News Articles
Your voice matters – Help to shape the future of leisure services in Wealden
Publish Date: 7 March 2025
Wealden District Council is reviewing how its leisure provision is meeting the needs of local residents and how to best encourage and support active and healthy communities in the future. The online survey is now live and can be found on Wealden District Council’s engagement hub, Let’s Talk Wealden. The survey should take no longer...
Skatepark Consultation goes live
Publish Date: 26 February 2025
Wealden District Council are providing a four-week window for feedback on the new designs for the Wealden Community Sports Hub Skatepark. The consultation is live until 19 March 2025. The skatepark designs are by Canvas, a local consultation, design, and construction company specialising in concrete skateparks. The aim of the designs is to create inclusive...
Council secures site for new Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre
Publish Date: 24 February 2025
In December 2024, Cabinet members approved proposed feasibility work to be undertaken in conjunction with the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board, for the potential delivery of a new centre for the residents of Polegate and Willingdon. Outline planning permission has already been granted for a medical centre to be built on both the Hindsland and...
Local organisations across Wealden to benefit from community grants funding
Publish Date: 24 February 2025
The Wealden Community Grants Programme is designed to support local organisations in the delivery of services that benefit the residents of Wealden. The programme provides funding to help organisations make positive impacts in their communities, addressing various needs and priorities within the district. The grants are awarded for a three-year period running from April 2025...
Council Tax Reduction Scheme bolstered to provide more support for residents
Publish Date: 20 February 2025
At yesterday’s Full Council meeting, Wealden District Council’s councillors decided to strengthen the existing scheme by adopting higher income bands. This decision aims to provide more support for low-income households, improve financial stability, encourage employment and align with inflation. The council has been assisting eligible residents in reducing their Council Tax bills since 2013 and...