KETCHES GARDEN OPEN DAY – Newick Wine Estate Tours – 21st June 2025.
Teas and homemade cakes, Pimms tent from the Crown & Vineyard tours … please see attached for further information.
Bus Service Improvement Plan
Updated all day disabled bus passes are being issued to disabled pass holders. They will look like the picture clearly labelled ‘All day local’.
This allows travel within the East Sussex County Council boundaries all day every day of the week without the normal scheme time limits. A leaflet was sent explaining the details to the bus pass holders.
Bus operators have been made aware and have configured their machines to accept these passes at these times. [Note that using a pass outside accepted times does not record the journey – either for reimbursement to bus operators or for passenger numbers]. The Transport Hub Public Services team have also stopped the cancellations from going to the readers for two weeks to try and ensure delivery can be made, there will still be issues with people moving and passes not renewing yet. Hopefully this will be on a small scale.
This change will mean that the disabled person’s bus pass is more attractive for those eligible and supports disabled people to access work and education, a positive step for East Sussex.
Feedback on this change from individuals and disability groups welcome to this email address – bsip@eastsussex.gov.uk
Chailey Commons Society – News Spring Letter 2025
Attached is the latest newsletter from Chailey Commons Society – this edition includes updates on sightings from recent bird and flower walks and details of forthcoming activities on the Commons.
Consultation launched on future of local government
Residents across East Sussex are being invited to take part in a consultation that will help reshape local government and how services are run in the future.
The government wants to reorganise local government in East Sussex. There are various options for how this could happen, and residents are now being asked for their views.
The new council arrangements are expected to be operational in 2028.
Following the consultation detailed proposals will be submitted to government in September.
The consultation will be available to complete online at www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EastSussexLGR/ from Monday, May 12 to Monday, June 23.
More information about Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex can be found at www.eastsussexcouncils.org
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
PARISH OF CHAILEY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that due to the resignation of Ina Barnes, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 3 June 2025 (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 5 August 2025
Dated: 13 May 2025
Bettina Newell
Clerk to Chailey Parish Council
* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, day of the Christmas Eve and ending the with the first week day after Christmas Day which is not a bank holiday, the “Easter Break” means the period beginning with the Thursday before and ending with the Tuesday after Easter Day, and “a bank holiday break” means any bank holiday not included in the Christmas break or the Easter break and the period beginning with the last week day before that bank holiday and ending with next week day which is not a bank holiday are excluded.
Cattle are moving onto Memorial, Pound and Romany Ridge Commons April 2025
Cattle are moving onto Memorial, Pound and Romany Ridge Commons on the 29th April 2025
Exmoor ponies remain at Red House Common.
Please report any issues with gates, fences or missing signs to me (Andy.Mitchell@eastsussex.gov.uk) and do reply to me if you no longer wish to receive these update emails. We are aware that the QR code on the notices on gates has expired and we are hoping to rectify that soon. 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.
Many thanks
Andy Mitchell
Countryside Officer
Rights of Way & Countryside
IMPORTANT ROADWORKS INFORMATION
IMPORTANT ROADWORKS INFORMATION 22 April 2025
Allington Road & Western Road, Newick
Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to manage the highways service across East Sussex. As part of this, we will be carrying out drainage investigations on Allington Road & Western Road, Newick.
When do they start?
Works will be carried out from Tuesday 27 May to Thursday 29 May 2025 between 9am and 4pm. We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.
What are we doing?
These works involve CCTV surveys of the underground drainage system. We will also be using high pressured water to clear the pipework.
How will this impact highway users?
The team will be working at two locations.
A272 Western Road – from the junction of Allington Road and continue approximately 140m North East. The road will remain open with temporary traffic lights in place whilst the work is undertaken.
Allington Road – from the junctions of Western Road to West Point. Access here will be restricted to residents while we are working, with traffic diverted via Allington Road, Church Road, A272 & vice versa.
If you need access, please approach the closure point and speak to the site team. This is for access only and there will be no through route. There may be a slight delay while we make it safe for you to pass, and your vehicle is escorted by site marshalls. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Information for residents and businesses
Parking: If required, we will put out ‘no parking’ signs and cones on the site to advise where parking is restricted. Please avoid parking in these locations as it will delay our works.
Weather: All of these works are subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress of the works.
Waste collection: Access will be granted for any waste collection.
Public Transport: Local bus services have been informed of these works and will be diverted.
Properties close to the carriageway may experience a temporary disturbance as this can be a noisy process and those properties may experience flashing lights and reversing sirens.
