News Articles
Thirteen towns and parishes in Wealden to receive funding from developments
Publish Date: 30 October 2026
CIL is a charge that many local authorities in England impose on new developments to pay for improvements to infrastructure in an area which has experienced a new development. The parish and town councils in Wealden set to receive the share of the money are, Forest Row, Hellingly, Laughton, Framfield, Rotherfield, Wadhurst, Uckfield, Buxted, Heathfield...
Wealden Crematorium earns another prestigious award
Publish Date: 28 October 2026
The crematorium achieved a 94 per cent score from the Greener Globe Funeral Standard, the UK body that assesses environmental and sustainable practices across the funeral sector. Platinum is the highest status available, and Wealden Crematorium is one of only five in the UK to achieve this recognition. The comprehensive audit evaluated all areas of...
Twelve affordable council homes in Buxted to be built for Wealden residents
Publish Date: 26 October 2026
Ten homes will be for affordable rent, including, five one-bedroom flats, two one-bedroom maisonettes, two two-bedroom houses and one three-bedroom house. There are also two two-bedroom houses sold through Shared Ownership – a part-buy, part-rent scheme designed to help residents get on the property ladder who cannot afford to buy a home outright. A recent...
Work to prepare site for Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre to begin
Publish Date: 20 October 2026
The project will bring Downlands and Manor Park GP practices together in a modern, purpose-built facility designed to meet current NHS standards and support the future primary care needs of the growing local community. Neilcott Construction will begin setting up the site, between Polegate and Willingdon, for the construction phase on 22 October. Minor groundworks,...
Plans for proposed new medical centre in Hailsham move forward following Cabinet approval
Publish Date: 15 October 2026
The council has gone out to tender to appoint a contractor to develop the detailed design, known as RIBA Stage 3. This work will include further site investigations and develop the technical design, to prepare the plans for a planning application expected in summer 2027. The proposed centre would bring two existing GP practices together...