News Articles
Community transport service to go electric
Publish Date: 9 October 2025
Cuckmere Buses and Wealdlink are essential for delivering inclusive mobility across Wealden, particularly in rural areas where public transport is limited and provide accessible and flexible transport options to connect residents who may face barriers using public transport. The funding will come from the council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), a charge collected by local authorities...
School children invited to design Christmas card for MP of Sussex Weald
Publish Date: 8 October 2025
All primary school aged children in Sussex Weald constituency, which covers Crowborough, Hailsham, Heathfield, Mayfield and Five Ashes, Wadhurst and many villages in between, are being invited to participate and submit an entry following the theme: Favourite part of Christmas Day. The winning design will be featured on the front of Nusrat’s Christmas card, which...
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...