News Articles
Wealden District Council leaders left deeply dismayed over communication gap surrounding Crowborough Army Camp
Publish Date: 19 May 2026
Yesterday evening (Monday 18 May), Wealden District Council uncovered details in court papers revealing that two government departments have agreed between themselves to allow the camp the option to remain open until 2030. This is despite repeated promises from the government and the Home Office Minister Alex Norris MP that the camp was only temporary...
Leadership appointments confirmed to council for 2026-2027
Publish Date: 14 May 2026
In 2023, the Liberal Democrat and Green Party councillors formed the Alliance for Wealden, which is a cross-party, co-operative group that governs the council. As part of their agreement, council leadership alternates annually between the two parties every year. For the 2026 – 2027 term, Green Party Councillor Rachel Millward has been appointed as leader...
Government to consult on modified Sussex Local Government Reorganisation proposal
Publish Date: 12 May 2026
For East Sussex, a potential modification to the single unitary proposed by East Sussex - one single unitary authority which would see East Sussex County Council and Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother and Wealden councils becoming one council - was formally requested by Brighton and Hove City Council in response to an initial consultation and seeks...
The Big One Hundred: The next chapter for Ashdown Forest
Publish Date: 11 May 2026
Launching across Saturday 18 July – Sunday 19 July 2026 to mark 100 years of A.A Milne’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories, Ashdown Forest, home of the magical Hundred Acre Wood, are partnering with world-class creatives Trigger, known for bold, boundary-pushing work on a spectacular scale including ‘The Hatchling’ and ‘PoliNations’, to deliver The Big One Hundred’,...
Birling Gap to re-open a week early
Publish Date: 23 April 2026
The beauty spot at the south of the district has been out of use for two months after cliff falls caused damage to the staircase, which takes visitors from the car park at Birling Gap down to the beach. Wealden District Council, which manages the foreshore on behalf of The Crown Estate and is the...