News Articles
Polling station review
Publish Date: 3 October 2023
The law requires councils to review their polling districts, places and stations every five years. The last one for Wealden was in 2019. Voters in the Wealden district area or within its neighbouring parliamentary constituency areas of Lewes, Eastbourne and Bexhill and Battle, are invited to give feedback on the convenience and suitability of the...
Wealden council receives silver status for employee wellbeing
Publish Date: 27 September 2023
The Wellbeing at Work Award scheme was launched in August 2021 and recognises employers’ commitment to supporting employee wellbeing through an accreditation programme. The programme is operated by Public Health at East Sussex County Council and is the county standard of good practice in health and wellbeing in the workplace. The award was presented to...
Eastwell Place Bridge art project
Publish Date: 27 September 2023
Residents were invited to submit artwork which has been printed onto metal sheets and installed on the outer faces of the Eastwell Place Bridge located on the Cuckoo Trail. The project is being managed and delivered by Hailsham Festival, led by chair Dr Tony Biggin and supported by East Sussex County Council councillor Steve Murphy....
Wealden Community Spaces Grants Programme
Publish Date: 27 September 2023
The council is inviting organisations such as Not for Profit organisations and town and parish councils to apply for grants between £1,000 and £5,000 for projects that will help benefit the residents of the Wealden district and improve/enhance community green spaces. A total funding pot of £34,530 is available. The new funding programme has been...
New physical activity programme and funding support tackling health inequalities to launch in Wealden
Publish Date: 26 September 2023
Wealden District Council, in partnership with town and parish councils and through funding provided by East Sussex Public Health, will be launching the projects. Activity includes the delivery, by industry leaders Our Parks, of weekly, free-of-charge outdoor physical activity sessions across the district. New exercise sessions, tailored for all abilities, will be available and delivered...