Calling all Clubs/Societies in Barcombe Parish!
As part of the development of the Barcombe Neighbourhood Plan we would like clubs and societies in Barcombe Parish to complete a short survey.
Homes behind Village Hall?
Developer Earlswood Homes Ltd has, via a third party, launched a public consultation exercise. Please follow the links below to learn more. View the the proposal Take the survey Website of Earlswood Homes Ltd
New road guide arrives
If you’d like to know how our local roads are managed, check out the just-launched Highways Guide. Produced by East Sussex County Council, its topics include: Network Management Asset Management Utility Suppliers (gas, water, power, telecoms) Road Safety Transport Planning Parking Rights of Way Responsibilities of District and Borough Councils Better yet, specific point(s) of […]
Strong reaction to Reserved Matters application
The Parish Council has made clear to Lewes District planners its objections to a Reserved Matters application by developer Elivia. In a critical and detailed document, the PC points out what it considers to be many shortcomings in the applicant’s submission regarding the ‘Blackcurrant Field’ site. Supporting evidence is presented, and multiple areas requiring mitigation […]
South East Water News
South East Water has produced helpful guidance regarding the use of water through the summer months… You can read it here.
Annual Meeting of Electors
Wednesday May 7th brings this year’s Annual Meeting of Electors. It’s your chance for an informal chat with Councillors, and perhaps to catch up with people that you’ve not seen for a while. The format is as before: coffee and cake all round from 6.30pm until 7.00pm, then the meeting proper. Where? Barcombe Village Hall […]
‘Blackcurrant Field’ Proposals: Parish Council’s Response
The Parish Council’s comments regarding the proposed 70-home development in Barcombe Cross have been submitted, both to Lewes District Council (LDC) and site developer Elivia Homes. Please click below to read an update on progress so far, or to read/download the full representation. Progress update Full Representation
April to bring works on Spithurst Road
From Wednesday 9 April to Friday 11 April 2025, between 9am to 4pm, Balfour Beatty will carry out drainage repairs on Spithurst Road and School Hill, Barcombe. According to the contractors’ info, work will ‘involve replacing broken pipework; rebuilding the kerb surround to help catch rainwater into the drain; repair the collapsed catchpit, and reform ditches […]
Your Parish Needs You!
A third vacancy for a Parish Councillor is open. According to the formal Notice of Vacancy (read it here) there are now two routes forward: 1. Ten electors of Barcombe Parish Ward can request an election. For one to take place, the ten must give notice to the Returning Officer at Lewes District Council by […]