Herstmonceux Parish Council
April 2010
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
In Autumn 2006, Herstmonceux Parish Council applied for and was awarded the status of Quality Parish Council.
This is what Defra understands by a "quality parish council": -
- is representative of, and actively engages, all parts of its community, providing vision, identity and a sense of belonging;
- is effectively and properly managed;
- articulates the needs and wishes of its community;
- upholds high standards of conduct;
- is committed to work in partnership with principal local authorities and other public service agencies;
- works closely with voluntary groups in its community;
- provides leadership to the community through its work on parish plans; and
- working with its partners, acts as an information point for local services.
HOUSING AT NORTH LODGE HERSTMONCEUX
Houses for sale
There are four new homes for sale under the Newbuild HomeBuy scheme (part buy/part rent) at the site:
1 x one bedroom house consisting of kitchen with integrated oven and hob with extractor over, living room, cloakroom, double bedroom with built in wardrobe and bathroom.
3 x three bedroom houses consisting of kitchen with integrated oven and hob with extractor over, living room, cloakroom, three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Each property will have allocated parking.
All properties will be double glazed, carpeted and the gardens turfed and will benefit from a 10 year NHBC warranty.
Prices will range between £145,000 and £199,500, with a 25% minimum initial share available. Rent will be payable on the balance at 2.75% pa.
For further information and to register your interest please contact Town and Country Housing Group on 01892 501677 or visit our website at www.tchg.org.uk.
The report in the October 2009 newsletter stated that these properties would be available from 30 October 2009. Unfortunately the delay has been caused by problems with the EDF electricity connections.
2010/11 Precept
The estimates for the coming year have now been published. See the Finance section (click here)