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Core Strategy Submitted
News date: 05 August 2011
The Core Strategy is now with the Secretary of State for independent examination...
Community Toilet Scheme Expands to Uckfield and Hailsham
Media Release date: 05 August 2011
Wealden's Community Toilet Scheme, providing a wider choice of public convenience for residents and visitors, has been extended to Uckfield and Hailsham....
Hidden Talents in the Forest
News date: 03 August 2011
"Astounding" artwork by residents of Wealden's sheltered housing schemes...
Summer Activity Day this Wednesday in Crowborough
Media Release date: 02 August 2011
This week's Wealden's Summer Activity Day takes place this Wednesday (24 August) at the Wolfe Recreation Ground, Crowborough....
Wealden to build its own council houses again
Media Release date: 28 July 2011
Wealden District Council is to start building its own council houses again in a bid to provide a greater mix of housing opportunities for people unable to afford to buy in one of the most expensive rural districts in the South East....
Wealden's Planning Strategy Ready for Public Examination
Media Release date: 25 July 2011
The next phase of Wealden's Local Development Framework, providing the guidelines for all future development in the District until 2030, is expected to begin in October....
Health Profile for Wealden Published
Media Release date: 23 July 2011
Whether you are a man or a woman, life expectancy for the residents of Wealden is higher than the average for England, according to the latest health snapshot figures published by the Department of Health....
Battling with Himalayan Balsam - one of the challenges of volunteering in Wealden
Media Release date: 14 July 2011
Councillor Johanna Howell, Wealden Cabinet Member for Community and the Voluntary Sector, has been following in the footsteps of numerous volunteers by doing battle with invasive species such as Himalayan Balsam and Japanese Knotweed in Crowborough Count...
Stick to the LDF
Media Release date: 13 July 2011
Wealden’s carefully considered LDF planning process is the fairest and most appropriate way of delivering the much-needed infrastructure improvements for Uckfield....
Volunteers wanted for Disabled British Golf Open
News date: 12 July 2011
Volunteers are needed to help with the Disabled British Open Golf Championships at the East Sussex National, Uckfield, in August....
New housing schemes offer hope to first time buyers
Media Release date: 08 July 2011
Help is now available for first-time buyers at 12 new housing schemes across Wealden....
Margaret opens Margaret House
News date: 01 July 2011
Former Councillor Margaret Kirkpatrick was guest of honour on Thursday 30 June when she officially opened Margaret House, Uckfield’s new £6.34 million Extra Care scheme for older people....
Wealden Proposed Core Strategy
News date: 28 June 2011
All of the representations received on the Council's Proposed Submission Core Strategy are available to view online....
Can you capture the beauty?
Media Release date: 21 June 2011
Can you capture the beauty of the High Weald? Or the allure of the Sussex chalk cliffs?...
Armed Forces Day flag raised at Wealden District Council
News date: 20 June 2011
Wealden District Council is marking British Armed Forces Day by flying a commemorative flag this week. A ceremony was held at the Council's offices at Pine Grove in Crowborough at 11am on Monday 20 June to raise the flag....
Who will carry the torch?
Media Release date: 17 June 2011
Who inspires in your local community? Could they become a torch bearer for the London 2012 Olympic Flame?...
Choosing the Safest Places to Eat
News date: 16 June 2011
If you’ve ever wondered how good the hygiene is at your favourite pub or restaurant, you can now find out...
The Big Street Meet- Thursday 16 June
News date: 14 June 2011
Across Wealden, neighbourhood police teams will be holdings street meetings this Thursday to learn about the issues affecting local people...
Wealden celebrates Armed Forces Day
Media Release date: 14 June 2011
Wealden District Council marks this year's British Armed Forces Day by flying a commemorative flag. A ceremony was held at the Council's offices at Pine Grove in Crowborough at 11am on Monday 20 June to raise the flag....
Celebrating 20 years of Safety in Action
Media Release date: 06 June 2011
Safety in Action is celebrating 20 years of encouraging young people to think for themselves about safety. To celebrate the event, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester will pay an official visit on Thursday 23 June....
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