Calling all tree-lovers – volunteers wanted for Brightling Tree Group
Our new Tree Warden, Doug Edworthy, is proposing a survey of the tree stock of the parish to discover what we currently have and also its ecological and cultural value. The plan is to use this valuable information in the creation of a tree management plan to guide future decisions affecting trees in the parish. […]
Broadband update January 2019
Some good news as last for those along the eastern part of Brightling Road. You can now upgrade your broadband, not just to superfast, but even to ultrafast (at a price), with maximum download speeds of 330 Mbps (compared to the 1 or 2 that some people along here were getting previously). As far as […]
Rother Rural Trust
Brightling Parish Council makes a small donation each year to the Rother Rural Trust, a registered charity with a mission to help individuals and organisations in need in the rural parishes of Rother. Its specific aims are to relieve poverty, promote education and to do other charitable works. In the past, the Trust has for […]
Got an idea for a local environmental project?
Sussex Lund grants support small, practical projects that improve the landscape of the High Weald AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Project ideas from community groups, schools, parish councils and individuals are encouraged for schemes that: Improve wildlife habitats Improve scenic beauty Improve access to green spaces Sussex Lund grants re-open for applications from 1 […]
“Missed bins” and what to do about them
Message just received from Rother District Council: Unfortunately, our waste contractor is experiencing issues processing the large volumes of recycling collected following the Christmas and New Year period. This is creating a backlog of recycling at the processing stage, therefore meaning the vehicles cannot empty recycling collected. This means that your recycling bin may not […]