoever let's hope a change of party will help us all ! I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Gillian Manger 17 Brook Street Polegate BN26 6BQ on Twitter Share Dear Council Leader...are you going to enforce restricted parking issues on single/double yellow lines and max bay parking of 2hrs in Brook Street and High Street Polegate and surrounding roads/areas providing residents parking permits only in order to stop the continuous illegal parking by commuters, holiday traveler's and Brighton FC supporters traveling from Polegate station which is causing local traders, mothers with small children and disabled people no end of complete misery as a direct result ! Shop keepers will all close shortly and house prices are rapidly dropping as its impossible to park anywhere in the area due to parked illegal vehicles all day ! Fines and correct policing are urgently required. We have been pushing Wealden Council on this depressing matter for many years without any success whatsoever let's hope a change of party will help us all ! I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Gillian Manger 17 Brook Street Polegate BN26 6BQ on Linkedin Email Dear Council Leader...are you going to enforce restricted parking issues on single/double yellow lines and max bay parking of 2hrs in Brook Street and High Street Polegate and surrounding roads/areas providing residents parking permits only in order to stop the continuous illegal parking by commuters, holiday traveler's and Brighton FC supporters traveling from Polegate station which is causing local traders, mothers with small children and disabled people no end of complete misery as a direct result ! Shop keepers will all close shortly and house prices are rapidly dropping as its impossible to park anywhere in the area due to parked illegal vehicles all day ! Fines and correct policing are urgently required. We have been pushing Wealden Council on this depressing matter for many years without any success whatsoever let's hope a change of party will help us all ! I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Gillian Manger 17 Brook Street Polegate BN26 6BQ link
Dear Council Leader...are you going to enforce restricted parking issues on single/double yellow lines and max bay parking of 2hrs in Brook Street and High Street Polegate and surrounding roads/areas providing residents parking permits only in order to stop the continuous illegal parking by commuters, holiday traveler's and Brighton FC supporters traveling from Polegate station which is causing local traders, mothers with small children and disabled people no end of complete misery as a direct result ! Shop keepers will all close shortly and house prices are rapidly dropping as its impossible to park anywhere in the area due to parked illegal vehicles all day ! Fines and correct policing are urgently required. We have been pushing Wealden Council on this depressing matter for many years without any success whatsoever let's hope a change of party will help us all ! I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Gillian Manger 17 Brook Street Polegate BN26 6BQ
GillyManger asked 4 months agoGood morning Gilly,
I understand your frustrations on the parking matter at Polegate and there will be a discussion with the relevant Wealden portfolio holder with regards to car parking enforcement and regulations in the near future.
The council reviewed the options for On Street Car Parking Enforcement in 2017/18. A full and detailed report was written and presented to Wealden District Council Cabinet for consideration and direction. Below is the link to the decision made. https://council.wealden.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?AIId=45130.
The police continue to insist they will enforce parking that they consider to be dangerous.
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Share Church Road is a West to East cross route used to by-pass the town centre. It is heavily used by all sorts of vehicles especially during the busy hour. It is also a heavily used pedestrian route to three schools, two churches and a preschool nursery. There are no pedestrian crossings on Church Road thus making it difficult to get to the schools and churches safely. I believe this is an accident waiting to happen. My question is why can’t two pedestrian crossing be provided one near the Gordon Road Junction and the other by The White Hart public house? I would also like to know what other Crowborough residents think about this suggestion. on Facebook Share Church Road is a West to East cross route used to by-pass the town centre. It is heavily used by all sorts of vehicles especially during the busy hour. It is also a heavily used pedestrian route to three schools, two churches and a preschool nursery. There are no pedestrian crossings on Church Road thus making it difficult to get to the schools and churches safely. I believe this is an accident waiting to happen. My question is why can’t two pedestrian crossing be provided one near the Gordon Road Junction and the other by The White Hart public house? I would also like to know what other Crowborough residents think about this suggestion. on Twitter Share Church Road is a West to East cross route used to by-pass the town centre. It is heavily used by all sorts of vehicles especially during the busy hour. It is also a heavily used pedestrian route to three schools, two churches and a preschool nursery. There are no pedestrian crossings on Church Road thus making it difficult to get to the schools and churches safely. I believe this is an accident waiting to happen. My question is why can’t two pedestrian crossing be provided one near the Gordon Road Junction and the other by The White Hart public house? I would also like to know what other Crowborough residents think about this suggestion. on Linkedin Email Church Road is a West to East cross route used to by-pass the town centre. It is heavily used by all sorts of vehicles especially during the busy hour. It is also a heavily used pedestrian route to three schools, two churches and a preschool nursery. There are no pedestrian crossings on Church Road thus making it difficult to get to the schools and churches safely. I believe this is an accident waiting to happen. My question is why can’t two pedestrian crossing be provided one near the Gordon Road Junction and the other by The White Hart public house? I would also like to know what other Crowborough residents think about this suggestion. link
Church Road is a West to East cross route used to by-pass the town centre. It is heavily used by all sorts of vehicles especially during the busy hour. It is also a heavily used pedestrian route to three schools, two churches and a preschool nursery. There are no pedestrian crossings on Church Road thus making it difficult to get to the schools and churches safely. I believe this is an accident waiting to happen. My question is why can’t two pedestrian crossing be provided one near the Gordon Road Junction and the other by The White Hart public house? I would also like to know what other Crowborough residents think about this suggestion.
