News Articles
D-Day commemoration held at Pevensey Castle
Publish Date: 12 June 2024
More than 200 guests were invited to attend the event, hosted by Wealden District Council and local authorities, East Sussex County Council, Rother District Council, Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council. Among the guests invited to the event to remember the Normandy beach landings were the Deputy Lieutenant of Sussex, Royal British Legion, other...
Wine trail launch puts Wealden vineyards on the map
Publish Date: 30 May 2024
The exciting initiative aims to raise awareness of Wealden’s vineyards, invites visitors to embark on a journey through the new Explore Wealden Wine Trail by visiting award-winning Sussex vineyards, offering wine tastings and picnics, vineyard tours, nature trails and special events. Residents are encouraged to explore the vibrant viticulture scene, which has attracted significant attention...
A new health centre and community hall in Mayfield takes steps forward thanks to funding
Publish Date: 28 May 2024
Baxall Construction Limited is a local contractor with experience in delivering community, medical and leisure projects, and design and build solutions in London and the southeast area, making the Kent company a perfect fit for the Mayfield project. The project to build a new community hall and health centre is being undertaken in partnership between...
Streets of Wealden performances are a great success
Publish Date: 24 May 2024
The street theatre performances took place in Crowborough, Heathfield, Hailsham and this weekend the final event goes ahead in Uckfield high street this Saturday between 11.30am–2.30pm. The street artists and performances were fully funded through the council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The events are being delivered...
Over £1m to be invested into improving Wealden’s sports facilities
Publish Date: 24 May 2024
At a recent Wealden District Full Council meeting, councillors agreed to provide £600,000 via an annual grant funding programme to improve playing pitches and outdoor sports facilities throughout the district. This equates to £200,000 per year, over a three-year period. The first round of the annual grant funding programme will be opened later this year...