The Council Strategy sets out a clear and ambitious direction: to move all assets under our control to carbon neutrality as swiftly as possible, while supporting our communities to do the same. Alongside this, we are committed to restoring and enhancing natural habitats, recognising the essential role biodiversity plays in our long-term resilience and wellbeing.
Shaped by local priorities, evidence and a shared commitment to protecting Wealden’s environment for future generations, this vision is grounded in three core priorities: responding to the climate emergency, protecting and improving our countryside and biodiversity, and promoting active travel and sustainable transport.
We have highlighted six practical, place-based programmes that represent the tangible implementation of the strategy – moving from high-level intent to real-world change across our communities and environment.
District-wide partnership projects with Sussex Wildlife Trust, delivering nature recovery networks.
Funding to support community transport organisations to introduce electric buses and charging infrastructure.
Tackling rural EV inequality by delivering scalable, future-ready charging networks across the whole district.
A programme of locally generated renewable energy to support our net zero ambitions and strengthen local energy resilience.
Capital grants for local community groups to create, restore and enhance community orchards, providing local accessible green space.
Whole-house retrofit programmes to improve energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability of council and privately owned homes.
