News Articles

Hailsham Job Fair

Publish Date: 15 November 2022

The event is open to everyone and jobseekers will get the opportunity to meet local employers with vacancies as well as employability support and specialised support for the over 50s. The Job Fair will be between 10am and 12pm, and there is no need to book ahead to attend.  

Wealden landmarks placed on ‘at risk’ register

Publish Date: 10 November 2022

The Mint House in Pevensey and Cross in Hand Windmill have been included on this year’s Heritage at Risk Register, which identifies historic sites most at risk and most in need of safeguarding for the future. Historic England works with owners, friends groups, developers and other stakeholders to find solutions for those historic places and...

Wealden residents to have final say on proposed constituencies

Publish Date: 8 November 2022

From 8 November, members of the public will be able to view and comment on new suggested constituency boundaries. This third and final consultation will last four weeks, ending on 5 December, and will be the last opportunity for the public to have a say on the new map of constituencies in England. The Commission...

Remembrance events taking place across Wealden

Publish Date: 7 November 2022

In addition, Wealden District Council chairman Councillor Ron Reed and fellow council members will be attending events in towns and parishes throughout the district. Councillor Reed said, “Remembrance parades and services across Wealden are always very well supported and are a chance for individuals and the community to honour those who have lost their lives...

CIL payments go to Wealden town and parish councils

Publish Date: 4 November 2022

Each year councils across the Wealden district are passed Community Infrastructure Levy payments – funds paid by developers to contribute towards providing much needed facilities for the communities in the area. Spending by many of the town and parish councils has seen improvements ranging from new equipment in playgrounds to a roadway being reconstructed. Over the past...