News Articles
Wine expert Oz Clarke supports English Wine Week
Publish Date: 9 July 2024
English Wine Week presents an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the fantastic array of wines being produced in this country and particularly across Wealden and Sussex. During the virtual tasting, Oz took attendees on a tour through the wineries of Wealden and invited several of the district’s wine makers who are part of the new...
Sussex Weald General Election Results
Publish Date: 5 July 2024
The Sussex Weald General Election results are as follows: Shaun Jonathan Charles BOWLER Independent 953 Stephen GANDER Social Democratic Party 319 Nus GHANI The Conservative Party Candidate 16,758 Austin Peter HENDERSON Green Party 3,762 Chris MAGNESS UK Independent Party (UKIP) 152 David MORGAN Reform UK 8,920 Danielle NEWSON Liberal Democrats 9,916 Dipesh Jitendra PATEL Labour...
Wealden Crematorium open day returns for fifth year
Publish Date: 27 June 2024
The crematorium opened in 2019 and is marking its fifth anniversary this year. This year’s open day will be held on the 31 July between 11am-3pm with friendly crematorium staff offering guided tours to show visitors the cremation process and answering questions the public might have. Since its doors opened the crematorium has held more...
Career event to be hosted for Armed Forces members
Publish Date: 25 June 2024
The event aims to highlight the value of hiring veterans and active-duty members, promote the value of military experience in the workforce and to bridge the gap between military service and civilian employment. Wealden District Council will be hosting the event at the Hailsham Civic Community Hall, between 10am - 2pm in partnership with People...
Homes in Crowborough available for shared ownership
Publish Date: 14 June 2024
The scheme at The Nightingales, Crowborough, is due for handover at the end of August 2024. There are three two-bedroom houses and two three-bedroom houses available for sale on a shared ownership basis, which will be available to local people who meet the affordability criteria for obtaining a mortgage on the share purchased. Wealden District...