Some of the many ways in which we work ...

To develop a more prosperous and sustainable local economy

Local produce … direct!

A wealth of locally-produced Wealden food and crafts can now be bought direct from the farm or workshop through the Wealden Farmers’ Market and Local Producers’ Directory.

It features over 90 local food manufacturers and craft workers producing a wide range of food and gift items. These include cheeses, pickles, smoked fish, apples, sausages and ready meals, as well as plants, hand-made cards, soaps and Sussex trugs.

If you would like a copy of the Directory please contact Regeneration on 01892 602887 or email regeneration@wealden.gov.uk

Wealden’s multi-lingual website

A new electronic translation service is available on the award winning Wealden business help website www.wealdenbusinesshelp.org.uk.

Users of the website can now translate its pages into several European languages and even Chinese. Just two clicks and the site is automatically translated into the language chosen.

Usefully the translation follows you wherever you go on the site and even to other sites visited through the many links available.

The essential guide to Wealden business

Wealden District Council’s Industrial Estates and Business Parks Directory is crammed full with details of 780 business units and over 640 local companies.

An invaluable tool for networking, sales and possible relocation purposes, the 92-page guide details all firms occupying premises on industrial estates and business parks across Wealden.

Business rewarded for efficiency

Bowles Outdoor Centre in Eridge has been given Green Action cash award from the East Sussex Business Excellence Through Resource Efficiency project.

The project, which aims to help small and medium businesses improve recycling, energy and water efficiency, is run by East Sussex Sustainable Business Partnership and supported by Wealden District Council.

Grant help for village shops

If you own, run or know of a village shop which needs a financial boost, the Wealden Village Shop Grant-Aid programme might be able to help.

This is a one-off grant scheme offer from Wealden District Council designed to offer financial assistance to village shops. It will contribute up to 50% towards the cost of shop improvements which either supports the local community or environment; or sells more local produce.


Business rewarded for efficiency	Local Produce