News Articles
Home Office to seek planning permission for continued use of Crowborough Army Camp
Publish Date: 2 September 2026
The Home Office intends to use the Urgent Crown Development procedure to apply for permission. As part of this process, the council will be invited to submit its views on the application, alongside other organisations, including Natural England and East Sussex Highways Authority. The Secretary of State must take into account any representations received during...
Long term investment in Wealden’s leisure centres supports summer visitor numbers
Publish Date: 26 August 2026
With the recent hot weather, swimming has been particularly popular, with 11,297 pool visits recorded. Gyms, group exercise classes and children’s holiday activities have also proved popular. Since the start of the school summer holidays, the three centres have recorded: A total of 24,799 visits 8,254 gym visits 4,676 group exercise class attendances An 8%...
Free health checks available for eligible residents this autumn
Publish Date: 19 August 2026
Following the success of the previous roadshows, One You East Sussex will again be using its community outreach campervan, COLIN, to provide bookable NHS health check appointments and health advice. The appointments will take between 30-40 minutes and results will be discussed during the session. Spaces are limited and unlikely to be available on the...
Council launches targeted support to help low-income Wealden families manage back-to-school costs
Publish Date: 18 August 2026
The new scheme offers a one-off payment of £50 for each child in an eligible household, funded by the council’s Cost of Living Reserve. The funding is limited and awards will be made on a first come, first served basis, so families are urged to apply as soon as possible. The scheme is designed...
Wealden Crematorium rated ‘Outstanding’ after recent inspection
Publish Date: 13 August 2026
Operated by Wealden District Council, the crematorium provides cremation and memorial services for communities across the district and surrounding areas. The FBCA represents around 85% of cremation authorities in the UK and provides services and guidance to support its members. The FBCA carried out the inspection as part of its Crematorium Compliance Scheme, assessing key...