News Articles
Wealden Community Lottery continues to win for the community
Publish Date: 23 May 2023
On Saturday 13 May, a Mrs S from Uckfield won the £2,000 cash prize after matching five numbers. Mrs S said, “‘I choose to partake in the lottery weekly now as I am very keen to support local groups in these difficult times. It’s great to feel that the money is going to good causes...
Avian Flu
Publish Date: 19 May 2023
A case of bird flu has been confirmed in poultry on premises near East Hoathly and a 3km protection zone has been set up. Birds usually kept outdoors in the area should be housed indoors and a survey of local bird owners will start on Monday. Risk to human health is very low. Click here...
New administration gets to work at Wealden District Council
Publish Date: 18 May 2023
Following the District Elections earlier this month, the political make up of Wealden council has changed from a Conservative administration to a collaboration between the Liberal Democrats and Green Party. The 4 May elections saw 13 Liberal Democrats elected alongside 11 Green Party members, 10 Independents, nine Conservatives and for the first time ever in...
Woman fined over illegal cattery business
Publish Date: 10 May 2023
Mandy Papps, (59), of Swaines Way, Heathfield, appeared at Hastings Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to running a cattery business at her home without a licence from the council. Magistrates issued an order disqualifying Mrs Papps from carrying on a cattery business for five years. The magistrates said that her action had been deliberate and...
National Dementia Action Week 2023
Publish Date: 2 May 2023
Dementia Action Week is Alzheimer’s Society’s biggest and longest running awareness campaign which runs from 15-21 May. To help raise awareness in Wealden, Wealden Dementia Action Alliance (WDAA) has issued a booklet listing activities and special events held in towns and villages starting 11 May until 25 May. Activities include singing workshops, memory cafes, exercise classes,...