Wealden News

Following the decision for a lease extension in 2022, Wealden District Council and East Sussex County Council have agreed a new lease agreement for the provision of Uckfield Leisure Centre up to 2042. Uckfield Leisure Centre is owned by East Sussex County Council and is a dual use site providing sports facilities to Uckfield College […]

An appeal decision on a proposed development in Hellingly has been challenged in the High Court by Wealden District Council. The ruling means that ancient woodland at Wellshurst Golf and Country Club in Hellingly has been saved from development for the time being. A planning application was submitted to Wealden council in 2022 from Downsview

Wealden District Council apologises for the timing of some Direct Debit collections over the Christmas period. People who normally pay their council tax and business rates by direct debit on the first of the month will be affected by an automated scheduling error which has meant direct debits will be taken on, 27 December rather

Whilst Wealden District Council welcomes changes to the national planning policy framework (NPPF) to support climate change mitigation and adaptation it is concerned that the top-down housing target for the district has increased yet again. In 2013, based on the constraints in the Wealden district, a planning inspector agreed that the right level of new

New businesses are invited to join Ready To Grow on 3 October, 12-3pm, at the Uckfield Civic Centre to learn about the free fully funded business support programme and get a free headshot, promotional video or website consultation. Ready To Grow is a training programme for early-stage business owners who have been trading for less

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

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

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

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