Market Towns Regeneration

Market Towns in Wealden

Wealden has a number of small market towns that act as service centres to their surrounding rural areas. In recent years social and commercial change have had a negative impact on the functions of many of these towns. The Government's Rural White Paper (2000) stated that small Market Towns are in need of regeneration to ensure a prosperous future.

Market Town Partnerships and what they do

Market Town Partnerships can play a key role in the regeneration of their towns. These Partnerships are made up of people from the public, private and voluntary sector. Wealden Market Town Partnerships carry out community consultation to find out the needs of their local community and work on projects to address the needs identified.

Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE)

How we support the work of Market Town Partnerships

Wealden District Council Community Grant Scheme - funding for organisations and groups throughout Wealden
Engaging Market Town Partnerships in Wealden's Prosperity Partnership (Local Stategic Partnership)
Wealden Market Towns E-Bulletin - publicising Town Partnership activities through this e-bulletin
SEEDA Small Rural Towns Programme - funding is available to eligible towns with projects which address issues of economic regeneration, as well as supporting the delivery of the Area Investment Framework (AIF) and ultimately adding to the prosperity of East Sussex. For more information please contact Claire Moran on 01273 482335 or email claire.moran@esep.org
Wealden SEEDA Market Towns Initiative - what was achieved under this programme for Hailsham & Heathfield

South East and National Support

South East Rural Towns Partnership - find out about regeneration initiatives in market towns across the South East.

Action For Market Towns - a national membership organisation that supports small town regeneration