Horam & Vines Cross Village Diary

Horam and Vines Cross Village Diary

April 2024

Lunch Qi Gong Days Out

Lunch Qi Gong Days Out

Afternoon Tea Knitting

Singing Baking

Watercolour Painting

Afternoon Tea Knitting Watercolour Painting

Crafting & Creating

Events Coming up

Bingo & Tea Dance

Dancing Games

Fun with the Children

Singing Baking Crafting & Creating Dancing Games Fun with the Children

2nd & 4th Thursday every month 2-4pm at The Union Church

Uniting generations in the glorious setting of Heathfield Park Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Old Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9AE 10-3.30pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Uniting generations in the glorious setting of Heathfield Park Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Old Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9AE 10-4pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

If you would love to come along or know someone that would Call Rachel on 07971 032667

If you would love to come along or know someone that would

Call Rachel on 07971 032667

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Horam and Heathfield Repair Cafe

We meet 2nd Saturday of every month at Horam Village Hall TN21 0JE (A267)

Next Session 13th April 2024 - 9.30-12 noon

Next Session 11th November 2023 - 9.30-12 noon

We hope to see you! Help us preserve our environment and dent our throw-away culture.

Everyone is welcome - Yummy home-baked cakes & refreshments while you wait!

Items we repair include: computers, electrical items, cycles, minor mechanical problems, furniture and small sewing repairs

On most occasions we will be able to repair: computers - electrical items - cyclesminor mechanical problems - furniture - small sewing repairs

Everyone is welcome - join us for home-baked cakes & refreshments

Email repaircafeheathfieldandhoram@outlook.com

https://sites.google.com/view/heathfieldrepaircafe/home?pli=1

Horam and Vines Cross Diary

www.facebook.com/RepairCafeTN21

If you are interested in advertising, have an article or event of interest please contact Dawn on 07545 784767 or email horamvillagediary@gmail.com

Available now at Horam Healthcare Clinic

• Back and Neck Pain

• Arthritic Pain

Jane Richmond - B.A., B.Sc (Hons) Ost

• Sporting Injuries

• Shoulder Pain

• Tension Headaches

• Sciatic Pain

Safe and effective treatment for adults and children including:

• Pregnancy related Discomfort

• Back and Neck Pain

• Sporting Injuries

Horam Healthcare Clinic

• Arthritic Pain

OSTEOPATHIC PRACTICE

• Shoulder Pain

• Tension Headaches

• Sciatic Pain

l Back and Neck Pain

l Arthritic Pain

l Sporting Injuries

20 Years clinical experience, using a wide range of osteopathic techniques and acupuncture, tailored for each individual patient.

Jane Richmond - B.A., B.Sc (Hons) Ost

• Pregnancy related Discomfort

Safe and effective for adults and children including:

l Tension Headaches

l Shoulder Pain

l Sciatic Pain

l Pregnancy Related Discomfort

• Back and Neck Pain

General Osteopathic Council

07957 572929

• Sporting Injuries

• Shoulder Pain

20 Years clinical experience, using a wide range of osteopathic techniques and acupuncture, tailored for each individual patient.

Safe and effective treatment for adults and children including:

• Arthritic Pain

• Tension Headaches

• Sciatic Pain

Horam Healthcare Clinic, Horam High Street, Horam, Heathfield TN21 0EL

Easy access and on-site parking in the centre of Burgess Hill.

janerichmond123@btinternet.com

• Pregnancy related Discomfort

20 Years clinical experience, INHOLMES

Easy access and on-site parking in the centre of Burgess Hill.

20 years clinical experience using a wide range of osteopath techniques, tailored for each individual patient

Email: janerichmond123@btinternet.com

Email: janerichmond123@btinternet.com

Phone: 07957 572929

HORAMVILLAGEDIARY@GMAIL.

Phone: 07957 572929

PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST

Over 13 years NHS experience

Mara Ragaiolo BSc (Hons) Podiatry

HCPC registered and a member of the College of Podiatry

Now at Horam Healthcare Clinic, High Street, Horam TN21 0EL

All aspects of Podiatry and Chiropody including: Nail Cutting, Ingrowing Toenails, Corns and Callus, Verrucae Therapies, Foot Pain, & Diabetic Footcare and Assessment.

Payment by Cash, Cheque or Bank Transfer.

To book an appointment with Mara at Horam Healthcare Clinic

Tel: Pauline on 01435 866227 where you can also leave a message at anytime.

