News Articles

Streets of Wealden performances return

Publish Date: 25 March 2025

The events kick off on Friday 28 March, from 2pm–5pm in Polegate, with Xena Flame’s dazzling hula hoop skills, UK African Acrobats and hilarious walkabout acts like the Flying Buttresses, Hodman & Sally, and Circo Rum Ba Ba’s giant Bats and Bugs. On two Saturdays in April and May, residents can join in with activities...

Charity trek for Hospice in the Weald

Publish Date: 24 March 2025

Taking place from 30 April to 4 May 2025 and organised by Global Adventures, the inspiring voyage aims to raise vital funds for the Hospice in the Weald, a charity renowned for its unwavering dedication to providing palliative care to those facing terminal illnesses. Hospice in the Weald is a local charity providing essential palliative...

Dangerous structure on Uckfield High Street

Publish Date: 21 March 2025

The condition of the front wall of a property on Uckfield High Street was brought to the attention of Wealden District Council Building Control by a local resident on 4 February 2025. Since then, several further residents have contacted us with their concerns. Site visits by a qualified building inspector have been taking place since...

Cuckoo Trail resurfacing works

Publish Date: 20 March 2025

Resurfacing and widening of the Cuckoo Trail takes place between Downline Close and Horebeech Lane from Monday 26 March for up to 10 working days. For safety reasons, there will be no access along this section of the trail.

Wealden supports Men’s Shed to create wildlife boxes

Publish Date: 19 March 2025

Wealden District Council has worked closely with volunteers from the Herstmonceux Men’s Shed group to create several new bird boxes and hedgehog houses to enhance the former steam railway line. The new wildlife boxes have been decorated to reflect the Cuckoo Trail’s heritage as a former steam railway line.  The project is part of the...