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Planning Application for a 3G pitch at Longhill School. The Parish Council has received a number of representations about a planning application by Longhill School to install a new full size synthetic 3G pitch with floodlighting and fencing to replace the existing natural grass area. Councillors will be available to the discuss this application at 7 pm on the 2^nd of December in the Main Hall at the Whiteway Centre prior to the Council meeting at 7.30 pm. Written comments can be made on the application via the Brighton and Hove City Council planning portal

New Councillor At the meeting on the 7^th of October the Parish Council approved the co-option of Sarah Helen Snow to the Council. Sarah brings with her significant teaching experience and a passion for engaging with young people which will be valuable in helping the Council to reach out to more of the community.

Transfer of St Aubyns Field delayed until Spring 2025. At the October meeting, the Parish Council agreed the Fairfax proposal to delay the transfer of the Field, Chapel and Pavilion to the Parish Council in Spring 2025 as the Field grass will not be sufficiently established to meet agreed specifications before the Winter weather. The Council has also submitted a grant application for 36 trees, fully funded by The Forestry Commission and BHCC, for planting in the Community Field. The objective is to develop areas of shade and pockets for wildlife in appropriate locations in the North East corner and around the Local Area of Play and Picnic tables. Given the high exposure to wind in some areas of the Field, the species selection will be key, so BHCC and the Permanculture Trust are preparing a detailed plan for consultation and final Council approval. Subject to Council agreement, planting could take place early in 2025 before transfer to RPC.

“The Sweeps” landscape art is nearing completion. Some final modifications have been made to the retaining wall materials whilst keeping the original colour link to the Archangels stained glass windows in St Margaret’s Church.

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2023/24 The external audit of the Parish Council Annual Governance and Accountability Statement has now been published and is available for inspection - see here details

Be a Councillor! A Councillor vacancy has arisen on Rottingdean Parish Council Are you interested in applying? Serving on the Council will give you the opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of the Parish. You will represent the interests of the local community and contribute to the Council’s work maintaining and improving local facilities and services. It is a rewarding role and we would welcome your experience in helping us achieve our ambitious goals. Find out more and download and complete the application form and eligibility declaration here.

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Rottingdean Parish Council

Rottingdean is the only Parish Council in the Brighton and Hove area funded by a small addition to the Council Tax (the precept). There are 9 Councillors elected every four years. Rottingdean Council’s aim is to:

To preserve and protect the natural environment, seafront, green spaces and character of our village
To promote and enhance the quality of village community life, services and amenities
To monitor and influence priorities for the development of the built environment, highways, traffic, and pathways by working closely with relevant BHCC departments

In all our work and indeed in deciding how best to use our delegated powers the Parish Councillors, who remain unremunerated, always have the best interests of residents in mind. Having a Parish Council is a vital part of local democracy ensuring the Rottingdean residents have much more say in the future of the village and that the interests of residents are directly represented in wider decisions on infrastructure and planning. The Parish Council’s delegated powers mean we can contribute to a range of local services and amenities which may otherwise be given a much lower priority given the pressures on Brighton and Hove City Council.

Supporting Activity

To preserve and protect the natural environment, seafront, green spaces and character of our village

By maintaining the Village Pond
Through the Beacon Hill Nature Reserve Stewardship Group
The installation of a new Pond Path

To promote and enhance the quality of village community life, services and amenities

Making the Lower High Street a pedestrian priority area
Refurbishing Park Road Toilets
Providing Grant funding to local community groups and charities
Providing a new green space at the centre of the Village – St Aubyns Field
Supporting artistic and cultural events
Promoting tourism and economic activity
Working with BHCC to improve the Air Quality in the High Street

To monitor and influence priorities for the development of the built environment, highways, traffic, and pathways by working closely with relevant BHCC departments

Scrutinising all planning applications
Working with BHCC to manage Air Quality
Co-funding pavement repair on the High Street
Working with BHCC on a solution for lighting of the Twitten

Rottingdean Council is funded by a small amount added to the Council tax (the Council tax precept) that is agreed in April each year. Funds are used to improve to the Village environment and make grants and donations to initiatives and activities which benefit the Community. Our grant application form and guidance can be found here

The Parish Council has a number of Advisory Groups that consider the detail of proposals and make recommendations to the full Parish Council to consider. See more here

First created in November 2010, this website is regularly updated and new ideas for content are often added. As well as providing public information, the Parish Council wishes to hear your feedback, ideas and comments, so please e-mail your views direct to us at enquiries@rottingdean-pc.gov.uk

The current Rottingdean Parish Councillors are:

Clerk to the Parish Council: Chris Hayes

Events

Next Council Meeting 7.30 pm on Monday 42nd December - see meeting agendas here
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Apply for a Council grant. Click here for the application form. Applications will be considered at the next Council meeting following receipt of an application form. See a record of grants provided over the last few years here