News Articles
New funding available to help community spaces and facilities in Wealden
Publish Date: 17 April 2024
The council is inviting organisations such as Not for Profit organisations and town and parish councils to apply for grants between £1,000 and £20,000 for projects that will help Wealden residents improve and enhance green spaces and community assets, and infrastructure support for local civil society and community groups. A total funding pot of £120K...
Wealden District Council celebrates Golden Anniversary
Publish Date: 3 April 2024
The short service was attended by Wealden council staff and a speech was given by the chair of Wealden council, Councillor Jessika Hulbert, who spoke about the history of the council as the new flag was raised. The district council was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, which reformed local government...
Cliff collapses prompt renewed safety warnings
Publish Date: 28 March 2024
The warning comes as families prepare for the school Easter break, and after huge sections of cliff along the coast collapsed last month. With visitor numbers set to increase as the weather improves, local councils have once again teamed up with HM Coastguard and landowners to launch a campaign reminding people of the risk posed...
Surveys released to capture residents’ opinions on climate change in Wealden
Publish Date: 27 March 2024
Wealden District Council is creating a new Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan and is asking residents across Wealden to take part in a survey to gather opinions on climate change action in the district. The survey takes on average 15 minutes to answer and the views and opinions expressed from feedback will help to...
Funding awarded to support community orchards
Publish Date: 26 March 2024
The funding has been allocated by the UK government through The Coronation Living Heritage Fund, which celebrates the coronation of King Charles III and supports tree planting projects nationwide and honours the King's dedication to preserving the natural environment. Wealden council is asking schools, residents’ associations, village hall trusts, parish and town councils, businesses, community...