News Articles
Organisations encouraged to apply for King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Publish Date: 1 August 2023
Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the Award – equivalent to an MBE - has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years. Over the last few years the voluntary...
South East Water distributes £50K Community Fund to good causes in Wealden
Publish Date: 25 July 2023
Wealden District Council supported the water company in distributing the money from the Crowborough Community Fund, which was set up to support good causes following water supply issues in December 2022. These water supply issues were related to prolonged cold weather and then a rapid rise in temperatures affecting pipes both on South East Water’s...
Third motion passed for new administration
Publish Date: 24 July 2023
A Local Community Energy Plan enables communities to come together and identify local energy needs and opportunities for energy efficiency and renewable energy development to support the energy transition. Alongside exploring a Local Community Energy Plan, the motion, proposed by Daniel Manvell, resolves to consider partnerships and collaboration with local organisations including Ovesco, Community Energy...
Sussex Wildlife Trust and Chestnut Tree House chosen as Wealden chair’s charities to support
Publish Date: 20 July 2023
The Sussex Wildlife Trust is a conservation charity which focuses on protecting nature and ensuring future generations can enjoy the sense of wonder that nature offers. Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for East Sussex, West Sussex and South East Hampshire and provides care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions...
Wealden Crematorium receives award for gardens from Sussex Heritage Trust
Publish Date: 17 July 2023
Sussex Heritage Trust is a registered charity established in 1977 to preserve, improve and encourage the appreciation of the architectural and natural landscape of Sussex. The state-of-the-art facility, located just outside of Horam, was nominated for The Landscape & Gardens Award – which celebrates reclamation or improvement in an urban or rural environment. Unfortunately, Wealden Crematorium...