News Articles
Unsafe farm buildings at Knights Farm West to be demolished
Publish Date: 9 September 2026
The farm buildings will be removed because their condition presents a health and safety risk. Demolition will also prepare the site for its planned future use, for which the existing buildings are unsuitable. Wealden District Council acquired the land known as Knights Farm West in 2020. The site is located beside the A22 on the...
Wealden Community Sports Hub provides opportunities for women, girls and grassroots sport
Publish Date: 9 September 2026
The sports hub will support more than 130 teams, and at least 25% of peak-time football slots will be given to women and girls sport. There will also be three Women’s Flex-League football teams - Heathfield & Horam, Pevensey & Westham and Eastbourne based at the sports hub. There will also be recreational social sessions...
Reaction to Local Government Reorganisation pause
Publish Date: 7 September 2026
Councillor Rachel Millward, leader of Wealden council, said, “We made clear in our initial response that the process was moving too quickly and had not been fully thought through. “It is disappointing that significant time and public money have been invested before the government reached a similar conclusion. We now need to consider carefully what...
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%...