We would like to take this opportunity to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption this work may cause, however this forms part of our continuing improvement for the East Sussex highway network. Should you have any concerns regarding these works, you can contact us at eshcomms@balfourbeatty.com.
For information on roadworks and journey planning, visit www.One.Network.com. Please follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @esccroads or Facebook @EastSussexHighways for updates. If you would like to know more about East Sussex Highways and what we do, please visit our website www.eastsussexhighways.com.
Thank you,
East Sussex Highways
CHAILEY REPAIR CAFÉ – IT’S SPRING!!!!
April and May are always busy months for us at the Repair Café, as you bring all the kit you’ve just got out of the shed ready for some sunshine! We’ll gladly take on broken garden furniture including parasols and loungers, as well as sorting out those lawnmowers and strimmers and sharpening your garden tools. We have been inundated with toasters and vacuum cleaners recently – but please give that toaster a good shake before bringing it in to us to dislodge all those crumbs first! And do check the filters on that vacuum – it’s amazing how many folks never clean or change them!! If you’ve lost the instructions, we’ll find a copy online for you.
Our bike repairers will be hard at work sorting out repairs for bikes big and small and all that will be alongside our usual electrical and clothing repairs. There’s a huge demand for our service nowadays, so please get there early and we’ll see you as soon as we can!
Chailey Repair Café is part of a world-wide movement where volunteer experts repair things free of charge – although a donation towards running costs is invited. Anyone can bring along broken items or clothing needing repair from home, and have a cuppa and a cake and then watch while your repairs is done in front of you..
You’ll find us at St Peter’s Church, Chailey on the A275 at Chailey Green on the second Saturday of each month (12 April, 10 May, 14 June and so on) between 1000hrs and 1300hrs where we have a full Café service including our legendary cakes!
Contact us at chaileyrc@gmail.com and we’ll see what we can do to help.
See you very soon!!
Bryan McAlley and the Chailey Repair Café team
IMPORTANT ROADWORKS INFORMATION 12th – 16th May 2025
A275 South Street, South Chailey
Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to manage the highways service across East Sussex. As part of this, we will be carrying out drainage works on the A275 South Street, South Chailey.
When do they start?
Works will be carried out from Monday 12 May to Friday 16 May 2025 between 9am to 4pm.
We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.
What are we doing?
These works involve installing new gullies in the carriageway to alleviate flooding.
How will this impact highway users?
The team will be working from the property ‘Potteries’ and continue North for approximately 150 metres.
The road will remain open with temporary traffic lights in place for the duration of the works.
Information for residents and businesses
Parking: If required, we will put out ‘no parking’ signs and cones on the site to advise where parking is restricted. Please avoid parking in these locations as it will delay our works.
Weather: All of these works are subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress of the works.
Public Transport: Local bus services have been informed and bus stops esuamwdt & esuamwdw will be suspended.
Properties close to the carriageway may experience a temporary disturbance as this can be a noisy process and those properties may experience flashing lights and reversing sirens.
We would like to take this opportunity to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption this work may cause, however this forms part of our continuing improvement for the East Sussex highway network. Should you have any concerns regarding these works, you can contact us at eshcomms@balfourbeatty.com.
For information on roadworks and journey planning, visit www.One.Network.com. Please follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @esccroads or Facebook @EastSussexHighways for updates. If you would like to know more about East Sussex Highways and what we do, please visit our website www.eastsussexhighways.com.
Thank you,
East Sussex Highways
Have your say on the plan to improve air quality in Lewes district
There’s still time to have your say on a draft plan that outlines council proposals to improve air quality across Lewes district over the next four years. Actions in the draft Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) cover measures for the entire district with a specific focus on central Newhaven and Lewes town centres, which are designated Air Quality Management Areas due to traffic pollution.
Why we need to tackle air pollution
Air pollution is associated with a number of adverse health impacts and is recognised as a contributing factor in the onset of heart disease and cancer. Additionally, air pollution particularly affects the most vulnerable in society: children and older people, and those with heart and lung conditions.
Lewes District Council is committed to reducing the exposure of people in Lewes to poor air quality in order to improve health.
Objectives of the Air Quality Action Plan
We have developed actions that can be considered under five broad themes:
- Alternatives to private vehicle use
- Promoting travel alternatives
- Public information
- Transport planning and infrastructure
- Traffic management
You can read the full draft action plan here.
Have your say
We are inviting feedback on the draft action plan. We have provided an online survey to help structure your feedback. This asks about each of the overarching objectives of the plan, listed above.
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The consultation will stay open until 5pm on Friday 16 May 2025.
Following a review of feedback given during the consultation, the AQAP is expected to be adopted from summer 2025.
