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Last Updated : 18.02.2010

Media Releases 2009

For information on any of the media releases listed please contact the Communications Officer on 01892 602745 or email PR@wealden.gov.uk
       

Media releases are listed by month.
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See Media Releases for 2008

 

Wealden District Council has embarked upon the next phase of its ambitious Transformation Programme to save up to £2.7 million of tax payers' money over the next three years.

 
109 Surface water flood risk study 23 December
108 Design Guide leads to better quality developments 23 December
107 Planning ahead to meet cuts in national spending 10 December
106 2010 incentive to reduce carbon emissions 9 December
105 Wealden "is performing well" says Audit Commission 9 December
104 Grant helps start up lingerie company 8 December
 
103 World Record Tree Planting attempt in Wealden 27 November
102 Lottery Boost for Wealkden Community Groups 26 November
101 Community Toilet Scheme expands in Crowborough 26 November
100 Take away dumpers could leave you in a mess 20 November
99 The Really Useful Shows 18 November
98 The season to be licensed 16 November
97 Still time to apply for Community Grants 12 November
96 Wealden forestry business earns European grant 11 November

95 Revised timetable for planning strategy

10 November
94 Remembrance Day 2009 3 November

October
93 Electric Blankets fail safety test 28 October
92 Honouring service to the local community 27 October
91 Partnership boosts health and housing 26 October
90 Take extra care with fireworks 23 October
89 Access All Areas is back 20 October
88 Ambitious programme to save £2.7 million 15 October
87 Affordable & efficient is the way forward 15 October
86 Wealden support for local community groups 15 October
85 Keep your right to vote 15 October
84 Pioneering projects brings affordable homes to village 7 October
83 First Community Toilet Scheme in Wealden 6 October

September
82 Uckfield Town Centre plans unveiled 29 September
81 Turning up the heat on litter louts 28 September
80 Retail workshop to help boost trade 24 September
79 Free Electric blanket testing & safety information 22 September
78 Letstart improves renting opportunities 18 September
77 Sentenced for benefits fraud 15 September
76 KPS Composting hosts Organic Fortnight open day 15 September
75 Don't lose your right to vote 11 September
74 Response to Shaping Wealden's Future consultation 7 September
73 First step towards new support for the elderly 7 September
72 New Accord helps businesses have their say 4 September
71 Fined for failing to install safety equipment 3 September

August
70 Building heritage in Wealden 26 August
69 Kickstart lends a hand 10 August
68 Easier to 'have your say' about Wealden policies 10 August
67 Grant success helps lunch 6 August
66 Wealden survey of leisure provision 6 August
65 Quality Parish Councils 5 August
64 Rent rise lowered for Wealden tenants 4 August
63 More choice, more convenience through Community Convenience Schemes 3 August

July
62 Celebrate Play 28 July
61 £2.4m for rural Wealden & Rother 22 July
60 The Big Lunch 13 July
59 Wealden - a nice place to live 10 July
58 Community Payback pays dividends 8 July
57 Tudor take on luxury mansion wins South East Award 7 July
56 Second volume from the Bard of Buxted Court 3 July

June
55 Open doors at Recycling Centre 30 June
54 Keep safe in hot weather 30 June
53 Play a part in Shaping Wealden's Future 29 June
52 Location , Location, Location -with better facilities 24 JUne
51 Brightening up empty shop windows 29 June
50 Wealden celebrates Armed Forces Day in Crowborough 18 June
49 Wealden celebrates Armed Forces Day in Hailsham 18 June
48 Audit Commission's encouragement welcomed 18 June
47 Have a go in Hailsham 17 June
46 New ways for Council tenants to get involved 17 June
45 Wealden Energy Fairs shine a light on new technologies 16 June
44 Safety in Action - Reflecting today's issues 12 June
43 Saved but not listed 11 June
42 Call for new phone mast study 8 June
41 How's your bike? 8 June
40 Have your say about housing in Wealden 2 June

May
39 New polling stations for 4 June 29 May
38 Wealden grows juicy fruits in Malawi 22 May

37 More school places wanted

 22 May
36 One -not so careful- owner... 18 May
35 Say goodbye to small print 14 May
34 Delivering Value for Money 14 May
33 Exciting competition for local photographers 8 May
32 Deadline for Small Grants Programme 8 May
31 Lucky escape for ferret 8 May
30 The tree-mendous heritage of Wealden 1 May

April

29 Helping Wealden businesses beat the recession 29 April
28 Make compost: make sense 28 April
27 Local history and craftsmanship provide a village welcome 27 April
26 Do away with disposable nappies 21 April
25 Feast for £3 17 April
24 Schedule of work to Hellingly Churchyard discussed with residents 14 April
23 Benefits work helps local Wealden economy 7 April

March

22 Wealden supports measures to help small businesses and shops 27 March
21 Wealden signs up to Earth Hour 27 March
20 Wealden launches ten point checklist to help home renters 26 March
19 Safety event spreads to Uckfield 23 March
18 Free swimming for the over 60s 20 March
17 Could the new Mortgage Rescue Scheme help you 19 March
16 Council confirms move to Hailsham 18 March
15 Have you seen this wallpaper 17 March
14 Swap ash for cash and save a packet 6 March
Joe Townsend Planning Application Statement 5 March
13 Stop throwing food away...eat it! 3 March

February

Joe Townsend Planning Application Statement 25 February
12 Council reduces council tax rise 25 February
11 Young people to have their say 24 February
10 Survey reveals satisfied tenants 23 February
Joe Townsend Planning Application Statement 10 February
Joe Townsend Planning Application Statement 9 February
09 Safety Event Success results in a repeat 5 February
08 Fined £2000 for ignoring regulations on domestic electrical work. 5 February
Joe Townsend Planning Application Statement 4 February
07 Cabinet reduces council tax rise 4 February
06 Lost for things to do? Wealden District Council goes interactive 3 February

January

Joe Townsend Planning Application Statement 28 January
05 Feeling the pinch? - Wealden helps  those struggling with the recession 23 January
04 Property leasing scheme can earn you a regular income 13 January
03 Business as Usual - Wealden District Council's Hailsham Office 12 January
02 Putting Wealden on the Tourist Map 09 January
01 A thank-you to the people of Wealden from the Woodland Trust 06 January