Conservative Councillor for Crowborough South East
Andrew Wilson
Standing up for residents, challenging poor decisions, and bringing proper scrutiny to Wealden District Council.
Priorities
What Andrew is focused on for Crowborough South East.
Effective local representation
For too long, residents’ voices have not been heard. Local government inertia has been a barrier to progress. Making sure other authorities, ESCC included, meet their commitments to Crowborough South East.
Financial & fiscal prudence
Public money spent on services that deliver real value — not vanity projects.
Planning and housebuilding
Rigorous scrutiny of planning decisions affecting our countryside and communities.
Scrutiny and critical challenge
Proper examination of Cabinet decisions and officer-led processes, on residents’ behalf.
Latest
Recent posts and council news.
Who Should Decide What Gets Built in Wealden?
Andrew's response to Labour's planning committee reforms, which he argues shift decision-making away from elected councillors and towards officers.
Crowborough Camp: was this ever really temporary?
Judicial review documents suggest the Home Office secured Crowborough Camp's availability until 2030 — what does 'no decision made' really mean?
The May 2026 ESCC Campaign: What I Wanted, What Happened, and What Comes Next
Andrew’s own account of standing in the May 2026 ESCC by-election, and his decision to join the Conservative Party.
In the news
Third-party coverage of Andrew's council work.
Sussex ExpressCrowborough Camp
Councillors discuss use of Crowborough training camp as asylum accommodation
Coverage of the council debate on the Home Office plan for Crowborough Training Camp.
(opens in a new tab)Sussex ExpressCouncil accountability
Second resignation leaves Wealden coalition without majority
Reporting on the Alliance coalition losing its majority after resignations.
(opens in a new tab)As covered in Sussex ExpressMore RadioThe ArgusDaily MailGB News — every link taken from the published record.
Have a local issue?
If something in Crowborough South East needs Andrew's attention, get in touch directly.