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)
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c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
- Tel: 01444 443306
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)
Paul Ceccherini (Councillor)
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c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
- Tel: 07765 037653
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)
Marie Dormer (Councillor)
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c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
- Tel: 01444 441889
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)
Andrea King (Chairman of Community Buildings Committee)
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c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
- Tel: 01444 413172
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)
Steve Oversby-Powell (Chairman of Planning Committee)
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c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
- Tel: 07930 116504
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)
Adrian Podmore (Councillor)
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c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
- Tel: 01444 412966
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)
Martin Sheldon (Vice Chairman, Chairman of Finance & General Purposes Committee)
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c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
- Tel: 01444 452911
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)
Andrew Symonds (Chairman of Assets, Community & Environment Committee)
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c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
- Tel: 01444 412409
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)
Jill White (Chairman of Roads & Traffic Committee)
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c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
- Tel: 07375 100790
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)
Daniel Morgan (Councillor)
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c/o Cuckfield Parish Council
The Queen's Hall
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EL
- Tel: 01444 454276
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2024: (PDF)
District and County Council
Malcolm Avery (District Councillor - Mid Sussex County Council)
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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)
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8 Woodbine Close
Cuckfield
RH17 5GL - Tel: 07769 704063
- Email: [email protected]
Peter Bradbury (County Councillor West Sussex)
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County Hall
Chichester
PO19 1RQ
- Tel: 07770 557755
- Email: [email protected]