A survey is underway to find out if a campaign to help prevent fly-tipping from blighting the beautiful Wealden district has been successful – and that householders know their responsibilities when it comes to disposing of waste correctly. More than £20,000 – delivered by the Rural Payments Agency on behalf of DEFRA – was awarded […]
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This summer more than 300 primary schoolchildren from across Wealden are delving into the natural world of the Cuckoo Trail through a series of free art workshops. The workshops are being delivered by Prowse & Co Ltd, which was commissioned by Wealden District Council. The initiative is part of an Arts and Heritage outreach programme
Wealden Crematorium will be hosting an open day event in July welcoming people from all over Sussex. The crematorium opened in 2019 and is marking its fifth anniversary this year. This year’s open day will be held on the 31 July between 11am-3pm with friendly crematorium staff offering guided tours to show visitors the cremation
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A career event will be taking place in July to help Armed Forces members find job opportunities outside of the military. The event aims to highlight the value of hiring veterans and active-duty members, promote the value of military experience in the workforce and to bridge the gap between military service and civilian employment. Wealden
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A special 80th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings has been held at Pevensey Castle. More than 200 guests were invited to attend the event, hosted by Wealden District Council and local authorities, East Sussex County Council, Rother District Council, Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council. Among the guests invited to the event to
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Twelve local vineyards are joining forces with Wealden District Council to unveil a wine trail open to the public this summer. The exciting initiative aims to raise awareness of Wealden’s vineyards, invites visitors to embark on a journey through the new Explore Wealden Wine Trail by visiting award-winning Sussex vineyards, offering wine tastings and picnics,
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A Pre-Construction Services Agreement has been signed with Baxall Construction Limited to move the Mayfield Community and Health centre project forward. Baxall Construction Limited is a local contractor with experience in delivering community, medical and leisure projects, and design and build solutions in London and the southeast area, making the Kent company a perfect fit
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In Wealdens Council Strategy the Alliance promises to be “Open, Honest and Transparent”. After the events of last week and my resignation from the Liberal Democrats and the Alliance for Wealden I have been disappointed at the response from my previous colleagues. What is clear to me however is that many of them have not
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Cycle tools recently stolen from along the Cuckoo Trail, on the outskirts of Heathfield, have been replaced by Wealden District Council. Two new bike repair stations, consisting of giant air pumps and a stand with a series of tools including tyre levers, screw drivers and allen keys, were recently installed in the Polegate and Heathfield
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If you watched Wealden District Council’s recent Full Council meeting on February 21st, 2024, you may recall a debate around a Cabinet recommendation to make changes to the vacant property/empty homes council tax charges as well as apply council tax premiums to second homes. It was on the agenda under item 14 on the call
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