Alternatives to Holiday Food Vouchers
East Sussex County Council have advised that due to changes in Government funding, the food vouchers during holidays scheme has now ended.
Please see the attached poster which identifies alternatives.
Footway Siding Works – A272 Station Road, Chailey 10th July 2026
/in News /by Nicola MennissHighways will be carrying out siding works in the footway on the A272 Station Road, Chailey.
Works will take place on 10 July 2026, 8am – 4:30pm, outside ‘Warren Cottages’.
The road will remain open with minimal disruption to road users.
Roadworks – A275 Chailey Green Road 20th July 2026
/in News /by Nicola MennissHighways will be working on the A275 between Markstakes Lane and Cinder Hill, conducting carriageway works in preparation for Surface Dressing planned later this year.
The planned work will be carried out from Monday 20th July to Saturday 1st August 2026, 8pm – 6am week nights only.
Please see the attachment for further information.
Ibstock Chailey Clay Winning & Stockpiling
/in News /by Nicola MennissPlans are being made for this years Clay Winning and Stockpiling at the Chailey Factory. It is planned that this will commence as of 29th June 2026 and last for approximately three working weeks. The work associated with the clay winning within the factory area will be limited to between 08.00hrs and 17.00hrs Monday to Friday. Two half hour breaks will be taken during the working day.
Again, this year several measures will be put in place to keep any possible disruptions to neighbours to a minimum and in return, we ask for your understanding while the work is carried out. The stockpile being built in the factory area is limited to 6 metres in height as in previous years; this will result in the majority of the work taking place below the height of the existing bund around the area. The reduction in the height of the stockpile has reduced the noise carry over. The mobile plant being used on the stockpile has been chosen for their minimum noise levels.
Please do not visit the site, but the contact for further assistance is Nathan Johnson, Technical/Deputy Quarry Manager on 01273 400212, Nathan.Johnson@ibstock.co.uk
Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor
/in News /by Nicola MennissNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that due to the resignation of Patrick Murphy, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 16 June 2026 (14* days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer , Ian Fitzpatrick, Lewes District Council, Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG, by TEN electors for the said Chailey Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 18 August 2026
Dated: 27 May 2026
Nicola Menniss
Clerk to Chailey Parish Council
Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor
/in News /by Nicola MennissNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that due to the resignation of Ken Jordan, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 16 June 2026 (14* days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer , Ian Fitzpatrick, Lewes District Council, Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG, by TEN electors for the said Chailey Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 18 August 2026.
Dated: 27 May 2026
Nicola Menniss
Clerk to Chailey Parish Council
Public Meeting on Local Government Reorganisation – Friday 29th May 6pm, Peacehaven
/in News /by Nicola Menniss
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Chailey Common Cattle Update 29th April
/in News /by Nicola MennissCattle are moving onto Lane End Common today, 29th April and will be moving on to the combined commons Pound, Memorial and Romany Ridge over the weekend 2/3rd May. There are no cattle at Red House Common, but the 5 Exmoor ponies remain there.
Please keep dogs under control so they don’t chase or worry the livestock. Dog fouling remains an issue – and Neospora is a parasite that causes cattle to abort calves. Please clean up after dogs and don’t allow them into the cattle troughs, this water is for drinking only.
Chailey Common Cattle Grazing Update
/in News /by Nicola MennissCattle are due to be moved onto the combined commons, Pound, Memorial and Romany Ridge next week (w/c 20th April). Please send any replies to countryside.management@eastsussex.gov.uk
Please report any issues with gates, fences or missing signs to me and do reply to me if you no longer wish to receive these update emails. For the latest information, please see the Chailey Common webpage here : Chailey Common | East Sussex County Council
And a reminder that fly-tipping is dealt with by Lewes District Council along with litter, dog nuisance, car parks or bins – please contact them directly here: https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/report-a-problem/
If you see a dead animal on the commons or roads, such as a deer please report it here Report a dead animal in the Lewes district – Lewes and Eastbourne Councils (lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk)
Please keep dogs under control so they don’t chase or worry the livestock. Dog fouling remains an issue – and Neospora is a parasite that causes cattle to abort calves. Please clean up after dogs and don’t allow them into the cattle troughs, this water is for drinking only.
Regards
Andy Mitchell
Countryside Officer
Rights of Way & Countryside
Heating Oil Support for East Sussex Residents
/in News /by Nicola MennissThe Government recently announced targeted support for low-income households that rely on heating oil and are being impacted by the current spike in prices.
Heating Oil Support Scheme:
- As Citizens Advice 1066 are already commissioned to deliver the Warm Home Check on behalf of East Sussex County Council, their contract will be extended to also deliver heating oil payments across the County. Much of the infrastructure is already in place for the existing service, and this will allow heating oil support to be provided to households immediately.
- Citizens Advice 1066 will check individual eligibility for heating oil support, provide advice to clients of the service and arrange for payment to be made directly to oil suppliers.
Application process:
Residents should apply for support with heating oil costs directly to the Warm Home Check service.
Details of the process and online application form can be found here: Help for households using oil heating | East Sussex County Council
Residents can also call the Warm Home Check service on 0800 464 7307 to apply, or if they have queries.
When people apply for support, their circumstances will be assessed and if they are not eligible for this particular support scheme, they will be provided with information, advice or signposting to alternative support that may be available, including some of the following:
- Cost of living support | East Sussex County Council
- Welcome to Holiday food and fun | East Sussex County Council – for families eligible for free school meals
- Check if you are receiving all the financial support that you are entitled to – Benefits calculators – GOV.UK
- Advice on debt or benefits – phone the welfare benefits helpline for free, confidential advice on 0333 344 0681 (calls cost no more than the national rate).
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