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Motion honours the memory of former Wealden District Councillor
Media Release date: 10 August 2012
Wealden District Councillors have honoured the memory of Roy Martin, a long standing Member who died in May, by unanimously passing his final resolution – which he tabled but was never able to propose....
Raising money from developers to help pay for infrastructure improvements - Community Infrastructure Levy
News date: 10 August 2012
Wealden District Council is consulting on its preliminary Community Infrastructure Levy charging schedule, which will ensure developers contribute to the cost of infrastructure....
Council bolsters resources for Ashdown Forest monitoring
Media Release date: 09 August 2012
Wealden District Council is leaving no opportunity unexplored to address the limitations placed on new development in the Ashdown Forest area....
Responding to the Strategic Sites Consultation
Media Release date: 08 August 2012
Following consideration by the Local Plan sub-committee, a number of changes have been made to Wealden's draft planning document detailing major housing development areas....
On time to make savings to Council spending
Media Release date: 07 August 2012
Wealden District Council has completed its move to a single headquarters site this week which will save over £350,000 a year in running costs and reduce the Council's carbon foot print....
Making it tough for people who cause antisocial behaviour
Media Release date: 03 August 2012
Tenants of Wealden District Council are to benefit from a redrafted Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Policy drawn up in consultation with tenants and Sussex Police....
Wanted: Community Volunteer Heroes
Media Release date: 02 August 2012
Wealden District Council is offering a reward for this year’s Community Volunteer Hero and three other outstanding examples of volunteering in action....
Legacy is now
Media Release date: 31 July 2012
Wealden District Council is to offer sports grants of up to £1000 per club to build on the inspiration of the London 2012 Olympic Games....
Brewing up a business on the Downs
News date: 30 July 2012
The WARR Partnership is helping launch a new micro brewery nestling on the South Downs in Wealden....
New Guide to Caravan and Camping Sites in Sussex
Media Release date: 25 July 2012
Wealden District Council and the Love Sussex Partnership have launched a new guide to caravan and camping sites in Sussex...
Wealden's Summer Activity Days
Media Release date: 23 July 2012
Following the success of last year’s Play Days which drew nearly 1000 children, this summer Wealden District Council is organising five Summer Activity days, working on the Olympic themes of friendship, respect and inspiration....
Creating a Civic Hub in the north of Wealden
Media Release date: 19 July 2012
Wealden District Council is proposing to use vacant parts of the Pine Grove office building in Crowborough as a Civic Hub for public services within the district....
Olympic Torch comes to Wealden
News date: 19 July 2012
More than 17,000 people welcomed the Olympic Torch to Crowborough and Pevensey Bay on Tuesday. Photographs of the Wealden’s day in the Olympic spotlight can be seen on the Active Wealden Facebook page....
Who's going to be Sussex's first Police and Crime Commissioner?
Media Release date: 18 July 2012
On 15 November, everyone in Sussex will have the opportunity to decide who they want to be the new Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner....
The Olympic Torch arrives today
Media Release date: 17 July 2012
The Olympic Torch will be coming through Crowborough and Pevensey Bay today on its way to the 2012 Olympic Stadium in London...
We're moving back to Vicarage Lane
News date: 16 July 2012
From Monday 6 August, our newly refurbished offices will be open to the public and all Wealden District Council office-based staff will be located at our Vicarage Lane offices in Hailsham....
Free Wealden Activity Days this summer
News date: 10 July 2012
This summer’s Wealden Activity Days will highlight the Olympic values of friendship, respect and inspiration...
Sustainable Development Modifications
News date: 05 July 2012
A consultation on proposed modifications to Wealden's Core Strategy DPD in favour of Sustainable Development is taking place...
Wealden car parks are free
News date: 28 June 2012
We have received reports of an unknown individual claiming to be a parking attendant and charging £1 for drivers to park in Wealden District Council owned car parks....
You are never too old for the Olympics
News date: 27 June 2012
On 18 July, the day after the Olympic Torch visits Wealden, Wealden Senior Citizens Partnership has organised an afternoon of Alternative Games...
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