Home Visiting Service also available.

To book a Home Visit with Mara call 07703156799 or email tmfootcare@mail.com

Stepping Stones

Podiatr y

Podiatry/Chiropody

Home Visiting Service

Jane Stoner BSc(Hons)

MRCPod HCPC registered

• Professional and friendly service in the comfort of your home.

• All aspects of foot and nail care.

• Areas covered: Heathfield, Horam, Mayfield, Uckfield and surrounding villages.

To arrange a visit: 07809 210836 steppingstonespodiatry@gmail.com www.steppingstonespodiatry.co.uk

MARIA SMITH SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY

How can sports massage help you?

-relieves tension

-improves circulation

-enhances wellbeing

-eases sore/tight muscles

-improves joint mobility

-increase flexibility & range of motion

Fully air conditioned studio in Horam or mobile service available.

Appointments: 1 hour = £40 45 minutes = £35

Each massage caters for your needs – relax and unwind!

Tel: 07786 220179

Email: mariasmassage21@gmail.com

Website: mariasmassage.co.uk

These are some of the treatments we offer :-

 Kinesiology

 Hypnotherapy & NLP

 Massage

 Reflexology

 Beauty treatments using 100% natural products

Therapies and treatments available in a quiet and relaxed setting in Horam

 Biofeedback therapy using the amazing QUEX ED device

 Weightloss Help

Give us a call to book something you fancy … all our therapists also offer vouchers which make great gifts

Tel Daynna - 07770 820673

Email – Daynna@the-crystal-rooms.co.uk www.the-crystal-rooms.co.uk

For a brochure please call Jane on 01435 813418 / 07817 429594 or email: janeappleby691@gmail.com

cath@whiterose-beauty.co.uk

07977 504574

Grange

Pilates Classes in Horam

Exercising in a relaxed atmosphere enjoying the fun that exercise produces through the release of endorphins.

Please book your space with Nancy on 07881 941360 or email at nancyprocterpilates@gmail.com www.nancyprocterpilates.com

Ray Wicker - for all your Double glazing and Carpentry needs!

Double glazing:

• Replacement of windows and doors in UPVC, aluminium and timber.

• Service & repairs to your existing double glazed windows eg replace old misted glass units, replace broken handles, hinges and locks, re-trim and seal old windows.

• Install UPVC fascia, soffit and guttering - full replacment or cap over.

• Install new or replace shiplap cladding in UPVC or timber.

Carpentry:

• Hang doors, fit door liners, architrave, locks, handles skirting etc.

• Custom built in wardrobes/shelves, build flat pack furniture etc.

• Stud walls, insulation board, plasterboard.

• Build garden sheds, summer houses, garden decking etc.

• Fit curtain poles and blinds.

• Replace kitchen/bathroom silicone.

• Install new kitchen carcases, doors etc.

All jobs considered big or small.

Please call Ray Wicker on 07960 503844

Heathfield Morning WI

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 9th April 2024

Bingo

We are a new WI that meet in the morning and would like you to join us

Just come along - Meet social ladies

Do some activities - Go on an outing

Listen to some great speakers

If you would like to find out more you can email us at heathfieldmorningwi@gmail.com

Beginning of new subscription year

Visitors welcome for taster session at The Main Hall

Union Church Station Road

Heathfield TN21 8LB

HORAM AND HEATHFIELD FLOWER CLUB

Friendship Through Flowers

We meet every second Thursday of the month excluding January

Doors open 7pm commencing at 7.30pm

Heathfield Community Centre

Sheepsetting Lane

Heathfield TN21 0XG

Contact details

Phyllis Stevens 01435 863224

Horam WI

We meet on the

First Tuesday of every month 2pm - 4pm at

West End, Christchurch, Horebeech Lane, Horam

At April’s meeting local Oxfam volunteers will be giving a talk on The Work of Oxfam

Ladies, you are always welcome and we’d love to meet you

Visitors are welcome and every meeting includes time for a cuppa and a chat!

Contact us for more details and a friendly chat

T: Kim 01435 813942

horamwi@gmail.com

www.east-sussex/thewi.org.uk/find-wi/horam

Monday Tea Club

2024 Dates

April 8th & 22nd

from 3.00pm to 4.00pm at Horam Chapel

We have an interesting speaker followed by afternoon tea

All are Welcome

Chimney Sweep

Sadly, due to Victorian health & safety regulations, only children of under 14” shoulder measurement may be employed.

