Well done to all our gardeners, but
SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the Polegate Garden Competition!

Ist Prize—£25 B& Q voucher
1 Hilary Close
2nd Prize- £15 B & Q voucher
21 Barons Way
3rd Prize -£10 B & Q voucher
35 Aberdale Road

A message from the Mayor Cllr Steve Barber

Following the Annual Town Council Meeting I have been given the honour of holding the office of Mayor with Cllr John Rogers supporting me in the role of Deputy Mayor. I feel extremely privileged to represent the Town and to follow in the footsteps of many dedicated and committed councillors. One of the many tasks I would like to address is the needs of older residents and I have set up a working group to review issues facing senior citizens in the town.
If you would like to comment please contact the Council Offices.

Cllr Roy Martin is old folks’ champion. He has been appointed by his party on Wealden District to focus on policies affecting senior citizens. He said: ‘ I look forward to making a real difference. I have seen inconsistency between in-house and private sector delivery to older people. I am investigating to see if standards can be bought into line.’

PLANNING COMMITTEE -
ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008

The planning committee has had another busy year in its role as consultee to Wealden District Council (WDC).
In addition to 102 standard applications, there have been two major applications for large projects within the Town. These were considered at public meetings held at St John’s Church Hall, both of which were particularly lively and well attended by concerned residents. An application for 260 homes on the George Wimpey site at Dittons was supported by the Town Council and subsequently approved by Wealden District Council but an application by McCarthy & Stone to redevelop land in Eastbourne Road to build 52 extra care accommodation units for the frail elderly was refused by both councils.

Proposed works on behalf of Southern Water on land accessed via Courtland Road raised many concerns and several other applications have been recommended for refusal on planning grounds. Council has also had input into the Wealden District Local Development Framework with regard to the future development of Polegate and it has recently formulated the first draft of a Town Masterplan, which will periodically be updated and amended to reflect the contemporary opinions of the town’s residents.

Committee members, together with the Assistant Town Clerk, have been consistently dedicated to the task of giving due consideration to all applications received.

COUNCIL MEETINGS 2008

September 8th
October 13th
November 10th
December 8th

Meetings start at 7.30p.m.
Check notice boards for details

COUNCIL OFFICES
OPEN DAILY

9.00a.m. - 1.00p.m.

POLEGATE TOWN COUNCIL MONTHLY COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES

Come and meet your local councillors and discuss issues that are important to YOU Next dates 23rd August, 20th September and 25th October 2008

NEW PCSO’S FOR POLEGATE

Polegate residents and councillors have said goodbye to popular PSCO Jamie Harwood who has relocated under a force review of PCSOs. PCSOs have now been aligned to district wards and have started new areas at the beginning of July. Jamie has been allocated to Pevensey and Stone Cross. Replacing Jamie will be PCSO Al Beaden for Polegate south and PSCO Mike Easton for Polegate north. PSCO Beaden joined Sussex Police in October 2005 and was the PCSO for the parish of Westham. Ali previously worked as a community street warden in Eastbourne for more than two years and has said she is looking forward to working in Polegate and getting involved with the community. PSCO Beaden can be contacted on 0845 60 70 999 extension 20992 or e mail alison.beaden@sussex.pnn.police.uk.

PCSO Easton joined Sussex Police in January 2008 and was the PCSO for Pevensey. He previously worked in media and is looking forward to meeting Polegate residents to provide a reassuring presence.

PSCO Easton can be contacted on 0845 60 70 999 extension 26440 or email michael.easton@sussex.pnn.police.uk. Councillor Jayne Bigsby police liaison for Polegate Town Council said,”The council look forward to PCSO Beaden and PCSO Easton commencing their work in the town. We hope to maintain the excellent working partnership we had with their predecessor and wish them every success in their new appointment.”

A new initiative through the Police Community Support Officers are Neighbourhood Panels which are made up of members of the public and councillors representing Polegate North and Polegate South -

Polegate North Neighbourhood panel has decided that their priorities are:-
1) Speeding along Hailsham Road and Station Road
2) Cycling on the footpath in Polegate High Street
3) Parking in Polegate North - The areas mentioned were Hailsham Road, Station Road, Heron Ridge and Polegate school.

Polegate South Panel has decided that their priorities are:-
1) Speeding on Wannock Road
2) Litter in Eastbourne Road
3) Anti Social behaviour in Diplocks Wood

POLEGATE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION

New Officers are:-
Chairman Cllr Andy Watkins 01323 485795
Secretary: Cllr Jayne Bigsby 01323 487543
Treasurer Mrs Rosemarie Battles
The next General Meeting will be held on Thursday 16th October at 7.30p.m. at the Town Council Offices, Andy (01323 485795) or Jayne (01323 487543) would like to hear from any resident interested in Neighbourhood Watch or in filling other vacant posts.

They would like to publically thank the previous officers, Peter Leader, John Watts and George Gibbs for their long service to the community.

GOT A PROBLEM?

Wealden CAB Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30a.m. - 12.00p.m.
At the Polegate Town Council Offices. No appointment necessary.

Wealden District Council Planning Surgery

Is held at Polegate Town Council Offices 1st Thursday in the month.

Telephone 01892 653311 for an appointment

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