Press Release handout supplied by Wealden

The scheme is aimed at helping rural commuities - offering help with gas (ed - eh?) and electricity meters.

Suppied release:
Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters being rolled out across Great Britain. They show you how much energy you are using in pounds and pence, in near real time and bring an end to estimated bills.  This will save households money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
On behalf of Wealden District Council we wish to reach as many people as possible within Rotherfield to ensure you have sufficient information about Smart meters, or know who to contact if you have any questions. 
 
Please see attached an information leaflet which tells you all about the new Smart meters and if you want more information you will find it at www.smartenergyGB.org.
 
For more information please call Wealden District Council’s Smart Energy meter Hotline on 01323 443313.

East Hoathly is on 16th January in the Village Hall from 5.30 pm until 9 pm and Halland is on the 19th January at Halland Forge betweeen 3pm and 6pm.

Village Concerns (VC) have posted news of a planning application for 205 homes on Hesmond stud land and is available for inspection and public comment (WD/2016/2796/MAO). There is also the inclusion of a new house and stables on Ailles lane. In effect two planning applications are submitted as one. There are many reports to read through.

http://villageconcerns2016.co.uk/planning-applications-of-major-concern/hesmond-stud/

They go on to say that with the Christmas-New Year holiday period upon us, it is difficult for many residents (and the Parish Council) to sensibly review these complex applications and provide their comments to WDC by the deadline of 13/01/17. So we have asked WDC for a deadline extension so that residents have adequate time to reflect and comment.  VC will let us know what they say.

VC are holding three surgeries to try and help villagers on how to understand the submission and how to respond, the first is Sunday, December 18th from 12-2pm and then Saturday, December 31st from 11-1pm and Saturday, January 7th from 11-1pm all three are in the small side room at the Kings Head

Parish Council Elections. See Attached Notice of Poll.
Voting is on Dec 15th in the Village Hall 7am to 10pm.
There are 4 vacancies and you have 4 votes.
There should be notices around the village but please use this attached notice to advertise the election. It is important that we have a strong Parish Council to with the issues facing the Parish .

Village Concerns have launched an appeal for funding towards the campaign.

http://villageconcerns2016.co.uk/funding/

Three methods for making a donation are given and include methods of payment by cheque, cash or donations via the web.
Or please click on the link and play your part in their campaign to Save East Hoathly.

The crowd-funding link is http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-east-hoathly-1/