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 2019 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 2019 -2023

Andy Burton (Chairman, Chairman of HR Committee)
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Ardingly House
Ardingly Road
Cuckfield
RH17 5HF
- Tel: 01444 443306
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)

Paul Ceccherini (Councillor)
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1 Horsefield Green
Cuckfield
RH17 5GS
- Tel: 07765 037653
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)

Andrea King (Chairman of Community Buildings Committee)
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Mytten Cottage
Mytten Close
Cuckfield
RH17 5LN
- Tel: 01444 413172
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)

Steve Oversby-Powell (Chairman of Planning Committee)
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Twitten House
High Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5EN
- Tel: 07930 116504
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)

Adrian Podmore (Councillor)
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7 Hanlye lane
Cuckfield
RH17 5HN
- 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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10 The Brambles
Cuckfield
RH17 5BF
- Tel: 01444 452911
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)

Andrew Symonds (Chairman of Assets, Community & Environment Committee)
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1 Chatfield Cottages
London Lane
Cuckfield
RH17 5BD
- Tel: 01444 412409
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)

Jill White (Chairman of Roads & Traffic Committee)
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4 Hatchlands
Broad Street
Cuckfield
RH17 5LS
- Tel: 07375 100790
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)

Richard Gill (Councillor)
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The Old Cottage
Tylers Green
Cuckfield
West Sussex
RH164BT
- Tel: 07802223894
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)

Marie Dormer (Councillor)
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1 The Knowle
Cuckfield
RH175ET
- Tel: 01444 441889
- Email: [email protected]
- Register of Interest 2023: (PDF)
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