News Articles
High-spec industrial units nearly ready to welcome tenants
Publish Date: 18 August 2025
The units, due to complete next month, are perfect for businesses looking to expand or relocate. The units have been designed to offer modern and flexible spaces with high levels of insulation, solar panels with battery storage, EV charge points, roller shutters plus generous parking and turning space. They can also be adapted to add in...
Leader’s blog – August 2025
Publish Date: 7 August 2025
At the same time, we believe the council should use its relatively strong financial position, and large amounts of CIL, for the benefit of the people who contributed that money – the residents and businesses of Wealden. There is no point in holding money for the sake of it. Amongst other things, we are stepping...
Councils and South Downs National Park Authority launch joint call for sites to meet Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople accommodation needs
Publish Date: 5 August 2025
The authorities are working together to seek to ensure that the accommodation needs of these communities are met in a fair and sustainable way, in line with national planning policy and local housing strategies. Landowners, developers, community groups, and members of the public are being invited to put forward potential sites. All suggested sites will...
Coronation Place official opening ceremony
Publish Date: 31 July 2025
Coronation Place is a 20-home, newly completed housing development in Uckfield built on the site of a former retirement living scheme in Southview Drive known as Streatfeild House, which was demolished to provide the new affordable carbon zero ready homes. 18 for social rent and two for purchase on a shared ownership basis - Two...
Housing consultation goes live to meet future needs of Wealden residents
Publish Date: 29 July 2025
The strategy sets out a clear and ambitious plan to address current and future housing needs across Wealden. The strategy has been developed to ensure that it meets our local need but also aligns with the wider East Sussex Housing Partnership Strategy. It focuses on five key priorities designed to improve the quality of life...