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Wealden residents benefit from Olympic legacy
Media Release date: 12 November 2012
Wealden District Council has awarded over £20,000 to 26 voluntary and community groups providing sporting opportunities to suit all ages and interests from pre-school activities to lawn bowls....
Remembering Armistice Day
Media Release date: 09 November 2012
Members of Wealden District Council will be marking Remembrance Sunday by attending services across the District on Sunday 11 November, Armistice Day....
Working together in times of emergency
News date: 08 November 2012
The floods that struck parts of Sussex in June last year brought it home to those communities how important it is to plan for when an emergency might happen....
Seasonal dining? Check out the hygiene scores first
News date: 07 November 2012
If you’re organising a Christmas gathering with family, friends or work colleagues at a local restaurant, pub or hotel - or if you’re just going out for a bite to eat - don’t just look at the menu...
Wealden's Core Strategy approved as Sound
Media Release date: 06 November 2012
Wealden’s Core Strategy, the Local Plan for sustainable future development in the District until 2027, has been approved as sound by the Planning Inspector....
Keeping an Eye on You
News date: 31 October 2012
The Wealden District has one of the worst records in the South East for the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads....
Energy Cafe
News date: 31 October 2012
Visit the Energy Cafe in Hooe and Ninfield this weekend (3 November)...
Core Strategy approved as sound by Inspector
News date: 31 October 2012
Inspector's final report - Examination of Wealden District ( incorporating part of the South Downs National Park) Core Strategy...
Joint Waste Partnership contractor announced
News date: 30 October 2012
Four East Sussex councils have jointly awarded a ten-year contract to deliver waste and recycling collections, street cleansing and beach cleaning to Kier Service Environmental....
Proposed changes to Council Tax Exemptions
News date: 29 October 2012
Under changes to the administration of Council Tax Benefits, Wealden District Council will be allowed to change some of the exemptions enjoyed by owners of second homes or vacant properties in Wealden....
Safety check failure for electric blankets
Media Release date: 26 October 2012
Tests on electric blankets organised by Wealden District Council this year found that 37% of the blankets brought forward by members of the public failed a safety check....
Fact checking report on the Core Strategy
News date: 22 October 2012
Wealden District Council (WDC) has received the Core Strategy - Fact Check report from the Planning Inspector, Mr Moore....
Check your oil storage tank this winter
News date: 22 October 2012
Home owners who use domestic heating oil are being urged to check their storage tanks...
Last Chance to Register
Media Release date: 18 October 2012
The last chance to register to vote in the forthcoming Police and Crime Commissioner election for Sussex is Wednesday 31 October....
Funiture Now! brings training opportunities
Media Release date: 17 October 2012
The first branch of the expanding charitable recycling chain Furniture Now! is opening in Wealden, thanks to a £45,000 three year service level agreement from Wealden District Council....
Tourists spend more in Wealden
Media Release date: 16 October 2012
Tourists spent £44 million more in Wealden last year as the numbers of day visitors reached 6 million....
Wealden Community Grants - open for applications
Media Release date: 12 October 2012
Grants are available from Wealden District Council to help local groups and village organisations continue the valuable work they do for the community....
Home Boarding Licences offer pet owners peace of mind
Media Release date: 10 October 2012
Wealden District Council is introducing a new licence to provide peace of mind for pet owners who use the growing number of home animal boarding services in the district....
Your Bus Matters
News date: 09 October 2012
Bus Users UK will be holding a special bus surgery in Hailsham on Wednesday 17 October, called Your Bus Matters....
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