TELSCOMBE TOWN CRIER
Telscombe Town Council ’s newsletter Communicating with residents Issue 57 - Jan/Feb 2016
Council’s contact telephone number:- Traffic Regulation Order Comes Into Force 01273 589777 EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
The East Sussex (Various Roads in Peacehaven and Telscombe) (Prohibition of Stopping and Waiting on Footways or Verges) Traffic Regulation Order 2016 In This Notice is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made an Order, coming into operation on 11 January 2016 under the relevant Sections of the Road Issue Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended which introduces the following restrictions:- Future Prohibition of Stopping and Waiting on Footways or Verges At Any Time events Ambleside Avenue - both sides - for its entire length News in brief Arundel Road - both sides - for its entire length Central Avenue - both sides - from its junction with South Coast Road, northwards Contact No’s to its junction with Park Avenue Future Roderick Avenue - both sides - from its junction with Sutton Avenue, northwards events to its junction with Glynn Road Bingo dates Sutton Avenue - both sides - for its entire length Telscombe Cliffs Way - both sides - from its junction with South Coast Road, Committee northwards to a point 32 metres north of its junction with Warren Way. & meetings info This is the confirmation of The East Sussex (Various Roads in Peacehaven and Telscombe) (Prohibition of Stopping and Waiting on Footways or Verges) (Experimental) Traffic Regulation Order 2015.
A copy of the Order, *plans showing the lengths of road and a statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order, may be examined in Reception, County Hall, St Annes Crescent, Lewes on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm inclusive, at Lewes Parking Shop, Causeway House, Wellers Yard, 46-48 Malling *plans available from Street, Lewes Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm and Saturday 9am – 1pm and at Civic Centre Peacehaven Library, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven on Monday and Wednesday 9:30am -1pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm, Thursday 9:30 - 7pm, Friday 10:30am - 5pm and Saturday 9:30 - 4:30pm.
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act or any instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order may within six weeks of 5 January 2016 apply to the High Court for this purpose.
If you require further information telephone Parking Services on 01323 466244.
Philip Baker, Assistant Chief Executive, Governance Services Department, County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UE 8 January 2016
Happy New Year To All Our Residents
Telscombe Town comprising Telscombe Cliffs, East Saltdean and Telscombe Village
Time to Reflect FUTURE EVENTS:- The Mayor, Cllr Quiz night - Wayne Botting, and March 11th -7pm at the Deputy Mayor of Telscombe Civic Centre teams of up to 6 @ £2 per Peacehaven, Cllr Jean person - cash prizes - Farmiloe, lead the come and join this fun quiz, parade from the Police bring your own food & drink Station to the
Bingo nights - see p 6 Peacehaven and
Telscombe war All events are at Telscombe Civic Centre unless otherwise stated memorial and were and are subject to change - joined by members of ring 01273 589777 for full details the British Legion, Proceeds to Mayor of Telscombe’s Charity Fund unless otherwise stated Police, Scouts, Guides, Naval Cadets ECO - Free energy and ex-service efficiency measures personnel. Wreaths were laid in memory of ECO is a government initiative created to help people keep all who gave their lives their homes warm, especially for the peace and throughout the winter months. freedom we have This help is provided by today. installing home improvements, The Deputy Mayor of Telscombe, Cllr Gwen Maskell, along designed to save energy and money on your energy bills. with her consort, Cllr Ron Maskell attended the service at Because this is so important, it the Telscombe Cliffs Community Church. has been decided to subsidise these improvements to certain groups of people. Free insulation for all suitable homes Free replacement gas boiler if you are on certain government benefits Save energy and money Three easy steps: qualification, assessment and installation A specialist team guides you through the criteria to check that you’re eligible Annual Town Meeting Detailed assessment by qualified assessor of your home The Annual Town meeting for electors of Telscombe Cliffs, - find out exactly what Telscombe Village and East Saltdean will be held on improvements it’s suitable for. Wednesday 20th April in Telscombe Civic Centre at 7.30
You don’t have to be an EDF pm. Energy customer - it’s a This is your chance to ask Councillors questions about national, Government initiative. your local area and find out what has been happening.
