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The Council - Cuckfield Parish Council
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The Parish Council
The Parish Council
Cuckfield Parish Council is a small local authority with ten councillors elected for four years.
The Elections
The last elections were held in May 2023 but by-elections may be held to fill vacancies occuring between elections.
Council Tax
Each year the Council raises a ‘precept’ on council tax payers to cover the cost of running expenses.
The Parish Council has more formal powers to do things than are often imagined.
Community Centre
Owns and manages the community centre at both the Queen’s Hall and Cuckfield Village Hall.
Community Spaces
Owns and manages the Burial Ground and allotment gardens.
Skatepark
The Parish Council is also responsible for skatepark at Whitemans Green.
Village Maintenance
Provides and maintains the village clock and many benches, bus shelters and litter bins, as well as a number of the street lights down the footpaths.
Extra Maintenance
Provides extra maintenance around the village including the hanging basket displays.
Roads Maintenance
Liaises with West Sussex County Council regarding traffic problems. At present the Parish Council is working with the County Council on a variety of plans to improve road safety in the village.
Planning Applications
Comments on all planning applications in the parish - Mid Sussex District Council then makes the final decision, taking into account our views.
Urban Planning
Has a made Neighbourhood Plan which is referred to when consulting on all planning applications, and is used to provide a comprehensive plan for the future of Cuckfield over the next twenty years.
Public Toilets
The Parish Council is also responsible for the public toilets in the Broad Street Car Park.
Parish Councillors 2023-2027
Andy Burton
(Chairman, Chairman of HR Committee)
c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
Tel: 01444 443306
Email:
[email protected]
Register of Interest 2025:
(PDF)
Paul Ceccherini
(Councillor)
c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
Tel: 01444 454276
Email:
[email protected]
Register of Interest 2025:
(PDF)
Marie Dormer
(Councillor)
c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
Tel: 01444 454276
Email:
[email protected]
Register of Interest 2025:
(PDF)
Andrea King
(Chairman of Community Buildings Committee)
c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
Tel: 01444 413172
Email:
[email protected]
Register of Interest 2025:
(PDF)
Steve Oversby-Powell
(Chairman of Planning Committee)
c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
Tel: 07930 116504
Email:
[email protected]
Register of Interest 2025:
(PDF)
Adrian Podmore
(Councillor)
c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
Tel: 01444 412966
Email:
[email protected]
Register of Interest 2025:
(PDF)
Martin Sheldon
(Vice Chairman, Chairman of Finance & General Purposes Committee)
c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
Tel: 01444 454276
Email:
[email protected]
Register of Interest 2025:
(PDF)
Andrew Symonds
(Chairman of Assets, Community & Environment Committee)
c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
Tel: 07976 743627
Email:
[email protected]
Register of Interest 2025:
(PDF)
Jill White
(Chairman of Roads & Traffic Committee)
c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
Tel: 07375 100790
Email:
[email protected]
Register of Interest 2025:
(PDF)
Angela Kyle
(Councillor)
c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
Tel: 07703 298349
Email:
[email protected]
Register of Interest 2025:
(PDF)
District and County Council
Malcolm Avery
(District Councillor - Mid Sussex District Council)
c/o Mid Sussex District Council
Oaklands
Oaklands Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 1SS
Tel: 01444 414969
Email:
[email protected]
Jim Knight
(District Councillor - Mid Sussex District Council)
8 Woodbine Close
Cuckfield
RH17 5GL
Tel: 07769 704063
Email:
[email protected]
Lauren Lloyd
(County Councillor West Sussex)
County Hall
Chichester
PO19 1RQ
Tel: 01243 777100
Email:
[email protected]
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