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Neighb'h'd Plan

22-06-2018 at 9:02 AM

District Council Election - Statement of Persons Nominated

The District Council has published a Statement of Persons Nominated for the forthcoming District Council Election.
14-06-2018 at 12:57 PM

Small Grants 2018 - a reminder

Don't forget to get your application form and supporting documents to the Council by 30th June 2018. If you are interested in making an application, please see the news item posted on 30th April (below) where you will find the application form and the Council's policy on grants and donations.
08-06-2018 at 10:09 AM

Notice of District Council Election

A notice has been published by Lewes District Council relating to the election of a District Councillor for the Chailey and Wivelsfield Ward.
05-06-2018 at 1:11 PM

Your chance to become a Councillor

A vacancy has arisen on the Parish Council which the Council is keen to fill by co-opting somebody wishing to take on this interesting role.
31-05-2018 at 12:44 PM

Annual Governance and Accountability

The Council has published its Annual Governance Statement and Accounting Statements for 2017/18, together with a Notice of Public Rights and Publication and a Summary of Rights of Inspection.
30-04-2018 at 9:30 AM

Small Grants 2018

Each year the Parish Council invites applications from local organisations who are interested in receiving a small grant from the Council. The opportunity to participate in the 2018 round of applications is now open. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30th June 2018 and applications will be considered by the Council at its meeting on 17th July 2018.
05-04-2018 at 9:12 AM

Dementia Friendly Cinema

The Council has received information about an initiative at the Depot in Lewes. The Depot is putting on special screenings of films that are designed to be enjoyed by those living with dementia.
01-02-2018 at 4:45 PM

Sports Pavilion - update number 4

All the pieces of the jigsaw haven fallen into place and the refurbishment project is about to start.
22-01-2018 at 12:31 PM

Budget and precept for 2018/19

At its meeting on 16th January 2018 the Council agreed its budget for the financial year 2018/19 (starting on 1st April 2018) and also set the precept for that year.
17-01-2018 at 9:19 AM

Reedens Meadows is now open

Have you been there yet? If not, now is the time.
10-11-2017 at 11:53 AM

The Defibrillators Have Arrived

The Council has installed three defibrillators in the Parish. These life saving machines are now available for use.
11-10-2017 at 10:37 AM

Anti-social driving - Operation Crackdown

Did you know that you are able to report anti-social drivers, including those exceeding the speed limit? Did you know that, by making reports, you can make a difference?
15-11-2016 at 10:24 AM

Chailey Common Update

Jo Heading, our Ranger, reports that there are now no animals grazing on the combined commons (Memorial, Pound and Romany Ridge).
16-10-2016 at 12:58 PM

Receive alerts of News and Event

Those interested in local events have the possibility to be alerted by email when a new News Item or Event is published.
23-08-2016 at 1:31 PM

Queen's Jubilee Map

To celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in 2012, the Parish Council commissioned an illustrated map of our village in sufficient numbers to allow a copy to be distributed to each household.
14-06-2016 at 12:57 AM

Appeal for Volunteers

We make no apologies for repeating our appeal for volunteers for the many societies and activities which are the backbone of our village life.
21-05-2016 at 11:19 AM

Limited Access to Public Transport

The Council has received a leaflet advertising CTLA (Community Transport for the Lewes Area).
21-05-2016 at 11:09 AM

Marking of Residential Frontage onto Highway

It seems that some residents may wish to mark out their frontage with rocks, logs, or other objects. There has recently been an increase in such cases.
21-05-2016 at 10:59 AM

Chailey Common - Dog Waste

Many residents and visitors who walk dogs on Chailey Common pick up the waste left by their dog. Some do not, and are asked to do so.
01-04-2016 at 10:51 AM

Free Service offered by UK Power Networks

UK Power Networks (who own and maintain the electricity cables and lines across London, the South East and East of England) have drawn the Council’s attention to their free Priority Services Register for those who may need more support in the event of a power cut.
14-01-2016 at 6:21 PM

Appeal for Photographs of Chailey

We continue to develop and publish our Gallery of images and photographs having local relevance, historical or modern. The Gallery may be found on this website. If you have any suitable images, in electronic form or not, and would like to have them included in the Gallery, please do contact the website administrator.
11-01-2016 at 6:33 PM

Clubs & Societies

The Parish Council would like to ensure that all local Clubs and Societies are mentioned in the relevant section of this website. Various Menu Headings list individual societies, organisations and clubs. Obviously, societies remain responsible for their own content.
08-02-2016 at 8:59 PM

Sheep may Safely Graze - on Chailey Green?

Our website now includes images of the many historic postcards which are held at the Windmill Rural Life Museum. One postcard of the Reading Room with sheep & cattle is based on an 1898 painting by William Sidney Cooper, who was a well-known Kentish artist.  The Parish Council would be interested to discover where the original painting is now kept. Can any of our readers help?

Planning & Environs Meeting July

Reading Room

03-07-2018 at 7:30 PM

Full Council Meeting July

Reading Room

17-07-2018 at 7:30 PM

Urgent Planning Matters August

Reading Room

14-08-2018 at 7:30 PM

Planning & Environs Meeting September

Reading Room

04-09-2018 at 7:30 PM

Full Council Meeting September

Reading Room

18-09-2018 at 7:30 PM

Planning & Environs Meeting October

Reading Room

02-10-2018 at 7:30 PM

Full Council Meeting October

Reading Room

16-10-2018 at 7:30 PM

Planning & Environs Meeting November

Reading Room

06-11-2018 at 7:30 PM

Full Council Meeting November

Reading Room

20-11-2018 at 7:30 PM

Planning & Environs Meeting December

Reading Room

04-12-2018 at 7:30 PM

Full Council Meeting December

Reading Room

11-12-2018 at 7:30 PM

08-01-2016 at 9:06 PM

Neighbourhood Plan

Shape the future development of Chailey - get involved with the Neighbourhood Plan!

Plan Documents

Date Document
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16-Jan-2018 Housing Needs Survey Cover Letter
09-Jan-2018 SG Minutes January 2018
10-Oct-2017 SG Minutes October 2017
08-Sep-2017 SG Minutes September 2017
07-Jun-2017 SG Minutes June 2017
06-Jun-2017 SG Minutes April 2017
06-Jun-2017 SG Agenda June 2017
26-Apr-2017 SG Agenda April 26th 2017
22-Apr-2017 St George's Day Fete Survey
14-Apr-2017 SG Minutes April 4th 2017
04-Apr-2017 SG Agenda April 4th 2017
08-Mar-2017 SG Minutes March 2017
06-Mar-2017 SG Agenda March 2017
01-Feb-2017 Neighbourhood Chailey News Article
26-Jan-2017 Neighbourhood Plan Draft Objectives Leaflet
25-Jan-2017 SG Minutes January 2017
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