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Food tetra paks can now be recycled
Alongside the introduction of food waste…From 1st April, you can start recycling food and drink cartons in your household recycling bin.
This includes Tetra Pak–style cartons for milk, juice, soups and more. Find out more: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/recycle
Food Recycling has begun
Food will be collected weekly from your home. To find out more go to Rother Food Waste Food Collection.
Planning Appeal for 41 homes at Bishops Lane
The developer has lodged an appeal against the refusal of planning permission for 41 new homes at Bishops Lane which can be found on the Appeal register The appeal will be decided by an Inspector on written representations.. This appeal will be discussed at our next Parish Planning Committee on WEDNESDAY 8th APRIL 7.30pm at Robertsbridge Youth Centre. Councillors will consider submitting further comment following the recent consultation on the Rother Draft Local Plan. The site has not been included for development in the Rother Plan and the Parish Council strongly supported that. It is also felt that the Inspector should visit the site as part of their decision making. If you have already submitted comments on Rother website these will be read by the Inspector but you can modify or submit new comments on the Appeal website by 11.59pm on 23 April.
There’s no such thing as the dog poo fairy
9 out of 10 dog owners pick up after their dog.
Did you know it is an offence to leave poo? – a fixed penalty of up to £100 can be issued to anyone who fails to clean up.
Final chance to comment on Rother Draft Local Plan today, Monday
A reminder…Rother District Council (RDC) has produced draft proposals which include a substantial increase in the number of new homes to be built in the village. Our village produced Salehurst & Robertsbridge Neighbourhood Plan (NP), published July 2018, which PROPOSED 180 NEW DWELLINGS over five development sites, plus 17 had already been approved on a sixth site adjacent to Culverwells. RDC, in their current Draft Local Plan, IS NOW PROPOSING AN ADDITIONAL 147 HOMES, , making a total (including the numbers / sites in the NP) of 344 for our Parish. The PC considers that the proposed additional homes for Grove Farm (an extra 70) and Openfield site adjacent to the Mill Site (50) are excessive and if built would have an unacceptable impact on the village, particularly in the context of our location within the High Weald National Landscape (formerly AONB). The PC believes the 25 new homes proposed by Homes England on the Openfield site is the maximum number this site can accommodate. The PC will be formally responding to RDC’s consultation and it would be really helpful if residents also individually respond, giving their views on the proposals Local Plan Consultation – Rother District Council by the closing date of 23rd March, 23.59pm.
Local Groups – book a place now!
Local Groups are invited to book a place at our Annual Parish Assembly on Monday 20th April 7pm at the Village Hall. Showcase what you do…Recruit new members and volunteers. Contact the Clerk for more information. We are sending out emails to our contacts, so if you haven’t received an email this week we probably have an old contact!
Youth night – book places by email NOW
Thursday 26th March in Robertsbridge
For secondary school age 11 to 18 – just 30 spots, so book your place ASAP by emailing
Give your views NOW on 344 proposed homes for Robertsbridge
A reminder…Rother District Council (RDC) has produced draft proposals which include a substantial increase in the number of new homes to be built in the village. Our village produced Salehurst & Robertsbridge Neighbourhood Plan (NP), published July 2018, which PROPOSED 180 NEW DWELLINGS over five development sites, plus 17 had already been approved on a sixth site adjacent to Culverwells. RDC, in their current Draft Local Plan, IS NOW PROPOSING AN ADDITIONAL 147 HOMES, , making a total (including the numbers / sites in the NP) of 344 for our Parish. The PC considers that the proposed additional homes for Grove Farm (an extra 70) and Openfield site adjacent to the Mill Site (50) are excessive and if built would have an unacceptable impact on the village, particularly in the context of our location within the High Weald National Landscape (formerly AONB). The PC believes the 25 new homes proposed by Homes England on the Openfield site is the maximum number this site can accommodate. The PC will be formally responding to RDC’s consultation and it would be really helpful if residents also individually respond, giving their views on the proposals Local Plan Consultation – Rother District Council by the closing date of 23rd March, 5pm.