A Clean Sweep - your local chimney sweep

Make sure your fireplace is safe with a professional sweep.

• All types of residential chimneys swept.

• Wood & multi-fuel stoves cleaned and serviced.

• Inspection & preparation of all chimneys for stove installation.

• Bird guards & cowls fitted.

• RSPB nominated bird removal man for East Sussex.

• Smoke test & certification for every sweep.

• Member of Association of Professional Independent Chimney Sweeps (APICS).

• Now certified woodburner installer.

Ross Atabey on 01435 812153/07941 315214

Email: acleansweep009@gmail.com

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ROYS PLUMBING SERVICES

Full bathroom installation service  Taps, Water Tanks, Cylinders, Radiators

Drains, Gutters, Emergency Call Out

All types of plumbing undertaken

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Call Roy Varley 01435 866312/07920 144067

Local, Friendly, Fully Reliable professional  service, NO CALL OUT CHARGE, Free estimates, All Work Full Guaranteed, NO HIDDEN COSTS.

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Tel: 01435 869010

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info@sandycrosswealth.co.uk

Monkhurst House, Sandy Cross Lane.

Telephone: 01435 873070

Email: info@woodhilldental.co.uk

Website: www.woodhilldental.co.uk

Address: Woodhill Dental Centre Station Road Mayfield East Sussex TN20 6BW

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Reasons to join us in 2024

What we have to offer:

A full range of dental services including cosmetic dentistry and in house implant placement

Facial aesthetics carried out purely by doctors

Invisalign® - barely visible tooth straightening treatments

A newly renovated surgery with top of the range, state of the art equipment and CadCam Technology

Late night opening until 7pm on Thursday

A friendly team always available to help and support

Practice Plan - available for adults from as little as £10 per month, and £5 per month for children

0% APR Finance options available (subject to T&C’s)

Referral Scheme - recommend us to your family and friends and receive 50% off your next check up for every successful referral

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RIVER MEAD NURSERY

• Drainage

• Fencing

• Brickwork

• Grass Cutting

• Shrub Clearance/Hedge Cutting

• Footings

• Patios

07585391165

contact@bggroundworks.co.uk

Foords Lane, Vines Cross, Horam, East Sussex TN21 9HB

Telephone No. 01435 813353 Email – info@rivermeadnursery.co.uk

Website - www.rivermeadnursery.co.uk

We have a wide selection of plants:Bedding Plants, Herbs, Vegetable Plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Fruit Bushes, Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Grasses, Cacti, Agaves. Also available –Home grown produce (seasonal vegetables, herbs, fruit, cut flowers and eggs).

Opening Times: Winter 9am-dusk Monday - Saturday

Trailer Hire Covering Sussex, Kent & Surrey

Call Steve Riddle on 0845 108 6447 or 07936 435193 or email

steve@smalltrailers4u.co.uk

FULLY INSURED FULLY INSURED HART

Motor Services

Offering a friendly service with over 20 years experience.

Car & trailer servicing, repairs & M.O.T’s.

TRAILER HIRE AVAILABLE.

Car trailers, box trailers & horse boxes.

• Collection & delivery service.

FREE within a 5 mile radius from garage.

• Courtesy car available if required.

• Mini service.

• Full service.

• Diagnostics

• Holiday check from £20.

• Winter check from £20.

• Clutches, exhausts & brakes.

Follow the road out of Horam High Street to Maynards Green, turn left at the oast house Unit 18, Bridge Farm, Horam, East Sussex, TN21 0BP

Services for April:

Sun 7th 10.30am Family Communion

(with children’s groups yrs1-6)

Sun 14th 10.30am Family Worship

(with children’s groups yrs1-6)

Sun 21st 10.00am

together@10Church for Everyone

(please see information elsewhere in the Diary)

Sun 28th 10.30am Family Worship

(with children’s groups yrs1-6)

An audio copy of the Sunday morning reading & sermon is available on our website within 24hrs of each service.

Other Activities:

Crossways - drop-in for refreshments & chat (Wednesday 10.00-12.00 - 03/04/24)

Bible Study - Growth Groups

Jumping Beans - Parent & Toddler Group (term-time -Thurs 10.00-11.30 - back 18/04/24)

Fellowship Group (Tuesday 14.00 - 30/04/24)

Supporting Horam Christian Care Group

Christianity Explored Course - Starting soon!

Please contact the Vicar if you are interested.