Norman asked about 1 year agoDear Norman, thank you for your question about pedestrian crossings on Church Road. I understand your concerns and would encourage you to share these with East Sussex County Council who have responsibility for highways on our local roads. The county council would be the ones to investigate any road safety concerns and explore the option of road crossings in the locations you mention.
Much more information about requesting road improvements in your area can be found here https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/roads-transport/roads/road-safety/improvements/your-area
Councillor James Partridge
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Share The roads are in a poor state of repair in our local area, even on the rare occasion roads are resurfaced they are completed poorly leaving no improvement and in some cases making it worse. There have been large potholes on the road near Cumnor school in Danehill for 6 months that have not been properly repaired, just as a small example. When we will see road repairs take place and who is checking the quality of resurfacing as it appears to be no one at the moment on Facebook Share The roads are in a poor state of repair in our local area, even on the rare occasion roads are resurfaced they are completed poorly leaving no improvement and in some cases making it worse. There have been large potholes on the road near Cumnor school in Danehill for 6 months that have not been properly repaired, just as a small example. When we will see road repairs take place and who is checking the quality of resurfacing as it appears to be no one at the moment on Twitter Share The roads are in a poor state of repair in our local area, even on the rare occasion roads are resurfaced they are completed poorly leaving no improvement and in some cases making it worse. There have been large potholes on the road near Cumnor school in Danehill for 6 months that have not been properly repaired, just as a small example. When we will see road repairs take place and who is checking the quality of resurfacing as it appears to be no one at the moment on Linkedin Email The roads are in a poor state of repair in our local area, even on the rare occasion roads are resurfaced they are completed poorly leaving no improvement and in some cases making it worse. There have been large potholes on the road near Cumnor school in Danehill for 6 months that have not been properly repaired, just as a small example. When we will see road repairs take place and who is checking the quality of resurfacing as it appears to be no one at the moment link
The roads are in a poor state of repair in our local area, even on the rare occasion roads are resurfaced they are completed poorly leaving no improvement and in some cases making it worse. There have been large potholes on the road near Cumnor school in Danehill for 6 months that have not been properly repaired, just as a small example. When we will see road repairs take place and who is checking the quality of resurfacing as it appears to be no one at the moment
Sarah asked about 1 year agoDear Sarah, thank you for your question about the state of the roads in Danehill. East Sussex County council has responsibility for the county’s roads and has its own contractor to deal with issues such as potholes. However, in June, Wealden District Council passed a motion calling on East Sussex County Council to address problems associated with potholes across the district. This motion included asking the county council to confirm that it has undertaken an immediate and comprehensive condition survey of the district’s road network, confirm the extent of work to be carried out and set a timetable to rectify the present state of disrepair; invite relevant officers from East Sussex County Council to attend an early meeting of Wealden council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee to explain the position or ongoing maintenance of the roads; and finally to urge the county council to make greater representation to the government for increased funding for road repairs.
