News Articles
Council presses government for action on Wealden’s water supply concerns
Publish Date: 6 July 2026
The letter, sent by the Leader of Wealden District Council, Councillor Rachel Millward, and the council’s Portfolio Holder for Planning and Environment, Councillor Ian Tysh, to ministers at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), highlights growing concern that critical water supply infrastructure...
Sustainable industrial units completed in Crowborough
Publish Date: 1 July 2026
The new industrial units, funded by Wealden District Council and located on council owned land at the western end of Farningham Road, have been developed to support local economic growth and meet business demand. The sustainable, modern and adaptable units provide high-quality commercial space for manufacturing, storage and distribution, and general business use. Ideally located...
Council’s social housing benefits from major energy efficiency upgrades
Publish Date: 1 July 2026
As the grant recipient for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 2.2, Wealden District Council has worked alongside Osborne Energy, the council’s contractor and delivery partner, to bring energy-efficiency improvements to residents' homes, helping to lower energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, and improve tenants' comfort. The council was awarded £1,472,639.56, which along with the match...
Council responds to Government decision to pursue extension of Crowborough Army Training Camp use
Publish Date: 26 June 2026
The council has consistently raised concerns about the way decisions are communicated by the Home Office. A lack of timely information, meaningful early engagement and transparency is unacceptable and continues to make it harder for local communities and partners to plan for and manage the impact of these decisions. The council has fully explored its legal...
Wealden wine trail joins Sussex Winelands as tourism expands to 16 vineyards
Publish Date: 24 June 2026
The milestone is being celebrated with a new film campaign showcasing Wealden's distinctive vineyards and visitor experiences, timed to coincide with English Wine Week, and strengthening Sussex’s position as one of England’s leading wine tourism destinations. Produced by filmmaker Chris Wigner and presented by wine expert Tom Surgey, the series shines a spotlight on people,...