If you’d like the opportunity of a chat, or if you’d like us to pray for or with you, please do make contact:

Vicar: Revd PJ Guy 01435 813372 vicar@christchurchhoram.org

Wardens: Maryanne Ford 01435 817769 Davina Jones 07809 545397

Hall Hire: Jane Thomas 01435 810398 www.christchurchhoram.org

together @10 church for everyone

It’s our church for everyonetogether@10 - at Christ Church Horam. Come along and find out what it’s all about!!!

We start with refreshments, with chat, activities for the children, then a service for ALL the family Why not enjoy it with us!!

Our together@10 Service is on S Sunday 21stApril at 10.00am

A family based business with over 10 year’s fitting experience. A Bathroom & Kitchen Installation Specialist with experience in all ranges of products, including European ranges.

Our other services include:

All your plumbing needs

Including cylinders, storage tanks, kitchen appliances, taps & tap washers

Floor & wall tiling

Ceramic, porcelain & mosaics

Silicon sealing & re-sealing

Showers, baths & sinks

Carpentry, Including flooring, door hanging, stud walls Free

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●Repairs

●Servicing

●Upgrades ●Custom -built PC’s & laptops

●Broadband set-up

●Networking

●Tablet repair

●Personal tuition

●Data recovery/ back-up

●Virus removal/protection

●Mac and Apple repair

●Smart phone/iPhone repair

●Wi-Fi issues

●Home & Business visits

v RESIDENTIAL CARE v DAYCARE v RESPITE CARE

‘Our aim is to provide each resident with a caring and secure environment and the means to live life to the full extent, with privacy, independence and dignity’.

En suite and garden view rooms available

For enquiries call us on 01435 812170

Vines Cross Road, Horam TN21 0HF

CROSSWAYS COFFEE MORNING

Wednesday 3rd April 10am - 12 noon at Christchurch, Horebeech Lane, Horam.

EVERYONE WILL BE MADE WECOME INCLUDING CHILDREN.

Meet with friends, make new friends and enjoy good coffee/tea and homemade cake. We meet the first Wednesday of every month, everybody is welcome.

We shall look forward to seeing all.

CHERRY TREE COURT

Welcomes you all

A warm welcome awaits you.

Every Monday we hold a bingo & raffle evening

join us from 6pm for a 6.30pm start

Every Friday we gather for a coffee morning from 10.30am

We look forward to seeing you!

Find us opposite Horam Chapel

CROSSWAYS COFFEE MORNING

Wednesday 1st November 10am-12noon at Christchurch, Horebeech Lane, Horam.

EVERYONE WILL BE MADE WELCOME INCLUDING CHILDREN.

Meet with friends, make new friends and enjoy good coffee/tea and homemade cake. We meet the first Wednesday of every month, everybody is welcome. We shall look forward to seeing you all.

HORAM FUN DAY

HORAM RECREATION GROUND SUNDAY 14th JULY 2024 ---12.30PM - 5PM

Whether you are one of our regular stall holders or interested in participating for the first time, we will be delighted to welcome you to this year`s event.

Cost of the pitches this year are: 3m (gazebo) = £18 & 6m = £36

All Raffles, Tombola’s and Refreshments will be run by the fun day committee but if you have any suggestions, please feel free to telephone.

To book please complete the form below and return to;

Mrs B. Macklin 28 Tollwood Road, Horam. Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 0DY --Tel. 01435 812018 --- email BHFD2023@outlook.com

Payment: Cash, Bank Transfer or Cheques should be made payable to Horam Fun Day. Bank details: Natwest - Horam Fun Day - Sort code 60-10-30 - Account No 11547693

Please provide your name or company name as the reference on any Bank Transfer

All tables, stall decorations and wet weather covering is up to individual stall holders. Stall holders are also responsible for their own risk assessment and insurance.

You may arrive from 10am on the day but must be set up at the latest by 12pm. Due to limited space please remove cars to the designated car park after unloading. Voluntary Donations are always welcome & if you are interested in sponsoring contact Dave Sutton 01435 812462 Stall Holder Name

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We are very lucky to have such an amazing charity locally that cares for our wildlife. WRAS are always grateful for donations of towels, pillow slips, blankets and cat food. These items can be left at: Unit 8, The Shaw Barn, Whitesmith, BN8 6JD.

Why not visit their charity shop in Eastbourne? 01323 643111. Any animal in trouble call 0781 50 78234, for anything else call 01825 873003.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEATHFIELD & DISTRICT

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday April 23rd7.30 pm.

