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Wealden in line for £838K boost for rural businesses

Publish Date: 20 April 2023

The council has been allocated £838,120 of capital funding for a two year period starting this month. The fund will allow the council to administer and manage a business grants programme, which will be launched later this year so rural businesses can apply for capital funding for projects which lead to job safeguarding, increased productivity...

Deadline looming for Voter Authority Certificates

Publish Date: 18 April 2023

For the first time, voters will need to show photo ID to receive their ballot paper at the local elections on Thursday 4 May. Those without an accepted type of ID can apply online for a Voter Authority Certificate, at https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate or by applying for and submitting a paper form to Electoral Services, Wealden District...

Consultation underway on Cost of Living Strategy

Publish Date: 12 April 2023

Residents can give their views and feedback on Wealden District Council’s Cost of Living Strategy, which has been created to replace the council’s current Financial Inclusion Strategy. The purpose of the proposed strategy is to ensure the council helps to build resilient communities that residents feel engaged in and are able to live safe and...

Wealden residents can join forces in community-led renewable energy initiative

Publish Date: 3 April 2023

Solar Together Sussex helps Wealden’s homeowners feel confident that they are paying the right price for a high-quality installation from pre-approved installers. This innovative scheme builds on six years of highly successful Solar Together programmes run across the UK. To date, Solar Together has delivered more than 14,000 installations and over 300,000 tonnes of avoided...

Recycling this Easter

Publish Date: 31 March 2023

Aluminium foil, cards and envelopes can be recycled at home - any cards containing glitter or foil must be put in the rubbish bin. To check if an item is foil or metallised plastic film, scrunch the item in your hand and if it remains scrunched it can go into the recycling bin - just make...