News Articles
Wealden wins legal victory to prevent sewage pollution at new development
Publish Date: 14 March 2025
In 2022, a planning appeal allowed for 38 new dwellings to be built on land at Old Orchard House, Horebeech Lane, Horam. The inspector allowing that appeal imposed planning conditions. Southern Water stated that its systems wouldn’t be able to cope with the foul drainage from the houses without an upgrade. One of the conditions...
Criminal damage at The Willows Car Park at Alfriston
Publish Date: 14 March 2025
Wealden District Council is appealing to the public for any information related to this damage. If anyone has any details that might help with the investigation, please contact Wealden District Council on 01323 443 322.
Keep Britain Tidy’s 10th Great British Spring Clean
Publish Date: 11 March 2025
Wealden District Council is supporting the charity’s plea to the public to pledge to pick one bag or more of litter from streets, parks, beauty spots and beaches to protect Wealden’s vibrant communities and precious wildlife habitats. The council, in partnership with Biffa, is pleased to be supporting groups from around the district in their...
Local Government Reorganisation plan takes step forward
Publish Date: 11 March 2025
In February, the government wrote to local authorities – including those in East Sussex - formally inviting them to submit proposals to create new structures of unitary authorities – which is a single tier of local government responsible for all local services in the area. The aim is to create more efficient and effective local...
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...