St. Bartholomew’s Cross in Hand : Alleluia Room

Reports on the past year Election of officers and Speaker: Martin West “African Adventures”

Members and friends of all churches are welcome

Christ Church Fellowship

We wish you all peace and joy throughout 2024

We invite you to come and join us on Tuesday 30th April at 2.pm

Our speaker is... Jonathan Felton

The meeting will be followed by afternoon tea........

ALL WELCOME.

We meet at Christ Church Horebeech Lane Horam

TN21 ⁰DT

Thorndale FURNISHERS LTD

Come & see our wide range of leather & fabric sofas & chairs, dining & bedroom furniture & our extensive beautiful range of beds.

Upholstered furniture, dining furniture, beds & bedroom furniture

At Thorndale we have gifts such as plants, pictures, mirrors, ornamental items, lamps, clocks & of course loads of dining & bedroom furniture, beds & three-piece suites

Open Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm Bank Holiday opening times: 10am-2pm

All prices, all qualities. Unit

Wealden Local Plan

The Parish Council held an open meeting for residents on Friday 8th March, where Parish Councillor Andy Billings outlined what the emerging Wealden Local Plan says about Horam and what opportunities are to comment.

(In last month’s Diary, we outlined how it would about double the number of houses in Horam so won’t repeat it here.)

District Councillor Cornelie Usborne attended, as did the Wealden District Council (WDC) Portfolio Holder for Planning and Environment, Councillor Ian Tysh.

They heard a range of concerns about the scale of proposed development on the character of the village, its impact on traffic congestion, added pressure on already over-stretched services, like doctors and dentists, and drainage concerns. The Draft Local Plan was published for consultation the following week. The consultation period runs from Friday 15th March until Friday 10th May (5pm). Also, one of its consultation events will take place on Saturday 4th May (10am –4pm) at the Horam Village Hall.

The Draft Local Plan and supporting papers, and details of how to comment are on the WDC website.

Horam Neighbourhood Plan (HNP)

An independent “Examiner”, Mr Andrew Ashcroft, is now reviewing the HNP and the representations that were made on it.

He has provisionally advised that the examination process is likely to take until late May 2024.

Planning Appeal

An informal hearing was held on 5th March into the appeal against WDC’s refusal for up to 46 dwellings on land east of Rosemead. A decision by the Planning Inspector is due shortly.

Term-time: Thursdays 10.00am-11.30am

(Starts back after Easter on 18th April - 50p per morning)

Horebeech Lane

Horam TN21 0DT

David Marlow & Sue Lane (HNP Steering Group members)

DRAFT LOCAL PLAN

Keep the date: Q&A session, Friday, 26 April, Horam Village Hall, 7-9pm.

Greg Collins and I we’ll try and answer even the most fiendish query with the help of Cllr. Ian Tysh, lead member for Planning and Environment, who knows the draft better than most.

The Consultation has started and will run to 5pm on Friday 10th May 2024. Please click on: https://consult.wealden.gov.uk/kse/

Saturday, 4 May: a drop-in session by WDC, Horam Village Hall, 10-4.

Or follow a virtual exhibition: https://wealdenlp.exhibition.app/.

Please remember to add positive as well as negative comments. Policies, like better housing mix (more smaller and affordable houses, fewer large executive homes), renewable and low carbon energy or nature protection will gain more weight influencing future applications.

Horam Parish will have a lot of development; sadly, most of the parish is not protected by the High Weald National Park. All sites were offered by local landowners, and many were already included in the previous (failed) Local Plan. Developers would apply anyway, but with the new LP, dwellings will be better for local people and for nature.

Remember, some 29 sites in the parish have been turned down. Some sites clash with proposals in Horam NP. Please see the SHELAA 2024: https://www.wealden.gov.uk/UploadedFiles/SHELAA-Main-Report-February-2024.pdf; https://www.wealden.gov.uk/UploadedFiles/SHELAAAppendix-4-Parish-Summaries-February-2024.pdf (Horam pp 401-9 (suitable sites), 410-35 (unsuitable).

Central government has NOT revised its annual housing targets: 1200 per year for Wealden for next 20 years. BUT the total number in the draft is only 955 p.a. Almost 500 p.a. have planning permission but are not built yet or for sale So only 463 p.a brand new dwellings will be considered. .

A New Website for Residents: https://letstalk.wealden.gov.uk/ This has excellent information, including a new Planning Hub where you can check up on applications, appeal etc.