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Share Dear Cllr. Partridge, I would like to ask what contact has been made by the Housing Team ( homelessness) with the one , or sometimes two, persons now very obviously living rough outside of Waitrose in Hailsham? The Councils website recently flagged the enhanced effort and contact available to help in such situations. In the current season this living rough is neither going to help the mental and physical wellbeing of these individuals nor indeed the image of Hailsham as one of the District’s principal settlements. I also cannot believe that the current visual impact of the growing array of sleeping bags and possessions sits well with adjacent retailers. In essence what real efforts are being made by the District Council to find safer, and more appropriate accommodation for the individuals concerned? Sincerely, D. Phillips on Facebook Share Dear Cllr. Partridge, I would like to ask what contact has been made by the Housing Team ( homelessness) with the one , or sometimes two, persons now very obviously living rough outside of Waitrose in Hailsham? The Councils website recently flagged the enhanced effort and contact available to help in such situations. In the current season this living rough is neither going to help the mental and physical wellbeing of these individuals nor indeed the image of Hailsham as one of the District’s principal settlements. I also cannot believe that the current visual impact of the growing array of sleeping bags and possessions sits well with adjacent retailers. In essence what real efforts are being made by the District Council to find safer, and more appropriate accommodation for the individuals concerned? Sincerely, D. Phillips on Twitter Share Dear Cllr. Partridge, I would like to ask what contact has been made by the Housing Team ( homelessness) with the one , or sometimes two, persons now very obviously living rough outside of Waitrose in Hailsham? The Councils website recently flagged the enhanced effort and contact available to help in such situations. In the current season this living rough is neither going to help the mental and physical wellbeing of these individuals nor indeed the image of Hailsham as one of the District’s principal settlements. I also cannot believe that the current visual impact of the growing array of sleeping bags and possessions sits well with adjacent retailers. In essence what real efforts are being made by the District Council to find safer, and more appropriate accommodation for the individuals concerned? Sincerely, D. Phillips on Linkedin Email Dear Cllr. Partridge, I would like to ask what contact has been made by the Housing Team ( homelessness) with the one , or sometimes two, persons now very obviously living rough outside of Waitrose in Hailsham? The Councils website recently flagged the enhanced effort and contact available to help in such situations. In the current season this living rough is neither going to help the mental and physical wellbeing of these individuals nor indeed the image of Hailsham as one of the District’s principal settlements. I also cannot believe that the current visual impact of the growing array of sleeping bags and possessions sits well with adjacent retailers. In essence what real efforts are being made by the District Council to find safer, and more appropriate accommodation for the individuals concerned? Sincerely, D. Phillips link
Dear Cllr. Partridge, I would like to ask what contact has been made by the Housing Team ( homelessness) with the one , or sometimes two, persons now very obviously living rough outside of Waitrose in Hailsham? The Councils website recently flagged the enhanced effort and contact available to help in such situations. In the current season this living rough is neither going to help the mental and physical wellbeing of these individuals nor indeed the image of Hailsham as one of the District’s principal settlements. I also cannot believe that the current visual impact of the growing array of sleeping bags and possessions sits well with adjacent retailers. In essence what real efforts are being made by the District Council to find safer, and more appropriate accommodation for the individuals concerned? Sincerely, D. Phillips
David Phillips asked 11 months agoGood afternoon David and thank you for your question. I cannot say very much, for confidentiality reasons. We know about these two people and are working with others who can help in order to find a solution. We ask that members of the public report all rough sleepers to Street Link so that we can get them help. StreetLink - Connecting people sleeping rough to local services (thestreetlink.org.uk)
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Share How much Community Infrastructure Levy ( CIL) money has Wealen collected for Hailsham and also Hellingly Parish in the last year, last 3 years and last 5 years please? Where can I see Wealden’s “123” list of priorities for spending this money please? on Facebook Share How much Community Infrastructure Levy ( CIL) money has Wealen collected for Hailsham and also Hellingly Parish in the last year, last 3 years and last 5 years please? Where can I see Wealden’s “123” list of priorities for spending this money please? on Twitter Share How much Community Infrastructure Levy ( CIL) money has Wealen collected for Hailsham and also Hellingly Parish in the last year, last 3 years and last 5 years please? Where can I see Wealden’s “123” list of priorities for spending this money please? on Linkedin Email How much Community Infrastructure Levy ( CIL) money has Wealen collected for Hailsham and also Hellingly Parish in the last year, last 3 years and last 5 years please? Where can I see Wealden’s “123” list of priorities for spending this money please? link
How much Community Infrastructure Levy ( CIL) money has Wealen collected for Hailsham and also Hellingly Parish in the last year, last 3 years and last 5 years please? Where can I see Wealden’s “123” list of priorities for spending this money please?
D. Phillips asked 11 months agoGood morning D.Phillips and thank you for your question.
After reading through your question, I believe that this is more of a Freedom of Information request, so I have forwarded onto our information governance team to look into this. They will respond to you with the information that you require.
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