Call EDF on 0800 096 8634 Written questions should be sent to: Nancy Astley, Town to find out if you qualify for Clerk, Telscombe Civic Centre, 360 South Coast Road,
ECO. Telscombe Cliffs, BN10 7ES by Friday 1st April 2016. Page 3 Contact Phone Numbers Christmas Party Not sure who to contact about what? The Deans Senior Tea Club held their The brief list below should help you. Christmas party at the Telscombe Civic Centre which was attended by local East Sussex County Council Mayors, as well as the High Sheriff, Juliet General Enquiries - 0345 60 80 190 Smith. Everyone had a fun time and sang Highways - 0345 60 80 193 along with the entertainment. Adult Social Care - 0345 60 80 191 Picture l-r:- Deputy Mayor Cllr Gwen Maskell, High Sheriff & Nancy Astley Town Clerk Family Information - 0345 60 80 192 Libraries - Renewals 0345 60 80 195 Enquiries - 0345 60 80 196
Lewes District Council - 01273 471600 For all departments below, use the above main switchboard number:- Community Services, Waste & Recycling Environment & Health; Housing Planning & Building Control
Telscombe Town Council - 01273 589777 Telscombe Tye, Chatsworth Park, Playgrounds & the Civic Centre Further details are available on our website www.telscombetowncouncil.gov.uk under the heading ‘problem solving’ News in brief ……... 3VA Drop-in sessions New Year’s Resolution 3VA has set up weekly drop-in sessions on Thursdays for The Health Trainer Service is a groups based in the Lewes District area at the Lewes District free and confidential lifestyle Council offices in Southover House Reception, Southover behaviour change service Road, Lewes, BN7 1AB. available to adults 18 years of Groups are welcome to just turn up between 9:30am and age and over living in East 1:00pm to speak to a member of the community development Sussex. If you know of team about any needs relating to funding, governance, someone who would benefit organisational development and volunteering. from the service ring 0800 917 8896. They can help with What to do in a power cut Healthy eating & weight Contact UK Power Networks who own and maintain electricity watching cables and lines in our area - they are not your electricity Becoming more physically supplier. Call 0800 31 63 105 or 0333 32 32 105 from a active mobile Stopping smoking Receive updates by texting POWER and your postcode to Sensible drinking 80876 www.mytimeactive.co.uk/ For more advice visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut eastsussexhealthtrainers
Christmas Cracker Following the success of last year’s Christmas day coffee morning, Telscombe Council decided to do it again this year. Thanks go to the Mayor, Cllr Wayne Botting and Town Clerk, Nancy Astley who gave up The recent quiz held by Telscombe their Christmas morning to provide tea, coffee and Town Council for Children in Need bacon sandwiches for the locals that attended and to raised £169.00 all those that helped out - see photo below.
Thanks to everyone for attending this fun evening. We had our very own Pudsey bears in attendance, Mayor Cllr Wayne Botting and Cllr Daryll Brindley.
Thanks to Sussex Fostering & Children’s Services for sponsoring the evening.
Contact them on 0800 043 0248 or visit their website www.sussexfostering.com if you are interested in fostering.
NHS Winter Health Advice Cold weather doesn't have to go hand in hand with illness. Here are some simple things you can do to help yourself stay well this winter- Keep warm – this may help prevent colds, flu or more serious health conditions such as heart attacks, strokes and pneumonia. If you can, keep your home at at least 18oC (65oF). Eat well – food gives you energy, which helps to keep you warm, so try to have regular hot meals and drinks throughout the day. Get a flu jab – flu vaccination is offered free of charge to people who are at risk, pregnant women, carers and some young children to ensure that they are protected against catching flu and developing serious complications. Getting Help If you’re not sure which NHS service you need, call 111. An adviser will ask you questions to assess your symptoms and then give you the advice you need, or direct you straightaway to the best service for you in your area.
