Ringmer Parish Council The Official Website of Ringmer Parish Council www.ringmerparishcouncil.org.uk

Ringmer Parish Council

The Official Website of Ringmer Parish Council

www.ringmerparishcouncil.org.uk

Mr K G Harvey

Finance

Officer

Parish Council Office, Village Hall, Lewes Road,

Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5QH

Telephone/Answerphone 01273 813242

Email: clerk.ringmerparishcouncil@btconnect.com

Last Updated: 11 February 2012

Mr C Elphick

Clerk to the

Council

Chairman: Cllr J E Kay

Ringmer Parish Council

The full Council meet on the 2nd Thursday and

Planning on the 4th Thursday of each month in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm. For other meetings, see the Parish Notice Board.

Members of the Public welcome. The Clerk is present in the Council Office at the Village Hall which is open to the public

10 am--noon,

Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

RINGMER LOCATION

Located in East Sussex which is part of South-East England, UK, Ringmer is positioned approximately 10 miles north of Brighton and 50 miles south of London. Its exact location is 3 miles outside Lewes on the road to Heathfield (B2192) and the village can be described as a ribbon development along this road. Positioned on the northern slopes of the South Downs, the area is visited by many walkers and holiday-makers. The downs lie both in easterly and westerly directions whilst to the north, the plain of the Sussex Weald stretches away.

VILLAGE DESCRIPTION

Ringmer can be described as an over-grown village which has a population of over 5,000. Although in some areas a community of this size would be designated a small town, Ringmer has maintained a unique 'village' atmosphere. Central to community life is the Parish Church which has a strong following. Additionally, many clubs, societies and other organisations are available for residents to join. Country pursuits such as farming are carried out in the surrounding area which is one of outstanding natural beauty.

The centre of Ringmer is its green on which many sports such as cricket and stool ball are played and village fetes are held. From the green, a pathway leads to the Church of St Mary-the-Virgin, which is set in an attractive churchyard. Also surrounding the green is the Village Hall, Post Office and Anchor Public House. The shopping centre lies just across the busy main road and provides a good selection of retailers. Old Ringmer from which the modern village has been developed, consists of a small number of houses and cottages located along the main road, around the green and around the Church. To this small group of dwellings has been added large estates on both sides of the green. Of modern design, these homes are generally well maintained and their gardens manicured by very enthusiastic residents.

For matters concerning the website, contact:

webmistress@ringmerparishcouncil.org.uk

This website is provided and maintained by

Technical & Business Documentation Services (TBDS).

For details of services they offer, visit their website at

www.tbds.btinternet.co.uk/services/

'The Parish Council wishes to acknowledge with thanks the services of TBDS for maintaining this website on behalf of the community'

Ringmer Village Hall, Home of the Parish Council

Proposed Village Hall Extension. For more information go to the Ringmer Village Hall Extension Project website

Ringmer-Lewes Cycle Path (Eastern Section)

'No Cold Callers' Stickers are available from the
Parish Council Office

Ringmer is officially twinned

with Geschwenda, Germany

Autumn 2011

Newsletter
(Click to view)

Public Access to the AdiZone at
Ringmer Community College

For details of the location and opening times of the outdoor exercise and fitness equipment located at the new AdiZone facility at the College, click here

Please note that use of all facilities is FREE!

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration Projects

Tree & hedge planting initiative

Be Alert!

People are apparently going round offering to re-tarmac drives with surplus material following on from the Gasboard work in Springett Ave. They may be genuine but they're ignoring the no cold calling stickers on peoples' doors. If in doubt, check out advice at http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/consumer-issues/buying-and-selling/off-premises-contracts-doorstep-selling

'We have removed our valuables
from this vehicle' notices

These notices are available from the
Parish Council Office

'Ringmer to 2030'

Four Parish Council consultation evenings to discuss the contents of the Ringmer Neighbourhood Development Plan which will shape village development for the years to 2030 have been completed. During the first week in February, we hosted a drop-in exhibition in the village to present the first plan draft, for subsequent refinement. The results of the exhibition are listed on the 'Ringmer to 2030' page.

The developing plan is available on this website - click on Ringmer to 2030.

Dry weather sparks early water warning

(for poster, click here)

Rainfall in Sussex over the last 12 months has been considerably lower than average and the Autumn rain that usually re-fills the region's water resources has not arrived.

As a result, South East Water is planning ahead to manage its water resources both this Winter and, crucially, ahead of next Spring and Summer, when customer demand for water will rise.

The Company is working hard to refill its reservoirs at Ardingly and Arlington this Winter, but is asking customers to help too by using water wisely. You can keep up to date with the latest situation and find tips on how you can help at www.southeastwater.co.uk/waterupdate