More housing?
In his January report to the Parish Council, Chairman Alan Marler pointed out that a shortfall in housing land could have direct consequences for Barcombe Parish. He said: “The village should be aware that the Lewes District Council (LDC) Local Plan Part 2 has been declared invalid as they cannot provide the required 5-year supply […]
Restrictions from 5th January
From January 5th tighter restriction apply. Details, plus sources of help and advice, are summed by this update from East Sussex County Council: “Schools in East Sussex will close and move teaching online until at least February half-term under a new national Covid lockdown announced by the Prime Minister. National restrictions put extra rules in […]
Tier 4 arrives
On Boxing Day (26th December) all of East Sussex moves from Tier 2 to Tier 4. Read Government advice and restrictions East Sussex County Council: Disruption to services Help and Support
Playground Survey
A survey devised by the Playground Working Group sets out to collect opinion about where any potential new play equipment could be sited. An information leaflet can be viewed/printed via the button below. Paper versions of the survey are available in Barcombe Village Shop, or you can fill in an online version by clicking below. […]
Lewes Local Plan Update
As the Lewes Local Plan moves towards its fifth anniversary of adoption in May 2021, an important bulletin shows how planning decisions may be influenced between then and the arrival of a new Lewes Local Plan… Click the icon to view or download pdf
Policing in Sussex
Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne Mrs Bourne has launched two surveys so more residents can comment on the setting of next year’s policing budget. The following comes from Natalie McFall, Communications Manger: ‘PCC Bourne has been working closely with Sussex Police to plan for a range of potential post-Covid funding scenarios and […]
Barcombe Mills Road – more works
Overnight closures coming up From Monday 23rd November, drainage work will close parts of Barcombe Mills Road to through traffic for two nights. Diversions will be signed. For details contact: Corinne Black, Customer ServicesEast Sussex Highways 0345 60 80 193.
Next meetings
Provisional date for next meetings: December 9th 2020 to be held via Zoom, start time 7.15pm If you wish to take part, please ask the Clerk for login information by phone (01825 766356), or by emailing clerk@barcombepc.net.
Hillside site BA03
Planning application made: Rydon Homes takes first formal step. An application has been lodged with Lewes District Council. To view documents and to comment on the application, visit this page on Lewes District Council’s website. There confirm the Terms and Conditions, click ‘Continue’ and enter LW/20/0633 in the search box. For suggestions on how to comment […]

