News Articles
Business park in Crowborough given green light
Publish Date: 1 February 2024
The site is located at the western end of Farningham Road, Crowborough, within an industrial estate known as Wealden Business Park, which already comprises of 41 industrial/commercial units. The granted planning permission is for the erection of two commercial buildings together with associated external works which include parking and landscaping. Each building will contain four...
Improvements made to Sports Hall at Crowborough Leisure Centre
Publish Date: 30 January 2024
Wealden District Council has recently contributed £38,713 towards the resurfacing of the Sports Hall floor and Freedom Leisure, which operates the leisure centre on behalf of the council, paid £2,000 towards redecoration of the walls and door adjustments. The Sports Hall is very well used and provides a community space for lots of activities including...
Eat Well, Move More in 2024 campaign launched by Wealden District Council
Publish Date: 26 January 2024
The eight-week Eat Well, Move More in 2024 campaign started on Monday 22 January and recognises the many physical health and mental wellbeing benefits of eating a healthy balanced diet and being as active, as possible. Even small steps like walking to the shops or taking the stairs can be hugely beneficial. The campaign looks...
Councillors express disappointment after Southern Water declines invitation to watchdog committee
Publish Date: 25 January 2024
The water company, which is responsible for wastewater and sewerage treatment across the Wealden district, had originally said its representatives would be able to attend the meeting at the council offices. But shortly before Christmas, officials declined the invitation and the acting chair of the watchdog committee Councillor Daniel Manvell said he was very disappointed....
Wealden Community Sports Hub given planning permission
Publish Date: 25 January 2024
The new sports hub includes two full size floodlit artificial pitches, two multi-use games areas (containing four dual floodlit tennis/netball courts), two padel tennis courts, skate park, play facilities and a sports building providing changing rooms, toilets and café, alongside parking, landscaping, drainage, ancillary works and vehicular access via the A267. The state-of-the-art hub will...