News Articles

Neighbourhood plans adopted at Extraordinary Wealden meeting

Publish Date: 21 October 2024

It follows three referendums asking residents of the three areas if they wanted Wealden District Council to use the neighbourhood plans – prepared by each of the area’s parish councils - to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area. In Ninfield 297 of those who voted in the September 5 referendum were in...

Wealden Community Grants Programme launches

Publish Date: 9 October 2024

Organisations and community groups across the Wealden district are being invited to apply for grants, which have been made available through Wealden District Council’s budget and supports the priorities within the new Wealden District Council Strategy. The council is asking not-for-profit organisations, such as charities, community and voluntary groups, community interest companies and more to...

Brick laying ceremony at Coronation Place

Publish Date: 8 October 2024

Council officials attended the ceremony at the former site of Streatfeild House in Southview Drive. The development will be known as Coronation Place. The project received planning approval in October 2022 and when completed will provide 20 affordable, carbon zero homes - 18 homes for rent, and two for purchase on a shared ownership basis....

Car parking scams

Publish Date: 7 October 2024

We will never text you regarding car parking fines, so please ignore and block any number that claims this.  Be aware - and if unsure, please call our customer services to check on 01323 443322

Debt and energy support helps residents in need

Publish Date: 4 October 2024

The organisation gives free, impartial advice on money, debt, benefits, housing or employment problems helping to support residents across the district. The advice service is funded through the Wealden Community Grants programme receiving £165,000 per annum, between April 2022 - March 2025. Between the months of April to June 2024, Wealden Citizen’s Advice has supported...