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Locally-delivered planning services
Media Release date: 18 May 2012
As part of a drive to get closer to customers, Wealden's planning service is providing local planning advice for two days a week in Uckfield....
Workshops to boost young jobseekers' chances
News date: 17 May 2012
Get to Go workshops are designed to boost the confidence and communications skills of young people aged 16-25....
Olympic Visitors invited to Love Sussex
Media Release date: 14 May 2012
This year Wealden District Council has teamed up with local authorities across Sussex to launch a new county-wide tourism marketing campaign....
Food businesses to receive guidance on E coli 0157
News date: 10 May 2012
Wealden’s Public Protection Team is sending out a practical guide and factsheet to selected food businesses on how to control the risk of E coli 0157 within their business....
Bus link to help new residents
Media Release date: 08 May 2012
One of the infrastructure improvements linked to the major redevelopment of the Hellingly Hospital site comes into operation this month....
NPPF supports Ashdown Forest protection
Media Release date: 03 May 2012
The Government's recently announced National Planning Policy Framework has given strong backing to the European Directive on Habitat and reinforces the high levels of protection now in place for the Ashdown Forest....
The Return of the Village Shop
News date: 02 May 2012
The first steps have been taken to re-establish a village shop in Chiddingly, after a gap of over ten years...
Modifications of the Core Strategy
News date: 27 April 2012
The consultation on the proposed modification to the Core Strategy will close on 13 June...
Recycling unwanted shoes at Pine Grove
News date: 25 April 2012
You can now take your unwanted shoes and boots to the Atrium at Pine Grove, Crowborough, to get them recycled...
Making sure Benefits go to where they are needed
Media Release date: 19 April 2012
Over the past year, Wealden District Council has helped ensure that an extra £768,000 of state benefits has been claimed by Wealden residents. It has helped improve the standard of living for 382 local people...
Planning your Diamond Jubilee street party
Media Release date: 17 April 2012
There is still time to apply for a road closure for your Diamond Jubilee street party. Applications should be in by 25 April....
Benefit cap
News date: 16 April 2012
From April 2013 a cap will be introduced on the total amount of benefit that working age people can receive. This will help to equalise the income of average working families and those receiving out of work benefits....
Volunteers wanted to help with Olympic Torch Relay
Media Release date: 13 April 2012
Thousands of spectators are expected to come to Crowborough and Pevensey on Tuesday 17 July when the Olympic Torch passes through Wealden on its way to the London 2012 Games....
Help stop the 3 billion throwaway
Media Release date: 12 April 2012
Wealden District Council is urging young families to consider using real nappies as part of nationwide Real Nappy Week which runs from 16 - 22 April....
An Initiative for 2012
Media Release date: 12 April 2012
To help create a legacy of sport and celebration in 2012, Wealden District Council has launched a one-off initiative, Wealden Welcomes 2012, to bring communities together to celebrate the 2012 Olympic Games....
Councillor John Padfield
News date: 11 April 2012
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the sudden death of Councillor John Padfield , elected ward member for Frant and Withyham....
Wealden Open for Rural Business
Media Release date: 03 April 2012
Six villages shops have received a total of nearly £3000 in support through Wealden's Rural Retailers Grant scheme....
Make it a date with Fireman Sam
Media Release date: 02 April 2012
Uckfield Fire Station is playing host to Wealden District Council's Fun and Safety Day on Thursday 12 April from 10.30am to 1pm....
Life has only just begun
Media Release date: 02 April 2012
Wealden District Council is hosting another fact-packed Information Day for the over 50s in Polegate....
Wealden Mile raises £2000 for Sports Relief
News date: 27 March 2012
Over 250 runners helped raise money for Sports Relief charities at Crowborough on Sunday...
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