News Articles
Solar car ports to be installed in Hailsham car park to deliver energy savings
Publish Date: 12 October 2026
Wealden District Council’s Cabinet approved the works which will contribute towards the sustainability of the council offices and reduce carbon emissions, while making productive use of an existing asset. The scheme will see approximately 456 solar panels fitted above parking spaces at the Vicarage Lane Car Park in Hailsham. Once operational, the solar car ports...
Council agrees £260,000 of Home Office funding to support Crowborough community
Publish Date: 7 October 2026
The funding comes from the Home Office’s national Asylum Dispersal Grant scheme, which provides councils with financial support to help cover local costs when asylum accommodation is based in their area. Wealden District Council receives this funding following the government’s decision to use Crowborough Army Camp as asylum accommodation. The Home Office sets clear conditions...
Work begins to support more cadets returning to Crowborough Army Camp facilities
Publish Date: 2 October 2026
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that fencing work began this week around two buildings used by cadets. The work is intended to prevent access to the buildings at any time by anyone other than the cadets and their adult volunteers, providing further reassurance to them and their parents and carers. The first phase...
Freedom Leisure and Wealden District Council invest in local leisure facilities
Publish Date: 24 September 2026
The significant programme of works will be carried out over the coming months across the three leisure centres in Hailsham, Uckfield & Crowborough, demonstrating the ongoing commitment of both organisations to maintaining and enhancing facilities for local residents. The works includes a range of upgrades designed to support the long-term operation of the centres and...
Official opening celebrates landmark investment in Wealden’s sport and community facilities
Publish Date: 24 September 2026
The ceremony marks the latest milestone for the Hub, which opened to the public in August and is already creating new opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to take part in sport, get active and connect with their community. The Hub was funded by Wealden District Council with £13.2 million, alongside a £3.5...