News Articles
Freedom Leisure and Wealden District Council invest in local leisure facilities
Publish Date: 24 September 2026
The significant programme of works will be carried out over the coming months across the three leisure centres in Hailsham, Uckfield & Crowborough, demonstrating the ongoing commitment of both organisations to maintaining and enhancing facilities for local residents. The works includes a range of upgrades designed to support the long-term operation of the centres and...
Official opening celebrates landmark investment in Wealden’s sport and community facilities
Publish Date: 24 September 2026
The ceremony marks the latest milestone for the Hub, which opened to the public in August and is already creating new opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to take part in sport, get active and connect with their community. The Hub was funded by Wealden District Council with £13.2 million, alongside a £3.5...
Funding approved to unlock next phase of Uckfield to Lewes Greenway
Publish Date: 22 September 2026
The proposed 14.5km greenway will give residents a safer, healthier way to walk, wheel and cycle between communities, jobs, education, services, rail connections and local green spaces across Wealden, Lewes and the surrounding area. The Cabinet decision allocates up to £558,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy as Wealden District Council’s contribution towards the proposed Hamsey Bridge...
Representation period opens on Wealden’s proposed Local Plan
Publish Date: 18 September 2026
The council published a first draft of its Local Plan for consultation under the Regulation 18 stage in March 2024. Residents and other interested parties were invited to comment on the proposed approach, policies and future growth of the district. Following changes to the National Planning Policy Framework in December 2024, the council consulted on...
Open day success at Wealden Crematorium
Publish Date: 11 September 2026
The event brought together six bereavement sector professionals, who delivered talks covering a wide range of topics. These included the importance of local funeral directors, the environmental and financial benefits of metals recycling, cremator technology, who arranges a funeral when there is no family and how music and images can help turn a funeral into...