New Council Tax

It has increase by 2.99%. It means households in Band D properties will pay an additional 12p a week. WDC receives 9% of the Council Tax collected; the remainder is shared to pay by East Sussex County Council, Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue and local town and parish councils.

I am happy to answer any queries at my regular surgery at the next Repair Café, Horam Village Hall, 13 April, 9.30-11am.

Cornelie Usborne, Green Party councillor for Horam & Punnetts Town, cllr.cornelie.usborne@wealden.gov.uk, 07979336401.

HORAM PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish Council’s Skate Jam event is getting closer !! Please save the date: Tuesday 9th April, which is during the Easter holidays. The event will run from 10am-3pm. There will be trained professionals on site and all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. Portaloos will be installed on the day.

Thank you to all of the residents who attended the Parish Council public meeting on Friday 8th March to explain and clarify details of the Wealden District Council Draft Local Plan. The WDC consultation is being held on Saturday 4th May at the Horam Village Hall. The Local Plan will help shape the future development of the village and your feedback will be very important. Please contact the Clerk if you would like any further information.

The Annual Parish Assembly is being held on Thursday 16th May at the Horam Village Hall at 6pm. This is a public meeting of the electorate where you can have your say about the area you live in, what you are happy about and what you would like to change. The data collected from the Parish Council Open Evening will be presented and discussed. So far guest speakers include Wealden Works, the High Weald National Landscapes and a defibrillator training session from the Heathfield & Waldron First Responders. Hopefully other guest speakers will be confirmed next month.

All the meetings of the council are public meetings. Please come along and have your say. There is a public participation part at the beginning of each meeting where members of the public are invited to speak on any of the agenda items. The agenda for any council meeting is always published at least 3 days before the meeting and is available on the council website https://horam.com/ and the parish council notice boards. These are located at the Horam Centre and in the Memorial Garden.

If you have any accessibility issues regarding physically attending a council meeting please contact the Clerk directly who will arrange access to the meeting via zoom. The Parish Council wish to clarify that they are a non-party political corporate body.

Community Speed Watch is a scheme run by volunteers and administered by Sussex Police. Please contact Jane Trott the local administrator at jane.trott@btinternet.com if you wish to be involved or visit https://www.communityspeedwatch.org/FRONT-v2-Home.php

Please report any crimes or anti-social behaviour to the police through 101. They cannot investigate an incident unless there is a crime report.

The parish council office hours:

Tuesday: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Wednesday: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Thursday: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Friday: 10.00am – 1.00pm

You can contact the Parish Council by email, post or telephone.

Parish Clerk: clerk@horam.com , 01435 812151 or 07900 576236

The Clerk, Horam Parish Council, The Horam Centre, High Street, Horam

I receive a lot of correspondence on planning in Wealden, and many residents have been in touch with me to share their concerns over the new housing numbers proposed for our area by the current Council leadership.

As you may be aware, the Wealden District Council’s Draft Local Plan is now out for public consultation and outlines where the new Wealden District leadership, which is a coalition of Liberal Democrats and Green councillors, intends to build 15,729 new homes between now and 2040. The Draft Local Plan consultation period will run from Friday 15th March to Friday 10th May and I would like to encourage all Wealden residents to consider taking part and have their say. The consultation is available online at https://consult. wealden.gov.uk/kse and will also be accompanied by a series of drop-in sessions across the district. Details of these can be found on the Council’s website.

I fully acknowledge that we do need more homes, and a level of development in Wealden is inevitable. I see the need for affordable homes pop up daily in my casework and I believe that we should be striving for sensible, affordable housing for first-time local buyers and renters, and those who wish to downsize locally. However, I do recognise the level of surprise and frustration at the numbers proposed in the Draft Local Plan, which are much higher compared to what the councillors have been proposing to residents last year.

I’m always keen to hear resident’s views on local matters, but please remember that social media posts and emails to your MP regarding planning do not count as objections in a formal Council consultation and that I have no jurisdiction over individual planning applications or what is approved or dismissed on local planning by councillors. The Draft Local Plan is an initiative overseen, managed, and implemented by the new Wealden District Council Leadership and the most appropriate way of shaping the final version of the Local Plan is via the official consultation.

I continue to work hard to ensure that your concerns are heard in Westminster.

If you are a Wealden resident and require my assistance, please email nusrat.ghani.mp@parliament.uk.

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