News Articles
New waste operations depot and solar farm approved for Hailsham
Publish Date: 23 July 2026
The planning application was discussed yesterday at Wealden District Council’s Planning Committee meeting. Councillors agreed that a new site is needed as the existing depot at Amberstone is at full capacity and has no room to expand. The application includes the development of a waste vehicle operations depot facility alongside a solar panel array, which...
Construction begins on a new medical centre and community hall in Mayfield
Publish Date: 16 July 2026
Wealden District Council is working in partnership with Mayfield & Five Ashes Parish Council to deliver the scheme. The project responds to long‑standing pressure on local healthcare services and the need for better community facilities. Sunninghill Construction Company is building the centre, which is due to be completed in May 2027. Demolition of the existing...
Wealden responds to government’s announcement on Local Government Reorganisation
Publish Date: 16 July 2026
Subject to Parliamentary approval, the government has announced a modified version of the One East Sussex proposal. This will see East Saltdean, Peacehaven and Telscombe become part of Brighton & Hove City Council, with the remainder of East Sussex forming a single unitary authority. Elections for the new council are expected in May 2027 with...
Wealden high streets join The Big One Hundred celebrations with creative window displays
Publish Date: 9 July 2026
The Big One Hundred marks the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories in 2026. Celebrating Ashdown Forest in Wealden, the original Hundred Acre Wood, the programme brings together residents, businesses and visitors through a series of events and activities inspired by the landscape and wildlife while introducing a new character, Poppet, to inspire a...
New Wilder Wealden partnership to reconnect habitats and support wildlife recovery across the district
Publish Date: 8 July 2026
Wealden District Council is partnering with Sussex Wildlife Trust to deliver Wilder Wealden, bringing together landowners, land managers, farmers, community groups and local organisations. The project will support coordinated action to help reconnect and restore habitats across the district, helping nature to thrive while delivering wider benefits for people and building resilience to climate change....