Ditchling is a delightful village nestling at the foot of the South Downs in East Sussex. It has an electorate of approximately 1,700 people. It is an example of a Saxon Strip Parish. There is an excellent network of footpaths covering some 33miles in total which enable walkers to enjoy the countryside and in many cases savour breathtaking views. To the North of the Village is Ditchling Common Country Park which is owned and managed by East Sussex County Council and to the south there is the famous Ditchling Beacon which is the highest point on the South Downs. Ditchling Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest included in which there are three sites of Nature Conservation Importance.

There is a very strong cultural and artistic tradition in the Village. These are depicted in the local Ditchling Museum, Turner Dumbrell Workshops and local businesses. It is a lively community with some 40 local organisations which are represented on the Ditchling Village Association.

Ditchling is keen to preserve its character whilst realising that some change is inevitable. Parts of the Village are designated as Conservation Areas and the central area is further protected by an Article 4 Direction Order. There are 40 Listed Buildings in and around the Village.

The Parish is represented on East Sussex County Council and Lewes District Council; it has eleven members on the Parish Council who serve for four years. The Parish Council holds its statutory meetings monthly on the fourth Tuesday; in addition it holds Special Council Meetings on the second Tuesday monthly if required to deal with plans and urgent matters.

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South Downs National Park Authority.

Find out what is going on within the National Park, take part in consultations etc. to join the Forum go to http://southdownsforum.ning.com/
but it is also very easy to get to from the main South Downs National Park website
 http://southdowns.gov.uk  and then choose the 'Forum' tab along the top of the home page.

It is possible to view the pages without officially signing in as a member, but in order to join in discussions or take part in surveys etc new members must sign up and create a password.

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DITCHLING PARISH COUNCIL

VACANCY FOR A PARISH COUNCILLOR


There is a vacancy for a Parish Councillor to serve until May 2015.

Applications are invited from residents who are interested in their parish and its inhabitants.

The Council meets 12 times a year on the fourth Tuesday each month for full Council Meetings; it also calls Special Council Meetings on the second Tuesday in each month to consider planning applications when necessary. Meetings are held in the Old Meeting House, The Twitten at 8pm.

The Parish Council owns the Recreation Ground, Burial Ground and Street Lighting.

Applications will be considered for co-option by the full Council at its meeting on 28th February 2012.  Full details and the necessary papers can be obtained from me at the address below or by email. Completed forms etc should be returned by 21st February.

Mary Holman
Clerk to Ditchling Parish Council, Appleshade, 38 East End Lane, Ditchling, Hassocks, Sussex BN6 8UP
Tel. 01273 845167  Mobile 07767 270065
Email -  ditchlingpc@btinternet.com

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Function & Duties

To be published when compiled.