Wealden District Council

Carer Friendly recognition achieved for Wealden District Council

Publish Date: 26 September 2025

Member of Parliament for East Grinstead and Uckfield attended the short ceremony in support as an advocate and a carer herself . Care for the Carers is an independent charity that has supported unpaid carers across East Sussex since 1989, working with communities, organisations, and service providers to raise awareness. The ‘Carer Friendly’ award highlights...

Wealden District Council says no to One East Sussex council plan

Publish Date: 24 September 2025

Cabinet is also concerned the proposal starts with a £50 million financial shortfall. In addition, whilst supporting the principle of five smaller unitary councils across Sussex – as outlined in Brighton & Hove's alternative proposal – Wealden’s Cabinet have said there has been insufficient time to properly examine the detailed boundary and financial arrangements. "One...

New medical centre in Polegate will provide much needed GP services

Publish Date: 22 September 2025

The reserved matters application follows the outline consent which was granted in 2022 on the Hindsland site in Polegate, and which was purchased by Wealden District Council earlier this year. The detailed plans show a brand new three-storey medical centre which will be fully accessible, and step-free access throughout. The centre will offer consultant and...

Wealden Local Plan – Town Centre Evidence Study

Publish Date: 22 September 2025

Part of the information gathering will involve asking residents about their shopping and leisure preferences. A telephone survey, involving around 1,000 households in the council area and its wider catchment, will be conducted by NEMS Market Research, who are based near Newcastle. The information provided will help give the council a better understanding of how...