Herstmonceux Castle
Herstmonceux Observatory - Science Centre
Chapel Row triangle - photo credit Steve Slade
Herstmonceux Village Hall
Herstmonceux Village Hall - WW1 Centenery Commemoration
Herstmonceux Village Entrance, Hailsham Road - photo credit Steve Slade
Herstmonceux Castle - Photo credit Steve Slade
Photo credit Steve Slade
Cattle at dusk
Fields
Dig for Victory exhibit 2018
Cowbeech Village - conservation area
Herstmonceux Village Sign - Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee
Herstmonceux Parish
The Parish of Herstmonceux is located in the south-eastern area of Wealden District within East Sussex. It is situated around the main A271 road which runs between Ninfield and Bexhill in the east and some 4 miles east of Hailsham in the west. Predominantly rural in nature, the parish contains the settlements of Herstmonceux, Cowbeech and Windmill Hill. There are a wide range of services and facilities which serve the local community.
The Parish enjoys a strong farming community; a world-famous castle and Bader International Study Centre; a self-funded, self-sustaining, modern Village Hall; a Village Information Centre; an award winning Integrative Health Surgery and vibrant community spirit with many voluntary organisations that reach out to all members of the Parish, including the most vulnerable.
Herstmonceux Parish Council provides your local services. The Parish Council has a strong relationship with its community partners and continues to seek ways to improve Council's accessibility for residents to participate in decision making.
We strive to make Herstmonceux a better place to live, work and play. Our website includes a wealth of information about how we conduct business and what we do. Use the search or browse the site to find whatever you are looking for. If you can't find the information you require then please contact us.
- Preparing for an emergency
Some information about how you can be better prepared for emergencies.
Herstmonceux Parish Neighbourhood Plan
Herstmonceux Parish are very proud of their Neighbourhood Plan. The Plan sets out the business plan aims and objectives for improvements to community services and facilities and sustainable development for the period of 2017 - 2027.
Background information, policy detail and all documents of the Herstmonceux Neighbourhood Plan can be found here.
Latest News
Planning Committee Meeting 28th January 2020
The meeting of the Planning Committee tomorrow night, will be held in the LOUNGE at the Village Hall. Please see the Council Meetings diary to find the agenda.
All welcome to attend.
Posted: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 18:27 by Clare Harrison
Planning applications at the Horseshoe Inn Site, Windmill Hill
The minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting 20th January 2020, at which the Parish Council's comments and observations on the application for the new Public House on the Horseshoe Inn site, are now available on this website on the Council Meetings page.
Also available is the Agenda for the extra Planning Committee Meeting on the 28th January 2020 at which the application for 10 new houses, WD/2019/2566/MAJ on the same site will be discussed. More »
The planning application papers for both are available in the VIC for anyone to come and view.
Please remember that you are all warmly invited to come along to any of the Council meetings. There is always a public speaking slot for anyone who wishes to speak about any item which is on that meeting agenda. » Less
Posted: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:06 by Clare Harrison
New Planning Application for the Horseshoe Inn Site, Windmill Hill
New Planning Application for 10 new dwellings at the Horseshoe Inn, Windmill Hill
A new planning application for 10 new dwellings at the Horseshoe Inn site at Windmill Hill, toghether with associated access, carparking, amenity space, landscaping and bin/cycle storage has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority and received into the Parish Council for their submission of Comments and Observations. Council will agree their formal response at an extra Planning Committee meeting on the 28th January, small hall in the Herstmonceux Village Hall, 7.30pm. All parishioners are invited. More »
In addition to being on line through the Wealden District Council Planning Portal, (Application Number WD/2019/2566/MAJ ) the plans will also be available for viewing in the Village Information Centre for easy viewing access for all residents of the parish. » Less
Posted: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:59 by Clare Harrison
