Councillor Vacancies

Following on from the non-contested Parish Election in June, Poynings Parish Council has a vacancy for two Councillors and is looking to Co-Opt shortly.

If you wish to express an interest, please contact myself, or Councillors John Digby, Mike Crowther or Neville Searle.

It does not take up a lot of time with a meeting every other month and the occasional one in between.

 Kind regards

Colin Warburton
Clerk to the Council

Tel: 01273 857024

clerk@poyningsparishcouncil.com

I have had a few enquiries about the loss of the analogue telephone line when switching to Fibre to the premises. 

When you switch, your old analogue line will be disconnected, and telephone calls will come via the internet. This means that you will not be able to use the telephone in the case of a power cut.

Most people have “mobile” handsets nowadays and although the handset has a battery, the base unit hasn’t, so they can’t be used in a power cut either. So, unless you still have a “corded” phone it won’t work in a power cut now.

Openreach are planning to turn off the analogue system at the end of 2025, and all phones will go through the internet line then.

If you are vulnerable and have a poor mobile signal, your provider should supply a back up power supply for emergencies, free of charge, to keep your phone working for about an hour. You will have to ask.

You can get more information here.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-transition-from-analogue-to-digital-landlines#:~:text=In%20November%202017%2C%20the%20telecoms,by%20the%20end%20of%202025.

12th May 2023

You are invited to the Annual Parish Meeting at Poynings Village Hall on Wednesday 17th May 2023 at 7.30pm, after the Annual Parish Council Meeting.

Agenda

• Outgoing Chairman’s report
• MSDC and WSCC
• Speaker
  Henri Brocklebank- Sussex Wildlife Trust– Sussex Kelp Recovery Project
• Open Forum
• Refreshments

Clerk to the Council
Mr Colin Warburton

12th May 2023

ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The Annual Parish Council Meeting at Poynings Village Hall on Wednesday 17th May 2023 at 7pm.

Agenda

1. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes
4. Matters Arising
5. Expenditure for Feb 2023 and Mar 2023
6. Planning applications
   a) SDNP/23/01990/LIC | Premises License – LI/23/0608 – Devils Dyke Farm – 0.5 acre fenced off area of the farm to hold events such as weddings in a marquee and close surrounding outdoor areas. | Devils Dyke Farm Devils Dyke Road Poynings BN1 8YJ
   https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=RUG0GJTU0OQ00&activeTab=summary
   b) SDNP/23/01872/FUL | Change of use of land for use as wedding venue, including erection of a marquee (April to September) and associated works (Part Retrospective) | Devils Dyke Farm Devils Dyke Road Poynings BN1 8YJ
   https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=RU1FUDTUM9Z00&activeTab=summary
   c) SDNP/23/01690/LDP | Removal of existing window to north elevation and replacement with new roller shutter door in enlarged opening | Aviation House The Street Poynings BN45 7AQ
   https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=RTDC7ETULYI00&activeTab=summary
   d) SDNP/23/01568/FUL | Retrospective application for the creation of a raised decking area | Cricket Ground Poynings Road Poynings BN45 7AF
   https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=RT0ELPTULRI00&activeTab=summary
   e) SDNP/23/00748/FUL | Erection of marquee on existing public house customer garden between 1st May and 30th September each year with an additional flexible 14 days use of the marquee outside of these dates. | The Royal Oak The Street Poynings BN45 7AQ
   https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=RQDYQVTUKEY00

7)  Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2022/23
      a)Certificate of Exemption
      b)Annual governance Statement – section 1
       c)Accounting Statement – Section 2
8)  Insurance renewal
9) Co-opt New councillors.
10)SDNP election for councillor representative to sit on the SDNP Board.
11)Coronation Party.
12)Public rights of Way (PROW) 
13)Marquee purchase
14) Chairman’s Allowance
15) Items for next month’s Agenda 
16) Date of Next month’s Meeting

Clerk to the Council
Mr. Colin Warburton

On Sunday,  7th May 2023, Poynings Parish Council will be having a party! Kick off 2pm. Be there!

Lots of events for all ages, all welcome, meet your neighbours. Bring your own picnic. 
Bouncy castle, children’s races, tug of war, etc.
Raffle, Harvey’s,  wine and live music.

Throughout Mid Sussex, Local Government Elections will be held on Thursday 4 May 2023. Residents will be able to vote in all Wards for District Councillors (MSDC). You can see who is standing in the Downland Villages Ward here https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/media/9049/sopn-district-continuous.pdf 
There is not an election for Poynings Parish Council as this is uncontested.

Local election are on the 4th May which includes Poynings Parish Council. Don’t forget to bring ID!
If you want to stand for Poynings Parish Council, Nomination papers have to be delivered by hand to:
Electoral Services, Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1SS on any working day from Tuesday 21 March to Tuesday 4 April 2023.
An appointments system will operate. To make an appointment please email elections@midsussex.gov.uk or telephone 01444 477222 (option 1)
Ensure that where signatures are required, you submit the original signed version of each completed paper. Documents without original signatures cannot be accepted. The deadline for nominations is 4pm on Tuesday 4 April 2023.
If you want me to deliver your Nomination paper on your behalf, I have an appointment at 11.15 am on Wednesday 29th March.
You can get a blank nomination form here
http://poyningsparishcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-Election-Form.pdf 
I have put a sample form, to show you how to complete it here:
http://poyningsparishcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Sample-2023-Election-Form.pdf
If you want any information on being a Parish councillor, contact myself or one of the existing/past councillors.