For more information and advice visit www.nhs.uk/staywell
The very best of our community was recently honoured at an awards ceremony at the Theatre Royal Brighton. The Argus Community Stars Awards champion all those who deserve recognition for their selfless, brave or generous actions during the past year and provide an opportunity to honour the men, women and children who have touched all of our lives. Newcaster Nicholas Owen compered the event. From parents and carers to local heroes and young sports stars, the very best of Sussex was on show at the ceremony. Our Mayor, Cllr Wayne Botting, was shortlisted for the ‘Community Star of the Year’ category and a mother & daughter from Telscombe won the ‘Local Hero of the Year’ award. The ‘Carer of the Year’ award was won by Maria Davey who runs the very popular Deans Senior Tea Clubs, one of which is held at the Telscombe Civic Centre on a Tuesday morning from 10.30am-12.30pm.
Page 5 Managing Flood Risks—Who is Responsible Defra has overall national responsibility for policy on flood and coastal erosion risk management, and provides funding for flood risk management authorities through grants to the Environment Agency and local authorities. The Environment Agency is responsible for taking a strategic overview of the management of all sources of flooding and coastal erosion. Lead Local Flood Authorities (unitary authorities or county councils) are responsible for developing, maintaining and applying a strategy for local flood risk management in their areas and for maintaining a register of flood risk assets. District Councils are key partners in planning local flood risk management and can carry out flood risk management works on minor watercourses, working with Lead Local Flood Authorities and others, including through taking decisions on development in their area which ensure that risks are effectively managed. Internal Drainage Boards are independent public bodies responsible for water level management in low lying areas. Highway Authorities are responsible for providing and managing highway drainage and roadside ditches and must ensure that road projects do not increase flood risk. Water and Sewerage Companies are responsible for managing the risks of flooding from water and foul or combined sewer systems providing drainage from buildings and yards. For up-to-date information on flood warnings or for flood risk maps go to the environment agency website:- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency
Solar Panel Readings Telscombe Residents’ Association CO2 saved 30,581 kg The Residents’ Association have changed the time of Total Energy Generated 53,652 kwh their meetings to 7.15 - 9.15pm. They are on the first Readings at date copy goes to press Thursday of the month at the Telscombe Civic Centre.
Brownies Council Meeting In November the Council held a special meeting for the local 2nd Peacehaven Brownies Group. Cllr R Maskell explained briefly what the Council does and how it works and Cllr A Smith advised what Lewes District Council does and how it works with the Town Council. The Town Clerk, Nancy Astley, then told the Brownies about the staff that work for Telscombe Council and what they do. This was followed by a question and answer session.
MP’s News As Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven, I am often contacted by local residents on the issue of Europe, amongst many others. I am frequently asked when the referendum will take Future Bingo dates at the Civic place. This is a decision for the Prime Minister, but it Centre are: will definitely happen by the end of 2017. 26th February The Government has passed legislation guaranteeing 18th March (1 week early an in-out referendum to be held on Britain's due to Good Friday on 25th) membership of the EU before the end of 2017 and the 29th April European Union Referendum Act 2015 was passed in 27th May December. 24th June There are strong views on both the ‘Leave’ and Eight games for £4, plus a snowball ‘Remain’ sides of the campaign. Personally I will be (50p per ticket) and £1 flyer game. waiting to see what the outcome of the PM’s Cash prizes. Free tea/coffee and negotiations are before deciding. biscuits. However, in the end, it is the British people who will Start time 7pm prompt decide whether we are stronger and better off with our European neighbours as part of the European Union, or Seating is limited and based on a first on our own. The Government has been absolutely clear come, first served basis, so get there in its position on EU membership - we should let the early. British people decide through an in-out referendum. Net proceeds go to the Mayor’s Charity Fund I would be interested to know if local residents in Telscombe Cliffs feel we should “Leave” or “Remain” so please do email me your views on Bingo Bonanza [email protected] A crowded Christmas bingo evening You can find out more about my work as your MP on saw hundreds of pounds given away www.simonkirby.org in prize money, as well as an or call my constituency office:- 01273 589178 abundance of raffle prizes.
A free buffet and drinks were also Simon Kirby MP provided and enjoyed by all those who attended. Congratulations go to Roy, pictured Planning Application Notification below, being given his £300 Changes snowball winnings by the Mayor. Lewes District Council have notified us that as from 1st April 2016 they will no longer be sending us copies of planning applications in our area. If you want to view a paper copy, you will have to go to Lewes District Council at Southover House, Southover Road in Lewes. They are encouraging people to use the Public Access online commenting service where you can also view the plans and associated paperwork. This is via their website at:- http://www.lewes.gov.uk/planning/1139.asp
Page 7 Contact Us - Telscombe Town Council, Telscombe Civic Centre, 360 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs, E Sussex, BN10 7ES Open Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm, excluding bank holidays Telephone: 01273 589777 Email: [email protected] Website: www.telscombetowncouncil.gov.uk Town Clerk: Nancy Astley BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI Deputy Town Clerk & RFO: Stella Newman, MILCM Email - [email protected] Email - [email protected] Admin Assistant / Reception: Janette Waters Email - [email protected] Contact a Councillor Councillors—Telscombe Cliffs Ward:- *also district Councillor Tim Armour 01273 302486 Councillors—East Saltdean Ward:- Daryll Brindley 07734 694189 Wayne Botting* 07804 921634 Mayor Andy Loraine 01273 580919 Job Harris 01273 583050 Gwen Maskell 01273 585819 Andrew Mendoza 07809 121852 Ron Maskell* 01273 585819 Brian Page 01273 302220 Dave Neave 01273 586381 David Wright 07905 039210 Andy Smith* 01273 584484 Joanna Wilkins [email protected] Committee Chairmen/Vice Chairmen:- Amenities & Civic Centre - Cllr G Maskell, Chairman * Cllr R Maskell, Vice Chairman Policy & Resources - Cllr A Smith, Chairman * Cllr B Page, Vice Chairman Planning & Highways - Cllr D Neave, Chairman * Cllr T Armour, Vice Chairman Telscombe Village Club (P&R sub-committee) - Cllr T Armour, Chairman * Cllr J Wilkins, Vice Chairman
Telscombe Town Council 15 minute public question time at beginning
Meeting Dates - February to June 2016 of each meeting. Planning & Highways Monday 1st February Meetings start at 7.30pm unless otherwise
Planning & Highways Monday 22nd February stated.
Policy & Resources Monday 7th March Meetings held in Telscombe Civic Centre. Planning & Highways Monday 14th March Telscombe Village Club committee COUNCIL Wednesday 16th March meetings held in the Village Club, Amenities & Civic Centre Monday 21st March Telscombe Village. Telscombe Village Club Wednesday 23rd March Agendas displayed on Council notice Planning & Highways Monday 4th April boards and the website. Planning & Highways Monday 25th April Dates are subject to change - if you wish to Policy & Resources Monday 9th May Planning & Highways Monday 16th May attend please phone the Civic Centre on ANNUAL COUNCIL Wednesday 18th May 01273 589777 to ensure the meeting is Amenities & Civic Centre Monday 23rd May being held. Planning & Highways Monday 6th June A full list of dates for 2015 & part for 2016 is Telscombe Village Club Monday 13th June available on the Council’s website.
Don’t forget there is a defibrillator situated by the entrance to the Civic Centre Drop-in Councillor Surgery and Residents’ Association Coffee Morning First Saturday of each month, 10 -11am at Telscombe Civic Centre:-
6th February, 5th March, 2nd April, 7th May
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